The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-05-20
THE mo BRIDGE LIGHTED.
The Driliiaat illumination Watched
Throngs In noth cities.

Througs In lsoth cities.
The sixty-fOur electric lamps which dot the
Brooklyn Bridge at intervals OF 100 feet were
lighted at Tx o'clock last night as an oxperi-
mental test. They were not very bright at first,
and word was sent to the United States Illumi-
mating Company's plant. at 8 and Elm street,
whence electricity was furnished, to increase
the current. The lights then became much
brighter. but they did not seem to be as strong
as those In the City Hall Park. From the
City Hall station Of the elevated railroad the
rows OF lights could be seen on either side OF
the bridge. They were Of uneven brilliancy.
Some were quite brilliant. while others were
dull and yellowish. The employees who were
on tue bridge could be seen In the distance as
black AZ charcoal figures. Passengers crowded
the ierryboats to secure a view OF tho spec
tacle from the river. Knots Of people who
hadn't the inclination or couldn't afford the
luxury OF such observation gathered on tho
corners OF South street or went out on the edges
OF the wharves and gazed up at the lights.
The lights did not throw the outlines OF the
giant structure into bold relief. Instead. It
looked shadowy and indistinct while the cities
seemed Joined by an arch OF blazing jewels.
mile away the lights appeared held aloft by in
visible means. They Gimmered against the
some Of the stars went out. and others burned
dull and lustreless. The rays Hecked the river
moon suddenly tried to start an eppositi s 'i H.
At 10 o'clock the electricians in Elm street
as it was feared there would be groundings.
Eugene T., Lynch the President Of the com
trlc lighting" he said There is ' no air r cir
cult anywhere; nothing but iron or masonry.
grounds. The wires run every which way and
are encased In gas pipe; Around each abut-
through. .tIS which the wires hsye got to be car.
larger than those used il sSilns the street cts
CARTONS. The electricity is only temp mp rH
FURNISHED ~ ,ts from the Elm street plant when9
Be four twenty-light dynamo machines on the
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tinct circuits on the bridge. each furnished
6by ,ttw.o Of the Dynamo machines and ono
oS! 3! order he bridge VII ssil s. ishtsSs 70
sSsrd fSssn't further accident there yin BE-
inside Of fifteen minutes the electricity can b
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Mith the En- trial; Tho lamps were to be kent
Superintendent Campbell Of Brooklyn issued
to take charge of the Sands street entrance
70 tnsn thy naca cnsr anyr,n . anu
Tho railroad DOM pany will rot run cars on Sands
street. Those having tickets Of admission
must exhibit them to the police before they will
be admitted within the lines.
The reception in the Academy OF Music will
begin at 9:3OP M. double Gordon of police
will be formed from tho main entrance OF the
Academy to the place occupied on the stage by
the President and Governor. and thence to the
to participate in the reception will pass through
this lane OF policemen, and to prevent crowd
,i ,me viii Pa repu IN tn N. .o,d
envy to shake hands with tho President but
they will be required OF those who enter the
galleries. No carriages. except those OF tho
Mayor and his guests, will be allowed In Mon
tague street between Court and Clinton streets.
streets. from p. M. until after the reception.
Mayor Edison OF this city issued u prOcama-
ton yesterday, in which he recommends the
citizens to suspend business at noon on Thurs
day. and join with the citizens Of Brooklyn in
the joyous celebration OF the bridge opening.