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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
SAN FRANCISCO
 HARBOR IS NOW
 WELL PROTECTED
But the Work of Strengthening the Qualifications Proceeds, and One More Big Gun Is Hauled
 to Fort Point.

regiments or twenty-four batteries of artillery would probably give this de- partment four more batteries. It is understood that detail will be made from each battery of the existing five regiments to form the nucleus for the new organizations and that the present regiments will receive recruits equal to the number contributed to the new or ganizatiOnS.
 Since 1t seems settled that the in- crease of the artillery will be allowed there is a growing sentiment in favor of recognizing the infantry regiments in accordance with modern military tactics. The system of infantry regu- lations in the United States army was cast aside many years ago by European armies. It is obsolete and wholly out of place since rapid fire guns of long range have been accepted in place of the old muzzle- loading muskets. The infantry desire the new battalion or ganization of three battalions to a regi- ment Each battalion should consist of four companies and each company of 200 men, making the battalion 800 strong and the strength of the regiment 2400 men. The regiment would then be about equal to the brigade strength during the war of the rebellion. Since the introduction of quick-firing breech- loading magazine guns with a deadly range of 2000 yards troops must be de- ployed in long thin lines. The day of massing is gone. The modern battle unit is the company of 200 men. In extended order 800 is the greatest num- Der that one man should immediately command. The scheme of reorganiZa- tion was recommended by Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Schofield and by many other officers of distinc- tion. As a measure of economy in or ganization the plan is highly commen- dable, as the number of effective men would be largely increased without adding to the number of commissioned officers. Since the United States is pre- pairing for war it is held that a reor- ganization of the infantry is essential. In this particular line the National Guard is a step in advance of the re- gular army.
 General Shafter, commanding the De- partment of California, has directed that attachments of troops shall leave Angel Island, Fort Mason and Fort Baker tomorrow and proceed to the Presidio for the purpose of mounting guns on the reservation. The troops will report to Colonel Miles, command ing the post at the Presidio.
 Lieutenant William s. McNair, Third Artillery, has been directed to report to the commanding officer of the Pre- sidio for duty in mounting guns.
 Lieutenant Rabbit of the Ordnance Corps visited the Notifications at Fort Point yesterday and examined the guns and carriages.
 The detail of troops from Angel Is- land, Lime Point and Black Point is made because the batteries of the Third Artillery permanently stationed at the Presidio cannot perform all the duty required at the Notifications.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
MUCH DEPENDS
 UPON THE REPORT.
Before Increasing the Navy Con- gressmen Desire to Know How
 the Maine Was Sunk.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Members of the Senate and House Committees on Naval Affairs are anxiously awaiting definite information regarding the sink ing of the battle-ship Maine. The out come of the investigation will have an important bearing upon the action of the committees toward increasing the naval establishment. The sub-commit- tee of the House having the present appropriation bill in charge has decided to postpone for the present considera- tion of the increasing clause until full report comes from Havana.
 Upon this will largely depend whether the Maine is to be replaced and other battle-ships authorized. If the theory of accident prevails many members of Congress will be inclined to oppose the provision for more yes sels on the ground that we are not yet fully acquainted with the safest meth ods of caring for those we have. If it is shown the Maine was sunk by an outside explosion 1t is probable not only will there be a far superior ship to the Maine authorized, but one other high class fighter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
Submarine Explosives to Guard the HarbOr and
 Approaches.
Torpedoes and Big Guns to Be Added to the Batteries and Complete Protection Afforded Against
 Any Outside Foe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-By order of Brigadier- General John M. Wilson, chief of engineers. active steps are be- ing taken for the defense of New York harbor with the available supply of submarine explosives. The greatest secrecy is maintained in connection with the work, and it cannot be learned how large is the number of ex- plosives already in position in the har bor and on hand at Willets Point. l am told, however, that it is sufficient to do a great deal of damage to hos tile fleet if judiciously disposed and operated.
 Submarine defense is understood to be well advanced at the entrance of the Long Island Sound, the eastern ap- proach to New York, and the depart ment is also in possession of facilities for the protection of the Narrows and lower bay. Electro-contact automo- bile torpedoes will play a large part in the defense of the city. The cleo trical apparatus which operates them is easily portable and weighs much less than the explosive itself. The ex- plosive is provided with a rudder and connected with the electrical battery by a charged wire which is long enough to reach from the hidden loca- tion of the battery to the hostile ship.
 After the explosive is planted in the water it's rudder is adjusted so as to direct it's course, and it is then pro- pelled, being still governed bv the cleo trical apparatus, and its location is made visible above the surface of the water only by tiny flag or "War nose" The stationary mines are planted just under the position occu- pied by a passing keel, and may be fired either by simple contact or by a charge from the main battery. The planting of the stationary mines does not involve the employment of many men or much apparatus and may pro-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27

ceed without arousing the suspicious of craft lying near at hand.
 In the opinion of the engineer ana ordnance experts of the War Depart ment the harbor of New York is in fair state of defense although the plans of the department are yet very far from being accomplished. The department is endeavoring to follow on general lines the recommendations of the Endi- colt board, in whose opinion were necessary for the proper defense Of the city eighteen S-inch, two 14-inch, forty 12-inch, twenty-seven 10-inch and hf- teen S-inch guns and IA 12-inch rif1ed mortars, distributed around the ap- breaches to the city. There are now In position at Fort Hancock the fortifica- tions on Sandy Hook, two 15-inch and one S-inch pneumatic guns, two 12-inch guns four 10-inch guns and a mortar battery of sixteen 12-inch mortars.
 At the western end of Long Island (Forts Wadsworth and Lafayette) some 10-inch guns are in position and four batteries of and 8-inch guns. On Staten Island five 8-inch guns and four 10-inch guns are nearly in readiness. At the eastern entrance to the harbor (Forts Slocum and Schuyler) are bat terieS of somewhat less strength than those at the Narrows. The lack of rapid-fire guns is greatly deplored by the department. These guns, on ac-
 count of their relatively great power
 and their rapidity of fire, constitute | highly important element in coast de- fense. Their emplacements are com- paratively inexpensive and can be rapidly constructed whenever the guns
 and carriages are available.
 1 The guns in position are inadeouate- | ly supplied with projectiles. There are
 said to be about 1000 projectiles on Governors Island, and there are prob ably 1000 elsewhere in the country. Sev- eral outstanding contracts for projec- tiles are nearly ready for delivery, and the department is in position to rap idly furnish itself with sufficient SUD- plies from numerous manufacturers in this country and by purchase abroad.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27

are being planted in the harbor. For several nights a tug has made trips to the old fort and lights have. been seen moving about above the chan nel at the entrance to the harbor. If such operations are in progress it is being done under direction of the local board of Government engineers, who are silent in regard to the matter. At Portland Head is a torpedo operating station cut from solid masonry and extending to the waters edge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
DIED.

GREPPIN-In this city. at his residence, 12S1 Turk street. Joseph. beloved husband of Ce- cilia Greppin, and father of Ernest H , Philip P, Joseph E., Robert A.. and Adele C. Greppin, native o' Switzerland aged 64 years. uos Angeles and St. Louis papers please copy).
 TNotice of funeral hereafter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
Torpedoes Being Planted

PORTLAND. Me, Feb. 26-It is evil dent from appearances that some of the torpedoes which have been stored at Fort George in Portland harbor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
No SPANISH.

4 lady went into a Main street drug
store on Saturday and handed the clerk
a slip of paper.
"A friend told me to get that for my
little girls cough she said
THE clerk read aloud the writing on
the paper:
"'One stick OF Spanish licorice.'
or exclaimed the woman, is that
what it says on the paper? Oh. II you
please, can't you let me have American
licorice? Ny husband is that set against
Spaniards that II l brought Spanish
row there'd be no living with him. II
you haven't got any American licorice'
licorlce into the house he'd raise such o
can't you let me have French llcorice
or German licorice, or any kind except
Spanish licorice?"
How would some Cuban licorice do?'
asked the clerk as he winked at doctor
who was present.
"Oh. that will do all right eagerly
replied the woman. My husband says
the Cubans are hot stun. and when he
says that know he likes EN-
so the clerk wrapped up piece OF
licorlce. and the woman departed. smii-
ing."-Pueblo Evening Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
CAPTAIN w. LUCIEN THOMAS.

est 10 the ewspaper-reading public OF
this section as well as 10 the interest OF
the newspapers themselves that there
have ceased to be three morning dallles
i'm Norfolk.
An enormous amount Of money mas
been expended i'm the attempt to nam
tain three morning papers IN TINS heiu'
The general reader has little conception
Of what II costs to carry on a daily jour
nal. and even if he had a fair conception
Of that. he would be surprised II ne
knew how much was lost in the effort to
establish a third newspaper here. Inc
course Of events proves clearly enough
without citing outside instances, that
there is no room for more than two morn
ing dailies in this community. The eX-
pertinent OF three has been tried long
and persistently, and 1t has been fun OF
impressive lessons. To make our point
clearer however, we shal take a brleI
survey of the general newspaper field
I'm the South outside of this particular
section. IL will be seen, we think, that
Norfolk has been setting pace impossi-
bic 10 be continued. so far as the number
Of daiies Is concerned.
Starting with Baltimore, city OF six
hundred thousand inhabitants, we fnd
I'm II but four papers in ALL both even
ing and morning. Washington. Wild
go 600 population. mas two morning and
two evening papers. Richmond, with
10000 population has only two morning
dailies and one evening daily, the state
having ceased publication some tire
since Petersburg has one morning and
one evening paper. Lynchburg has the
same Chattanooga has at least $1,000
inhabitants and only one morning and
one evening daily. The same condition
prevails In Montgomery, Ala, with 3OOJO
neople. I'm Mobile, with 10000 or more: In
jacksonville. Fla, with 5000 or 5000.
Knoxville Tenn, has, with population
of perhaps 5000. three papers altogether.
morning and evening. Galveston, Texas.
has one morning paper TO supply 4OOVO
inhabitants Atlanta, with $1,000 or 10000
population. has one morning and one
evening paper: and the same thing Is
true IN Savannah. with 10000; I'm Charles
ION with $1,000: in Memphis with nearly
lDl OO0. and in Nashville. with over 100000.
In New Orleans whose population must
be 300 OOO. there are only two morning and
two evening papers.
From these figures which we trust are
not too tiresome. the inevitable dcduc-
ton is that this field affords no oppor-
ttnity for more than two morning papers
There are not readers enought TO support
more. Innumerable attempts have been
made in the cities when we nave men
toned TO establish more papers, but they
have all failed. Experience seems to be
the only teacher whose lessons are heed
ed in the newspaper business. The main
tenance and conduct of journal APP
pears such simple thing that
there are 20 be found many who believe
4 press. some ink and a little paper 10
be the only necessities for the establish
ment OF u great daily There re few
ventures in which so much capital has
been sunk as in efforts to establish ad-
dltional newspapers in fields already
fully occupled Norfolk Landmark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
Sovs Cubons BLEW M Maine.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April "A very
reroarkabIe DEVELOPMENT last night adds
n most significant and important turn
to the present situation in its relation
to the blowing up or the oattleshIP
Maine. Spain, which has INSISTED
through It's naval court that the Maine
explo on was the result OF an accl-
dent, has, it is thought given us case
away.
On Friday. the 25th ultimo, after the
Spanish Consul General in New YORK
filed officially with the United states
District Attorney in New York an am
dayit made by a man named John u
Bennett, Of 2O7 Fort, fourth Sect Ne"
York City. Mr.. Bennett ammo ices MN
self as an inventor OF exph YES ana
tells how he was called upon by Gonsalo
de Quesada, Horatio s Rubens, and ON
ers Of the Cuban junta In New York
who were greatly interested In his ex-
ploslves, which, he says emit light and
flame and have four times the strength
OF gunpowder" He does not say that
he sold any explosives TO the Cubans.
zut he believes that Cubans blew up
the Maine.
The interest Of the affidavit does not
lie In its differences. for they are not
even supported by allegations. much less
facts, but I'm the official Formally which
SPANS representatives give TO II. The
Spanish COnsu-General in New York
took occasion to investigate the char
acter Of the man who makes the aft-
davit. and not only filed a copy OF the
document in the District Attorneys Of
fee, but sent a copy 10 the Spanish Min
lister here, who last night gave it pub
LEFTY.
This activity on the part OF the Span
ish officials In New York and Washing
VA
I'D by Cubans naturally tends TO dis
credit the report OF the Spanish naval
court OF inquiry in Havana that the ex-
plosion was due 10 internal and accident
al causes.
The facts will be laid before the SEN
ate Committee on Foreign Affairs which
meets to-day. and which is pursuing n
line of Investigation regarding the
Maine. in the belief that SPANS official
responsibility can be fived. This contra
~ Spanish evidence viii be an interest
ing contribution TO its labors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
CAMP FOR THE
STATE MILITIA.
They May Be Called Together at
Raleigh at Any Time.
The OLD FORT AT BEAUFORT.
The Seaboard Air Line and the South
ern Rail Road Fined for issu-
ing Free Passes-To Pris-
ons for Life.
THE OLD FORT AT BEAUFORT.

RALEIGH, y. c., April 2-SpeciaL-The
State Guard may be called to come to-
sether here at Raleigh at any time. Inc
quartermastor general has to-day been
looking for a site suitable for camp.
There IS still intense excitement here on
the war question.
Fort Macon at Beaufort Harbor Is an
old deserted post, but attention has been
called to IL by papers sent the Norih
Carolina Congressman. and II may be that
ere-long the fort may be garrsoned. IL
nands on small island about three miles
out from the main land.
COCNTERFEGTERS.
Three men have been arrested in Mc-
DowelI county for passing counterfeit
silver dollars. made In Virginia. In the
extreme northwestern part OF North Car
DINA this circulation has been going on
for about eighteen months.
Judge Timberlake has imposed on the
Seaboard and Southern railroads a SLED
Gne for the issuing Of free passes.
SENTENCED FOR LIFE
The man who entered the
dwelling Of Mr.. Woolcott. some weeks ago
and took a good deal Of iewe.ry. was
yesterday sentenced to the peniientiary
for life. Had not the family been absent
would have been death.
The Seaboard Air Line will continue to
issue newspaper passes over its Ire IN
Virginia and North Carolina. Issued IN
this way. II is said the interstate law VIII
protect them from Interference from tho
Railroad Commission.
The board Of Aldermen have called for
an election on April 18th. TO vote on issu-
ing $4,000 bonds for public schools.
In the Superior Court yesterday Jim
Booker, who was convicted Of murder
was sentenced 10 be hung on May Dist.
RAPID GROWTHS.
The growth Of Southern Pines can la
estimated by the fact that the receipts
for freight and passengers at the depot
amount to about $50 600 a year now. while
a short time back ii was scarcely $50.
The ninth Annual Convention OF the
Kings Daughters OF this State VIII be
held in Wilmington IN May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
pon't Understand.

General Barnum. of Abbeville. 5. c.
had n bodv servant before the war who
aped him in everything. says a writer nf
the New York Press. Peter so loVed MS
master that he grew to tax IKE hii D.
lie lives to-day. the heart OF hospi'aIt y
the Soul OF honor. one SUNDAY TWO "h'le
men drove IN 10 the door OF his cal m
ond asked n he had any liquor IN he
house. lie said he had about que A.
They offered to buy. He refused to I'll.
but inst as his old master would ha've
dome. invited them to have a drink. il Nv
ing drunk they handed him a halt dol ar.
OF course, like his master ne decli hea
the coin. The scoundrels went 10 Town
and swore out a complaint that ne was
violating the uispensary laws.
I happened 10 be IN Greenville the other
day when the trail took place and saw
a revelation. Peters counsel was Gen eral
Bauman's son, adjutant general OF the
state under Governor John Gary Evans
and the chief witness for the defense
was the General himself, who had come
over from Abbevilie, distant about ltO
miles. 10 say word for MS former save.
The General took the sIand anu MS SUI
said:
what IS your manner
II am General Barnum, sir.
"Where do you reside?'
in Abbeville. SIR
How long have you known the de-
fendant?"
"sixty-fve years. sir"
"Wha. Is his reputation
"As good as any mans in this court
room, sir"
"NVould you trust him?"
Trust Peter? why. I'd trust him with
my life, my honor"
The Jury didn't leave their seats.
The scene "sorter touched me up
met young Barnum and asked II he re-
ceived anything for his services.
Accept anything from Peter?' he said
in amazement. "Why, sir, I'd as soon
think OF charging my father"
you and your father came hundred
miles TO clear this old negro?"
Eyes. and we would have come n thou
sand. or ten thousand. old Peter was a
second father to me. He raised me.
When was well he pleyed with
me. when was IN he nursed me.
When l was a boy I'd rather sleep in
peters cabin than IN my own bed at
home. I'd rather take a snack with old
Peter in those days than dine with the
President"
I'm afraid we Yankees don't under
stand the "nlgger" question yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
Love Knows No Age.

Noted women have shown no preco-
cious desire to wed and make homes OF
their own. George Eliot was nearer for
~ than thirty when she married for the
first time. and close upon sixty when he.
second marriage took place.
Charlotte Bronte, though she had sew
eral offers. did not make choice OF
husband-and even then only after
lengthy deliberation-untl she was thirty
eight.
George Sand never seems to have lost
ler fascination FOR men, and even as =
whte-haired grandmother we find among
her adO-ing friends and correspondents
such geniuses as Flaubert and Tourgue-
non.
Sonia Kovalewsky fell I'm love for the
frat time. and died. moreover, OF GRIEF
and disappointment, when she was not
only a widow well I'm the thirties, but
one Of the most celebrated women In
Europe. sonia's morriage when young
girl, was a mere subterfuge on her part
in order 10 leave Russia and to obtain a
serious education IN Germany. The affair
Of the heart which FASTENED her death
occurred in prosaic middle age.
IL would seem indeed as IL years only
added to the charm OF certain remarkable
women. Mary Stuart was forty-seven at
the time she was beheaded. yet she USED
her irrstibe powers OF fascination
through all her imprisonment. and up 10
the very last act of the tragedy. Froude,
II IS very true, insists on certain unro-
mantle details-such as the wearing OF
a wig by the queen on the day of the exc
cution-but what are wigs when weighed
I'm the balance with immortal fascina-
tons? II was true that Mary was no
special favorite with her own sex, nor
does she nowadays inspire any disinter-
e, d enthusiasm among women. NO.
Mary Stuart was mans woman both
during her life and ever since her death.
The army OF her masculine admirers Is
legion. and the books that have been
written In her cause form a literature In
themselves. The Queen Of Scots died
young and fascinating at forty-sevcn.
and she viii always remain the type
of eternally irresistible womanhood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03

BARNETT.-Die AT the residence Of her
parents No. "a Wood street, Chelsea
Hill, henrico county, al 300 oc o x
Saturday e.ening. April 2, 1898, RUTH
ESTELLE. daugh er OF W. w. ana
Alice V. Barnett; aged three years and
six months.
The funeral will take place MONDAY
AFTERNOON at o'clock from her
parents residence Friends and rela-
tlves invited 10 attend.
Interment at lakewood.
CREW.-D'ed. April 1st at Il A NJ, at
his residence. 1890 Nenable street,
THOMAS S. CREW, In the twenty-tEird
year OF his age.
The funeral took place yesterday ar
ternoon a. o'clock from Hoge-Memo-
rial church.
MEYERS.-Died. at his residence, No. 400
eaef Leigh street a 30 O'Clock THIS
morning, after a long illness, BER-
NARD J. MEYERS. IN the thirty-sec-
ond year Of his age.
He leaves a wiIe and two children.
Funeral notice later.
THOMAS.-Died. april Cd, at his resi-
T. NJ Captain W. l.. THOMAS. In the
nfty-seven year OF his age.
Funeral from Park-Piace M. y. church
4 o'clock MONDAY. April 4. ls9s.
PARSLEY.-Died. April 1, 1893. G..
LEWIS PARSLEY, only child Of George
A and Lula B. Parsley; aged four
years. nine months and twenty-five
days.
Funeral from parents residence, No.
1900 west Main street.. at +. III. yes
terday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03

1.-THE workman's holiday" says Comp
ers, lis when he gets a few shovels OF
earth at Potter's Field. When the labor
er grows decreplt some quasi-economlst
comes forward to point to the asylum
But you want political pull to get into
the asylum nowadays. What we want
is an opportunity for everyone to earn
a living. IL does not take the learning
of a professor OF political economy 70
understand that the laborer who wants
a sewer erects a more enviable. II a less
picturesque, monument TO his name than
he whose monument Is made Of bronze
and marble wrung from the sweat or
starving children. Every man gets ac-
cording 10 his services? II this were the
rule there would be no millionaires."