New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28


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THE CAsTINE AT BUENOs AYREs
Some interesting news regarding the Castine.
Commander Thomas Terry, which may be
membered OF the two vessels which We're
heightened at the yard some time ago. the other
one being the Machias. now on the Asiatic sta
tion comes UP from Buenos Ayres. THE Buenos
Ayres Standard" in speaking Of the ship. says:
The United States grnboat Castine Is the centre
Of attraction OF daily crowds in her snug berth
at the northeast end of Dock No. 3. She could
long remain there. Captain Terry her COM
mander. has been much congratulated on the
smart appearance of his ship and crew as fine a
lot Of fellows ever visited these shores The
Castine is a new ship. Of about 100 tons carry
ing eight finch quick-iring guns and torpedo
tubes Her gallant tars will form in the Plaza
Mayo May %. and they may prepare for a
warm greeting from the Portfolios. We also hear
that the Lancaster, the American flagship Cap
tain Stirling. at present In La Plata, will avail
OF high water to come into the Madero port and
land several companies to join in the parade.
which will consist exclusively Of tars. to the
utter exclusion Of Army forces 1t will be
pleasing novelty. especially the North American
contingent"
PERSONAL NOTES.
Lieutenant William Truxtun, who has been as
signed to duty board the Newark was the
guest Of honor on Saturday last at dinner given
by the Baltimore Club. Of Baltimore The lieu
tenant has been stationed in that city as assistant
to the inspector Of the Fifth Lighthouse District
The dinner elaborate affair." and toasts
indicating the popularity Of the guest were
frequently offered.
Assistant Engineer Henry e. Rhoades retired,
will sail on the Paris on July T. on leave of four
months. Mr.. Rhoades has been Informed by his
physicians that he must drop all work and take
absolute rest. He will go about the Continent,
visiting Paris. Rotterdam. Antwerp and Berlin.
His daughter will accompany him on the trip.
Miss Josephine Harker and Chester Bailey Fer
maid were married in Berkeley, Cal on June II
The bridegroom is a son Of Naval Constructor
Frank l. Fernald, who was stationed at the
Brooklyn yard for long time and was recently
transferred to other duty. being succeeded by
Francis T. Bowes Mr.. Fernald Is we'll known In
literary circles. The couple have received many
warm congratulations from friends, both East and
West
CHANGES THAT MAY BE BROUGHT ABOUT.
The promotion Of Lieutenant l. w. T. Waller
Of the Marine Corps, attached to the Newark to a
captaincy will probably bring about some changes
of officers Of the corps. 1t is likely that Captain
Russell. fleet officer Of the LONE squadron will be
ordered to shore duty. Captain Wallach would
succeed him on the New-York. Lieutenant Waller
would go to the Indiana. His relief the cruiser
would be Lieutenant Radford. Lieutenant Waller
is now undergoing his examination He Will COM
plete the ordeal In about five days. having now
been before the board five days.
Captain Frank Heath, commanding the Sandy
Hook Proving Grounds. was In Washington on
last for the first time In twenty years.
He had long conference with General Flagler,
Chief Of Ordnance. in regard to the business in
hand at the Proving Grounds. well to the
which is now In progress. Considerable expert
mental work is being done with a view to secur-
ing satisfactory primers for the explosion OF
charged shells. The authorities satisfied
with both emmensite and gun cotton as high ex
posives. but q considerable quantity OF full
inmate Of mercury has to be used in order to
secure the required explosion. Captain Heath
says that the experiments made are proceeding
and he hopes to obtain a primer
which will give satisfactory results A test or
field gun mechanisms will shortly begin at the
Proving Grounds in connection with trial Of
smokeess powder weapons Of this calibre. Ex-
periments are also being made with shrapnei
for the and inch guns.