Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-08-04

dorsement of scientific men and railroad
managers in England will soon be practi-
cally tested on railroad line In Australia,
which is To be provided with a full set of
electric signals. 1t is TO be hoped that the
test will demonstrate Its practical value be-
yond cavil. Quite enough accidents happen
from broken rails, misplaced switches. OBJ
struCtiOns, and other causes to satisfy the
average traveller, and If disasters resulting
from defective signal system can be pre-
vented by some new method let il be adopted
The old controversy as TO the habiliments
of Jefferson Davis when captured by the
federal forces is revived by a letter in the
Detroit Tribune from Captain Charles T.
Hudson, formerly commanding the 18th
Michigan cavalry, who says he has hereto
fore held his peace because, in his opinion,
Col Pritchard's official report covered all the
details of the capture. Captain Hudson
frankly says he did not see Mr. Davis when
first captured, but that subsequently, Mrs.
Davis told him, to use her own words:-"I
put my water-p proof cloak and shawl on Mr.
Davis upon the impulse of the moment, not
knowing or having time to think what else
To do, in hopes he might make his escape in
that disguise; and / only did what any true
woman might have done under similar cir
cumstances-" Captain Hudson further SAYS
that on their arrival at Fortress Monroe he
was sent to Mrs. Davis TO get the shawl worn
by Mr.. Davis, 1.-THE water proof having been
obtained the day previous by Col. Pritchard)
and that Mrs. ID. was very angry, and finally
handed him two shawls, very similar in APP
pearance, and told him To take his choice,
adding that she did dress Mr.. Davis in her
attire, and would not deny il. at the same
time expressing great surprise that the Sec
rotary OF War should want her clothing to
exhibit, as II she had not already been suffi-
GENTLY Inundated. The letter OF Captain
Hudson will probably have the effect OF re-
opening the whole wearisome controversy.
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Following the example OF England, France,
Austria and the United States Chilli will
have grand International exposition in
September next That the Americans take
a lively interest in the enterprise is shown
by the fact that over four hundred citizens
OF the United States have already forwarded
articles for exhibition. A letter from San
tiago, where the exhibition is to be held.
states that the American exhibitors out
number those Of any other country, and that
at the close OF the exposition most of the
foreign exhibitors will forward their goods
TO Philadelphia for the Centennial.
AThe experiment Of using dead Oil todeOter-
lie the oGeriferous Baltimore basin is gener-
ally regarded as a success By the authori-
ties of that city, but the opinion prevails to
some extent that IL is killing the fish not
only in the basin bat in the Patapsco, as a
large number of the finny tribe appear float
ing on the water. The S,0, says that should
the dead oil" extend its influence too far
from the city and destroy the fishes and oys-
tiers in lower Maryland waters, il would be
question whether its continued use would
be advantageous.
Among the important subjects TO be con-
sidered by the National Educational Assoc
citation now in session at Minneapolis is the
matter OF the representation OF our eIuca-
tional interests at Philadelphia next year
A committee, Of which General Eaton, Com
missioner OF Education, is chairman, ap-
pointed by the Department of Superin-
tendence at the meeting Of that body here
last winter, Will probably report and make
recommendations as TO how the progress ami
present status Of edGcation car be best pre-
scented.
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Gloucester, Massachusetts claims taa
honor OF the next centennial which she will
celebrate on Monday next with parade,
speeches, banquet, &C. The event TO be
celebrated Is brush between the British
troops on board u. 81. sloOp- Of war Falcon,
and the pTovinciaIs. TIE result of the en-
gagemeEt was the killing % three British
soldiers and the wouniing OF one lieutenant,
the loss on the American side being two
killed, and thirty five prisoners captured by
tie enemy. The day after the skirmish,
however, the Falcon sailed away TO Boston.
Another atrOcious outrage by New York
policemen Is reported, the compliments in
the case being two young girls who were
comparative strangers in the city, Gener-
ally speaking, policemen are considered the
safest persons for females travelling alone To
appeal To for guidance IN strange cities New
YORK, however, is getting To be an exception
70 the rule since many OF her public guar
dams are fully as dangerous as the hackmen
and Ianderers who nfest her wharves
81 new secret society known as the ssHay-
MAKERS Degree, or the Sublime Masters of
the Oriental Secret, and Illustrious Com
panions OF the Orter OF Humility" has been
organized in Virginia The names smells of
hayseed, but the founders announce that
they have no connection with the Changers.
Richmond must be a dear city In more
day asked and received for a piece OF sheet
music the extravagant price OF - ,Gl2-in
confederate money.
What the republicans say OF their political
Opponeuts in Kentucky with reference to the
Late election in that state-s'They are Joined
TO their idols, let them alonei'