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Evening star., 1901-12-30
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION
AsTRoxoMIcAL AND AsTRoPHYsICAL
SOCIETY MEETS.
Interesting Paper Read on the Eclipse
Expedition to Sumatra - Pro-
gram for Future Days.

The Astronomical and Astrophysical So
ciety OF America, which has among Its
membership many Of the best known SCI
entists OF the country, began its annual
meeting today at the Cosmos Club. In the
early part Of the day a session Of the ex-
ecutive council Of the association was held.
Prof. Simon Newcomb Of Washington, who
IL president of the organization, presided at
the first session Of the organization held In
the auditorium OF the club at IL o'clock.
A. N. Skinner read an interesting paper
on the United States observatory eclipse
expedition to Sumatra, which was Illus
trated by stereopticon views. Following
this 8. A. Mitchell gave an interesting talk
the forenoon session c. d. Perrine also told
OF the LICK OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES expedition
to Sumatra to observe the total solar
eclipse of May, 1901.
At O'Clock the members enjoyed lunch
at Barton's. Tonight there will be a con-
versatione at the Arlington. ]. X. Rees of
New York will read a paper on the expedi-
ton to Sumatra. Among the distinguished
astronomers attending the sessions, which
VIII last until Thursday. are Prof. George
e. Hall OF the Yerkes observatory, Univer-
sfty OF Chicago; G. c. Comstock Of the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin, who is secretary of
the society; c. L. Doolittle Of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, and w. w. Campbell
or the Lick University. California.
Papers to BE Read.
The program for the several sessions in
cludes the following papers: preliminary
Statement Of Results Of International Mag
netic Observations During the Total Solar
Eclipse, May. 1981,' L. A. Bauer; Meridian
Circle Positions Of Nova Persei," r. H.
Tucker: Mote on the Parallax Of Nova
Persei." r. G. Aitkn; Discovery of Rapid
Motion In the Faint Nebula Surrounding
Nova Persei." c. d. Perrine; Notes on the
Theory Of New Stars" w. W. Campbell: !:
The Energy Of Condensation OF Stellar
Bodies" R. s. Woodward: 1.-The Constant
of Aberra tion," G. L. Doolittle; THE Period
Of Delta Eauulei." w. J. Hussey; 'Dura-
Within the Tropics" s. 1. Bailey; The
Determination Of Double Star Orbits" G.
G. Comstock; The Almucantar as an
Instrument for the Dissemination of
Time" Tim 6; s. Howe; Optical Distor,
Jacoby; The Bruce spectrograph of
the Yerkes Observatory" E. B. Frost; "a
Description Of the Second tChiiD Mills
Spectrograph," w. w. Campbell; "A Deter
mination of the Cause Of the Discrepancy
With Violet to Left and Violet to Right"
II. NJ. Reese; "a Determination of the
Wave Lengths Of the More Prominent Neb-
ular Lines" w. H. Wright: ''Some Vices
and Devices in Astronomical Compute
tions.' H. s. Davis; "A Theorem Concern
Jacoby; -Four New Spectroscopic Binaries.
With Notes on the General Subject" w. w.
Campbell: Discovery OF 500 Close Double
Stars" w. ]. Hussey; Discovery OF 800
New Double Stars" r. q. Aitkin; "A Com
parison of Printing and Recording Chrome
F. w. Very; ''The Clock Room at Case OBJ
servatory," C. s. Howe.
Evening star., 1901-12-30
Potomac Rising Rapidly.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FLOODS IN THE SOUTH.
Georgia, Alabama, Portions of Ten
nessee and North Carolina Visited.

Georgia, AlQDama, POrt1On0 OF Ten.
nessee and North Carolina Visited.
ATLANTA, Ga, December 30.-The tor
rental rains Of the past two days In Geor-
gia, Alabama and East Tennessee and por-
tions Of North Carolina caused the death
of four persons as far as known, and in
flicted serious damage to all kinds Of prop
erty The rains have been followed by
much colder weather. accompanied by high
winds. The weather bureau announced to-
day that the Chattahoochee river would
continue to rise during the next thirty-six
hours. and it is feared much damage will
result.
Three people were drowned at West Point
Ga, while attempting to cross the turbu-
lent Chattahoochee, and Thomas Russell,
Point railroad was killed in a freight wreck
caused by a washout near Notasulga, Ala.
Thousands of dollars worth Of property
has been destroyed at West Point and there
streets of West Point was from one to five
feet deep. Many Of the people spent the
night in Fort Tyler.
No trains have been sent through from
Atlanta to Montgomery over the Atlanta
and West Point road since Saturday, and
the Southern railways New York and New
Orleans limited last night was sent around
by Birmingham and Meriden. A washout
is reported on the Southern between Ashe-
vile and Knoxville. At Columbus, Ga, the
Chattahoochee registered 80 feet. The
property damage is already heavy. Nearly
five inches Of rain has fallen In the vicinity
of Rome, Ga. Two washouts are reported
on the main line of the Louisville and
Nashville road south Of Montgomery.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, December 3d.
An average of three inches OF rainfall over
the Tennessee river basin since Saturday
sent the water over the thirty-three-foot
danger line here today. The water Is now
rising at the rate OF four inches an hour
The Tennessee flood warning service an
nounces that the river will reach thirty
eight feet here by 10 o'clock tonight and
will go over forty feet by tomorrow after
noon. Merchants in the business section
of the city are removing all goods from
their Easements in expectation that they
will be flooded.
Evening star., 1901-12-30
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE December 80.-Flour quiet; western
super. g ,6o.s2. 60; western extra. saeoass ooI
q. .75as40O; spring wheat patent, e4ooaSl. .80I
spring wheat straight . soas4 ioi receipts. Il 4le
easy; spot and the month, sshses&; January,
ssHas4i February. s!tas4ki May, sssSoH steam
ports $1,000 bushels; southern BY sample 7Sas4:
southern on grade. s1asa Corn quiet; spot, new,
eeBaeeH: year. eeAases4; ssnSsry. osA.esh May,
bushels; exports 100 bushels southern white corn,
6oao7; southern yellow corn. 6ex aee Oats steady
ceipts 1,2t0 bushels; sxports. none. Rye nrm; No.
nearby. esa6e: No. western, 20; receipts, 4s4
buahels; exports, none. hay dun; No. timothy,
si5 1oatle.0o Grain freights dull steam 70 Liver
pool per bu.hel,. IND. January; Oork for orders.
fancy Initiation. isaiS: fancy cresmesy 2ss2s:
fancy lsdie iesi7 ss1sy roll i7sis: eood roll lss
Cheese hrrn. unchanged; large foHatox; medium.
iiafi&; small, 1ihal1h Sugar firm. unchanged:
nns and coarse granulated, t.S6h.
Evening star., 1901-12-30
AT DEATHS DOOR.
Mr.. j. 9. Van Antwerp's Condition Ex
d tre4aely Critical.

Mr.. J. 9. Van Antwerp's Condition Ex.
~ treRaely Critical.
Mr. James 8. Van Antwerp, a prominent
Washington correspondent, Is lying at
deaths door at yhis residence In this city,
29Os 14th street. 1sMr. Van Antwerp is suf-
fering fronafa general breakdown He was
taken Ill ON Friday, and his condition last
evening was d s9: alarming Ing that It was
night Hisophysician holds out no hope for
his recovery. Mr., Van Antwerp is cor
respondent for .aqnunaber Of papers, includ-
ing the Richmond Times and Leader, the
tin and New York Telegraph.
The condition Of Mr.. Van Antwerp this
afternoon YVES unchanged. He was still
unconscious. and his physician, DR.. Nc
Ardle. gives very, little hope OF his recovery.
Evening star., 1901-12-30
Mr. Moseley's Suggestion.

Major Richard Sylvester, the chief Of po-
lice. has forwarded to the District Commis-
sioners the suggestion Of Edward A. Nose
ley. secretary of the interstate commerce
commission, that suburban street railroad
companies be compelled to maintain a light
where their tracks come into the highway,
and also at the terminus of their roads at
the District line
Evening star., 1901-12-30
Old Resident Passes Away,

Mr.. John r. Wineberger died yesterday
shortly after noon at his sons residence.
3546 Brightwood avenue. He had reached
the age Of eighty-eight years and seven
months. The funeral will take place from
the residence of his son tomorrow after
noon at o'clock, and there will be services
at Rock Creek Church.
Evening star., 1901-12-30
MARINES FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
A DctnchmenE Of 100 VIII Leave An
Francisco January 10,

A detachment Of 100 marines win Ieave
San Francisoo oh tho 10th proxino Tor the
Philippines to take the places Of men
and who are 1oeminH honas. the dstaoh.
naens Will 10 N oesnMaud OF Capt, d. rs
Colo, now 81 tAs Puget acund .statiou. who
Mtll BIZ accunspented BY First Lieut. b. Il
First Itslits !, W, WRdisi9h, at Aossas. |,
First Lteut1 @. d, Rash and j, j, Turriif
at the New York navy. yaFd and aseond
Lieut., u, w. Dikeman,
Evening star., 1901-12-30
BuildinS Permits.

A building permit was issued today to
Lydia H. Tiiton for a six-story brick, iron
and stone apartment house at DIS 18th
street northwest; cost, $42,0 600
Evening star., 1901-12-30
FRIENDS ABANDON HOPE.
Condition of Gen. seamans Reported
a. Much Worse.

a. MUCH WOfn0.
The condition of General William H. Sea-
mans OF California n such today that his
friends have now abandoned all hope Of his
recovery. For Q time IL was thought he
would be able TO pull through. but his
strength Ia leaving him. and the end q like
~ TO occur at any moment.
Evening star., 1901-12-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York stock MarkeS

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 r st., members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
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BRAVE WOMAN COLONEL
Led the Liberal Forces mt
Nombre De Dios.

COLON, Colombia, Dec. 1S.-A woman
colonel, Sonora Ramona Mendoza, fought
bravely with the insurgent forces in the
conflicts between the Colombian govern
ment and rebel troops at Nombre de Dios
last week. Her husband and brother were
killed last Thursday. When the govern
ment troops drove the insurgents from the
trenches Gu Friday Sonora Mendoza es-
capped TO San Bias in a small boat with
Indians. Sonora Mendoza has been an in
trepid fighter during the last two insur-
gallantry in the recent battle at Buena
Vista.
According TO the latest advices the rebels
are still offering resistance to the govern
ment near NOmbre de Dios.
Employees OF the Caribbean Manganese
Mining Company at Nombre de Dios nave
arrived in Colon. They feared their lives
would be endangered by remaining at the
former place. When the government re-
Inducements arrived in two sloops ar
Nombre de Dios last week a rebel force
in small vessels endeavored to get near
enough 10 throw dynamite bombs on the
government boats, but did not succeed.
owing TO the superiority OF the latter craft
in sailing.
The Colombian gunboat General Pinzon
returned here this morning from a cruise
along the coast. After disembarking the
troops she carried at Cocle she proceeded
in the opposite direction, toward Porto
Bello, Playa Dana and Nombre de Dios.
At the iast-named point she embarked
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DIREFUL THREATS MADE
VENEZUELA PAPER BREATHEs Avn
FUL THINGS AGAINST GERMANY.
Military Scandal Is Growing-Woman
Colonel in Colombian Rebel Army
-ChiIe-ArGentina Affairs.
wILLEMsTAD. Island of Curacoa. Dec

WILLEMSTAD. Island of Curacao. Dec.
lS.-La Republica, the Venezuelan official
organ of Caracas. published an editorial
yesterday, ending as follows: IF the Ger
man government is informed that the
presence Of a few warships will suffice
TO effect an arrangement OF her outstand-
ing claims, IL has been deceived. Vene-
zuela is conscious that she is an independ-
ent nation. the equal OF the other powers,
and she is determined to defend that in
dependence and equality. She is DESTROYS
OF peace, but If necessary she can cause
hurt TO her enemies and exercise terrible
reprisals. General Castro is determined
on this. He will not suffer Venezuela TO
be- Inundated or allow her rights 10 be
despised.' Other Venezuelan papers COM
ment on the situation in a similar strain.
There Is excitement at Caracas over the
military scandals involving Generals Da-
villa and Sanchez. After his appointment
as military c-ommandant at Caracas. Da-
villa insulted the war minister In the street.
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Chilean note suggested by Argentina, but
that she will make certain objections there
to which will render necessary further
conferences and discussions. 1t is con-
ceded, however, this evening, that the OBJ
lection from Chile sets forth that coun-
try's sincere desire to effect a peaceful
settlement of the trouble.
Senior Concha Subercaseaux, the Chilean
minister TO Argentina, and Senior AlcOrta
held a long conference here to-day. The
Tribuna denies the assertion that the nego-
tlations will be concluded here and says
Senior Portela has sufficiently ample pow
ers to effect a conclusion at Santiago de
Chile.
The Diaro publishes a telegram from
Valparaiso TO the effect that Chile has
succeeded in concluding negotiations for
the purchase of the Russian battleship
Retvizan, built by the Cramp Shipbuilding
Company of Philadelphia, and that, fur
Their, Chile has obtained a formal promise
from the builders of the cruiser and of
the three torpedo boat destrOyers, which
were bought the early part of this month.
TO deliver the vessels in question some time
in january.
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A Picture Worth Having.
New York Commercial.


Captain Coghlan, L.. S. ", who nearly
got into trouble with bis department
through singing "Hoch, der Kaiseri" in the
Union League Club one night just after his
ship, the Raleigh, had returned from Ma
Mia. is now attached to the Brooklyn navy
yard.
IL was only last week that the captain
secured a photograph Of the battle OF Ma
Mia Bay. which he had been on the track
OF for three years. What made his search
the more disheartening was that IL was
on his own ship. the first Of Dewey's fleet
to arrive In this port. that the photograph
was brought from the Philippines. When
the first landing party went ashore at
Cavite they discovered a dead man In the
uniform OF a Spanish captain and, lying
alongside him. a camera In which was a
negative. IL turned out TO be a fine pic
ture OF the naval engagement-the only one
of its kind ever taken. IL shows the ships
in line OF battle and bursting shells with
out number. The plate was developed at
Port Said. as the Raleigh was on her way
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URUGUAYANS WILL JOIN.
Legion Is Being organized for the
Army of Argentina.

BUENOS AYRES. Dec. 1S.-It is rumored
here that Chile will not agree to the pro-
posed modification of her recent note to Ar
gentina, as outlined In the recent communi-
cation from the Argentine government. The
Nacion believes that If this is true the sit
uation will become more serious.
A U~ruguayan volunteer legion is to be or
ganized here. 1t will consist of w regi-
ments OF cavalry and three regiments of
Infantry.
DR.. Amanci Alcorta, the Argentine min
lister of foreign affairs, has had a tele-
graphic communication from Senior Por-
tela, minister of Argentina TO Chile. who
is now at Santiago de Chile. Dr.. Alcorta
called on the President OF Argentina, Gen.
Julio A. Roca, three times to-day.
IL Is asserted here that Chile will not
reject the modification TO the original
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thirty-hve government soldiers, as well as
the soldiers who were wounded In the en-
gagement there last week between the Con-
sentative and Liberal forces. These wound
ed have been lande at Colon. No govern
ment troops remain at Nombre de Dios.
The government troops who fought in the
Nombre de Dios engagement last Friday,
and who were recruited in the
province of Antioquia, are receiving praise
for their bravery. Even small boys shoul-
dered guns and went into battle after hav-
ing performed a long, hard march across
the country.
General Alban Is getting ready to attack
coast of Colombia. He has made extensive
preparations to this end. General Alban
confirmed the reports of the purchase by
Colombia of the Chilean cruiser Presidente
Pinto.
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900 societies, with a total membership of

1920 societies, with a total membership Of
$4,000.
In his report President Clark said: The
tide OF Christian EndeavOr has never run
SO deep and strong as 1t is to-day. There
are now 4S0 societies in the Madras presi-
interest in the work than ever before.
China is eagerly awaiting her new sec
rotary. Germany has attained self-sup-
port; the work has begun In Portugal and
some of the smaller countries OF Europe
have just awakened to the Importance OF
il.
After the meeting President Clark said
on Jan. 4 he would sail for Europe in
the interest Of Christian EndeavOr. Secre-
taTy Baer will start on Jan. 6 for a cam
paign to the Pacific coast and Field Sec
rotary Eberman will visit every Southern
State.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair I'm Northern Indiana and snow
i'm Cold.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Is. - Forecast for
Thursday and Friday:
For Ohio-Cloudy on Thursday; probably
snow in eastern and southern portions.
Friday fair, except snow in northeast por-
ton; continued cold; fresh southerly winds,
shifting 20 northerly-
For I~ndiana-Fair in northern, snow in
southern portion on Thursday. Friday fair:
continued cold: winds shifting to northerly,
becoming fresh.
snow in extreme southern portion. Friday
fair. with continued low temperature;
winds becoming northerly and fresh.
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SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 1s.-By a deci-
sion of the Supreme Court handed down
to-day John McKechney and John Mckech-
ney. jr. surviving partners OF the firm
OF Wier. McKechney q Co. viii recover
approximately $4,000 from the city OF Chi
cagO. Wier, McKechney * Co did work
on a tunnel to bring water from the LAKE
To pumping stations. Unexpected rock was
struck and the firm sued for extra compen-
sation for removing it. BY to-day's ruling
the claim is allowed.
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FATHER CLARK'S" SOCIETY.


BOSTON, Dee. 1S.-The incorporation Of
the Worlds Union OF Christian Endeavor
under the laws of Massachusetts was an
nounced at the quarterly meeting of the
board OF trustees of the United Society to-
day. Under the incorporation the Rev.
Francis T.. Clark. D.. D., was chosen pres
ident. ]. Willis Baer secretary and William
Shaw treasurer.
At the meeting to-day Secretary Baer.
OF the United Society. reported a total OF
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PHOENIX. A. T.. Dec. lS.-It was an
cal manager OF the Southern Mutual In
vestment Company. has gone 20 Canada
with a large sum OF money and leaving be-
hind local creditors 20 the amount OF sew
eral thousand dollars. His Offices here are
closed and patrons and creditors Of the
company have been notified by the head Of
will be cared for. IL Is alleged that Miils's
shortage for the past six months approxf-
mates $4,000. He Is believed 20 be in New
Brunswick.
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home. and several prints were made. They
were the property of the b~Oatswain's mate,
who had found the camera, and he meant
10 save one for his captain; but the de-
mand was so great on arrival in New
York harbor that they all disappeared. A
copy was made for Captain Coghlan last
week by a Brooklyn man who had visited
the Raleigh and struck uD a friendship
with the bOatswain's mate, and thus Sc
cured the photograph intended for the
commander.
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Books are the O
enduring gifts
Books combine
beauty and
usefulness
Books come in
greatest Udriefy
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Christmas Cameras

New this Christmas is the No. ? Brownie loaded with six
films. Complete. only Sl.5O. We have all the new cam
era ideas of the best makers at pleasing discounts from
the regular prices. A card album for unmounted pictures
makes a good Christmas gift.
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He has now been deprived of his
Ugly charges from GuaJira are made
against General Davila in Maracaibo.
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TAX Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails 20
cure. z. w. Groves signature Is % each
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Institute is Now Open.
rIADAME NJ. DENNISON,
No. s04 Goldsmith Building.
OFFICIAL NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned
" City Treasurer Of the city OF Nl0 ;satosa,
Milwaukee coanty, Wisconsin, that tSe Tax
roll for said city Tor the year 1891, Is ia my
hlu6s for collection, and that the taxes
& barred tAeresu are subject to payment at
my ONCE in said city NJ tue city p s'i e,' is
,onain avenue, ast aay titae prior as ~.
3ist az OF January, I90s.
On All taxes collected priOr To or on January
81 1902, a Zee ot one per ceut must 10 paid.
ana FOR All taxes collected af;sr IS - 9sssc "a fee
- slree per cent mas. Ja paid R1 isroTiaed
by law
once hours 9 60 - q. Tn. and 20 p, ~.
yss.-a thfs tsth dhp 81 December. 1891.
AZ g. EErLa
Citv T-0 sa~er,
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Taxes.

The city will commence the collec-
ton of taxes for the year 1901 ON Mon
day, December 10. City Treasurer
Kellogg's office will be in the city hall.
Office hours: 9 to 10 a m. TOD p. m.
Town Treasurer John Barnekow ex-
poets to begin collection of town of
Wauwatosa taxes December %. His
office will be with the town clerk,
Dittmar building.
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Wisconsin.

The following resolution were pre-
sented and unanimously adopted by
the local camp of Modern Woodmen at
the regular meeting December 20, 1901:
WHBREAs, By reason of the death of
DANES Mcdonnell, which occurred on
the goth day of Decembe 1901, at his
homein thelown of Wauwatosa, Wiscon-
sin, after an illness of several months
duration, Wauwatosa Camp. No. 1887,
Modern Woodmen of America. has, for
the first time been visited by the de-
stroyer Death, whereby this camp has
lost q fsithful member, aud the family
81 our deceased neighbor its principal
stan and support Now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED That we do hereby tender
TO his widow and children our sincere
sympathy in this time of severe affiic-
ton,
RESOLVED, That we do here again
renew and reaffirm our strong belief
IN, and regard for the fraternal and
BENEFICIARY principles of our beloved or
der which is designed to provide mate
PiaE aid in a time of need. And be it
further
REsoLvED, That the Clerk of this
Camp be directed TO spread this resolu-
sion upon the minutes OF WauwatoSa
Camp, No, 1857, Modern Woodmen of
america. And be il further
RESOLVED, That copy of this reso.
sion, properly prepared, be transmitted
70 the widow of our departed brother.
w. y. E.'aLEHARr,
j. 3. THOMAS, Committee.
JuLIusJ. MARqUAEpT,
Dated Ut Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, this
16bh day of Decen1her- 1907
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