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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01

ter, composed of about 150 stars packed quite close together.
 The group of stars at l. will also well repay examination. This is the magnifi cent double cluster in the sword handle of Perseus, one of the most beautiful ob- jects within the reach of a small tele- scope. There are here an immense num- Der of stars condensed into two com pact groups. Near the center of the west group is a beautiful coronet of bright stars thicky surrounded by the multi tude of fainter ones The east group Is somewhat more condensed: near the cen ter of this there Is a fine ruby star. above which and to the left Is one of pale garnet tint. It Is impossible to con- template these two great swarms and not to infer that they form a single sys- tenn in space.
 The Planets.
 Venus will immediately attract atten- ton in the southwest. Each evening 1t Is found q little higher in the sky than the evening before and it's brightness is rapidly increasing as 1t draws near the earth. The crescent moon will pass the planet on the evening of January 9, at 10 o'clock, eastern time.
 Mars is slowly drawing into more fla vorable position, but it cannot yet be well observed until several hours after midnight.
 Jupiter is in the constellation of the Fishes and Is still In excellent position for observation in the early evening; it shares with Venus the distinction of be- ing the brightest object in the western heavens.
 Neptune is also In excellent position for observation with small telescope, but Saturn and the other planets have drawn so near the sun that observation on them are at present impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01

all is the Dog Star, Sirius, which, on account of It's extraordinary brightness, is yet an unsolved puzzle to the astron- omers. This star is but two and tree tenths times as large as our sun, but it is more than forty times as bright. It is known to be surrounded by great masses of hydrogen gas, and some believe that the whole star is an enormously-ex- banded, almost nebulous mass of gas. But it Is known that when a nebula slowly contracts into sun 1t grows con tinually hotter and hotter, and that just before 1t forms crust, It shines out with more light and heat than at any pre- vios time. Others therefore believe that Sirius is an old and very much con- densed star. which will In a compara- lively short time, solidify and become cold.
 Discovery of Invisible Stars.
 To the east. and above Sirius, Cat p. will be seen the Lesser Dog Star, Pro- cyon. In 1S44 the German astronomer, Bessel. became convinced from a pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01

As mid-winter approaches the evening sky is growing continually more and more brilliant. The large. faint, autumn constellations have been gradually drawing nearer to the sun. and therefore sinking from view in the west, while to take their place the bright consultations of winter appeared one after another in the east, and have each evening mounted up higher and higher in the sky. This has gone on until now the whole eastern half of the heavens is filled with bright groups of stars. But the western half is far fainter for the autumn constel- lations, though low down in the West still finger with us Soon they will pass behind the sun, to be lost to our view for snother year.
 The Consultations.
 If the observer will face to the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01

he will see almost exactly overhead the very bright, whitish, star, Capella, while below this, to the south, is the beauti- ful constellation Taurus, with the Pleiades and Hyades, which has now reached it's highest position in the sky,
 and is very favorably situated for ob- servation. Below Taurus. and still due south, is the magnificent constellation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01

Major, the Greater Dog, a rather faint group of stars on the whole, but one which contains the brightest of all the stars in the entire heavens the splendid Dog Star Sirius. Near the ground be- low Orion are two compact little groups, known as Lepus, the Hare, and Colum- bia, the Dove while to the west Is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01


 In the eastern and southeastern sky the observer will notice number of very brilliant stars. If he will count the most striking of these he will find that alto- gether there are nine which far outshine the other stars of the heavens. Even to the naked eye these stars differ greatly in brilliancy and color; to an astronomer each has it's own individuality, each diff fering from the others in its constitution, size, heat and physical condition.
 All of these bright stars are suns, greatly larger. hotter and brighter than our own sun, and enormously far away. For instance, Capella, Cat c on the map, emits 250 times as much light as our sun. while it's distance is so great that if one inch Is taken to represent the distance from the earth to the sun. the distance away of Capella on the same scale will be represented by more than thirty-three miles. Similarly the distance of Aide baran. the reddish star below Capella, at A, will be represented on this scale by twenty-seven miles.
 Perhaps the most interesting star of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01
1905
1905
New Years Greetings


It gives us great pleasure to extend to our friends
 and patrons our
 Best Wishes for Happy and Prosperous
 New Year.
 We have much to thank you for. Your generous patronage during the past year has exceeded our best expectations. We beg to assure you not only of our hearty appreciation, but promise you that in the future, as in the past, our constant endeavor will be to serve you faithfully, and we shall strive in every way to merit the confidence and encour- agement so generously extended to us from the very start and which has made our business in Birmingham such conspicuous success.
 Very sincerely,
 F. w. BROMBERG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01
FIG. 1.-sIRIus AND ITS COMPANION.

found mathematical study, that Sirius and Procyon were each disturbed in their motion by the presence of some unseen body. He believed these disturbing bodies to be heavy, dark stars which would remain forever invisible to us In 1857 Dr. Peters found just what the weight of the invisible compaion to Sirius must be- and just how it was moving about the bright star. In 1874 the as- tronomer, Otto Struve, made the same computation for Procyon.
 The mathematical discovery of these two bodies is one of the justly cele- brated events of modern astronomy. for up to this time no one had ever seen either of the companions. It was not until 1862 that the little attendant to Sirius was discovered with the tele- scope and 1t was then found to be in the position predicted by the mat'hemat- ical astronomers, and to be moving just as they had shown that t must move. And finally in 1896, the companion of Procyon was discovered with the great telescope of the Lick Observatory in California.
 Figure 1 shows Sirius and the path winch the companion follows around it. The little star moves around and around the large one in the direction shown by the arrows, going entirely around the elliptic curve in fifty-two years At present it is in the position marked A. The companion is a little further away from Sirius than the planet Uranus is from the sun. Thus this sys- tenn, made up of two enormous suns re- volving around one another Is truly magnificent one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01
Double Stars,

Between Aldebaran and Sirius are the red star Betelgueze, Cat B), and the blue star Rigel Cat R). The former has small eighth magnitude companion which is itself double; the latter is also very beautiful double star in moderately large telescope and is often used as a test object for such glasses.
 The twin stars Castor and Pollux, Cat and v), are both double also: the first is made up of two great suns which re- vove about one another in about 600
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01
HEAVENS IN JANUARY.


 DooLITTLE 
 Stars rius sandts s Companions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-01
The Winter Stars.

long struggling constellation known as Eridanus. or the River.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
PROMOTED TO BE MAJOR.
Honor Conferred Upon Capt. Hodgson
of N, G. D, G.,

Colonel Charles Fl. Ourand. commanding
the 1st Regiment, n. G. d. c., has recon-
mended to General Harries that Captain
Joseph F. Hodgson, commanding Company
II of the LIST Regiment, be promoted TO the
rank of major and placed In command of
the I'd Battalion. General Harries has APP
proved the recommendation, and will nomi-
nate Captain Hodgson for the majority to
the President.
The recommendation of Colonel Ourand
was formally filed at brigade headquarters
late yesterday afternoon. The nomination
to the President will be made within day
or two. Major Hodgson is one of the most
popular officers of the I'd Battalion. He
was unanimously selected by the officers of
that Organiza ton to fill the vacancy created
by the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel
Reichelderfer. He has been an officer of the
National Guard many years. During the
war with Spain he was a corporal in the
District regiment. and was with the regi-
ment all of the time he was in the service.
Lately he has commanded Company II of
the I'd Battalion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Housekeeping Helps.

Wire Dust Beaters for rugs etc. Each. SC.
Adjustable Sham Holders, for metal beds. ko-,
fach ...'............ WV
Bissells Best Grand Rapids Carpet 60 co
Sweepers Each. r~'OO
Black Hair Radiator Brushes. Each. 80. ~.
All-bristIe Floor Sweeping Brushes Each 49,
Solid Back Fiber Scrub Brushes. Each. lOC.
Tissue busters. Each............. Sc.
Ostrich Feather Busters Each I5c. and up
Cocoa Door Mats. Each. $50. and up
Rubber Door Mats. Each. @l.OO ana up
Folding Metal Door Mats. S-.
Each ....-............ ~ N1iiN w
Choice Quality Fancy Shelf Paper. 30 ore
yarus Ior ....'...-..-.......... ~
Handled Ironing Wax, pieces for. ..... Sc.
'Ching Fow'' Furniture Polish. Bottle. SO.
Jordans Wax Oil Polish. Can....... ZSC.
Handy Household or Filter Brushes, for SC.
Bristle Dust Brush Special.
A lot Of Bristle busting Brushes, In the popular
s-inch size. and made of gray bristle. the spe-
cial price
Ioc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Incidents in His Career.

Many incidents of the life of the veteran
policeman, Robert Burns. will long linger
In the memories of the older members of
the department. Frequently, in the earlier
days of his patrolling on the island, when
that portion of Southwest Washington was
far less under the control Of the authori-
ties than 1t is now, "Bobbie" Burns was
In the center of a bowling mob of toughs,
and many times, before the advent of the
patrol wagons, he had TO fight every inch
of the way to the station house in charge
OF some unruly prisoner.
One particular instance Of his unf1inchng
devotion to duty is familiar to only few
men yet livng-and "Bobbie'' Burns was
rarely heard to mention 1t or any other
of his deeds, many of which were little
short of the heroic. This experience came
to the now deceased policeman when he had
been only two or three years on the force.
At that time he was serving under detail
as sanitary inspector, the detail being given
him because his health seemed to be broken
a result of long Incarceration in Libby
prison, and the work of sanitary inspector
in those days was much less exacting than
now.
One day Sanitary Inspector Burns was
riding in the Pennsylvania avenue car
when, between AZ and 9th streets, he saw
a giant bartender from nearby saloon
mercilessly pummeling erstwhile Gus
toner Burns clad in citizens clothes,
his badge being the only indication OF his
authority policeman. Nevertheless he
fearessly pursued the bartender into the
resort to make the arrest.
Terribly Beaten.
Once inside, the bartenders friends came
to his aid the doors were locked and all
hands It is said, started to beat Burns into
insensibility. A boy in the neighborhood,
who is now a veteran newspaper man OF
the city, Joined in the search for the po-
Ncemen on the beat, and when they reach
ed the scene and the doors We're broken
down Burns was lying in a heap on the
floor, with blood pouring from dozen
wounds. He was rescued. but for long
time after that it was feared he never
would recover, and only short time ago,
In reply to a query from this same news
paper man, Burns said he still felt the eff
fectS of the terrible beating.
Other veterans of the police department,
among them Sergt. Joseph Carter. now sta
toned at headquarters, speak with many
a reminiscent smile of the days of their
boyhood in South Washington when Police
man Burns was the Nemesis feared when
ever youthful pranks sayored of infringe
ment on the law Many times Policeman
Burns was the pursuer and these boys, now
ranked as old members of the force, were
the pursued.
: OF the men who were at police headquar-
tiers when "Bobbie" Burns was first
lieved of street duty and assigned to the
night watch, only two-Capt. Boardman
and Detective Dan Horne-are numbered on
he headouarterS staff,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12

CHARTERED Oak Bookcase similar in design 10
the above. with thee compartments; size 6Ox89
inches.
$3.50. Value, $4,000.
Golden Oak Chirorier serpentine front, large
drawer for hats. beyel mirror.
SLABS. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany Rockers. strong arms; back neatly In
laid with satin wood and pearl
$3.05. Value, 5000.
Mahogany Desk Chairs, carved slab back.
$500. Value, 800.
Large Mahogany Chairs Venetian arms, crotch
mahogany backs.
$o.35. Value, SI2.oo.
Mahogany Chairs, high back, neatly carved,
crotch mahogany backs
$500. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Scrubbing=Day
Outfit SDecial.

We offer new lot of Scrubbing day Outfits. con-
sisting of one painted Wooden Scrub Bucket. one
Fiber Scrub Brush, imported Scrub Cloth and
two cakes SchultZs Star Scrubbing Soap.
SIC. for the Outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Bristle Dust Brush SpeciaD
Corn Broom SDecial.

A lot Of Choice Quality Brooms made Of ne.
lected broom corn and sewed with four strings A
special value at
CSC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Sweeping=Day
Outfit SneCian.

A lot of Sweeping-day Outfits consisting Of
best quality 2Jc. Broom one Hlf-covered Japanned
Dust Pan, one wire-drawn Dust Pan Brush and
one long handled Feather Buster for walls and
ceilings.
5Oc for the Outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Nickeled Tray Special.

new lot of good quality Nickeled Round Trays
in the popular 13-inch size.
I5c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Coal Hold Outfit SDecian.

lot Of Coal Hod Outfits. consisting of one ia
Planned Coal Hod, long Japanned Shovel, one
nickel plated Stove Litter and one nickeled Stove
Poker.
35c. for the Outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Floor
Brush Special.

lor of Long handled Floor SweepinR
Brushes, which are so necessary for keeping moi,
fshed floors bright and clean These brushes are
all hair, IL inches long, come with screw handle
and are the best possible value obtainable.
75c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Wash=Day Outfit Sneciaa

lot of Wash-day Outfits consisting of cop
per-bottom Wash Boiler, galvanized iron Wash
Tub, one zinc.faced Wash Board. soft. cotton
Clothes Line. dozen wooden Clothes Pins and two
cakes Laundry Soap.
SI.5o for the Outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12

Our fall stock of Oriental Rugs ready for your nspec
tion There and beautiful specimens among
and light have been provided generously the location
the fourth floor that the beauty detail the
be effectively displayed Whether purchasing otherwise will be
cordially welcomed.
Fourhd est
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12

Solid Figured Mahogany Buffet Sideboard, four
hand carved Coriuthian pillars three cupboar,,s
lnsn drawer silver drawer. carved feet, Nelson
Matter make.
$500. Value, $500.
Chartered Oak Buffet similar in design to the
hove.
$1,000. Value, $500.
CHARTERED Oak Chironirr. hsnd-carved swell
front dust proof back; Nelson Il Matter make
$4,000. Value, $500.
Sold Mahogany chnouier similar in design to
the above.
SAILS. Value, 10000.
Mahogany washs,and. hand-carved linen drawer
double cOmmode.
SI2.5o. Value, S22.oo.
CHARTERED Oak washstsDd similar In design to
the above.
$I2.5o. Value, S22oo.
Cross-banded CHARTERED Oak Bookcase two sen
crate compartments. dust-proof back. hand-carved
feet: size 52x60 inches.
S2o.75. Value, $4,000.
o1xth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
Pennsylvania Orders Steel Rails.

A dispatch from Philadelphia last night
says: The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
today placed orders for $4,000 tons of steel
rails for 1896 delivery. This Is an increase
of 10000 tons over the last contract. The
orders were distributed among the United
States Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania
Steel Company. the Cambria Iron Com
pany and the Lackawanna Iron and Steel
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
September Sale of
HOuSefurnish

TIWT1 E begin tomorrow our
I III Ill Annual September Sale
wv Of Housefurnishings,
6,,r;,,rr u,1,;cl, ,ua SL,u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12

offer unusual opportunities for the
modern housekeeper to replenish the
household utensils that are con-
stantly wearing out, to replace the
kettles, pots, pans, etc, likely to be
found missing upon her return to
town, and to secure the hundred and
one little kitchen helps which SO ma
terially Tighten the duties of house
keeping.
Each day during this September
sale we shall offer some new or spe-
cially priced useful article, so fire.
quent visits to this department are
necessary to keep in touch with the
opportunities thus offered.
We quote a few items from this
weeks attractions and request the
inspection of our Modern and Com
plete Fifth Floor Housefurnishing
Departments:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
JAPAN and RUSSIA

are both great tea-drinking countries. You can therefore readily see why they both have such indomitable cour- age. They are great warriors ana II 5 all because they both drink good quai- ity tea. Well, it's beginning to LOOK as though Japan is going to conquer III the present scrap and more power to her. We say so because Russla with her 13O,OOO,OOO people is owned body and soul by less than 3o,oOo Ill, dfyiduals (wouldn't that jar you. ana on top of that her area IS S,ooo1o- square miles, just one-seventh or lhe land surface of the globe, ana SUI si. wants more and we think shes so, enough and as far as war Is concefne' she knows she's got enough. we n'en- tion the above to show what couraee and energy good tea will ins,.ii ilto your brain and into your whole pous' Just let us say right here we sell tue quality which we warrant to De pure clean and health bracing. we are noted for selling the good klnd. II you are in doubt as to our truthluihess please ask some of your frlehos ol neighbors Our tea is drunk Ill every
 part of the city and you can easily ln- quire-or better still, call at our store and make purchase, pay us the same price you are paving the other teii9"' and see the difference in the taste. he- member we are giving four large pars of warranted first quality soap Wl,h each pound of our soc tea. If either IS not satisfactory. come back and get your money. We don't want your com If we can't please you with the quail, ty. If the reader wants cup Of good coffee for pity sake call and buy some of the kind we sell. Say. if you ap- preciate nice fresh buttermilk, we've got it by the quart or glass ana we sell the best butter in the city at only
 DHEI F: AN,S T STOpF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
MEETINGS TONIGHT:

Bakers union.
 Waterbury Burns club. Nosahogan lodge school meetings. Amalgamated Society of Machinists Toolmakers, etc.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. Prompters' union. French Canadian band. French Canadian institute. Barcelona council, K. of c. Fraternal Order of Eagles. Steuben lodge, 391, D. o. H. Sacred Heart Holy Name society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17

Mir Lake at 21 South Main street sells poison fly paper. Each five cent package he says will kill one million two hundred and eighty-seven thou sand flies. Anyway 1t will kill all there are in the room If you use it as directed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
THE RACE FROM DOVER.

Dover, Eng. June 17.-Fourteen yachts started from here to-day in the race from Dover to Heligoland, for Emperor Williams cup in a heavy rainstorm and with light wind blow ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17

on the Cheshire trolley line; nice place for a home or investment. Call and see me about them and other real estate bargains, at 1SS South Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17

Four rooms to rent, 13 Court street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
The Miner& PeckC Ce
Special Prices for Saturday
 Night and Monday.

l . At 39c-Ladies' white lawn Waists | lace trimmed, value 59c. At $1.79-Ladies' linen Skirts, embrold'
 cred panels, value $2.5O. At S9c-Ladies' white lawn Suits,
 value $1.25. At 39c-Guaranteed Black Tafeta Silk, value 50c. At S9c-36-inch. Black Taffeta Silk,
 value $1.15. At 79c--Ladies' accordion plaited
 Skirts, value $1. At 39c-White and cream Lace All overs, from soc. At 19c-"Hook-on" Hose Supporters,
 from 25c At 5c-Buttermilk Soap, from Sc. At 1Oc-Embroidered Top Collars,
 were 25c. At 19c-5-inch Satin Taffeta Ribbon,
 from 25c. At 7c-Swiss. Embroidered Handker-
 elnefss from loc, ts At 1Oc-Boys' Suspenders, nickel
 plated slide buckles, value 1oc. At S2.59-Straw Dress Suit Cases,
 elsewhere s. At 5c-Women's ribbed Vests. At 9Sc-Children's Wash Suits, pretti-
 ly trimmed, value $1.25. At 15c. ? for 25c-Infants' fancy
 Socks, were 25c pair. At 49c-Hemstitched Sideboard Scarfs
 9 yards long, with drawn work,
 value 69c. At 9c-Children's French Dresses in
 plain and checked ginghams, value
 59c At 49c-Ladies' Short Skirts, with in-
 sertion and lace, value 69c. At S1.75-Extra large Hammocks,
 value 1925. At 9Sc-Remnants Velvet Carpets,
 bound, 1A yards. At 55c-All wool Ingrain Carpet, from
 75c.
 At 5Oc-22-inch fancy covered Pillows,
 from 75c. At 19c-Java blend Coffee. At 39c-Formosa Oolong Tea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17

ct Old Rye, worth .............. 75c ct Old Bourbon, worth .......... 75c Qt St Croix Rum. worth ....... $1OO Ct N. E. Rum, worth ............ 75c ct Jamaica Rum, worth ..,..... S1OO Qt Holland Gin, worth ........ S1.OO Bottle Brandy, worth .......... $1.N
 Bottle Imported Sherry, worth .. $1.00 Bottle Imported Port, worth ... $1.O0 Bottle White Port, worth ........ 75c Bottle Imported Claret, worth .. S1.OO Bottle Imported Tokay. worth .. $1.OO Bottle Imported Angelica, worth. S1.0O Bottle Imported Catawba. worth S1.0O Bottle Imported Muscatel, worth 15c F gal California Port. worth .... 75c 1a gal California Sherry, worth .. Toe 1 pint Pepper, worth ........... 75c ? bottles Champagne, worth .... 75c 1 bottle Blackberry, worth .... $1.O0
 Four rooms to rent, 13 Court street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
CITY NEWS

Promenade to Eagles hall, where the American band gives its promenade tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
FOR SALE

Small farm on Bucks Hill for $500. Three family house in north part of city; good investment I have com pleted the streets and offer at low price 37 building lots at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
Ha|f-a-DO||ar

goes long ways. Sometimes farther than dollar if you know where to buy. Note what 50 cents will buy at our store:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-17
MAx> VA~X>

One good helping of our de- licious Ice Cream only whets your appetite for more. We make our own ice cream and make it out of pure sweet cream only. We know it's un- unbeatable, Sc.