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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
Birth of the Moon.
From Harper's Magazine.

FROM Harpers magazine.
The earth revolves on its axis once In
twenty-four hours. Millions Of years ago
the day was twenty-five hours: millions of
years before 1t was twenty-one hours. As
we look backward into time find the
earth revolving faster and faster. There
was a time, ages ago, long before geology
begins, when the earth was rotating In a
day Of five or six hours in length. In the
remotest past the earth revolved in a day
OF about five hours. 1t could revolve no
faster than this and remain single un-
broken mass.
1t was at this time that the moon was
born-separated, broken off, from the par
ent mass of the earth. The earth was then
a molten, fattened sphere of lava. Its
whole body was fluid. The tides, which
now are small, superficial and TO say,
local. were then universal and immense.
They occurred at short intervals Tho
whole surface of our globe was affected.
And the corresponding lunar tides in the
fluid molten moon were Indefinitely greater
still
Our day Is now twenty-four hours. The
distance of the moon is now 100000 miles.
When our day was about five hours long
the moon was in contact with the earth's
surface. 1t had just broken away from its
parent mass. AS the length of the terres-
trial day increased SO did the distance Of
the moon. The two quantities are con-
nected by inexorable equations. If one
varies so must the other. Whenever the ro-
tation time of a planet Is shorter than the
period of revolution of its satellite the eff
feet of their mutual action is to accelerate
the motion of the satellite and to force 1t
to move in a larger orbit-to increase its
distance, therefore.
The day of the earth is now shorter than
the month-the period Of revolution-of the
moon. The moon is therefore slowly
ceding from US, and 1t has been receding
for thousands Of centuries. But the day Of
the earth is, as We have seen. slowly grow
ing longer The finger of the tides is always
pressing upon the rim Of our huge fly
wheel, and slowly but surely lessening the
speed of it's rotation. So long as the ter
restrial day is shorter than the lunar
month the moon will continue to recede
from us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
Making Amends.
From Short Stories.


Forest street, the literary corner Of Hart
ford, Is a most friendly place. The for
tunate members of that charmed circle hob
mob together in most friendly manner
at all times and at all seasons. When Har-
riet Beecher Stowe was alive. Mark Twain.
who lived near her, had way of running
In to converse with her and her daughters,
often in a somewhat neglige costume,
greatly to the distress of Mrs. Clemens.
One morning, as he returned from the
Stoves san necktie. Mrs. Clemens met him
at the door with the exclamation, There.
Sam, you have been over to the Stoves
again without a necktie. It's really dis
graceful, the way you neglect your dress. .
Her husband said nothing, but went up to
his room. A few minutes later Mrs Stowe
was summoned to the door by messenger
who presented her with small box neatly
done up. She opened it and found a black
silk necktie accompanied by the following
note: 'tHere is necktie. Take 1t out and
look at it. I think stayed half an hour
this morning. At the end Of that time will
you kindly return 1t. as 1t Is the only one
I have? Mark Twain.
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her beak. Occasionally she flew away In
the midst OF his suing, as X to show her
oisdain. He appeared to understand II so
at any rate, for he at once changed his
tone, uttered some low conversational
notes In a plaintive tone or became silent.
The birds did not appear to notice me
excepting once when the bride flew almost
IN my face and fairly screamed at me
which 1 attributed to nervous excitement
and another time when she came to the
end OF the beam and looked over at me In
most expressive way, as IL she said did
you ever see such a silly performance?
what would you do, with such a fellowY'
Al any rate such were her sentiments IL
her actions were any Indication Some
times the worried little creature would not
stand her wooer's antics a second and
again she would endure perhaps half a
minute. all the time restless and growing
more and more uneasy, till at last she
turned upon him with fury in her eye
Matters progressed in this way for day
or two, and l could not see that the bride
was any nearer being won, when he sud
denly adopted new tactics.
He brought the temptation OF earthly pos
sessions to bear upon her: he began to
build house. He chose a certain corner
on the beam, and the first 1 knew began
to come with great mouthfuls OF mud,
which he carefully placed and worked over
apparent effort. with his whole body Jerk
Ing The obdurate one did not approve, nor
seem to notice what he was doing for some
time, but when she did she simply ragged.
she flew at him and compelled him to leave
before he had time to- deposit his land and
chased him round and round the lawn.
But he held on to his precious mouthful
and returned at last to place II in safety
and work 1t In with the rest. This happen
ed several times before the female recog-
nized that greater vigilance was demanded
and began flying through very often to
see IL he was there. Finally she took to
sitting on the beam to prevent his COM
Ing at all. 1t was perfectly evident that
she was determined to put an end to his
building In that place. Whether she
thought he was premature and took too
much for granted. or whether she preferred
to set up housekeeping in the barn where
the rest of the little flock were building go
that she could have some society," she did
not make clear to me. Whatever the rea-
son, the brave little bird was resolved to
have her own way-and she did, as In the
bird world is always the mothers pre-
rogative. She chased him every time he
came. often till he dropped his land, and
she finally discouraged him.
He began two nests. but did not get fur
with either. and at last they came no
more They doubtless settled In the barn
and made part of the lively party circllng
over the lawn. and looking all alike to me.
Weeks have passed since this little idyl
Of June: swallow babies are on the wing.
and we shall see them more this year.
1.-The swallows by are gathering,
All impatient to be on the wing
And to wander from us, seeking
Their beloved spring.
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must take this Fernandez indoors after we
have arranged the garrison OF the mousse
We Will make his brother nurse him. FRA
ternal affection was never better employed;
and 1t will keep them both out OF miscniei.
"And how soon, think We, could your wife
be moved?' asked Rollo.
Ramon shrugged his shoulders helplessiy
and turned to La Giralda. Dolores Is as q
dove and weak from long trouble OF heart.
On your head, ask of you, could we move
| her in twenty-four hours and yet FISK MOTH
ing of the life?"
Eyes, as the Virgin sees me-" asserted
La Giralda, holding up her hands, III 80 be
have the firming of the bands about ner-
Of linen wide and strong, they must oe
made-to be mine own afterward. And then
she must be carried between four stout
men. as shall show you how" 80,
cit shall be done,' cried Rollo. I Will
find the men, do you provide the linen, Ell
Sarria I will HE me to the convent early
tomorrow morning and talk with this htue
Concha.''
You will not be admitted" said La Cir
aida. somewhat scornfully. the mother SUI
perior Is most strict with all within the
walls
But shall ask for the mother superior"
said the modest youth, land, CAD, II only
get six quiet minutes of the old lady war
rant she will refuse me nothing-to the
half of her kingdom. Meantime, here We
are! Is 1t not so?''
The huge black circle of the mill wheel
rose before them against the whitewash OF
the unwindowed wall They could not see
the mill house itself from this point, and
they halted before going further. In order
to make their dispositions.
What we are going to do Is not strictly
within the letter of the law" explained
Rollo, cheerfully, but 1t Is the best can
think of, and containing as 1t does the ele-
ments of justice, may commend itself as a
solution to all parties. If these Fernandez
gentlemen kidnap other mems wives, de-
wise the murder of their children and strive
to have the men themselves shot, they
cannot complain Of little illegality. This
is the house. Well, 1t must be ours for
tWenty-four hours-no more, no less. linen
If no accidents happen, we will return IT
to Senior Luis Fernandez. All set? En-
avant, then!"
And with Rollo in the van, Ell Sarria fol-
lowing little behind and La Giralda bolt
ing the doors and generally protecting the
rear the party Of possession went upward
into the mill house to argue the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
Catching the Crfcketer.

From Tlt-BitS.
A well-known county cricketer visited a
certain seaside resort with his team. Early
on the third morning of the match he was
taking a constitutional on the sands, when
he was recognized by a group Of young
sters who were engaged in playing cricket.
At their request he consented to bowl
down a ball or two. He took several
wickets in very little time, after which
the youngsters suggested that he should
have his innings
He agreed, and the game came to an
abrupt conclusion, as he managed to break
the bat in playing the very first ball he
received. The youngsters looked very
down-hearted, but frightened up consider
ably on receipt Of five shillings with which
to buy new bat
Later in the day the gentleman CHANGED
to refer to the incident. To his astOntsh-
ment the other members Of the team
thought it very funny and laughed.
II can't see what there is to laugh
about" he began.
well, you see," explained the captain OF
the team, I'VE happen to know that bat. !
broke it on Monday morning, G. here
broke it on Tuesday and the smart youths
have sold you on Wednesday morning.
They must have made good sum out Of
that bat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03

Cabbages Are Perennial and POtatOe
Yield Four CrOps q Year.


Yield Four Crops n Year.
From the Fruit Trade Journal and Produce Record.
How great are the possibilities of Hawaii
as a fruit and vegetable growing country
will be understood when it becomes known
that four crops of potatoes have been pro-
duced in succession on the same piece of
land within twelve months. Radishes be-
come edible ten days after sowing. Straw
berry vines bear fruit all the year. The
berries are of the finest flavor.
Cabbage grows all the year and it appar-
entity makes no difference whether it is
planted in the spring, summer, autumn or
winter. Parsley once sown grows forever,
apparently. Lima beans continue to grow
and bear for over a year, and they have
to be gathered every week after starting to
bear. Cucumbers bear the entire year and
so do tomatoes, which, with proper atten-
ton, bear for years. Raspberries bear for
six months
Pineapples come into bearing when the
plants are four months old and bear in
abundance for years. Lettuce can be plant
ed at any time and 1t develops quickly.
The same is true Of celery.
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SYNOPSIS of Preceding Chapters.

Ramon Garcia known as FL Sarria, having oeeh
induced to believe that his wife, Dolores, Is
unfaithful, stabs village flop, Rafael FLORES
whom he finds presumably kissing DOLORES
through the window. His estates are cohhs-
Gated and he becomes hunted man. AT the
same time young Scotch adventurer noho
Blair comes to Spain, and during an Inn quar-
rel is aided by John Mortimer. an Engiishmah,
The two start to visit Don Baltasar, ABBOT VI
the Monastery of Montblanch. Blair ana MOT
timer are entertained lavishly by the aooot ahu
meet Etienne st. Pierre, French sahah''
who is studying for holy orders. These three
with FL Sarria who has found protection AT
the monastery are commissioned by the aooot
TO capture the queen regent and her n'tle
daughter In the interests of the church. En-
route for the camp of Cabrera, the Carlist gen
eral they pass the home Of Ell Sarrla VINO
learns that Dolores was not false to him ana
that lis downfall plotted by Luis FER
nandez Dolores is imprisoned In Luis home'
and the son to whom she had just given orth
is about to be buried alive by Luis brother'
Tomas when FL Sarria falls upon him.
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Electricity in Pekin.
rom the Shanghai Mercury.

This use of electricity would do a good
deal to abolish night crimes, just as the
introduction of gas street lighting did In
London, England. The Universal Gazette
tells us that the firm Of Mandl & Co. OF
Tien Tsin has now received the sanction
of the princes and ministers to proceed
with road building and electric lighting for
the capital If the Boxers had a search
light it would have been worse for the le-
cations during the siege. So We need not
be sorry that electric lighting has been de-
layed so long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
CHAPTER XVI.
Don Luis II Willing.

So saying, Rollo went out and locked the
door behind him. leaving La Giralda with a
loaded pistol seated beside 1t to prevent any
egress, In case Fernandez Had some way
Of opening the bolts known only to himself.
When Rollo returned from arranging
these matters he found Ell sarria's place
vacant But the young man, following the
direction Of La Giralda's nod, went out,
peculiar atmosphere of drugs he found the
outlaw on his knees by q womans bed
side.
The giants head was sunk on the cover
let and his lips touched the damp fingers
OF the hand which lay without the sheet.
With true reverence Rollo touched Ra-
mon on the shoulder and pointed to the
window. The pale. sunearthly green Of the
sky spaces between dark purple bars Of
cloud was fast changing to orange tinged
with smoky scarlet. The sun would not
long delay, and there was Q little matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
Rough ON Scribbel.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Minnick-"I thought you said Scribbel
was a good-hearted fellow.
Sinnick-"Well?'
Minnick-''Well. limited pretty strongly
that I'd Hike to have a copy Of his latest
book, but he studiously ignored the re-
quest"
sinnick-''That's where he proved his
kindly nature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
An Honest CRATER.

From the Philadelphia Press
Wheeler-"You call your candidate for
councils Honest john and yet In his
speech the other day he based his claim
for the place the fact that he is a poor
man and needs the money"
Heeler-"Thats what"
Wheeler-"But councilman gets no sal
ary."
Heeler-'"That's where he showed his
honesty. He amt no hypocrite."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
Unappreciattve.

From the Detroit Journal
you ind spring water a very great adj
vantage In dairying. presumef''
"Oh. don't know" said the milkman.
'"The average person buying milk doesn't
know the difference between spring water
and any other kind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03

The Maine Historical Society has voted
to accept the Longfellow House. tho gift
OF Mrs. Anne Longfellow Pierce. and APP
pointed Z committee to take charge Of the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
AT THE THEATRES
Lafayette-.UncIe Tom7s Cabin


One Of the most interesting productions
Of the season at the Lafayette Theatre is
being shown this week in the revival Of
Harriet Beecher Stoves Uncle Toms
Cabin, - which the Stock Company IS pre-
Senting for the first time IN eighteen
years The play is given in its entirety
and nothing which made the piece one OF
the most notable attractions Of past sea
sons has been eliminated There are sew
enteen changes Of scene and many OF them
are accurate reproductions Of the mode OF
life in the South during the time at Whlch
the story was written. Eliza 5 escape
across the blocked river is very thrill
ing and TOpsy with her queer sayings and
equally amusing antics provides many
minutes OF fun. while Eva and Uncle Tom
have their familiar scenes together ana
I.egTee the brutal slave owner, cOHtTlD-
utes a type Of what power the master eX-
erCised IN those turbulent times.
Edwin Arden essays the role OF George
Harris. the r1lGIatto who escapes from his
master and makes his way TO Canada MI
Arden had few opportunities, owing 70 the
brsvity Of the role, but he made the most
of what il provided and the part stood out
c0aspiCuOuSly through the actors strong
Interpretation. Robert Rogers was a good
Uncle Tom and Thomas d Coleman
proved a thoroughly despicable Simon lie
gree, while Wright Kramer realized the
role Of St Claire, Eva father Horace
Newman was distinctly amusing as
Marks the lawyer, and MyrOn LettiugweI
was cougcuiaIIy cast as Phineas Fletcher
Minnie Radcliffe won favor IS Eliza and
Louise Macintosh appeared TO p1CucU-
lar advantage in the role of Miss Dphella.
Biiuu Fernandez did a splendid bit OF
work as Classy. and Louise Valentine, Spe-
cialIy engaged for the role, created dis
tinct impression as TOpsy- Baby Lee
plays Eva aCCeptably and Il small mite or
femiuinity as Henry, Eliza child, capt
ured the audience. The production IS IN
der the personal supervision of Edwin Ar
den who Is assisted by MyrOn LefungWcL
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IN THE OLD DoMINIoN.

At Luclz's Crossing on the Norfolk and
" eStern Railway. q cart driven by George
Williams was struck by a train. VIII
liamS and his mule were instantly killed
lightning on Sunday struck the barn OF
William Rodgers on his farm near DOgne
Run. about five miles below Alexandria,
and destroyed the building and its con-
tents
Hon G. J. G1uldman. member of the
Legislature from WestmOreland- and
Northumberland counties. Is critically i'll
at his hcnae, Sheffield, IN the former
county
The IfbeIed British steamship Starcross
has given bond IN the sum Of $2S 800 with
the Cnited States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company surety, and has been released
by the marshal at Norfolk. The vessel
was fibeIed for so 90.
An attempt was made to burn the house
OF Robert Wilson. in PhOebus. early yes
terday morning. but was frustrated by the
arrival Of the fire department. This IS the
fifth time that some inceudiaFE enemy has
eudeavOred 10 burn this house
Fifteen sailors. comprising the crew Of
the whaling schooner Pearl Nelson, now
at Norfolk have left the schooner and
flied q libel in the United States Court
claim to he due them The vessel gave
bond in $500
4 very destructive hailstorm visited
FarnvilIe, Va, and adjacent sections yes
terday afternoon Reports from 4 num-
Der OF farms in Prince Edward and Cum
berland counties are that the tobacco
crops We're ruined. The haIIstones at
But little rain accompanied the hail
Things look brighter after headache IS cured
BY Royal Headache Tablets Four doses. I5c-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Chnse's-..A Black sheep"

a really capable company, which in
cIudes Otis Harlan and William Devere,
Of the original cast. yesterday inaugUrated
the six weeks season of musical comedy
arranged by Manager Chase for the New
Grand. with an enjoyable production Of
the old favorfte, "A Black Sheep ne
crowded houses which rOaTed over the
miShapS Of the familiar characters
proved that bOuntiful patronage IS IN
store for worthy efforts even IN summer,
and the experiment promises to ne sue
cesSfuI one. The amusing farce was near
~ as well produced as when the original
cast appeared in a iOJlE7Tun. The settings
ar. good and the members OF the com
pauy work smoothly. Otis Harlan OF
course made the hit as Hot Stuff and
demonstrated that he has lost none or ms
ability as a fun-maker- lie was greeted
with such demonstrations as might nave
turned another favoTitess head his work
Is even better than eyer and ms songs
funuicr William rDevere, the original
"GoodfelIOw Cunning cannot be praised
too highly. As the Arizona editor, with
his dOubIe-barrIed collector. he kept the
audience roaring. From the large sup
porting company. Oscar Figman, Andrew
BOde. Tony Hart c. w Nlseman. John
W. Dunno David Andrada. Mary Marble,
Henriette Lee and Little Chip can be Sc
lected as doing notorious work a num-
Der Of entertaining SpeciaIteS are inter
woven into each act, aad proved 10 be
successful. Altogether, the production IS
an excellent one. and is we'll worth seeing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
a ROMANCE OF THE BoER WAR.
Christian FrankeF, MOurned Il,
Dend. FTnds HIS Srreetbeart.

HOBOKEN. y. J, July 9.-One love TO
nance growing out Of the South African
war was brought to q happy termination
yesterday, when Miss Ellis Franker and
Christian Franker. who, despite their
names, are not blood relations, were mar
RED here by Justice David Van WICK
The bride. who IS tWeHty-SiX years Old
was wooed and Won by Christian in HOl-
land. but he enigrated to the TransvaaI
10 better his fortunes and soon sent for
her When Miss Franker reached Pre-
toTia she was told that her fiance, Who
had taken sides with the burghers. had
been killed when the city was captured
She became a Red Cross nurse and
friends sent her back to Holland
Miss FTanker was mourning for her
sweetheart. when he suddenly returned
having been wounded, taken prisoner BY
the British. ana depOrted to Holland
Franker emigTated to the United States
and obtained employment. He sent for
his prospective bride and she arrived Sun
day
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IMPALED ON A PICKET.
4 Deer Meets Death in Il BaItf-
more Park.

BALTIMORE. July 9-A young deer in
Druid Hill Park met death Sunday morn
ing by being caught on an iron fence near
Evergreen Terrace It IS thought that
The deer wandered out Of the park and 10
get back tried to jump the fence. It did
not jump high enough and was impaled
on the sharp end Of one Of the iron pal
ings In its efforts to release Itself a long
cash was cut in its body. and its blood
covered the fence and ground for some
distance.
The struggle for life was n desperate
one, but the harder the deer tried TO re-
lease itself the greater became its agony,
and it was not until too late that the at
tentiOn OF the park employees was called
TO its condition. The deer was then dead
and its carcass was carried away.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Physicians Recommend CastOria

CASTORA has with pronounced favor the Of physicians haa
- ica societies and medical authorities It is used by physicians with
gratifying. extended Of Cas unqueonaby the
Of three facts FaYtTe mdiuabe evidence that it harmless
THAT only a stomach pains and quets the but am
@ the food THRIFT agreeable and perfect substitute for Castor OIL
absolutely safe does contain any Opium Morphine other narcotic
and does spe It unlike Soothing Su Beman Drops Godheys
Cordial This good deal for Medical Journal say Our duty how
ever expose danger record the advancing health The day
for poisoning children through greed ignorance ought to end To
knowledge Casto remedy which produces and health by
regulating the system by Supplying and readers entitled to
the inf0rmaiOn.-HqP8 Journal Of HEALTH
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09

Premises at 1861 Valley Street was sold
yesterday at public auction, by order Of
the trustees, Joseph H ard 5. Duncan
Bradley s. Thomas Brown was the pur-
chaser. 500 being the consideration This
is the property which was damaged by
fire i few days ago.
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l21c Batiste Lawns,
&c the Yard.

Thousands of yards of these,
and every yard of this seasons
production. Dainty designs, print
ed on fine, sheer cloth, on white,
blue, black, and tinted grounds