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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
DEPARTURES FOR EUROPE.

The following are the lists of cabin pas
srngcrs who sailed Yesterday outhe steamships Bothnla
and Calaud and those who will sail to-day on the White
Star steamship Republic and the sueyia OF the Ham
burg line:
FORLIvERPooG-Pv S,amshiD BotRntd.-winam Al
len, Mr. and Mira Fisher a. B3keF Mr.; Be ahG Raj MI
Bishop iStIeu BISHOP N - "
BShop william Bisl nam n, In i6ne
c. H. Clambshn Mss clara Congdon NJ and Mrs George
VrS + p Dorfgus Joseph Dew Mraud Mrs DuseuberrytwO
dren. Mir. Annie Deutsch Miss cara DeutSoh Ml.' pa
Douglass .lrs g. / darcy George Ehul TPhn a, A.
Mss SSLnI Miss Marrsrs f. Hadtn Miss Anne TIaddcn
Mrs Henry Harper infant Two children; e2'yTnrs'
KIRK " T. Leech A LousGn s. A9 W s SSI T MTi
Duncan Ms, MAY duncan ana Waid a. D. Peck
MARY L. Miss Anna Parsons Henry IlEe NJ ana
Captain Russell Ar Mrs. J. b. Richie infant two chi
dIel anG nurse; JaspGr " , To HgsI nson n
schneider B. smith, william H. WEIR, a. A h w VI
Haer n and Mrs frost T5oop u yoss
M aIH MI = a. Neee d ,Ir 1t waterbouse Gen
erSI r. ! west Ms. IeiitIa walker -, >, r..u,u,o..
Caimin FORSYTH Grant H. j. Dg'fei a. N'ytr M S d
Abrams Ms, Low Miss y Bridges. Miss +; BRIDES and
nail Miss Rrown Miss Alice Brown. Miss la Brown. Ma.
Yer p%Sc rS. John ' &ccvmont Wam bag KIa
ger b. BqmenI9a A IGegreH Ten IMAM SIX
dori Mrs Ni1dorf Leonard Garden
FOR ROTTEKDAM-Bg Steamship r. Cdidna- Henry
Wagner Mrs. Wagner. Miss Wagner Mrs. COmmo ore
Mciyer Mr. stevens Iva Burckhart Mrs. Turness
M, Stevens. Louise Ormanie, Mr.. aud Yrs. H. T.
DE Ioer and children. Charles Dill Miss Nhhemne
SALES Carl ROke Conrad Hausler Mr.. and Mrs llehen
busch Johann Knopf Miss Mathdo Jabonsky Miss Amalis
HcI,suer. aud Mrs. Franz profit Michael Hau-mann
OTTO Finder TheoaOr Smit can Diez friedrich simon
Conrad Martin Johann Weibe Peter kuhfus Ernst Irapp
j. Youkens
ron hAMRURG-By Steamship Suer0.-G. Woods. Daniel
HicGcr Max FcucrbacAcr g. l. Prrmke Rosa Jaco0o"sk
Jenlle ska Masters Carl aud segr JaoobOwska
Magdaona Schuar., ouisa Ie!ss Mary Jensen Julius sur
VI. stone. Mr Johanna strauss Andreas hoeuer
Henry Burguni. o. W. Schielc, Miss g. ~ Blake JOnR
Blickle f. Brodei John SchrOede, LOuis LemcSe
MrA Louis Lcmcke. August GOthol, Martin WtkrOwski,
Advert OshOf. T. w. Dahmann, @. Y. Pales Mr. and
MIS- hugo and four children Miss kOtt, Mr. and
MiAH. uDer Chlll and nurse. MISS Dora hubert IL w
Ward Mrs Nv Ward. Miss EWaTd, ss is Ward. Mrs.
De e. War r. De Ward Mrs IL. Adams, HTs. A. NJ. Ia
brske Miss Zabrsss Mr. and Mrs Isaac Mc6e a. Elcr'.
Mr. r. Richter Miss Mary Richter, II. LOrch Madame
Oliver do BancouIt Benjamin Woodward, VIM. H. Won
PIe1en Mrs. c. Van DaunanDerg MI and Mrs T. D. Howell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
4 CURIOUS PHENOAENON.

TO the Edttor OF The Tribune.
SIR: At about half past o'clock last even
ing a. was searching for Brorsens's comet suddenly
hit upon an object which supposed to be planetary
nebua, very much resembling that near Beta Ursa
MAJORS, nearly on line, and little nOrtb
between the PleadsS and the variable star
Algol Being somewhat in doubt to the
existence Of such a nebula In that region,
started the driving clock noted the right ascension aud
dccnarion, which were 2h. 3im and 81 N, searched
Il catalogues but found 10 such object recorded BY
this time found the object gone out OF the field. bat
soon found IT again. when It had gained four min IN L.
A. it's dcclinaon beng unchanged. half hour or so
later watching IL constantly with amazement, found 1t
had gained the amount. no longer trusted 20 my
own vision, but called friend TO confirm what I'M
doubtcdly there. He saw ii, and we both began to
speculate as to its physical composition. comet it
could not be- because OF Its rspi motion from NV TO
s. T. nor could ii have been cloud. because il main
tanned not only its shape. diameter and density, hut
also Its luminosity and in the absence Of both san aud
moon batch OF cloud viewed with telescope would
have no definition. form illumination. Still following
1t as slowly swept toward Alpha Aurga. found that
a calculation Of r. A. at 935 was 81. I'm. n. d. 80.
In order to obtain knowledge about this wonder
full phenomenon for such must call IT, concluded TO
telegraph al to the Naval Observatory at Washing
ton TO set tic circles, l calculated about H. SIN.
west Of tho meridian and declination north
80, which position 1t would occupy b. the
time the message would reach the observatory.
Returning from the telegraph Office at 1O:sJ, its alti-
tudo must have reached n height OF 400. sun
It maintained It's form and blillisncy / must say
here that before sending dispatch to the Naval OBJ
seryatoIy thought that the object might be reiec-
ton but this thought was rapidly removed by placing
past cbOard tube OF eighteen inches IN length over
Tie objective, tut onward II moved with indie
pendent motion. Even the twO-inch Under showed II
family Al lO45 noticed ITS decnatOn 10 be 81 81 at
I3O double star Al ha Gem I'M and rapidly
pas ing before star OF the sixth and seventh magni-
ude seemed not To Obscure the latter hut showed the
star brilliant immediately after ts pas
sage The decnaiiOn 80 -.
At IL O'Clock TcuTed for short time, after weari-
some chase of nearly three and half hours At - 10
O'Clock this morning found IT, after search OF about
twenty minutes In the zenith. Ii seemed 10 be
brilliant than at previous observation. It's decina
non 37o iV ana ianccd could 1t with the
unaded eye, but cannot be positive Of Tins. must
TESS although absurd, the thought entered --'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
TIE DETROIT BRIDGE And TUNNEL

OTTAWA, April 16.-A deputation, consisting
OF W. X. Muir, Of tle Canada Southern Railway, the
Hon W g. Moran, Of Detroit, and Mr.. Barker collector
Of the Great Western Railway, Hamilton ont, waited
Oh Sir John Macdonald aud the Minister Of Public Works
and laid before them plans for the construction OF
bridge across the Detroit River at point short dis
lance from Windsor where Belle Isle divides the river
into two channels 1t IA said The bridge will he an open
one and Will place the Grand Trunk Railway, as well as
other railways in communication with Windsor, and give
uninterrupted road 10 the West II Is uuder
stood that OF twin scheme or the tunnel OF the
Canada Southern Railway at AulhersiburE have also
been submitted to the Minister or Pubic WORKS and
viii be LAID before the Prvy Council Tor approval There
u SAID 10 DO opposition now between the TWO schemes
The tunnel VIII the Southwest business, ana the
bridge Northern Michigan and Michigan Central bust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
BRICK-MAKING ON THE HUDSON.
nrr,11s oF A GREAT INDUSTRY.

DETAILS OF A GREAT INDUSTRY
MAGNITUDE OF oPERATIoNs-LoCAIITY AND Ca
pAcITY OF THE VARIOUS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NUMBER on HAND-PRICEs AND PROSPECTS OF
THE APPROACHING SEASON.
lFRoM An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSEl
KINGSTON, April 12.-The Hudson River
region may in most respects be termed the home OF
brickyards Between Tarrytown and Albany there are
upward OF 80 brickyards. varying IN productive ca
pacity from 10000 to 900 bricks day in the work
ing season Most OF these the west bank OF the
river which furnIshesan nexhaustble supply OF proper
material The sand usually found at the surface, and
the clay few feet below although tbe latter IS ire
quenty obtained al the surface and the sand at another
point at hand. The tempering machines and brick
presses nearly all run 10y steam powers but the
material st carted by horses, and all other parts OF
the labor are performed by hand The wages paid last
year ranged from co SO day according TO skill
and ability to perform, " boss burners getting the
highest wages and boys the lower rate the whole av-
eracing about 81 25 day Below will be found care
fully compiled table, showing the immense magnitude
OF the trade on the Hudson River the locality and ca
pacity of the most prominent manufacturers amount
now on hand. number Of men employed. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17

son having claim against the United states not barr
by statute Of limitations, To Die bill In the Court
offered amendment 10 strike cut The words " not
barred by any statute OF limitations"
Mr. ATKINS fDem, Tenul of rcd substitute for Mr..
ostabisbinG lie soufber1 Gains Observation-Disclosures re-,
peal 10 take effect the 10Th of March, 1880 ard II
directs the tranafer Of all then pending - the
Conrt Of Claims r. then enacts the Potter bill
point OF order made on Mr. Atkinss substitute,
which argued and Oyerruied.
The question was frst taken On Mr.. Young's amend
Mr. SPRINGER tnrn accepted Mr Atkns's substitute
and proceeded argue In support OF II.
Mr.. KEEPER Gep., Ohioj opposed the amendment
After some urtner discussion The amendment 81 Mr.
Atkins was rejected and the committee proceeded with
' AZ 2s y. M che committee bad disposed Of all tho
BIN except the portions especially reserved Tor EeheIai
Mr. WHITE Rep., PENN raised a point Of order
against the provision which rcpcas the test oatn ana
prescribed the manner OF drawing jurors. .
Mr. LEWIS Dem. Ala) opened the debate. ne dwelt
upon night OF fair trial ny competent and Impair
ta jury Us the highest and most essential right OF the
Nv STANFORD Dem, AlaJ sand thar when he had
come into the House few weeks he had been
rejoced at the expressions Of goodwill which had beon
uttered by gentlemen his side OF Ihe House toward
gentlemen the other side. But he had been startled
from his reyere when he had heard the gentleman from
OHIO (Nir. Garfield distinctly and pIemeditatedy
that gentlemen from tho sOnth had returned
to power and opened the book at the very page az
which they had turned IL down twenty years
ago. He mad heard OF an incident which had
occurred on battlefield In North Carolina.
Two brothers, one wearing the blue aud the Other
the gray had by strange coincidence shed their life
blood on the same battlefield. A tender fathers hand
gathered their remains together and buried them In the
same grave which he raised shaft bearing on ts
northern face the Of HIM bo had worn the bne,
and ts southern face the name or him who bad worn
the gray On the western face was the inscription.
Erected by the loving hand OF father over two boys
equally loved" and on the eastern face the inscription,
WHO was right ana who wrong shall be decided
before that Tribunal TO which both have gone, j.
their father will not decide VINO was right and who
wrong" He would commend that incident to the con-
sldeTaton Of both sides Of the House He 10
argue upon the necessity aud Justice 0f repeating the
test-Oath OF jurors and modifying the SUPERVISORS OF
election.
Mr.. KELLEY tRep., PENN obtained the floor but
vie ded TO q motion which adopted that the COM
mitee rae. .
Mr.. GIBSON Dem, La offered resolution for mo
increase Of the membership Of the Committee on inc
Mssiss ppi Levees from eleven to thirteen. Referred
The House then. ~ 4:4j y. ~, adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
MR.. TALMAGE ON TRIAL.
MR.. CORwIN STILL TEsTIFYING.

k.
WHAT HE KNOWS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN AT WORK
AND THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE-A QUESTION
OF GrNTLEMANLY CONDUCT-PEws IN THE TAB
ERNAcLE ASSIGNED WITH no REFERENCE TO
THE DOLLAR QUESTION.
That the members of the Brooklyn Presbytery are
growing weary at the length of the Talmage trlai
becomes more apparent as the trial advances Inc
number in attendance decreases almost daily, ana
each day several retire before the session IS two
thirds completed The discussion in regard to the
admission of testimony in rebuttal was suspended.
The examination of Major COrwin was resumed.
His testimony related TO The Christian at Uork ana
to the manner of assigning pews in the BrooklYn
Tabernacle. When examined by the prosecuting
counsel he exhibited the same curtness ana III
temper as on the previous day, and had to be re-
minded that he was gentleman talking TO
gentleman. Major Corwin declared that the pe"s
in the Tabernacle were always assigned without
reference to the dollar question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
UOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

In the House after little unimpOrtant gem
oral business the SPEAKER called for reports Of com
miuees.
Mr. YOUNG tDem., TENN, Chairman Of the Commit
tee on Epidemic Diseases reported bill for which the
Senate Joint resolution to the same effect was suhst-
tuted relating 10 the organization "a the NaOha board
of Health. Passed.
Mr. STEPHENS Dem, Gal. Chairman OF the Commit
tee on Coinage, Weights and Measures reported bill
providing the interchange Of subsidiary coins for
legatendeT money under certain circumstances, and
making coin egaender IN all sums NOT exceeding
500. ,,.,
f. based upon the petition or the New-York Gaslight
Company, and upon other petitions.
Mr. CONGER Qsep, Mich.l made the point Of order
much 40 the subject mad never been referred TOT
The sPEAkLE inquired ".etner the petition on
- Mr. 5HcS sTEPHESs replied in the affirmative.
The SPEAKER called attention TO the iact that the
only Endorsement ON the uotnon was That Oh " : Is
Mr. sTTFIiiNs replied that the other Endorsement
must have fallen OIL subsequently he found It. and sent
MI STEPHENS said that the hl had been introduced
in an unusual way, but a right way II he had been
ducing bill through the petition box, person
perhaps, more responsible than the gentleman
ias; Monday obstructed the Introduction Of bills.
Mr.. CoNGER inquired II Mr. stephens intended 10
charge with obstruction or business not within
Mr.. sTEPHENs-I did not.
RI
gentleman from Georgia, would advise him to his
terms moro carefully.
Mr. STEPIlENS-In what way
Nj, CONGER-When the gentleman speaks OF my bb-
structi0n as though violated any rule, the great
respect have him will not a. low me to keep quiet.
sir. sTEPiIESS-l did not mean 10 say that the gen
tlelnau violated any rule, He ma, however, obsruci
Offering of bills agt Monday according TO the rules,
| grand and while he was OOstructing one door
Mr. CONGER (nterruptingl-I ask tie Speaker II that
IL the proper expression 10 about member or this
House when he acts strictly within the rules Of the
House and II IL Ia not Objectionable ana ~ may use
| the exprcssiOul unparlamentary.
| The SPEAKER-The CHAR must take the word OF the
| gentleman from Georgia that ne meant no reflection
whatever, and nothing which does not mean TO reflect
| unparliamentnry.
| Mr.. sTEPHENs-T do not mean 10 reflect upon any
body when any gentleman hibu5ters. That has got
| be d parliamentary word.
| The SPEAkER-And very expressive one.
Pending action the bill the morning hour expired.
The House then at lib, went Into Committee OF tn
| Whole, with Mr.. Blackburn Dem, kyD I'm the chair
on the Legislative Appropriation BILL the pending ques
ton being on Mr.. Sprinsers amendment 90 insert wha
Is known as the Potter bill, which authorizes any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
REVIEWING OLD BATTLES.
TESTIMONY ABOUT GENERAL HAzEN.

TESTIMONY ABOUT GENERAL HAZEN.
PROGRESS OF THE DEFENCE IN THE STANLEY
COURT MARTIAL-GENERAL WOODS REMiNls-
CExCEs OF smLoH-How HAzEN's BRIGADE
FOUGHT AT PICKETT's MILIs-TnE MONUMENT
Al STONE RIVER.
The battle of Shiloh and General Iiazen's
conduct there were still prominent in the
testimony at the Stanley court-martial yes
terday. The monument at Stone River erected
20 the memory of sixty-Dine men of Hazens
brigade, and the gallant fight which the COM
mand of the General made at the battle of
Pickett's Mills, were also dwelt upon in the
evidence Conversations with General Stan
ley were repeated in which he denounced
General Hazen. The witnesses were General
It. j. Wood-one of whose remarks accom-
plished the unusual feat of making the Court
smile-and Colonel Daniel Bowman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
MIL ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-A board of officers,
organized in conformity with the joint resolution Of
Congress for the relief Of Bushrod b. Taylor and other
Naval officers, approved February 3. 1879 will
mt the Navy Department on Thursday May l. Officers
who consider that they uniusty passed over by
promotions made in conformity with the act OF July %
1866 and whose have not heretofore been con-
dercd may present their claims the Board either
person counsel IN writing. addressed to the Pes
dent OF Special Board Of Examiners Navy Department
Tinted state, sim supply 40 New-YOrk aud ordered 20
proceed nome and await orders Lieutenant X. D.
hitchcock commander; Lieuieuants Charles 1. Hutch
ms Francis DeanO and John Hubbard; Masters Frank
Eery and Jesse ". Roper Eusgn Henry j. Reich ;
Passed Assistant surgeon John L. Nelson, aud Assistant
Paymaster Thomas d. Hoxsey the latter being ordered
tn settle accounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17

eral order of attack had been received He was GO
ing to the right and the Confederates were on the
left He was 300 yards from the point OF attack,
and when the witness saw him be seemed 10 ne
passing from behind tree that was remarkable ior
Its size The place was well sheltered IRON the nre
of the Confederates. The lnspector-General OF GEN
eral ThOmass staff reformed the line at the ciose Oh
read that will be sent to General James ~ Fry VINO
is ILL., in relation to General Hazens conduct al oh
loh, the Court adjourned until II a. H. to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17

Various other small brick firms exist Oh the nNer OF
which trustworthy data could not be obtained, and
doutes not far short o. 400 900 900 bricks made
here IN single season. by about 1000 men and boys
AN average OF 100 900 each The working capacity OF
the firms named is considerably 100000 day,
and the amount in yard on tnuary l 1l59G9OOO.
since the opening of the lower Hudson, however, this
amount has been largely reduced. The great brick
centre is Havorstraw Bay. where about forty separate
acturers are established including the largest on
r,e river Hayeisraw and vicinity especially
adapted Tor the work and their bricks usually lead the
market although various other makers claim to produce
an article equally good In burning thls immense guam
~ Of hr, il is estimated that 10000 cords OF wood
nave been consumed the labor of cutting and hauling
which IS not easily real zed Co1dts Hutton. Of this
civ claimed to have burned last the largest kiln
ever burned above the Highlands 1t contained $780,,
900 bricks - -,
la regard TO operations for the coming season, all
seems TO be in readiness for full Summers work and
unless some unforeseen financial business disaster
or still further general business taguatOn ensues it ia
probable that more bricks will be made than be-
lore although various efforts have been made by many
Of fbe prominent manufacturers To form brick com
bin9ton bv which thew largely reduce the produce
ton which is claimed 10 be excessive ana advance
the price over last year. which TUlei very low, and stu
ran es from - 80 10 - per thousand But thus faf II
l. believed the movement has been unsuccessful, as II
Will doubtless continue TO he there are too many firms
10 control this absolute manner, ana ~ present inc
prOspeCts OF and prices are fuy a. low as ever
ana builders may safely estimate as before. Ana
vet it ia asserted that recently a "BricSmdkeIs'
Association" has been formed, ny when p, an AZ
manufacture of about 20 cent upon last years out
nut TO divided pro rata among the various makers
ii now estimated tha 3O00OOOO more bricks are IN
the yards than were held We n ago WhIe TIE Now
grk m ct :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17

The following conversation actually occurred
at the Loan Exhibition al Albany: Young Lady
earnestly looking alta picture across the slcOvc-"
wonder If these Laudscers." Young Man (whO hap
pened 10 be nesIl-" thought they were dogs" y L.
trrpre.sing suile)-" Yes, but they Land
." Y NJ. (blushng. ana suspecng breed OF dogs
unknown 10 himj-" thought they were pOintors.'-
ALBANY Evening Journal.
A fashionable visitor thus addressed a little
girl: 4" How do you do. my little dear 7" Very well
] thank yOu," she replied. The visitor then added
Now my dear, you must ask me how do" The child
honestly replied, T" don't want u know"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17

ENCoURAGING.-B ackfriars, G a. m. Boat
race morning. LATHE Funks Understood that he. the
bOatman, 'ad saved a nice little boat for i'm an the
ladyD Boatman "Whit-aiD't safe ! why lor' bless
YER II yer only sets perfectly slil ana bail. FER ont
every two minutes she'll along bOOtlfuL" tLittle
Funks Wishes he hadn't proposed pulling up"l-
IJudy.
A SCHOoL-BoARD PRoDUcr. "a Fact.)-
Ldy You have not been out to service yet therefore
you have no characterr Applicant &" No. mum hut
WELL that is something Are they for honesty clesnli-
meas, Or" Applicant: " No. please mum for liter
toOr, jognly, and tree and drorin t-lFuuny Folks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17
YEw noNoRs FoR COLONEL DELANcEY KANE.

YFw HONORs FOR COLONEL Delaney KANE.
The election held at New-Rochelle on Tues
day for the choice Of village officers resulted In the
cess Of the Republican nominees with single excep-
ton. For President, Delaney A. Kane, Republican.
was elected by 2l2 majority Charles ii. Roosevelt,
Democrat For Trusteos, George LambdeD. Joseph b.
stephenson and James A. Grcnzeback, Republicans.
were elected For Treasurer. Thaddrus Dayids, Demo
crat reelected by 45 majority. For Police Justice,
Come ius H. Kecne. Republican, received $50 votes,
Abel G. Wilmark. Democrat. 1885, and William lie Count.
Independent, l4O.
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ovERBoARD FROM 4 STEAMER n SEA.

BosToY, April 16.-A dispatch recently re-
ceived In this city announces that +. T. Chase OF los
ton formerly real estate agent in Brooklyn. y. Y, was
lost overheard from the steamer Atlas on March "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-17

one Of the planetary nebula tired OF its position was
seeking another and better home. HENRY HAi'hiSoN'
Jersey Cify. April 10. 1879
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-07
A Biscuit Race.

Among the countless forms of walk
ing and running matches now in vogue,
there is one which was great favorite
at sea in the day of long voyages, and
still frequently to be met with. Thirty
pieces of ship biscuit are laid along the
deck yard apart, and the man who can
pick them up and bring them back to
the starting point, one by one, and in
the shortest time, wins the day. Avery
well-contested biscuit race" of this
kind lately took place on board South
Atlantic steamer, between two of the
second-class stewards. The first who
started, slim, active young fellow of
%, was the favorite with the majority,
but some of the knowing ones shook
their heads at his commencing with the
nearest pieces, and thus leaving the
hardest work to the last. He made good
time, however, though showing visible
signs of exhaustion toward the end.
But his wary opponent, knowing him
self to be the weaker man, flew at once
to the far end of the line, thus making
each successive journey shorter than the
last. AS the race neared its close the
excitement became intense. Many of
the passengers shouted and gesticulated
as eagerly as the sailors themselves;
and the motley crowd swaying to and
fro in the lantern light-night having
already fallen-the shouts of encour-
agement from one side and outspoken
ridicule from the other, the loud and
frequent appeals to the time-keeper, and
the flying figure of the runner, in his
striped shirt and jaunty white panta-
looms, leaping, turning, and darting
backward and forward like a snake,
made very picturesque scene.
The second man proved the conqueror,
but only after hard struggle, his time
being minutes, Is seconds, TO his an :
tagonist's 9: 25.