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The age-herald., 1900-05-28
PROP. UPDEGRAFF
 TELLS OF ECLIPSE

Professor Milton Updegraff of the naval out the following interesting interview rel ative to the eclipse He is now in Barnes- vile, Ga., where all of his paraphernalia is in position to take photographs and meas urements of the phenomenon today:
 "There are two ways to look at this eclipse; to look at the moon and sun in their true relations in space, or just as an ordinary observer would look at the object from the surface of the earth, without a scientific knowledge of the remarkable phe- nomena.
 From the latter standpoint, we might say at first the moon commences to intrude itself between the sun and earth. A por- tion of the sun becomes hidden, and it looks as if a piece of the sun had been bit ten out. In the case of a partial eclipse the moon covers half, three-quarters or some portion of the suns surface, passes off and that is the end of it. This total eclipse is similar to that up to the time when the entire surface of the sun is cov- cred.
 This last condition takes place only in a narrow belt stretching across the sur face of the earth, being here about fifty miles wide, running from New Orleans, La., to Norfolk, Va passing across Mex ico and the Atlantic ocean into Spain and , partial eclipse; inside it, when the surface of the sun is entirely obscured, the most interesting and beautiful phenomena of the. total eclipse are visible. As totality approaches, the light becomes fainter and fainter art mences, the light of the sun is cut off, The degree of darkness can got be ac- curately determined, as the light ~lll De governed to some extent by the condition of the sky and the atmosphere.
 "At the moment of totality the corona of the sun will be visible. This is a pearly light surrounding the darkened circle of the moon like a halo.
 "As to the exact hour and minUts e ehe eclipse, by central time, it will commence at o'clock in the morning; totality will occur at about TAO o'clock and the eclipse will end at about o'clock. The length of time during which the sun will be totally obscured Is 1 minute and 26 seconds.
 ''The solar prominences will in all prob- ability be visible. These are little star edge of the moon. Thy belong to the sun and are part of the gases of the sun.
 There are three separate lines of work to be done in observing this eclipse. First, the old method of telescopic observation; second, the viewing of the eclipse with the naked eye, and third the photographing of the phenomena of the eclipse. These are made in various ways; with a long focus Tense. short focus portrait Tense adapted to the solar eclipse and the telescope In addition. there is class of delicate obser- vations that cannot be taken with the eye. This will be done by a spectroscope. This analyses the light that comes from the gaseous envelope of the sum-
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS
 ARE ALMOST PERFECT
Cloudless Skies Are Reported from All the Impromptu Observatories Throughout
 Alabama and Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga, May 2.-Cloudless skies are reported tonight from the various im- promptu observatories scattered along the shadow track of tomorrow mornings eclipse from Alabama to North Carolina.
 The observers in charge at the different stations were in highly hopeful mood tonight when, in addition to favorable local outlooks. Professor Moore's special bulle- tin forcecasting propitious conditions for tomorrows event was received. Many of the astronomers, in order that no chance may be overlooked and that even the pos- sbility of accident may be removed, will remain up all night. Instruments are be- ing gone over and given final adjust
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
HOUSE WANTS ID
 ADJOURN JUNE 8 Senate is Expected to Agree Wth the Resolution SEVERAL BILLS ID PASS ON Conference Reports Will be Given the Right of WaY-Time oi Senate
 Will Be Devoted to the
 Philippines.

Washing ton, May 7.-The house leaders are figuring that the senate will agree to the house resolution to adjourn Wednes- day, June 6, so that much business will be crowded into the coming week. Indi- vidual members with belated bills are press ing for recognition and will be given some show. Conference reports on appropriation bills will have the right of way. There are half dozen of public importance pressing, including the oleomarsarine bill, the anti canteen bill, the St. Louis fair bill, the Philadelphia museum bill and the antitrust measures, but the indications are that none of them save the antitrust bill and reso- lution will be considered. Friday and Sat urday are to be devoted to their considera- tion under special rules The friends of the others however, are active, aggres- sive and insistent and some of them may be successful. But the programme of the leaders does not go much beyond driving through the appropriation bills, the pass age of the antitrust legislation and the cleaning up of few odds and ends.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
In the Senate

Washington, May 27-The time of the senate during the present week will be di- vided largely between the discussion of the Philippine question and the considera- tion of appropriation bills, with a diversion about the middle of the week in the Clark case. Senator Wellington will speak Mon day on the Boer resolution and will be fol- lowed that day or the day following by Senator Teller on the Philippine question: Speeches on the Philippines will also be made by Senators Pettigrew and Turner and probably by other senators. There is apparently no probability of the Philippine bill passing, but there is a general desire on the cart of the opposition to reply to Senator Sneaner's speech before the close of the present session.
 The sundry civil appropriation bill will probably be considered for two or three days more, and by the time that it is dis posed of the general deficiency bill will be ready for consideration. Neither the de- ficency nor the military academy bill, the only appropriation bills undisposed of ex- cept the sundry civil bill, is expected to consume any considerable amount of time. The senate will make an effort to meet
 
 final adjournment on June 6, but there is a general apprehension among senators that the date may be postponed until the 9th or 11th. In addition to the appropria- ton bills still undisposed of by the senate, there are still several appropriation bills in conference, and disposition is mani fested on the part of the senators not to name the date of adjournment until these are well out of the way. It is generally believed hat the Montana senatorial contest will be disposed of when it is brought up by referring 1t to the committee on privi- leges and elections and that then nothing more will be heard of it during the present session. The committee resolution declaring that Senator Clark's original election was not legal also bids fair to emain on the calendar.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
Weights for Latonia Handicap

Cincinnati May N.-The following are the weights for the Turf Congress handi- cap at Latonia on Decoration Day, May 30, one mile and one-eighth:
 Freisland, 97; Dashaway, 90; Faunnette, 95; Carl O., 104; Advance Guard, no; Great land, 105; Owensboro, 90; Eddie Burke, 10s; Kenmore Queen, 94; Cherry Head. 90; Rot terdam, 100; Tickful 90; Refused, 90; Cam brian, 116 Al Fresco, 102; Doncella, 100; Full Dress 93; Headlight, 97; Guerdon. @; Seaport, 95 Frank Thompson, 112; Time Maker 116; Lieber Karl, 120; Sea Lion, 1O6; w Overton, 11s; streamer, 119; Sam Phil lips. 1os; Greenock, ss; Florizar. 1oe; High
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
Carlnthia is still Aground

Kingston, Jamaica, May N.-The Proser- pine returned today from the wreck of the Cunar5 line steamer Carinthia, which grounded May 15 at Point Gravois, Hayti. while proceeding from New Orleans for Cape Town with 1,400 mules on board She reports that she could not move the steam CT off the rocks. The hull is full of water forward. Arrangements have been made with a wrecking company to save the ves- sel if possible, and a steamer is soon ex- pected there for that purpose. The com- pany believe the effort will succeed.
 One thousand mules have been safely landed, and ship has been chartered to convey them to South Africa. The other four hundred were lost.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
Small Business at Manchester

Manchester, May 27.-Owing to the holi days last weeks business was small. Trade was also hindered by the cotton slump. India bought but little. China sent vari- ous large bids, but only few were work able, and the smaller eastern markets did a retail trade.
 South America was quiet as was also the Levant. Yarns continue dull, with hand to-mouth trade, prices being irregular and about 3-16c lower.
 Rouen reports stationary conditions, with prices well maintained. The German mar ket continues quiet, with no changes al- though the undertone is weaker.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
BEER DRINKING HANDICAP
Temperance People Indignant Over a
 College Contest

New York. Mey 27.-Temperance people are greatly agitated over a handicap beer drinking contest announced in the programme of the Columbia college senior class. The comic athletic games, it is an- nounced, will conclude with a beer drink ing contest, in which the class champion must be scratch man and consume cer- tain number of glasses before the handi- capped ones start. Mrs. Ella L. Boole, president of the state W. c. T. U., has written a scorching letter to President Seth Low of the college on the subject. The matter was also discussed today in Calvary M. E. church, the principal Methodist church in this city Mrs. Doole in the church today told of the beer drink ing contest and the congregation of two thousand gasped
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
PRESIDENTS PARTY
Arrives at Hampton Roads to View the
 Eclipse

Newport News, Va, May H.-President Mckinley and party arrived in Hampton Roads off Old Point about o'clock this morning on the dispatch boat Dolphin. On her arrival the Dolphin sailed around the battleship Kearsarge, which was anchored in the Roads, and afterwards cast her an- chor not far from the Chamberlain hotel.
 None of the members of the presidential party came ashore this afternoon. Secre- tary Gage and party of friends arrived at Old Point this morning on the light
The age-herald., 1900-05-28

house tender Holly which tied up at the government pier near the Hygeia hotel. Speaker Henderson and several members of the house reached Old Point last night. The total eclipse tomorrow morning has attracted more guests to the hotels at Old Point than they have had at any one time for years. Over a thousand more persons are expected on the boats arriving early tomorrow morning from Washington and Baltimore. The president and his party will witness the eclipse from the deck of the Dolphin.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
W. W. Kent Is Honored

Springfield, H., May N.-W. W. Kent, formerly passenger and ticket agent of the Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis railway, and later secretary of the Southwestern Pas- senger association, and still later connect ed with a Texas railroad, has been ap- pointed general manager of the Chattanoo- ga Southern railroad, vice F. M. Bonzano the appointment becoming effective on June l.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
NATURE WILL PLAY HER ARREST
 FRANKS IN THE HEAVENS TODAY
FOR LOCAL OBSERVATION.
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The following eclipse weather bulletin issued by Chief Moore today.
 The weather map this afternoon gives practically ndi cations that the entire line of the eclipse will have clear weather The presence of ancc system covering the whole south Atlantic nSures light variable winds moderate and uniform decrease in the vertical gradient Probably eclipse under finer seeing conditions will exist tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
DONNELLY DEFEATED
Lynch is Elected President Internation-
 al Typographical Union

Indianapolis, Ind, May 27.-Returns re- ceived by the canvassing board of the In- ternational Typographical Union indicate now that Donnelly is defeated by Lynch for president by from 4,00O to 1000. For first vice-president the returns received are not sufficient to decide the result, so close is the race between Hayes and Hawakes It will require the official vote to decide.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
KRUGER ADMITS THAT
 SITUATION IS GRAVE
Lord Roberts Superior Forces Have Crossed the vaal
 River and Are Marching Onward.

land Lad, 101; Lieutenant Gibson, 112; Ways and Means, 110; Ills Lordship, 112; Dramburg, 90; John Bright, 127; Eberhardt, 11O; The Conqueror, 100; Jolly Roger, 106; The Bondman, 95; Aberdale 96; Pink Coat, 125: Kentucky Farmer, 101
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
OhserYnfinn In EnpIand

London, May 2S.-Although England is 700 miles north of the line of total eclipse the Royal Observatory at Greenwich is making every preparation to observe the partial obscuration.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28
S4o,oOo Fire at Jamestown

Jamestown, Pa, May 27.-Fire this morn ing destroyed ten twelve frame build ings here, including the postoff1ce and its contents. Loss $40,0
The age-herald., 1900-05-28

London, May 27.-President Kruger, &C., cording to a special dispatch from New castle, has issued a proclamation asking the Transvaal Burghers to notify him whether they desire to continue the fight or sue for peace.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28

Y0u expect to be successful during the year 1900 you must talk to the people. Advertisers will find The ge-Hera1d a useful speaking-tube-it reaches all the people every day in the year.
The age-herald., 1900-05-28

FAIR MONDAY; PROBABLY LOCAL THUNDAR STORMS AT NIGHT OR TUESDAY IN NORTHERN AND CEN TRAIL PoRTIoNs: VARIABLE WINDS.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
TAX RECEIPTS WE'RE LARGE.
Tax Payers Late as Usual, But Paid
Up Well.

City Treasurer Hardee reports that the
city taxes for the second quarter of 1909
came in remarkably well. In footing up
the totals yesterday it was found that
the receipts from real estate and prop
erty taxes were 5000 in excess of those
for July a year ago. while the receipts
from water rates were 5000 in excess.
so far as the amounts are concerned
the receipts are very satisfactory" said
Maj Hardee, but the taxpayers per-
sisted in their usual method of waiting
until the last day or two. Saturday night
I did not get away from the Office until
after II o'clock, and last night it was $3.50
O'Clock when l got away. The work has
piled up on us greatly during the last few
years. there being much more detail work
to be done. At the same time l do not
see how il is possible to make re-
division, even should Council be inclined
to give me more assistance"
Maj. Hardees assistants Messrs. Bell,
Dreese and Pritchard. are all experts in
their respective lines, and this makes IL
possible for the treasurer 10 handle the
volume of business which passes through
his hands, and at the same time Keep the
accounts in the excellent shape which
has characterized the city finances since
he took charge of the office.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
TRIED 1T ONCE TOO OFTEN.
Planters Hotel People wouldn't
Stand G.. N. RyaIs,

c. N. Ryals. white. was arrested last
night by Patrolman Blumberg at the re-
quest OF the clerk of the Planters Hotel
who charged him with being drunk and
disordeIy and an annoyance to the guests
of the house.
Ryals. it seems. had been on a protract-
ed drunk, for on the night before he played
the same game. The fact that no effort was
made topunish him at that time probably led
him 10 think himself an immune so he
tried IL over again. His explanation of
why he did it will be made to the Recorder
this morning.
Cleveland Stein, white boy with an
ardent admiration for the principles of hy-
giene and not unmindful of the pleasant
sensation of a bath on a hot day, went
swimming in the river yesterday and was
arrested by Patrolman Dooley and locked
UP in consequence.
Lewis Johnsonis admira ton for the
watch and chain of Jackson Edwards led
him, according to the story of Edwards,
to appropriate 1t TO his own uses without
leave or compensation. He was arrested
by Patrolman Conney of the Central road.
All together the police had quite a busy
day and before midnight had more than
a dozen prisoners.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
CITY BREVITIEs.

A large number of the teachers from
Chicago. Cincinnati and Dayton, who at
tended the National Educational Associa-
ton al Charleston left for home yesterday,
going via the Merchants and Miners Line
to Baltimore.
The third of the special Bible study
meetings at Wesley Monumental Church
will be held tonight at $50 o'clock The
study Of the topics announced has aroused
much interest. The services have been
well attended. The study night promises
to be among the most interesting of the
series.
The prize OF s. of merchandise offered
by the Metropolitan Clothing Company
in the guessing contest at Barbee &
Bandys at Isle of Hope last night was
won by Mr.. w. II. Bostwick. Friday
night the prize in the ladies' guessing
contest will be a dozen photographs offer
ed by Mr.. J. II. Moore.
The city marshal took charge of couple
of penny-in-the-slot weighing machines
yesterday by direction of Chairman Dixon
of the Council Committee on Streets ana
Lanes. The machines. it Is claimed. were
put up In the streets without authority
and rs the city derives no revenue from
them. II decided 10 take them off the
streets. Parker's News Agency claimed
the machines later in the day. and is en-
deavoring to arrange with the city to al
low them to remain where they were on
the streets.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
AT LAW FOR THIRTY CENTS.
The Price of n Few Catalogues Give
The Lawyers ~ Fee.


An unusual case was tried in MAGISTRATE
Nahan's Court yesterday, being the ac-
ton of E. w. Wright against Frank Die
ter for 80 cents. AS might be readily sup
posed the actual size of the sum is not the
point at issue.
The story of the suit is that on June 10
Dieter bought of Wright a few canta-
loupes for 80 cents but did not pay for
them, and later when called on for the
money asked Wright TO take il out in
trade at his meat slall in the Market
This Wright declined to do and Dieter
sent in an ultimatum to the effect that
he would take it that way or not at all
Then Wright decided to sue. Deter Sc
cured the service of a lawyer after the
papers of the suit had been served on
him and offered to settle the matter of
The amount involved without having a
hearing, but declined to stand the costs
of the court fees A decision was given
In favor of the plaintiff. but a motion Of
an appeal was iled and the case will he
heard again before jury. The costs of
the papers and trial already amount to
over IS without including the attorneys
fee
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
RAN AMUCK IN sOUTHVILLE.
Albert Calhoun, COIored, Tried
Wholesale killing.

AlDert OHIhOuD, tOlOreuy Irleu
Wholesale Killing.
Albert Calhoun, colored, living in
Southvlle ran amuck yesterday and af-
ter severely beating his wife tried to Kill
both her and her mother.
The affair took place in the morning and
was The result of some trifing family
disagreement. Calhoun first thrashed his
wife numerically and then going to a
store in the vicinity secured a pistol from
behind the counter and disregardng the
owners protest returned home and tried
to kill both of the women. The only rea-
son that he did not succeed in his muir
derous intention was because of the fact
that the pistol was of a mechanism that
he did not understand. and could not be
fired though he held 1t at the breast of
the women and repeatedly snapped the
hammer in his effort to shoot Then evil
IDENTIFY fearing arrest he started for the
country and got as far as Southover juno
ton when he changed his mind and start
ed back to town
Meantime the police had been made ac-
quainted with the matter and were on the
look out for him. Patrolman Behrman
found him at the Bull street crossing OF
the Plant System track and arrested him.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
A High Grade Curriculum.

The Wesleyan Female College at Ma
con, Ga, is doing a work for the South
that has long been needed. 1t has raised
its curriculum to the standard of really
high grade college. There are only two
other colleges for girls in the entire South
that are doing this class of work while
in the North there are many. Our South
ern women deserve as good an educa ton
as the women of the North, and we con-
graduate the Wesleyan College on it's eff
forts to meet this demand. The Wesleyan
is the Oldest Female College in the world,
and has a right. therefore, 70 stand at
the top.
The president, DR.. ]. W. Roberts, will
gladly furnish any information desired.
Parents having daughters to send off to
college will do we'll to write to him See
the advertisement of the Wesleyan in this
issue of the News.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
DEATH OF YATES THOMPSON.
Died Suddenly at Johnsfon's Station
From Acute Indigestion.

Mr. Yates Thompson, Sr.. died suddenly
at Johnston's Station, Liberty county. at
midnight night before last from acute in
digestion. The news of his death was not
received by his family until yesterday
morning. His body reached here few
hours later and was taken to the family
residence. No. lO1 Henry street east.
The funeral will take place at o'clock
this afternoon. the interment being in
Bonaventure Cemetery.
The news Of Mr.. Thompson's death was
a shock nos only TO his family, but 10
everyone who knew him. and was receiv-
ed with deep regret. Mr.. Thompson spent
Sunday with his family and left Monday
morning on a business Grip over the
Plant System He stopped at Johnston's
Station and was TO spend che night with
Mr.. c. J. Mcdonald. He was subject TO
attacks of Indigestion and had not been
feeling well during the day, but thought
that with the nights rest he would be
all right He took some medicine during
the evening and retired between 10 and II
O'clock About an hour later MT.
Mcdonald heard a rapping on the floor
of his room. He went at once to see
what was the matter, and found Mr..
thompson IN intense pam. lie gave MIN
such remedies as he had at hand, and
sent at once for a physician, who lived
nearby; but before he arrived Mr.. Thomp-
son was dead. His i'll feeling during the
day had been the beginning of the fatai
attack.
Mr. Thompson was one of the best
known travelling men in Savannah. He
was connected with the firm of J. NJ.
Dixon & Co, wholesale grocers. He was
81 years old and was a son of Col. w.
T. Thompson, for many years editor of
the Morning News. and one of the best
known men in the South. He leaves
wife. three sons william T., Yates ana
Hugh Thompson, and a daughter, Miss
Caro- Thompson, who was in Columbus
when she received the news of her faith
er's death, but reached here
last night. He leaves also
brother, Mr.. w. T. Thompson OF Quitman,
and sister Mrs. Mary A. Wade.
Mr.. Thompson was a quiet, unassuming
man. but with a large circle of friends in
Savannah and throughout South and Mid
die Georgia and Florida in which he had
Travelled for years. Messrs, Dixon & Co.
a once issued a circular announcing his
death. which will be received with regret
by his business and social acquaintance.
The funeral will take pace from the fam
lily residence at Drayton and Henry
streets. The services will be conducted by
Rev w. A. Nisbet of the Second Pres
byterian Church and Rev. Ed F. Cook
of Wesley Monumental Church.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-18
TWENTY-FIVE LINED UP.
Nearly Two Dozen Prisoners in Po-
lice Court Yesterday.

Twenty-Five prisoners were before the
Recorder yesterday on charges of every
description from disordrly conduct to as
sault with intent to murder. On the lat
ter charge two prisoners were held.
The case of Charles Bell who the day
before shot twice Willie Holmes, inficting
wounds from which he will probably die,
was continued to await the result Of the
mans injuries.
A. Sims, charged with firing a rife at
his step-father, a man named Johnson,
was committed to Jail for thirty days as
he was unable 10 pay the optional fine of
$50.
Willie Brown, the drunken and unruly
colored woman who was arrested the
night before in the tenderloin by Patrol
man NJ. Davis, was heard on the charge
of being drunk and disorderly, and ours
ing and assaulting the arresting officer.
She got thirty days on the chain gang as
the SIS that would have secured her liber-
ty was not forthcoming.