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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

compared to the size OF the cylinder and the or
binary screw At each end Of the cylinder rises a
h.rt tube about one and one-quarter inches In
diameter and six inches .ong These tubes are open
of the tops and just below the tops are encircled
nv miniature coming towers. Al one END OF the
cylinder is steel rudder attached to heavy steel
tas, hanging below the cylinder.
Tho unrignt tubes-which are something like bent
sr,ok. mines or air shafts-rise from each end OF
Tho cylinders axis. They Joined to an inner
cv,,rder Around this inner cylinder and with
hearings where the upright tubes join IT, the outer
aonee cylinder revolves while the inner shell does
No, revolve but preserves equilibrium. Men OF
yen,us more than 500 of them. from various sections
NJ the Eastern States have examined a three-foot
vork,np model In Greshams South Brooklyn fac
,orv and have declared II to be mechanically per-
feet. In. l.. 49,. go. ,no,.,
The inventor has conferred with various CONCERNS
In New-Iersey New-York. Pennsylvania ana Mary
land Mr. Gresham Is conservative and says little
When seen Friday night by tribune reporter
he said that there was no uoup' aoou' '"e "o'n
being begun on Monday 4. A.. 49,
~ have ideas OF my own In regard to the con-
strtction of this boat" said he and they must De
carried out Builders theories VIII not receive az
tention No single firm will have the contract:
lust who will get 1t have not as yet decided. !
not as yet perfected The number OF mechanlcs
who will put the vessel together Will not be great
and / am sure that It Will be completed within
sixty days. In fact think | VIII have II giiding
island Sound on Memorial Day..
Mr. Gresham does not really Know now fast the
vessel will be able to travel under water. but ne
argues that the deeper II u submerged the greater
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
.rrA1Rs IN THE NAVY YARD
xArAHDINs TESTS IN THE SOUND
1"N AND AT SEA.

,, ,rpRoR.s TuRRET MACHINERY
WORK ON CoNTRAcTs-A DIVISION UT
Opinion IN HE SQUADRON
-. 81 tests being held on the turret
WI" - the monitor Terror, and the prep
"s,,ons for beginning the work OF re"''"s -
ara''o"'c ,,,oaoo there has been plenty to 90 IN
cru'se' ,.ora for the last week. even II the
u w which has been dubbed tine ioos.e'
D. her new coat OF green has peeh app"eN'
,ean away on a series OF trial Trips en-
.ha MEMBER of the Board when hau '""
,he rams trial trips have returned u '"'
IA and an official report is on us way -
..r,.sh,neton The officers all speak wen Vi '"e
80 ~ her engines, and according 10 al
lac IN the outward trip speed Vi NC.
'-.,ya and thirteen knots was maih'a'iieu' '"0
."uors steaming well and maintaining pi''-
..,ro If $50 pounds. the propeliers making "oou'
-. hundred and ten revolutions minute ~
o'e od ber deck was awash. and an enor-
"'D or,ount Of water was lifted by her ram
W. Tho comment has been made that right
t...,s the answer to the theory that changing
go color from that of the accepted and Famous
Kite will result In advantage In attack. Inc
,.,, nosition Of the ram in the water, having
- treeboard at all. and the peculiar scooping
A., ~ her bow when under pressure Oh
-, raise a wave of formidable dimensions
ora one which can be seen as far IA the vessel
,,so,f 4 visible Taking it all together. there
=. u,,,e satisfaction among those who know over
.,a oueer shaped craft and while mechanically
.he &c regarded as being nearly all right. there
-. crave doubts as to her ability TO do as much
,.ogs n an enemy as has been claimed for
49, This idea being based on the fact that she
r,or,d have hard work catching vessel she
..r,a sink with blow while one Of the big
h.,,,e.ships. which she might possibly catch, as
,or &c speed is concerned could pour enough
metal on her deck to stop her further action
rha nont OF sneaking in on an enemy Is not
considered seriously. the chances Of such an
n.ra.ion being performed successfully ex-
tremely few
The tests Of the Terrors turret machinery may
have been completed. but 50 far as they have
heen carried the reports are that the apparatus
works in an exceedingly satisfactory manner.
The board will continue its operations until the
efficiency Of the machinery is fully established
Contractors on the various yard jobs are going
ahead slowly with their operations and with
few exceptions a week shows little advancement
The new building Nc s ha~ been practically COM
Melted and the members Of the Construction
earns are preraring tc vacate their present
quarters in the stone building and move across
the street. The new offices OF the bureau VIII
he on tie ground floor and will be much more
eommodious and light. and ir every way agree
able than those at present used. Building No 8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
STATUE OF ULYSSES s. GRANT.

take rart in the ceremonies The Brooklyn militia.
consisting OF the 23d 9Th 18th and 18th regiments
the 81 Calling Battery. the Second Brigade Signal
Corp. and Troop c. Will be reinforced by the 7th
Separate Company. OF Flushing and the Boys
Brigade. OF Brooklyn. The troops Will form near
the fountain In Bedford-ave. at p. m. and march
to the clubhouse. During the march a President :
salute OF twenty-one Will be fired by battery
stationed on "A hill near the pen.tontiary
grandstand Will be erected IN front OF the club
house capable OF accom- modating 1900 people This
stand Will be reserved for the subscribers TO the
fund and their friends and the Invited guests.
Howard NJ. Smith. who has charge Of this par, OF
the programme says that the invitations to sub
scribers Will not be issued until April 20 The invi-
tat!ons guests have already been sent out and
many acceptances received. Among those invited
by the club are President Cleveland. Vice-President
Stevenson, Secretaries Carlisle. Olney Lamont. Will
son. Herbert, Smith and Morton Senators I'M and
Murphy Speaker Reed. Governor Morton. Lieu
tenant-Governor Saxton. Speaker Fish. Secretary
OF State Palmer. Controller Roberts. Treasurer
Colv.n Attorney Genera. Hancock and all the
municipal officers and judges OF Brooklyn. To pre-
members 10 bring friends into the house VIII be
suspended on the day Of the unveng.
The gth OF April IL the anniversary OF General
Grants birth. but II Is chosen because nj the ami
yersary which occurs the 9th Colonel Fred ID.
Grant has an engagement. made three years ago.
10 be present at the unwilling Of a monument to
his father in Paramount Park. Philadelphia
Ulysses 8 Grant. grandson OF the General ana
son OF Colonel Fred ID. Grant. Will unve!l the
statue which viii then be presented to the city by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
..THE MOST UyKIyDEST CIT or ALL.v

Henry Schffman. proprietor OF restaurant at
West Brighton. not long ago purchased a work OF
art at a sale OF the effects of the late Paul Bauer.
Besides being n religious man. Mr. Schnman. II Is
said Is a lover of art and knows a good thing when
he sees II. Consequently when he saw wooden
statue OF the Bard OF Avon about to be struck on
10 vender OF kindng wood he quietly purchased the
prize believing that he had secured an old master"
To be sure. the figure Of the immortal william was
somew what battered. one hand was missing. a large
piece OF the gone and the beautiful cut OF
beard which great poet is said to have invented
was sadly married. But no matter; tho West
Brighton connoisseur had seen some or the great
collections OF statues and rated by them his inquire
was a prize He did not trust Its restoration to UNI
skilled hands but with his own brush applied coat
of bronze paint OF the living picture shade and then
placed the rcjuvenated statue on the FACADE or his
restaurant For a time the man who mlnistered to
appetite contemplated his possession with much sat
isfactlon and was happy In the admiration which IL
called forth from his neighbors and the Shy
Hut alas while he slept Friday night the enemy, In
the guise OF some fun-lovng boys covered Shake.
speaTe with two coats Of bright green paint. and
when Schifrman arose In the morning the statue
looked az II II had prepared for Fenan demonstra-
tIcn Schiffman has sworn vengeance ana oHers
reward for the discovery OF the boys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
GRESHAM'S BOAT TO BE BUILT
IT'S INVENTOR CLAIMS WONDERFUL
POWERS FOR HIS VESSEL.

HE THINKS THE DEEPER 1T Is SUNK THE
FASTER 1T WILL TRAvEI~sECRECY AS TO
THE PLANS AND PLACE OF BUILDING
Work will be begun tomorrow morning on an
astonishing submarine boat invented by James
Gresham. well-known Republican OF this city,
who at present lives at No 44o Safest. The build
Ing OF this nautical device may mark an epoch in
the construction OF seagoing craft The Tribune
printed detailed description OF II some time ago.
The apparatus consists Of a cylinder OF polished
steel about thirty inches long and eight inches in
diameter. tapering In somewhat blunt curves 10
each end Around the cylinder from one end to the
other extends thin steel fange. fastened sprally
so that the hange-always at right angles 10 the
surface OF the the cylinder about
three complete turns. As the cylinder revoves on
It's axis, the fange has an effect on the water In
which the cylinder floats somewhat like that OF
screw propeller In other words the spiral fange
while revolving pushes back against the water so
that the cylinder Is forced forward AS this hange
encircIes the cylinder from end TO end, Ii can easily
be imagined dat the pushing force exerted is great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

spoils the mems work. and they should be re-
quired to practice under any conditions.
The Departments idea Is that in order to make
the gunners proficient it is necessary to teach
them first to shoot at stationary target and
then TO fire when the range and other conditions
are unknown. The second most important OBJ
lection Rear-Admral Bunce offers is to the pro-
vision Incorporated In tie new system awarding
money prizes to the gun captains making the
best scores. and he suggests instead that
medal be given with a mention in general orders.
-Four of the commanding officers Of vessels at
tached to the squadron .eport in favor Of the new
system, and urge that 1t be adopted The fifth
commanding officer. Captain Sands. commanding
the Columbia. offers no important criticism. and
his report is rather lukewarm. The Department
will take no action until reports received
from the Pacific station and European stations.
the Commanders-inC Chief of which have been
instructed to test the new system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
Pictures and
Artists Materials
at Half Their Value,

For nearly forty years Meesrs. Sherk Broea
Picture ard Art Dealers, Of 45l Fulton street,
this city. have enjoyed the reputation Of honest,
liberal and progressive merchants. Success was
theirs until the recent avalanche OF business
depression overwhelmed the country. and they
In common with many others, were forced to sue
cCmb to the awful pressure Shortly after their
failure the assignee offered us liberal induce
ment to take their entire stock which, while not
very large, Is particularly desirable and includes
besides fine pictures. handsome frames, artists
materials and china for decorating purposes.
We accepted the proposition. and the goods are
here and will be placed Gale Monday at 80
per cent less than their former prices. Here's
a hint Of the splendid offerings:
Large Imported Photogravure, subject Sep
TENDER Evening" framed in oak. was $500:
Remarque Proof Etching, Puritan Lovers.v
was 2oOO; our price. l2.50
Hand Colored Photographers. Autumn" by
TOjetti. was 2000 our price .............. 1000
Hand Colored Photogravure. Launched in
Life" framed in gold. was 1900: our price. 800
breaking Home Ties" framed in Oak. a splendid
picture was 1900; our price 500
The French China TO- decoration is the finest
Limoges and Haviland. and consists Of very
choice variety Of Bon Bons. Trays. Vases. After
Dinner Coffees and new shapes in Tea Cups-all
OF which go half the market prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
FULL FARE FOR CHILDREN OVER SLY.

A new rule has gone into effect the cars of the
Nassau Railroad Company Heretofore the rule on
all the surface In Brooklyn has been that chill
dren under three should trave; free that those be-
tween three and twelve should pay three cents
fare and that full fare should be charged for all
over twelve. On the elevated roads, as on most II
not all Of the car lines In NewYork children under
five are carried free. and full fare Is collected for
those over that age. On the various lines Of the
Nassau Company the new rule fixes six as the age
dividing the non-fare-paying from the fare-payng
children. Youngsters under six will go free; all
over that age must pay five cents. Half-fareS Will
thus be done away with .
Wherever the age limit is placed 1t becomes
necessary for the conductors to do more or less
undertaking II indeed they do not bIunty intimate
that the truth has not been told them, and many
Interesting anecdotes have been told Of the expert
ences OF children and older folk In dealing with the
question OF fares and half,fares and full fares
Where only a single register Is used In car, and
haif-fares well as full fares are recorded on t.
do a little Knocking down" II he Is so inclined.
Doubtless 1t is to do away with this open door Of
Temptation and perhaps to reduce the sum total OF
mendacity In the city, that Patrick Henry Flynn
has caused the rule to be adopted 1t 10 now IN
full force. and has been since his company's lease
Of the Atlantic Avenue Company's lines became
operative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
Ready to Wear
Suits, Jackets and Capes.

Stylish. well made. perfect fitting garments,
at surprisingly small prices.
Light Tan Covert Goth Jackets, silk lined
throughout. four buttons and pleated
backs. splendid value at....................$7 45
Tan, Blue Black Br0adcloth Capes, strictly
tailor made. 4 rows of cloth stitched at the
bottom & silk lined throughout. velvet inlaid
collar-a bargain Observation-Disclosures 9S
Black Satin Brocade Dress Skirt. lined velvet
bound, strong value at....................$lO As
Black Serge Walking Skirt lined & velvet bound
strong value at........................ So As
Black Figured Brilliantne. all wool Skirt, lined
and velvet bound. strong value at........ So 95
Ladies Suits Dresses never were jaunty
& dainty offer for Monday one lot Refer
Front, Fly Front & Tight Fitting Norfolk
Suits. all we'll finished e. ready to wear-strong
value at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sc 90
We are also showing an exceptionally fine assort-
ment OF choice novelties for walking, carriage
q evening wear Gowns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
WATCHING FOR BOGUS BUTTER.

State Dairy Inspector Meter IL looking sharply
after viola tons of the oleomargarine law ana ac
cord,ngly George Reno. of No. s23 Lafayette-ave.,
was fined SIS Yesterday ny Justice Walsh upon
a charge of selling bogus butter. The comp.anants
were Johanna Maloney. who keeps restaurant ana
boarding house at No. 81 Thirty-nnth-s. and John
o. Rourke. a daIryman OF No. 1903 Nevins-st Coun-
sci for Reno withdrew former plea OF not gu''y
na n,o,dad puiItv He said his client was an ex-
nrasaman and had simply brought the bogus butter
over from N.w-Jersey on the order OF the com
pIainants who had turned states evidence ,ha 10
sshieId themselves Inspector Meter insisted ina,
Reno was a member Of the New-Jersey nrni' an. anu
said that he had purchased oieomargAr'ne ion
him. ~, .so rr.,dor.or.st Jersey
civ was arrested yesterday morning py V WIsh
held him in $500 bail. 1t was his second onence'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
The Splendid
Silk Values Continue.

For Monday We offer the following purse
tempters:
% inch Black Satin Duchesse, all silk, actual
actual value l2O for. Observation-Disclosures $50
~ inch Black Satin Duchesse, all silk, actual
value l35 for. Observation-Disclosures CSC
u inch Black Satin Brocades. all silk actual
value 1.25. for. ........................... SIC
~ inch Black Tafeta Silk extra heavy, actual
value 90c., for Observation-Disclosures. CSC
q inch Black Taffeta Silk extra heavy. actual
value S5c.. for. .69c
q inch Black Taffeta SILK extra heavy) actual
'oiuc t.-'' III ooC
Novelty Brocades in a full line Of Street shades,
actual value 85c. for. ....................6 CSC
Black ground Taffetas. with colored Satin
Stripes, actual values SOC. and 75c., for >. 3. 4Sc
Printed Liberty Satns. % inches WIDE light
grounds. large designs. 10 combinations, q
beautiful fabric for house dresses. actual
value 125 for.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .75c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
.yUSTJCE HURD'S SAD DUTY.

In sentencing Mary c. Miller, alas Jane Court
right, for a charge of forgery Judge Hurd. OF the
County Court said yesterday that he was COM
PEELED to perform the saddest duty that had faheh
to him since he went on the bench. The woman
draw checks to her own order and signed the name
OF various houses and business men. -FOUR m
dictments found against her. but the Dstrict,
Attorney consented to accept plea on one anu no'
10 press the others When Mrs. Miller was ar
ra.gned her sixteen mon hs-old child was In her
arms. and 1t in connection with the iniant MAJ
Judge Hurd made the remark. He sent MRS: MI.
Ter TO the penientiary for eleven months ana toid
her that her child would be allowed TO remain VIII
be taken into the care Of the Society for u: Fre'
Veutiop Of Cruelty % Children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

Its velocity will be. From calculations made after
former tests OF the model he believes IL will travel
when under water at rate OF speed exceeding five
miles minute All the compartments OF the vessel
Will be watertight and In cases OF puncture or ac-
cident OF any kind repairs can easily be made The
invent. does not know whether steam or electric
storage batteries will be used for propellng power
The boat will be forty feet In length and will
carry 100 people. The inventor intends to use Il
for lfe-savng purposes. In times. the inyen-
tor says, 1t could destroy fleet Of torpedo boats
other vessels.
Gresham says. among those interested in the In
vention. 1t is said that Mr. Arkell will superintend
the work OF building the first boat. Mr. ArkeIl.
after whom the boat will be named. has had sew
eral engineers examine Greshams invention and
fecting the boat.
Gresham Is not upstart an inventor. He
has given thirty years 10 the study OF chemistry
and engineering. He has conceived many brilliant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
Dettmer Eugene G. Blackford. Stewart L. Wood

ford
Parade and Musc-George A. Price. chairman:
Timothy l.. Woodruff. Abel f.. Blackmar. Andrew
Jacobs. John W Cooper.
Transpor tation-Hibbert B. Masters. chairman:
Charles g. Bennett. Charles Cooper. Andrew b.
Rogers. David Thornton.
Grandstand and Observation-Disclosures s. Haight.
chairman: James Bendernage. James o. Carpenter.
John V. Jewell. Montrose w. Morris
Programme and observation-disclosures w Seamans.
chairman; Edward H. Hobbs. Andrew d. Baird.
Irving l.. Bragdon. John S. McKeon.
llation-Ethan Allan Doty. chairman: William
Cooney. Warren f. HILL George H. Roberts. jr..
Robert X. Story.
Poce-Leonard r. Welles. chairman Alonzo Bry-
mer. Granville w Hartman
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II. Russell. chairman: Charles
A. Schieren. Cornelius y. Hoagland. Mark Hoyt.
William n. Lyon. Nelson J. Gates Anthony H.
Cre.gh. c. =. Haughlan Abraham Abraham. Charles
Currie Henry Carson. James W. Cromwell. Zachery
T. Emery. John j. Fields. James p. Howe. Austin
drew Peck. William T. Uptegrove. S. " White.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

We will include in this sale OF the Sherk Bros
goods the following original oil paintings from
stock. Among them are two paintings
by William Sortag. y. A.; Gems both OF them.
Price was 10000; for this sale. 800 each
Painting. by Arthur Parton, n. A., was 1890:
10000: goets during this sale at......... $500
A painting. by Leon Richet that was 134. 90, goes
IoT SSVV
A Jas. Hart, n. A.. painting. that was 225 90,
goes IcT lo0UO
A painting by Gasser, was ll5O0 for this
sale .......".................. $500
Art Koom-3d floor.
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and the Plaza to the doors every night OF the six
The entries do not close until April 49, but they are
so largely In Of last year that the managers
Of the show indulge in enthusiastic prophecies that
the exhibition Will eclipse any previous effort.
About $1,000 in premiums will be awarded and tho
competition for first prizes will be keen The seat
ing capacity of the club surrounding the ring has
been increased by several tiers Of seats and tier OF
boxes on the Sterling Place side. This Is the first
year that the exhibition has lasted the entire week.
One of the new features is the number OF classes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
Va iCTIDN on WATER PLANS.

The Adermanc Committee on Water and Drain
age met yesterday and looked over plans submitted
by /. VI. De Verona. engineer for the city Works
Department. who submitted them as IA means
against the pollution OF the water supply fom the
Uempsfead Reservoir Mr. Verona said the plans
would involve an expense OF more than $4,000. No
action was taken ~ there n difference OF opn-
ion on the matter OF expendng the sum mentioned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

OF the figure are said to be remarkably lIehke'
The pedestal Is sixteen feet In height ana "e'sn'
~ tons The base IL a square block OF granite
weighing twenty-five tons
The idea OF such a monument was suggested III d
dinner OF veterans. members OF the cub. IN 1877
An association was formed, the necessary iu mn
raised and the order for the WORK placed nc
nedestal was put In position last fall ,....a
Following are the committee and suo-cI linn
81 sho Grant Statue Association OF the cup ~,
Vi f, o omittee- Andrew d. Baird. Charles g. Ben-
nett. Eugene g. Blackford Abe T. rrsadoEe
psrHstmas Marshal. T. Davidson. Jacob q; Det.,
mer, Ethan Allen poty. Abner hash' MaSsers
=, " Morris George A. Price. Clark ~
Rhenha Chsres Russell ch a. smith Frank
Sonisr Leonard H. Weles Francis h. WILSON,
Stewart L. Woodford Frederick w; Mn,Si Blair
cbairman: Marshall r. Davidson. Howard Nd. o"'"
stewart L. Woodford, Henry C. haT1we Jacob O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
Diagonal rlohair Suiting.
LOS Quality, at CSC. Yard.

As inch French Diagonal Mohair Su.ting, ricn
shades OF navy. brown and green, imported to
retail at l65 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c yard
Imported Granite, A in. wide. small Mohair
designs brown, green. navy, mode and other
desirable shades .......................6 SOC yard
Suitngs-main,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
BrookIyn's Black
Dress Goods Store.

SO pcs English Moh.ir Sician, 80 In. wide, 60o
French Serge very fine quality, full weight, 50
In. wide, imported to retail at $l.00 per yd.:
special ........................ 80
Main-left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
IN MEMORY OF GRANT.
PREPARATIONS FOR UNWILLING THE
STATUE NEARLY COMPLETED

ULYSSES S. GRANT. THE GENERALS GRANDSON.
WILL PULL THE CORD-THE MILITARY
PARADE-PROMINENT INVITED GUESTS
placed pedestal in front OF the Union League
Clubhouse, Bedford-ave.. will be unveiled on
April Is. The committee In charge OF the affair an
nounces that the arrangements practically COM
peted All the military organizations OF Brooklyn
the National troops at Governors Island and Fort
Hamilton and the marines at the Navy Yard will