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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

General Weyler calls :he story that he
supervised the mining of Havana harbor "a
clumsy lie" He must be given the credit
of being connoisseur in the article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

There is no telling what the sentiments of
the Kansas farmers will be when they get
through counting money and have a little
time for politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

What do you suppose they are going to
do with that Cadiz fleet?" inquired one OF
the sailors in Santiago bay.
That's easy" replied another. They're
going to take it to some remote part Of the
ocean and hide it SO that the Americans
can't bottle it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
We Want Peace.
From the Milwaukee wisconsin.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Spanish report that the United States
wants pc ice Is well founded. The Amer
leans want peace for themselves and for
the people Of Cuba and the Philippines,
and they intend to secure Il with shos.
shell and the Eayoust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

What various qualities are stored
In you" he murmured. much dismayet
You're all right on the banquet board,
But dangerous on board of trade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

SPANS requests to the natives of tn,
Philippines to come back and be loyal are.
TO say the least, very unbusinesslike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Sugar Trusts Opposition.

The success or long postponement of an
rexaticn will show just how much power
the Trust has whit Congress when the coun-
try fully understands the situation. The
result will show just how far United
States senators dare to defy their constit-
uente.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

Camara will find it difficult to rival Ger
vera as a disappearing admiral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

Inc Senate will doubtless realize that ii
mas been sufficiently embarrassed by sugar
trust suspicious
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senator White Says the Outlook fs
DiscOuraging.

Washington D.sIa tch to the Philadelphia Times.
Senator White says: There is no DISPOSE
ton TO surrender this fight. We ara in 1t
to stay. The outlook Is discouraging at
present. but there Is a strong contingent of
senators who will resort to every honorable
tactic to prevent the outrage being consum-
II a sd !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Waning Power of the Sugar Trust.

The passage of the Hawaiian annexation
resolution in the House shows that the
Sugar Trust is Tot the pow err in legislation
1t has presumed itself to be. 1t remains
now to be seen what it's influence is in the
Serate. The votes of Senator Thurs.on If
Nebraska and White of California will be
looked to with especial interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

David B. Hill hasn't even any opinion OF
how the war ought to be conducted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

For siivsrbrook sewer, TO Abolish Grad
Crossings and to Improve Streets--Oths
Council Nnkinhss.


For siivsrbrool sewer, TO Abolish Grade
Crossings and to Improve Streets--other
Council business.
Chairman j. b. Oberly of the finance
committee introduced in City Council
Thursday proposed ordinance direct
ing Council to isaus $50, 600 sinking
fund bonds for the construction of the
Silverbrcok sewer, the elimination of
grade crossings of railroads and the i'm
proVement of the streets and avenues of
the city. The measure is drawn under
the authority of an act passed May 10th.
1897, empowering the city to borrow
not more than Sl25, 600 for the purposes
named, and not more than STJ, 600 OF
that in any one year, tue money to he
secured at the request of street and
sewer directors. The loan is to be in
two parts, one of 500, 400, due April
LIST, 1926, and $50, 600, due October LIST,
1926, and to be known az sinking fund
four per cent loan. Council is to adj
vertise for bids for the loan, and the
proceeds Of the sale OF the bonds, but
not the premium arising therefrom,
will he handed over to the street and
sewer directors.
The ordinance was read through, was
read the second time by title, and on
motion of Mr.. oberly was referred TO
the law committee.
A bill of Henry O. Conrad. city snlic-
tor, for sic. 30 for acknow Judgments of
deeds, was drawn and charged to the
special fund for park purposes.
From Secretary Richardson of the
Park Commission was received a re-
quest that Council secure the $40,
remaining of the 525, 600 which Council
was authorized to borrow for park
improvement. 1t was referred to the
| finance COMMITTEES.
| City Treasurer Curry reported the
balance in Union National Bank to the
account Of current expenses to be $50.
535. 0S; special fund for park purposes,
1923, 093. rs, His receipts were as follows
Engineer Wilson, $50. ID; l.. G. Kent,
So; Auditor Isaac @. Pyle. sil6; Build
ing Inspector Grubb, SIT; Tax Col,
lector Mitchell, 81. 100; Tax Collector
Sayers, 81, 32J.
City Auditor Pyle announced col
lectiunE of s4,0s4,62 by the Water De
partment, az shown by Registrar Grohe'I
accounts. His report showed receipt,
of 1886 according to Chief OF Polio,
Dolan's accounts, and $40 from thu
Latimer fluid.
STumaboiy t1upeEihbeuueue SEumHI
reported 1927, 800 pounds Of offal con
sumed with the help vi 16l, 435 pound
OF coal.
Building Inspector Grubb reported
10 permits issued for valuation O
S37, a63; fees to the amount of ST. wer
culected
, Coal Oil Inspector Kelley reportst
!, Is. $50 gallons of oil inspected in March
Milk Inspector McEvilly reported -
, inspections of milk, $3.50 quarts in
spected, so quarts Condemned, A
samples collected, analysed; G eau
|, tionary notices sent out, u stables in
spected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
HISTORIC WATCH STOLEN.
Belonged to Washington and Was Taken
From His Great Grandniece's Room.

Belonged to Washington and Was Taken
From His Great Grandniece's Room.
New York, April S-Charles Thomp-
son, who Is said to he clever board
ing house sneak thief, whose picture is
In the Rogues' gallery. was arraigned
on two complaints OF robbery in the
Center street police court yesterday
and held in $4,000 bail for trial. De-
tective Sergeant Davis of the Central
office, who succeeded In securing the
evidence against Thompson, said that
there were seven other cases against
him. The compliments were Miss Anna
M. ID. Mitchell of Maryland, a great
grandniece of George Washington, and
Mrs. Edith Ford of 352 West Seventy
eighth street. Thompson, it is alleged,
stole a watch and an old fashioned fob
from Miss Mitchell and watch from
Mrs. Ford. Miss Mitchell's watch wae
a gold one, containing "a jewels, ami
was once the property of George WASH
ington. On the inside Of the case is an
inscription in French which says that
the watch was presented to George
washington by the Marquis de La
fayette. Miss Mitchell is visiting here
and is staying with Miss Gouldsbor-
ough, a relative, who keeps a board
ing house at 16 West Thlrty-third
street. Thompson hired room in the
house next to the one occupied by Miss
Mitchell fortnight ago. He got into
Miss Mitehelrs room through an UNI
locked door. it is charged, and stole the
articles. When arrested, Thomson
had pawntiekets for the stolen watches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

streets, and while still quite young she
came to live with sister in New York
Her first appearance on the stage was
made in 1873 with George Edgar, who
starred in Shakespearean plays. and,
young and untitled as Miss Mathei
must have been. she was given lead
ing roles to play. Her success was re.
markable.
J. NJ. Hill. the proprietor of the Co.
lumbia theater Chicago, heard her re.
cite privately in New York in 1881 and
was so impressed by her work that he
undertook by contract to educate hei
and bring her before the public.
Public interest was adroltly excited
by Mr.. Hill In his venture, and Miss
Mather made her debut as Juliet at
Mcvicker's theater, in Chicago, on Aug
%, 1882, with much success.
She made her first appearance in New
York in Romeo and Juliet" in the
Union Square theater on Oct. 10, 1885
She also appeared in Cat" and 1.-THE
Honeymoon"
Her profits during her second season
under Mr.. Hills management amount
ed to $4,000. She continued under his
management until 1887. On Feb. 10 OF
that year she was quietly married In
Buffalo to Emil Haberkorn, the director
Of the Union Square theater orchestra
Her husband then assumed her man.
agement, which led to trouble with Mr.
Hill, he alleging breach Of contract. II
1888 Miss Mather sued Mr.. Hill and ask,
ed for an accounting. The suits wer,
finally settled, Miss Mather continuing
under her husbands management.
| Miss Mathsr sought and was granted
separation from her husband on Jan
| 16, 1891, and on July 2, 1899, she wa,
granted divorce. She met shortly aft
erward Gustav Pabst, the son of mil
lionaire brewer, of Milwaukee, and Ii
November of that year they were mar
ried. They did not live happily togeth
er. and on one occasion in October, 1906
she horsewhipped him in a Milwaukee
street. Mr.. Pabst sued later for di
vorce, alleging cruelty, and II was re
ported that he gave his wife 100000 mo-
to defend the suit. A decree was grant
ed him on Oct. 10, 1896, In Milwaukee
and he was married again about a veal
ago to Miss Hulda Lemp.
After her divorce Miss Mather return
ed to the stage, and in the autumn Of
1896 produced "Cymbeline" at WailaclS',
theater. in New York. in splendid style
She afterward tpok the piece on this
road and made Hour of the country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
THE RAM KATAHDlN.

Proceeded Down the Delaware Thursday
Death of her Navigator.
The ram Katahdin, one of the most
interesting engines OF war of the nav
navy, steamed away from League Island
Navy Yard. Philadelphia, Just as seven
bells, }. 30 o'clock, were striking Thurs.
day afternoon. The orders for sailing,
which arrived at Commandment Casey's
Office on Wednesday afternoon. caused
a great rush of preparations, which
were halted somewhat yesterday morn.
ing, owing to the death on board Of
Lieut.. David Daniels, the navigator Of
the vessel.
q AT A. 30 o. cloclS. Lieut.. Daniels died, Hf-
ter four days illness with an acute at
tack of bronchitis and pleuriay. For sew
eral hours work was stopped on the YES
sci, until after the officers body had been
carried ashore and placed in convey
ance to be taken to the Naval Home, on
Gray'H Ferry road. The deceased he
longed in Salem, Mass, and the body
will be sent to that place. Lieut..
Daniels was about 40 years old. lie
graduated from the Naval Academy in
1875, and was made an ensign on August
22d, 1876. Until ordered to the katahdin
he had been stationed at the academy
aH an instructor.
The death Of Lieut.. Daniels caused n
revival of the old reports that tho
quarters on the ram arc unhealthy. or
account of the dampneHs. the Hatahdin
being mostly under waior. Several days
ago ono of tho crew was taken from the
vessel with an atracE OF pneumoni4
| while others were also said TO be
suffering.
For the present trim of the Katahdin
Lieut.. II. q. PECK, the commander Of
the old monitor Lehigh, hns been an.
| pointed by Com manuant Casey to serve
| as navigator. The destination of thu
ram is kept secret by Commandant
Casey and other officials ut the navy
yard. but it is pretty well understand
that she is bound for Hampton Roads.
She passed New Castle at ). 80 O'CLOCK
yestsr day Afternoon,
With beds and Dedding and Other
necessary equipment. ID marines left
League island yesterday for Fort
Miillin. Those in charge at the yard
would not say what the marines wert
to do at tina fort, but it was reportel
that they were to be placed on dut,
around the storehouses while another
report was that the men were TO be usel
to keep visitors from waving the worl
in constructing submarine mines nea
the fort.
1t has not been determined wheths
or not extra plates of steel will b,
placed OH ths gunbnat Vixen, formerl,
the yacht Josephine. Much is yet to b
done III tearing away wnudRori; in tin
interior, in order TO fit the vessel to re-
ceive her batteries Of pound AM
une-pouhd guns. 1t will be aoyeral week
before the Vixen can be put 10 con
dition for service in the navy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.


Drawn At t,s Court House ON FRIDAY
Graud Jurors 10 serve for One Year.
Others Tor the May Term.
Grand jurorB for ono year and petit
jurors for tne May term Of Nav Castle
county court were dawn by prothono-
tary Victor Il. Woolley and Clerk of the
Peace Jef'erAon h. Foard, Mt the Court
House Friday morning. They are as
follows:
GRAND JURORS,
Wilmington hundred = Samuel II.
BRynurd. William b. CLERK, James II.
Price. William j. Gibbons.
Brandywiue- William Il. DerrickHon,
Isaac G. Elliott.
Observation-Disclosures Myers. William
II. Miller.
Mill Creek John 7. Hendrickson,
Isaac W. Finn.
Whits Clay Creek Nathan Motherall.
Thomas Morrison.
pcncader-.John B. LeFevrs, j. Will
kins Couch.
New CaatIs--John @. Mahoney, Will
liam Newlove.
Red Lion-John T. Cheairs, james
Garman
ST. Geurgss-John T. McWhorter,
Jobh u. Armstrong.
Appoquinimink-.John S. Lattomus,
Charles II. Manlove.
Blackbird Benjamin @. Collins,
John u. Broekson.
PETIr JURY PANEL,
Wilmington Andrew Selak, George
b. Ward.
Brandywine---Jes Talley, Albert NJ.
Miller. James McAdoo
Christiana Alexander Stevenson
Lewis Ball
Mill Creek Charles Smith, Edward
Clouser.
White Clay Creek George Cupit
Charles Donnelly, William Rankin.
| Pencader--CngTlea Cromnton, Emo
Ramho, Levin Catts.
New Castle Ohm McGonigal, Thoma
Kirk, Christopher White.
Red Lion-Gharles Togney, Glerber
g. Cannon, John Craig
st. Georges -l}. Vance Armstrong
j. Fletcher Deakyne, John q. Adams
4 Appoquinimink--Geo e. Pinder
Thomas S. Wells, FrannisD. Reynolds, Jr
Blackbird Willipm Locberlnan
Thomas II. Donovan, william G
Deakyne.
DnsIrpSAI JuRaHt
WilmIngloD allen g. lie, job
White.
Brandywins Elwood NJ. Talley
Michael Keleher.
Christiana William j. Hilyard
Robert Andrews, Robert Kelley.
Mill k-Harvey Cranstou, Ruff
S. Broadbent, William Highfield.
White Clay Creek Michael keeley
ST., Joseph Ii. Hossinger.
encader--James p. Foard, Thoms
Mcintyre.
New Caste-John Duncan. John II
Martin.
Red Lion-George II. Foard, B. 1
Armstrong.
st. Georges Frederick Brady, WilliRl
A. Green.
Appoquinimink--F r. Welll
Leroy Roberts.
observation-disclosures C. Reynolds, Josep
Vaupelt.
The criminal court will open Ma
, 10th, the Superior Court one week late
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
-
HEALTH OF KENT UNITY.
Report of Deaths, Births and Marriage
for the Last Quarter OF 1897.

Report of Deaths, Births and Marriages
for the Last Quarter OF 1897.
Secretary L. B. Frazer of the State
Board of Health has received the fol
lowing report of the deaths, birtha and
marriages in Kent county for the quar-
ter ending December 31st, 1887:
Deaths-White, 10; negroes, % :;
total, %; males, 80; females. 81; horn
in the United States, so; foreign BORN 2.
Cause OF death-Zymotics Group, 9
cholera infantrm, i cerebro spinal
meningitis, l diarrhuea, 2; diphtheria,
ii rheumatism, L; typhoid fever, 8;
total, 10; other causes OF death, cancer,
3; consumption, IL; marasmus. |
bright'e disease, 3; bronchitis l heart
| disease, q pneumonia, p; accident on
railroad, l; disease of the brain, Z dis
ease of the stumach and bowels, 2; CON
vulsiors, 1; la grippe. B; abortion, /;
drOpsy, 2; angina pectoris, l old age,
3; general debility, Z; killed by an ex-
picsion. | !; accident. shot with his own
rifle, /; maarial fever, ; kicked by a
horse, | /; all other diseases, IL; brought
here for intsrment, 4 still born, 3.
Ages of the Observation-Disclosures on,
year, q; to s, 5; to 10, A.; 10 to 20,
z. 20 to 30, 8; so to 40, 5; 40 to 80, n
30 TO 60, 10; 60 to 10. 10; to So IA
SO to 30, o; 30 to loo, J.; age not given, ..
Births White, rs; negroes, 10; total,
81; males, So; females, 50.
Marriapes-White, %; negroes, IA
| total, log,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Laurel, April 5. While Mrs Harvey
W. Hastings was returning on Wednss-
day afternoon from Sharptown. whers
she had gone TO visit her mother, Mra.
Joseph Ellis, who is ill, the horse ran
away. and. abe fell from tho carriage.
The horse was frightened by dog,
which was barking. MrH. Hastings
waH seriously cut and bruissd. and hal
several riua broken, Her condition ia
serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

captain. There is also powderman,
who delivers tine charges to the gun,
fireman and wreck cleaner.
The firing OF pivot or turret gun
requires 10 separate commands. Nest
OF these explain themselves They are
as follows:
/. silence. Cast loose and provide!
.. Run in!
3, shift pivot
4. Serve. vent and srurgei
9, Load,
G. Run out!
Z. Prime!
s. Point!
1. Ready, FIRE
~. Shift and secure.
II the ship is Under way, the man
with the range finder is Kept busy
calling oil the distance OF the enemy's
ship or Whatever the turget may he.
As each new distance is announced the
gun Is adjusted to that range. At the
order to Point No, S oft he gun crew
adiuats tho sights to his satisfaction,
while all the others stand back from
the gun. Than at the orGor Ready r.
he takes final look, draws his lanyard,
and quickly repeats Fire J"
In firing mt ship the turGet is
always the wttpr.lipe. Though the
computing instruments now ased are
Of great value, the only way TO get the
exact range now, as formerly, is to SEQ
| whether tho fret shot falls short or
over, and TO move her up notch or
| let her down rs the case may require.
The firing of this first shot rsleHsss
the psut up tension of the preparations,
which is succeeded by fever of work.
The lines of nowder carriers and runnar
boys move steadily back ami forward,
| the men in the turrets are soon
blackened by powder and emole until
thpy look more like devils than human
beings but they work on as coolly as
the engineers, below, unmindful OF
shots that crash about them. All the
splendid discipline aud training oi
years makes itself felt in these few
moments Of fighting as the sailor boys
drive their ship manfuily On, still eager
to know he issue of the conflict.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
DIR. sWILLOT's ACCEPTANCE.
He is the Pennsylvania Independent Guber
material Candidate Upon the Platform


He Is the Pennsylvania Independent Guber-
material Candidate Upon the Platform
Thou Shalt Not Steal"
PhIladelphia. Pa, April s. Tho Rev.
DIR. S. @. Swallow OF Harrisburg, last
night. accepted the independent nomina-
tion for Governor, upon the platform
'tIhou shalt not STEAL" tendered to
him Mt Harrisburg on March Both by a
delegation OF citizens Of Philadelphia.
Charles Richardson, who mas been
active in reform movements, and who
acted as chairman of the delegation
THAT invited DR.. Swallow to be candi-
date, made a speech last night, stating
that 500. 600 would ba necessary for
campaign expenses. and he offered to
be one of 20 men TO subscribe that sum.
DR.. Swallow was the Prohibition
candidate for State treasurer in Novem-
Der last, polling l19, 600 votes in total
of 734, 14S.
1t is probable that the Prohibition
State convention, which meets at
Harrisburg on May 10th, will choose
DIR. Swallow as its candidate for
Governor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
STRICKEN ON THE STAGE.
Margaret Mathcr mes suddenly at charles
80 ~ III. While plsylns 81 ynbeiine."

Margaret Mathcr mes suddenly AZ chaies'
ton, ". Wa, While Playing sc yihpeihe.
charleston, w. Va, April S-Miss
Margaret Mather. the actress, dleo
here last evening.
While playing the cave scene in the
fourth act Of "Cymbeline" in this city
she collapsed and was carried on the
stage in an unconscious condition and
never regained consciousness. Death
was due to commissions caused by acute
Bright's disease
Margaret Mather. as she was known
on the stage, was Margaret Finlaystn.
she was boyn near Toronto Her child
hood was spent in Detroit, where the
poverty Of her family was such that
she was sent out to sell papers in the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
Beautiful Sea shells.

Every one admires them. Since com
ing South ! have received numerous
inquiries from Northern people for sea
SHELLS. and now am prepared to answer
yes, | can send you shells, for l have
made quito collection of lovely shells.
both from our own coast, tho coral
reefs, and sumo beautiful once from the
West India Islands. I will mail a
dozen or more different kinds, no two
alike. TO any one who sends a STAMP
for postage. Address Mrs. +. A. Warner,
Jacksonville, Fla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
Aloore-Glsriel Nupt,nls.

Miss Lille May Giariel, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Gisriel of No. 1135 Valley street, Bal
timore. wac married on last night
week to the Rev. Il. Fl. Moore. mem
her of the Wilmington Methodist EMS
copal Conference. The ceremony was
performed in Madison SQUARE Methodist
Episcopal Church by the Rev. Edward
l., Hubbard. While the couple were
walking up the aisle Mendelasohn' q
wedding march was played on the organ
by Prof. Newman q. Holmes. Occupy
ing front pew was the Sunday school
class Of nine little girls. which Nj iss
Gisriel taught at Madison Square
Church for i've years. The children
were all dressed in white. The bride
wore white organize over white silk,
and carried Bride roses. The ushers
were William Gisriel. brother Of the
bride. the Kov. j. ". r. Sumwalt of
Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, the Rev. Nathan Rigdon OF
Drew Theological Seminary and Charles
Herbert Burns. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
left for Marion, Md, where they will
reside at the parsonage of the Marion
Methodist Episcopal Church, Of which
Mr.. Moore is pastor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

a slight episods may change history, a
turn here. or a turn there, and We may
find our nation headlong on the road to
the ideal commonwealth. y
ln come potes regarding l,ygiens Mre.
Peter Wright naid: 1.-THE Englis
women are ahead of uH in that they
utterly refuse 10 be worried over their
household or other cares. In making
their plane for the day, they regularly
arrange for two hours of rest, nor do
they get up early and rush through
their duties as We do. while gil tho
English world takes it's Saturday half
holiday. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
Dlsbarred For Deoyivlng client,.

Boston, April s.-chief Justice Mason
Of the superior court has ordered VIII
liam Elmer Mcdonald removed from
the office of an attorney at law for this
commonwealth, finding him guilty Of
the charges of unprofessional conduct
The court finds that about October, 1895
and on two other occasions he was enil,
ty of attempts to deceive clients and or
making false representations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
SAN FRANCISCO PsorEcrED.


the city Reasonably safe.
San Francisco, CAL, April New
lines of interior defence are now being
built for the Notifications of this city,
If through any chance of war more or
less. hostile ironclatls SHOULD manage to
pass the outer line of Notifications The
fierce inner batteries of Alratyaz, A NIGEL
Island and Valley Beach, would resist
their further advance.
Major Heur, who is in charge of the
torpedo station on Goat Island. mas
placed In position electrical apparatus
for submarine mines. Shore connections
or torpedo easements have been estab-
lished, and the mines can therefore he
planted IN the hsrbor whenever the
hour OF danger arrives,