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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
PROPERTY OFFERED THE GOVERNMENT
RocKAwAY POINT MAY BE USED AZ MILITARY
POST FREE or COST

ROCKAwAY POINT MAY BE USED Al MILITARY
rOsT FREE or COST
H. NJ Geschedt Park Row lawyer, sent a let
ter 70 Secretary Ager yesterday Offering 70 the
Government property at Rockaway Point owned
BY his clients for n military station. Mr..
Gescheidts letter reads as follows
Hon Russell a. Alger, L. S. Secretary Of War.
Dear Sir: Ny clients and !. rs owners Of tbs
prop,rty referred TO In the within ''b!ll" hereby
lender 10 the United States OF America in case OF
necessity the sald property which 10 known
Koskavay Point in the Boiolgh OF Brooklyn. city
of New-York to BE- used for the purpose Of cstab-
fishing a military post and erecting coast defence
fortincatons for the protection OF the cty of New
York without rent or compensation therefor.
during the period OF any controversy that this
Government may have vita the Spanish Govern
ment Yours respectfully, -
H. VI. GESCHEIDT,
Attorney FOR owners.
Eew-York, March o. 1893.
Peuresentative Eehslage introduced in tho House
Of March a bill for the purchase OF this land Tor
The purpose Of establishing military post. Tho
action OF the owners referred 70 IN NJ Gescheidts
letter relieves INC Government or the necessity OF
buying the property at this particular time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
A WAITING THE FIRST MOVE.
THE IMPENDING CONFLICT ABSORBs THE
CITY'S ATTENTION


IoUsIY SCANNING EACH SUCCESSIVE BuI~
LETIN FOR DEvEIOPMENrs-wAR THE
CHIEF TOPIC OF CONVERSATION
Excitement in this city over the prospects o. war
with Spain reached higher pl;ch yesterday than
on any other day since the imrninence OF hostites
became manifest. All classes OF people even those
who have persistently refused 10 believe in the
possibility OF war. admitted yesterday that there
was no possibility OF peace They recognized tho
fact that Spain would never give up Cuoa except
AZ the point OF the bayonet and that the inevitable
consequence will be that the reports OF cannon
will within the next few days be rever6erating over
tho Cuban waters. The talk tina: IL heard now upon
the situation Is not upon the probabilities OF war.
but when the frst gun will be fired and how long
1, will be before the American Army Will occupy
havana In the hotels. clubs and places generally
where men meet and exchange opinions the I'M
pending struggle between the two countries was tho
only topic OF discussion. Nnety-nlne out OF every
hundred OF the citizens OF this city are apparently
filled with enthusiasm over the outlook. and II the
remaining units have any douots "a 20 the wisdom
Of this country taking upon its shoulders the bur-
dens OF the Cubans they are judlcious enough for
the most part to refrain from giving utterancs 10
their views
The crowds which hocied around the bulletin
boards OF the newspaper Offices were OF greater vo-
yesterday than ever before. A, one time n
the afternoon the press OF people anxious to learn
the latest details in the developments In the situa-
ton stretched clear across Park Row TO the CITY
Hall Park. a large STAFF OF policemen. who were
detailed keep some semoance OF passage
way for pedestrians. had their energies well eni-
ployed TO fulnl their task While there were no
tons on the part OF the crowd, the inter-
est displayed in tho course OF events IN Washing
ton and Madrid was OF the utmost intensity. and a.
every fresh bulletin went up there could he seen
surgng forward OF the mass OF humanity in the
rsgerness to learn the lates, news from the two
capitals. One Of the men employed by an evening
new spaper chalk up dispatches upon A big black
board frequently a source o. amusement 70
the crowd. He omitted TO follow copy" carefully.
and his photography was somewhat eccentr.c. On
one occasion ne copying dispatch referring
TO Senator Forakers speech. The spelling Of the
latter word bothered him At the first attempt ne
made II speech" and when the people below MN
pointed out the mistake In the word he altered
il 10 .spesch." The roar o. laughter that followed
IMPRESSED him that he wrong again In MS
hurry to rectify the error he forgot 10 glance AZ
the dispatch. which he held IN his hand and, max
Ing another plunge. ne iurned II mas u ihe IA "a
'speche" BEFORE the laughter that ens,led nag
died away ne referred to his copy. and had spelled
the word correctly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
GOOD BUSINESS IN WAR RISKS.

A few OF the leading marine Insurance companies
yesterday quoted war risks at about tho same
premiums Tuesday with Increases In certain
instances Of especially pcrilous voyages. The others
put their figures up again, one OF tho bost-known
underwriters saving that he was getting and 5
per cent for risks on which his rates Tuesday
had been and per cent respectively. \ big
business done by all the companies. Not few
bonbardment risks were applied FOR. the companies
quoting such risks high III per cent at North
ern seaports and to per cent at Southern ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
MORE NAVAL RESERVES.
CANNED.

A separate division ot the Naval Reserves au-
thorixed by the last code, Is being organized by
r. j. Sprsgue 1t IS 10 consist Of about one hun
dred men, one-half OF whom are 20 be electricians
and the remainder telegraph operators and signal
men.
The provisional lists for the detail OF the Yankee
have bsen submitted TO Captain ]. w. Miller. and
Will 10 approved today.
There was considerable activity last night aboard
the New HamIehire. which is lying a. the foot OF
East Twcn.y-eis h.n-st., and Is the headquarters
for The Naval Reserves. orders 20 pack knapsacks
and swing hanmOcks had been received. and IN
consequence the regular dril was abandoned The
raw recruits received Instructions In hammock
swinging from their more shil!ul comrades
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21

dey. AZ under the Jaws she could hls her dcclara-
ro,, for ono barrel ~ -four and then within four
GAYS after she l.aves This port tho agents coud
nle supplemented manifest
This latter will y given IN detail. probably show
that she carried large and useful cargo for tho
Spanish Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
Lace and Net Curtains

Nottingham lace curtains in Brussels and Honon eects
has been reduced in price about per There ten
patterns the collection and the figures to-day are $llo 10
So 10 pair Cheap enough. A-:.,
SOME fancy striped oorngs now S135 instead
Of $1.65. Others, cotton silk, up to SO. par A.,
The opening fresh importation dscoSeS some Deauul
styles Novelty Net Curtains white plain cnte1S Lace Ser
and edges These will be offered to-day at S25O to @ sash
match So Just the thing for Summer furnish
ngs. ~ ,
Notify when your curtains need cleaning Well call for them
and do the work satisfactorily at small cost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21

IRISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE CALL
The national officers OF the Irish Natioha' An
ance issued a call yesterday to the members o.
that body TO be prepared to show their fea''y 10
the Stars and Stripes and respond prompt; ~ rny
demand that may be made upon them oy the wv
ernment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
THE EXODUS OF SPANIARDS.
SOME OF THEM SAIL FOR HAVANA ON
THE PANAMA
sprc11Arrox As TO THE EXACT SuMpER-A
sMA1l. pEMoNsTRATIoS At TIE PiER-A BIO
CARGO MUCH or WHICH rs Likely TO
REACH TIE SPANISH ARMY

REACH TIE SPANISH AH"i
Tho steamer Panama. ot the Companis Tra'a'-
lantica tspanish Line) ,a!led at 80 p m. yestor-
dsy for Havana She had or board the ihTs.''
cargo ever sent out OF this port on steamer
OF her capacity. and at the same tine carried ono
hundred Spaniards who were on their way 10 '"""
10 defend the Spanish Gag crowd OF NJ least TWO
thousand people gathered around Pier No 10. East
River 10 watch the ealing Of this steamer lhere
wa. no demonstration made by tho crowd unt1' inc
steamer got out into tho stream Tho ponce 'e
serve. from the Old Slip station had been called
out n the request OF tho agents OF tho line and
the Spanish Consul-GeneraL Tho Spaniards talked
freely among themselves and TO their irlehus
tina; they were going 10 Cuba 10 hsht Tor SPAIN
and many OF them made disparasir8 remhrhs A'
10 mo United States Although they seemed 20 &c
sire 10 show their antipathy 70 ms country mono
OF tho people around tho pier paid any attention 10
them and Il was not until the Panama hGd SWUNG
out into the stream that any demonstration Was
made and then q crowd OF fully two hundred per
son. who had assembled OIL the deck OF an AinoT!-
can schooner which was at Pier No IL called out
farewell to the Spaniards. They said. or rather
sang, In unison:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR i

At a joint meeting OF the knights Tempiar conf
prisng the uniformed Guard OF Horror OF the var-
Gus consistores OF the Ancient and Accepted Scot
tish Rite OF the metropolitan district and adjacent
territory, II was unanimously decided 10 tender
their services to President Mckinley uncondit!on-
ally
The body Is one thousand strong and comprises
representatives, from Cerneau Brooklyn Jersey
CITY Newark, Metropolitan. Manhattan, Long
Island. Glordano Bruno. Mizpah and New-York
consstor.cS under the leadership OF DR.. Arthur w.
McNames.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
CLOSING OF THE CONSULATE.
SPANISH INTERESTS TURNED OVER TO
THE FRENCH REPRESENTATIVE
THE CONSUL. GENERAL. AND HIS AIDS DEEPLY
AFFECTED AT THE BREAKING OF TIES
WHICH THEY HAVE FORMED IN
THEIR long SERVICE HERE
THEIR long SERVICE HERE.

WHICH THEY HAVE FORMED IN
THEIR IONG SERVICE HERE
The Office Of the Spanish Consu-General al
this port was closed at 3 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. and viii not be opened again until friendly
relations are once more established between the
United States and spain. For a number OF days
Sehor Baldassno, the Consul-General. has been
arranging for his departure. His household
goods have been packed for several days. and
the private papers OF the Consulate were also
put in cases ready FOR him 10 take with him.
The other papers az well IA the general business
Of the Consulate. Will bc placed In charge Of
Francois Edmond Bruwaert. Consul-General for
France. Tho more important papers OF the
Spanish Consulate that are TO be left with the
French Consul General were packed and moved
10 the French Consulate NJ No. ~ South Will
iam-st.. Yesterday afternoon. and the rest Will
be transferred later
The scene at the spanish Consulate Yesterday
afternoon when II was known positively that
the Office would be closed was almost pathetic.
Nearly all those at the Consulate had spent
many years IN the United States and when now.
for the first time. they were ordered 10 leave
this country by their Government they felt
that they were severing all their friendships
here Senior Raldasano. the Consul General had
packing up his papers. lie declined to say when
he would leave the city or where he would go
from here.
Sehor Suaros. the secretary OF the Consulate
who has grown old in the consular service Of
Spain. was especially affected ut the thought OF
going away. When seen by the reporter OF The
Tribune he was seated al his desk tearing up
such papers "a he did not desire take with
him. and carefully packing the others in boxes
Tears actually came into his eyes he handed
TO n friend number Of Spanisil-Cuhen stamps
and said. This is all | have 20 give you 10 re-
member ne by Stamps like these may never
again be issued by Spain for her Cuban colony
so they will be valuable to those who have sets
OF the original issue"
The Vice Consuls. Seniors Acuna and Valques
also expressed their regret a the termination OF
friendly relations between the two Governments
All through the present difficulties all the Span
ish consular officers here have maintained that
there would b, no war They were confident in
their public expressions Of opinion that all diff
culties would be satisfactorily settled, and Il
only last week that they began 10 realize
that matters had assumed a serious form and
might cause Il conflict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
American FIags--=Standard Bunting

Standard Bunting and good sewing despite The lIe gTeS
They are flags which will whip many high wind 3x5 IT, 5
AXIS IT, 1925. 6xlO it., $3.50 SKIP it., 81. 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
FL1Nrs FINE FURNITURE
REED GOLF BASKETS,
Red, Green. Or Natural .
$500.
45 West 25rd Street.

trimmings and the trousers have red stripe run
ming down the outside seam.
\ sample OF tho Uniform is exhibition 4,
tho rooms o. Lafayette Post. Many comrades OF
the post VISIT headquarters daily. bringing with
them volunteers, who enroll their names
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
Gl Nmmrk M7r
OF WOmen'S Costumes and CapeS

garments It's POoe tat we conse
number there may be nern that
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
Baxter.

Edison Myers died at his home
Thursday, May s, aged ~ years, 4
months and days.
Mr.. VIM. Edwards and wife were
visiting Mr.. George Edwards the first
of the week.
Mrs. Jane McMelon is very sick at
this writing.
Mr.. Martin Edwards has purchased
a new stick wagon. Open your eyes
girls.
We are glad to note that Miss
Florence Harper, who has been sick
for short time, is able to be out
again.
Mr.. J. w. Beall, called on Miss
Matte Albright, Sunday last. r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
FoItz.

Manv farmers have planted corn.
The prospect for good crop OF
wheat is proverbial.
There will be plenty of apples,
few peaches and pears If they are not
injured by frost.
The Sunday school is we'll attended
at this place under the superintend-
ency of Mr.. Foltz.
The Bedington Sunday school will
hold their Children's Day service in
the near future.
The price OF wheat has gladdened
the farmers.
The rains of last week were very &C
ceptable.
Many persons are opposed to rural
free delivery. How many '-ED.l
A few evenings since we had the
pleasure of attending one of the grand
est exhibitions that was ever held at
Bedington. The commodius Junior
Hall had been previously arranged and
provided with seats. The stage was
nicely decked with festoons aud ban
ners. No pains had been spared by
the young ladies and gentlemen of
Bedinqton to make every thing at
tractive and pleasant to the well
crowded hall of about 3oopeople The
exercises lasted till II:45 and no one
seemed to be worried. The order was
excellent. The music furnished by
the Emerson band and Miss Y. Le-
Dane was excellent.
Candy was distributed among the
IS pupils, after which they all joined
in singing, Wen never say Good
bye in Heaven"
The average daily attendance OF the
school forthe term was 81. Theteache1
returns his sincere thanks to all those
who participated in the exercises and
took a part in making the exhibition a
success. ORA9 H'9'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
Bedington.

Dewey! Dewey! is the hero of the
day.
War talk is still raging in our lit
tie town.
It is reported that two of our boys
have enrolled as volunteers to hght
the Spaniards. The well wishes OF
the community will follow them.
God bless the brave young boys who
volunteer to avenge the Nations in
suit and fight for the honor OF their
country's flag, and help bring peace
and liberty to the bleeding and starv-
ing thousands of Cuba
Mr.. Jacob Carney has been quite III
for the past week, but is convalescent.
Mrs. Emma Staley and Miss Mae
Horner were visiting at Mrs Geo
Knipe's a few days of last week.
Mrs. Annie Beard and Miss Bessie
Rim err spent last Wednesday in Mar
tinsburg.
Misses Sallye Marshall and Marie
Knipe visited friends in Martinsburg
last Sunday.
Mr.. Wendell Porterheld has ac-
cepted position as salesman in Mr..
Vim. Keller's store. He is an oblig-
ing and accommodating young man,
and we welcome him in our midst
again.
Our town has two fine stores, and
both seem to be doing a good busi-
ness. Prices are as cheap as in the
cities.
Farmers are quite elated over the
advance in the price of wheat.
Mr.. John Leblanc was business
caller at North Mountain on Monday
Gardens are looking fine after the
showers of last week. LEE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
a Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole syetem,
acts as a stimulant to the Liver and Kid
ne, g. is blood purifier and nerve ton
ic. 1t cures Constip alton. Headache,
Painting Spells, Sleeplessness and Mel
ancholy. If is purely vegetable, a mild
laxative, and restores the system to its
natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and
be convinced that they are miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed
Only SOC bottle at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
National Educational Association.

Meeting at Washington, d. c.. July
7 to II 'o8. For this occasion the B.
& O. railroad will sell tickets to
Washington at the low rate of one
fare for the round trip plus s., 90
membership fee except that from
Baltimore the rate will be SI25).
Tickets will be sold from Pittsburg,
Parkersburg, Wheeling, and points
east thereof on July 4 to 7 inclusive,
good returning, leaving Washington
July s to IS inclusive, with privilege
OF extension until August 81, 1898, if
ticket is deposited with joint agent
at Washington on or before July IL,
and payment of fee of fifty (5o) cents.
Solid vestibuled trains from Chicago,
St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Co
lumbus, Pittsburg and intermediate
points. The Royal Blue Trains be-
tween New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington, finest and
fastest trains in America. Call on
agent B. & o. railroad for full infor-
nation concerning stopovers and side
trips. The Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road is the most interesting, histories
and scenic route in America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Plenty Of rain.
Corn planting is checked at present.
The fruit crop is looking well
II ever the Spanish rise in the
world it will be at the end of rope
1t is said that all signs fail in dry
weather, except lager beer signs-the
dryer ard warmer the weather the
better they flourish.
A letter recently received from A..
Harry Russler, former resident Of
this city, who for the past four years
has been residing at Knoxville, Tenn,
gives the information that an addi-
ton has been made to his family
son, which Harry says is a full
fledged, straight Republican, which
we are always pleased to hear, although
they (Republicans) are becoming very
numerous. Room for many more can
be found because they are in demand.
Mother and son are progressing nice
ly. Our best wishes are with them
for future prosperity.
On the 23d OF June the Order Of
Railway Conductors, their families
and friends have arranged with the
c. V. railroad officials for an excur-
sion from this city to Gettysburg, Pa.
The Mechanics Band will accompany
them. An in Vitation is extended to
any and all who wish to join in and
have day of pleasure and sight-see-
ing, never to be forgotten. Tickets
will be so moderate in price, that it
will be cheaper to go than stay at
home. In due time posters and
schedule will be out with all informa-
ton desired.
The city election is near at hand
and the candidates are around hand
shaking and hunting their friends.
OF course, all will be elected, some to
office and others to remain out. Per
haps the fellows who are defeated
will be the fortunate ones for they
will escape a multitude of abuse which
never fails to follow up and be heaped
upon the successful candidate, but as
the Republicans are handling the
reins of much higher government
than ours to perfection. We believe
they can and will run our city affairs
in the near future successfully.
RAIE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
The Costa Rican counterfeiters.

For many months the Costa Rican
counterfeiters have been issuing bogus
notes of the government of the island
until the amount, it is said, has reached
81 900 900. Inspectors of the secret
service bureau were chiefly instrument
tai in bringing the malefactors to JUS
tice The efficiency of the secret ser
vice is undoubted, but it is by no means
a secret, but patent fact, that the SER
vice that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
does the weak, nervous and dyspeptic
"a of genuine value. There have been
from time to time counterfeits OF 1t, as
there are of the genuine Costa hlcan
notes. but the miniature note OF hand
on the label and the vignette OF 81.
George and the Dragon, coupled with
the exouisitely finished typographical
work. are not successfully imitable.
Anyone who has used the Bitters knows
it's admirable qualities and the features
of the exterior of the bottles. This
agreeable tonic absolutely prevents and
remedies malaria, rheumatism, liver
complaint, kidney trouble and dyspep-
sia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
Nl!ll|'lltl'Il'I|'I'''
,s' 5 !. line

1t is impossible for the system
to Withstand the demands made
upon it just at this season, with
out the assistance Of a good puri-
flying and strengthening tonic.
The changes which Nature DEGREES
shall take place each spring are
so severe that q breakdown is
almost sure to come. 1t is wise
that all possible assistance be
given during this period, as upon
this purifying process depends the
health for the entire summer.
Everybody just now should take a
thorough course of Swift's Specific
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
s. S. s. 96e Blood

which thoroughly cleanses the
blood of all the accumulated i'm
purities, tones up and strengthens
the entire system, and aids Nature
in renovating and renewing the
body so as to render it healthy and
strong. Those who purify their
blood with S. S. S. at this season
are well fortified against the many
forms of disease SO prevalent dur
ing the dreaded heated term, for
it has been demonstrated that the
system that is thoroughly purified
in the spring is we'll prepared to
resist disease all summer.
No other remedy on the market
is equal to Swift's Specific as
spring medicine, because it is the
only purely vegetable blood rem
edy and is guaranteed absolutely
free from potash, mercury and all
other minerals. 1t cleanses, puri-
fies, builds up and strengthens.
Insist on s. S. S., for there is moth
ing half as good.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
Annual neeting OF German Baptists

Reduced rates via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. The B. &, O. will sell ex-
curion tickets from points on its lines
west of Baltimore, account of the
Annual Meeting Of German Baptists,
Dunkards) at Naperville, H., at the
low rate Of one fare for the round trip
TO Chicago plus SG.8S to Naperville.
Tickets will be sold May %, "a, Fl
and IS, good to return until June "a,
with privilege of extension until June
80, if ticket is deposited with agent at
Naperviile on or before June "a.