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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
LAST NIGHTS ECLIPSE
1t Occurred on Schedule Time md
Was Success

II occurred on Schedule Time md
Was a Success.
Inc eclipse of the moon, billed for Wash
lbgton last night. occurred on schedule
time AMI was a success in every way II
was observed by the astronomers on dutv
at the naval observa tory but to then, had
no particular significance as there Dere
no phenomena IN connection with the event
Prof. Hill of the observatory utilized the
eclipse and the darkness which it brought
IN the heavens to conduct a search for the
new comet which was reported August 70
owlhg' however to the comet being very
indisunct and to lack of exact informa-
ton as to its whereabouts together with
the short period of darkness allowed hv
the eclipse, Prof. Hill was unable to locate
the comet. 1t is suppose I'D that the comet
is periodical one but the astronomers
nave not yet determined which one of the
periodicals. it is. 1t will be impossible 10
do very much toward locating the visitor
until moonless nights come again.
One Citizens Experience.
Mr.. D. R. Goodloe has written the fol-
lowing statement to The Star:
Il awoke last night after l o'clock and
recollecting the eclipse 1 went to the WIN
dow The sky was clear. The stars shone
brightly, but the moon, though visible in
its whole round form, had a muddy reddish
color, such as it is seen to have when near
a hay horizon. l was disappointed. l ex-
pected to see 1t wear darker hue l could
see that it had passed the middle of the
eclipse, since it was much brighter on its
eastern edge than on the western The
bright part was below the middle of the
east side and the dark part above the mid
die of the west side, but gradually the
light rose up and the dark part dropped
down, so that when the shadow began TO
go off 1t was near the top that the face of
the moon began to show itself
According to the almanac, the shadow
was upon the moon three hours and Gfty-
two minutes, while the total eclipse lasted
one hour and forty-one minutes; so that
there was a margin of shadow at the mo-
ment of the middle of the totality almost
as wide all round as the diameter of the
moon. The astronomers tell us that the
diameter of the moon is something more
than fourth of that of the earth, and it
would thus appear that the shadow of the
earth is no broader at the distance of the
moon from the earth than the diameter of
the earth is long. So it seems to the I'M
scientific mind.
another discovery 1 made which left
no doubt on my mind namely, that my left
eye Is stronger than my right. Both have
been in use a great many years: but why
the right eye has suffered more from hard
usage than its fellow 1 don't know. Two
half-iedged young ROSTERS fattered them
selves that they had made a discovery also,
when the shadow began to leave the upper
rim of the moon. They mistook it for day
break and crowed Justify. But their fathers
and uncles knew better and kept silent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04

of electric motors by the Baltimore and
Ohio Company for the tunnel service is
most interesting, and likely also to be in
structfve. 1t is only proper to say, now
ever. that the action of this company in
selecting electricity for this service was
not prompted by considerations of economy,
but was due to the fact that with the smoke
and gas from ordinary engines the tunnel
could not have been properly ventilated.
This tunnel is the longest soft-earth tun-
mel in the world, as it Is nearly a mile
and half from portal to portal. The ap-
proaches make the distance on which the
electric motors are used three miles. When
the railroad company had concluded that
good ventilation could only be secured by
the adoption of electric motors. contract
was entered into with the General Electric
Company for three locomotives, the Cen
eral Electric Company guaranteeing that
these locomotives would do the work salts
factorily.
In speaking of the successful tests on
this tunnel line by means of the first of
the locomotives delivered by the General
Electro Company, DR.. Duncan, president
OF the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers, recently said: There are in the
United States number of tunnels whose
operation is anything but satisfactory at
present which can be equipped as the Bal
timore tunnel is -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following: Edward W. Alsop and Alice
G. Aud; Lyman ]. Maxwell and Grace ].
Miller; Harry f. Saumering of st. Marys
county, Md, and Emma R. Quackenbush
of this city; Lindsey Green and Maggie
Gentry; Andrew Tillnlan and Lizzie Petit,
both of Falls Church. Va; VIM. E.
Fletcher of Annapolis, Nd, and Eliza
Dennis of this city; Charles W. Coates
and Lizzie Mothershead; Aloysius Small
we'd and Maggie Reed; Matthew w.
Gregory and Louisa Evans; George Adams
ard Lena Jones; Henry S. Coates and
Norah Walker, both of Fairfax county,
Va; Thos F. Smith and Mary E. Murtagh;
VIM. H Rhine and Mary V. Cecil; James
!. Davis and Della w. Woodruff; Hugh
L. Apple and Rosa ]. Firor VIM. ]. Nc
Lean of this city and Almira Sweeter
of Baltimore, Nd; Edward Lanier of Phil
adelphia, Pa, and Cora Sutton of this
city; VIM. H. Anderson and Claudia NJ.
Gilbert: John H. Berry and Gertrude Ken
Eedy; Joseph w. Hutchinson and Laura
V. Johnson; Eddy w. Persons of this city
and Lille n. Smith of Brooklyn, N. Y;
VIM. NJ. Garrison and Laura V. Clarke,
both Of Prince William county, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
RAILWAY SPEED RECORD.
The English Train That Made 1t Con-
sisted of ONLY Thrce Coaches.

The railway racing from London to Aber-
deem closed with the contest of August %.
The record rests with the West Coast
Gondon and Northwestern road-540
miles in 5l2 minutes eight hours, thirty
two minutes) as described recently in The
Star The train was reduced to three car
riages only. each forty-two feet long, and
Perth was omitted as stopping place.
The trains on the rival roads are now max
Ing the trip in ten and a half to eleven
hours. and are composed of from ten to
twelve coaches.
In summing up the results of the speed
trials. the London Telegraph says:
"As far as the matter affects the general
community it is not a question of mere
racing and record-beating, but of what
maximum of speed ought, under normal
conditions, to be attained over the various
systems throughout the country, and to
what extent such a speed ought to become
general. On this subject, wholly apart from
the principles and side issues involved in
the recent feats of racing a representa-
tive sought interview with prominent
official connected with the Great North
ern service-a gentleman whose experience
of many years and high position m the
railway world entitle him to speak with
authority on such matters.
"In order that the question in all its de-
tails may be thoroughly understood it will
be as we'll to give expression to his views
regarding the various aspects of the sub
ject called into consideration by recent
events. Thus, first and foremost, there
arose the question of the safety of the
public and the companys servants, and
in this connection the following observa-
lions were made:
4" None of the trains, either on the East
Great Northcrn) or the West coast Uon-
don and NorthWestern) are running at a
higher speed than are many of the daily
expresses. We very frequently run over
certain portions of the line at between
sixty ard seventy miles per hour daily,
whereas the scheme of these trains is to
do between ffty-eight and sixty-two an
hour over the whole journey. This is ac-
complished by tightening the trains so
that they may proceed up hill as fast as
they can down, and by reducing the num-
Der of stations at which a stop is made
1t is principally matter of reducing
the weight of the train. An ordinary one
on the Scotch route consists of from ten
to fourteen vehicles. The racing" trains
on the other hand are limited to six or at
the outside eight coaches. so that the en-
CINE has practically half the weight to
haul that il has in ordinary circumstances
rms enables it to go up inclines at prac-
tically the same speed that it runs down
them when carrying the load of an ordi-
nary train. In fact, a level pace is at
tanned during the whole of the Journey"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH.


Vacant Rectorship.
The st. Lukes Protestant Episcopal
Church, which has been undergoing repairs
since last December, has been reopened.
The congregation has been worshiping in
Parish Hall while the church was being
remodeled, but have now returned home
Many improvements have been made in
the church edifice. The rear wall has been
taken down and rebuilt, under the direction
of Building Inspector Brady. The chancel
has been lowered about two feet and has
been handsomely ornamented. The rector
room has been placed on the west side
and the organ has been built on the south
side of the church. The vestibule has been
enlarged and takes in the whole width of
the building. The steps leading from the
church to the parish hall have also been
lowered and are now on a level with the
church building. Since the retirement of
Dr. Alexander Crummell from the rector
ship of the church-which position he held
for a quarter of q century-1teV. DIR. Barr
who was designated by Bishop Paret, has
been officiating. Easter Monday the veStry
of the church extended to DR. William v
Tunnel, professor of English literature in
Howard University and rector of Kings
Hall Chapel, call to the rectorship, and
since then he has been officiating for the
congregation. Dr. Tunnel has not ac-
cepted the call extended him, though the
efforts to have him accept DIR. Tunnel
was for many years rector of the st. Au-
81 slime p E. Church of Brooklyn, n. Y,
and resigned from the rectorship to accept
of the chair of English literature in How
ard University. If DIR. Tunnel CONCLUDES
to accept, the church will have the serv-
ices of one of the most scholarly and en-
inent divincs of the colored race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
THE BR0NCHO.
As u Result of Ills Environment He is
Knowing Animal.

From Hnrpcrs Magazine.
y rev words about this horse-the horse
of the plains. Whether or no his fore
fathers looked on when N1ontezrma fau
tbe,, c.r.,irI, hair,,I 50 60. 80
Ii'''4e" iioiii SPAIN. ANA
"Hether II was missionaries or thieves who
carried them Aorthward from Mexico, until
the Sioux heard of the new animal cartai,,
II also i mat tbi ~
t1ry or ,ro aitbap 49,. a" ".-.i tot d cen
''lS VI '"o' either alohe or with various
red-skinned owners; and as he gathered
the sriudrv cxneriences Of v,or a.,d $50
of being stolen and of heinz aba,l1o,,sG ~
Nh, Gu. 80 i-a.I.--. "'1''-'toi'eu III
- i+t2,i' e.i'eht Instances from
nome OF belnS ridden by two women and
baby at once ard of being eaten bv bear
his wide range of contrcfenlns hror,gbt hin,
a ,,it star,. $50, y, ~ iiii'i
,'", 'ei ''''Ii the street Arab s. and
an attitude toward life more blase than in
the united capitals of Europe.
1 have freouant1v caupht hin, ,,.,+oti,,,
mo vim, an d,.a - -, i'''i' ii',is
+fa, 49, rcN,t u go s"iu0l'c uepIecla-
hiding from him nv fucornnatcnca. and DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
From the New York Hcsald.

'7T7'' VI NV
There was great crowd at the ball
grounds, and Harry Stevens was coming
cash out Of score cards. Harry is not only
exceedingly active in a business sense. but
he has Il winning tongue and an uulying
affection for unadulterated English. When
@ big man leaned over and thrust a nic;,eI
uTder iiarrys nose ana said, Say. amt nv
money no siOod?" the Pittsburger merely cb-
Served that it probably was, if there was
enou&h or it, and went on serving other
customers.
Maybe you think amt got no money"
growlcd the man.
u think, sir" retorted Harry, IN his
en- outhc@t, that if the size OF or i,ii- IS
20 be measured by your kuoUleF-e Of tr6
English language you must be deal broke"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04

Rebecca H. Doyle today pettionei for an
inquiry, by a marshals jury, into the men
tai condition of her widowed mother, Ruth
Johnson, who is said to be of unsound
mind. The estate of the unfortunate wo-
man, mostly real estate, located here, is
valued at not less than $1,000 The petit
tione- states that she, George E. johnson
ana Ruth V Mitchell. are The only living
children of her mother The appointment
of some suitable person is asked the
comEittee of the person and trustee of her
mOther's estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
MRS. HOOVER'S COMPLAINT.
Her Husband Must Now Stay Away
From Her.

Judge Cox today granted Mrs. Mary l..
Hoover's application for an injunction re-
straining her husband, Thomas G. Hoover,
during the tendency of the suit for divorce
filed last June by Mrs. Hoover, from in
any way interfering with, or molesting
her, or visiting her home, 1923 9Th street.
Both parties claimed the property, but
Mrs. Hoover's attorney, Mr.. w. p. Will
hanson, exhibited title deeds showing that
it had been conveyed to her by outside
parties, and that the property was her
own separate estate. The defendants
counsel. Messrs. Campbell and J. Med.
Darlington, contended that Mr.. Hoover
furnished the funds for the purchase of
the ground and for the erection of the
houses on it. Judge Cox. however, decided
that Mrs. Hoover had made out prirna
facie case, and accordingly granted the
injunction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
TIC Union Republican Club.

Mr.. Thos. ]. LASER, president of the
Union Republican Club of this city, has
been accredited by the clubs executive
committee as q representative of the club
at the meeting of the New York Republican
State League, to be held tomorrow at BinS-
hanlton, New York. Mr.. LASER Will leave
for BinghamtCn tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
To Enforce Judgment.

A bill in equity to enforce a creditors
bill of $G46.4S on the personal estate of the
late Charles 0. Moore was filed today by
Whitefield NicI<inlay against Mary A.
Moore, the beneficiary and eXecutrix Of
the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
To Enforce a Creditors Bill.

Melchior B. Stricken today filed a bill in
equity against Mary Russell to enforce
creditors bill of $3.50 on part of lot s,
square SIC, of the estate of the late Thos.
f. Russell. The bill is alleged to be due for
professional services said to have been rem
dered the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
Slightly Hurt.

Last evening Mrs. Ewing who lives ut
the corner of Sd and D streets southeast
was knocked down by a horse and buggy
near Pennsylvania avenue and Sd street
and slightly bruised about the head No
blame was attached to the driver, G. w.
Swain, and he was not arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04

Colonel John S. Prince, the father of Mrs
Morgan of 1898 Massachusetts avenue
northwest, died this morning at st. Paul,
MINI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
Fircn.en's Shirts.

Owing to the fact that blue is unstable
the Commissioners today, upon the recon-
mendation of Chief Paris ordered that the
color of the uniform shirt worn by firemen
be changed to gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04

President ]. P. Clark of the Washington
and Great Falls railroad appeared before
the Commissioners this morning and OBJ
tanned a permit to run a double track in
the middle of Prospect street between Seth
and 3Sth streets. The permit is of the reg
ulation kind, with the provisions against
accident. protection Of the work. etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.


The Commissioners have received a letter
from r. w. Walker requesting that 1st
street between Pierce and NJ streets north
west be included in the schedule of streets
to be improved next year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-04

For a Double Track.

Commissioner Ross left last night for his
old home in Illinois to see his father who
is dangerously i'll and not expected to live.
The Washington times., 1895-02-17

and Hough took part. The latter also gave
an exhibition OF jumping over two barrels.
Won Boeckman. the strong man from
Texas, performed several new feats Of
strength. including lifting 200 pound weights
several feet from the floor with middle finger
and tearing in quarter new pack Of cards.
His exhibition of chest expansion, which is
eleven inches, being only two inches less
that that OF Sandow, was a remarkable per-
formance.
The three aerobaties act by Sewell. Ross,
and Prof. Crossley was very finished per-
formance and ikewise the work on double
trapeze by SeSell and Ross.
To close the Ierformance three sparing ex-
hibitions were given. each of three-rOunds.
The first by Bynum and Clarke was very
clever. that between Bolway and Ambrose
was full OF goOd work. the latter showing de-
cidedly the more science and skill.
The bout between DR.. Won LIndgren and
George Carter was full of ginger a. times,
and the clever work OF these two accom-
plished boxers was Literally applaUded.
DIR. W. S. Schafhirt was referee OF the bouts
and Lieut.. t. B. Nolan timekeeper.
The Washington times., 1895-02-17
ARLINGTON RACES.
Four Favorifes Win and Betting Was
Brisk-HaIcyon Wind ed ar the Post

Four Favorifes Win and Betting Was
Brisk-Halcyon Winded at the Post
BALTIMORE, Feb. 16.-The weather to-day
was cloudy and raw The attendance at
the Arlington races was somewhat below that
of Friday. Betting, however, was exceedingly
brisk from start to finish.
The track is still in bad condition, but
the liberal sprinkling of sand over the course
this morning rendered the going much safer
and no mishaps resulted. Four favorites and
a well-baeked third choice captured the
purses.
Germans fractiousness at the post In the
last race delayed the start for thirty-fve MIN
utes, and perhaps destroyed the chances OF
Halcyon, the 8 to 5 favorite, who was beaten
by Benjamin by neck.
First .race-FIve and one-half furlongs.
Con Lucy, 102 &C. Morris), to 2, won; May
E.. 95 (Hayes), G to 1, second; Brilliant, 100
(Geiger). 8 to /, third. Time, 1:1911a. Hay
Tay, Cadet, and Mccormick also ran.
Second race-Five furlongs. Jewel, 80
q. DonneIlY), to 5, won; Jolly Boy, 81 C..
Donnelly). 10 to 1. second; Billy Boy. 107
(Geiger) 2 to /, third. Time, lilo. William
Penn, Psyche. and Thaekery also ran.
Third race-Four and one-half furlongs.
Peter jackson, "a (Alford), 2 to l, woni
The Washington times., 1895-02-17
C. A C. ATHLETIC EXHIBITION.

Hough Breaks Local indoor Record on
Low Bar. and Hitch and Kick.
The athletic exhibition given in the gym
nasium of the Columbia Athletic Club last
night was full of work of high order, which
was enthusiastically received by one OF the
largest audiences of the season.
The programme opened with a potato race,
and as there were so many entries it was de-
cided to haYe two races. The first was won
by McQuade and the second by S. Harrison.
In the low lar for distance, Craig, Taussig,
Hough, aud Crossley competed. Hough led,
with ten feet five inches. and Crossley second,
with nine feet seven.
hough broke the local record in the contest
for distance with feet on low bar by 6l5
inches, covering II feet 7 inches. Craig Sec
ond. with feet IL. Ross cleared feet from
low bar for height. his nearest competitor
being Crossley. with feet 10.
After al acrobatic act by Masters Waters
and Plant and Crossley, Royce Hough gave
an exhibition OF hitch and kick, reaching the
remarkable height OF feet 6 inches, beating
the local record by 2 inches.
The trick barrel jumping event was full OF
amusement and skinned shine. In this event
Prof. Crossley, Taussig. Sewell. Low, Craig.
The Washington times., 1895-02-17
We're Pushing
Hard Toward
Completion

Of the extensive improve
ments we're making in our
store next door-and the OPEN
ing of our clothing establish
ment, which we expect will
occur between the 25th of Feb
ruary and the Ist of March.
But when it's ready it'll be
the Clothing Store of the town
fitted up in a superb fashion
fitted with the choicest pro-
ductions in Mems and Boys
Clothing that the best makers
in the country can furnish us.
The stock will win the appro-
val and patronage of the best
dressed, most fastidious men
here.
In 1.-THE meantime the great Sac
rifice Sale of Furnishings contin-
ues. Everything has had its price
cut to a "quick-cIearing-ou
figure. Bargains for you.
The Washington times., 1895-02-17
AFTER A WESTERN LICENSE.
Secretary Tompkins in St. Louis Negotia
atiuS with the Turf Congress.

secretary IOmpkIuS III st. LOUIS Ne2Otlas
ating with the Turf Congress.
ST. Louis, No, Feb. 1S.-Gwynne r.
Tompkins. secretary of the Old Dominion
Jockey Club. which controls the Alexander
Island race track, across the Potomac River
from Washington. D. c.. is in the city con-
ferring with President C. c. MafIit. of the
Western turf congress. regarding the lcens-
ing OF the track by the turf congress.
The Alexandria Island aud St Asaph race
tracks are next door 10 one another, across
the river from Washington. and, commencing
the second week in March, they resume
racing on alternate days.
Last fall the two tracks clashed, but, ac-
cording to Secretary Tompkins, peace has
been declared and the field will be equally
divided this season.
The st. Asaph track was licensed by the
Jockey Club last year, but the Alexander Is
land management prefer to race under the
turf congress protection. 1t requiring the
consent of majority OF members OF the con-
gress. an effort to secure this by telegraph
will be made at once.
The Washington times., 1895-02-17
Savings Of the Maenates.

When a girl receives an offer of marriage it
Is natural that she should be pressed for an
answer-John T. Brush.
Christmas comes but once a year, but the
bills hang on long time.-A. j. Reach.
Perfumed notes are not sent any more
easily than plain ones.-F. Deb. Robson.
Write your New Year resolutions on a steel
plate Then you won't be so liable TO break
Them. Earle Wagner
Yes, Caylor. dear, it is possible to pay of
q floating debt with a sinking afund.-F. A.
Abel.
If YOU don't believe that a man has more
standing than woman, get into crowded
trolley car.-Al. johnson.
1t doesn't mean that man is on the top of
The heap when he gets way up in Ga. q.
Spalding.
If fool and his money are easily parted,
will somebody tell US how if is that there are
so many rich loois?-John B. Day.
No, Duck" dear, have never heard that
a man who makes rye face when he takes a
drink Of whisky always hops when he drinks
beer.-C. Won der Abe.
Goes for Dothing-the man with pass
Col. John I. Rogers.
Alcohol is good to clear pipes with. Some
men only have to breathe through them.-
Jim Mutrie.
Sporting Life is now a twenty-four page
paper on the order Of the Clipper. There are
Tour columns to page. and it is a very handy
nespaper. 1t is brighter than ever. and con-
tains much that is OF interest to the sporting
world. No one sport is slighted, aud Gel-
low who wants TO keep informed on Rny sub
lect finds In Sporting Life regular COM
Pendlum OF sporting events. And its editor
says It will be even better
The Washington times., 1895-02-17

Grange Camp, 81 q. Donnelly), 6 TO 1, sec
ond, and Mss Castles, 50 Hayes, 10 to 1,
third. Time. 1867. Watch Charm. King
bird Guy Ali, aud Prince Klamath also ran.
Fourth race-Six furlongs. Juliet. I09 &C.
Morris). to 2, won; Red Star, 122 (G. Tay-
ior) 80 10 /. second, and Pickaway, 119
(Hayesl, 2 to l. third. Time, 1919. Grey
Forrest and Van Dyke also ran.
Fifth race-One-haf OF 4 mile. Benjamin,
131 q. Donneily), AZ to l. won; Haleyon,
Ill &C. Norris. 8 10 :, second, and German,
106 (Zeller), to l, third. Time, 0:57. Boil
var also ran.