The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-08
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New Orleans is also understood TO bring
a large supply of ammunition for the
rapid firing guns In excess of the amount
which was purchased under contract
The guns obtained abroad are not of the
same caliber as those manufactured in
this country. and as il would consume
considerable time and occasion much eX-
pense to change the machinery of the ord
nance plants established in the United
States in order that they might supply
ammunition OF the proper caliber for the
foreign rapid firing guns, the ordnance
agents in England have therefore con-
signed in the New Orleans as much of this
ammunition as could be slowed away in
the capacity of the vessel not occupied
by other supplies intended for the Army
and Navy
The total amount of ammunition COM
ing I'm the New Orleans and the ship
which left England yesterday. together
with that which has already arrived. IL Is
believed by officials of the Department,
will be sufficient for the impending emer-
gency.
The guns included in the consignment
which has already arrived will be at
once shipped to points intended to receive
them which are considered to demand
the greatest haste in the completion of
the fortifications. These are Boston, New
York. Fort Monroe and Key West.
Ii is possible that two of this first lot
will be mounted on Gull Island, at the
eastern entrance of Long Sound The
general plan for the disposition of the
entire three consignments contemplates
their shipment to strengthen The forth
cations at Portland. Me; Portsmouth, n.
H: Philadelphia, Fort McHenry, VIII
mington. n. G.; Charleston, Savannah,
Pensacola. Mobile. New Orleans and Gal
weston. in addition to the more important
points previously mentioned.
In addition-to the foreign gins the Ord
nance Department will receive within the
next few weeks eight rapid-tiring guns of
five-inch caliber, which are now in course
of manufacture in this country, and de-
liveries Of rapid firing guns of home
manufacture will continue thereafter at
short intervals. The Ordnance Depart
ments received from the President yester-
day an allotment of about sl50.0oo from
the national defense appropriation, which
will be expended for miscellaneous sup
plies.
Rabbi for Peace
New York. April Sin the Temple
EMANUEL. Fifth Avenue and Forty-third
Street. the annual Passover service was
held Yesterday In the course of his ser
mon the Rev. DR. Gottheil referred TO
the Cuban question. He said that while
our SymDat hies must naturally be strong
for a people struggling for freedom at
our doors all peaceful efforts should be
exhausted on their behalf before having
recourse to war. If the end could be at
tanned without plunging the nation into
the horrors of a bloody conflict, ii would
be a glorious triumph for this republic
and would teach the monarchies of Eu-
rope that peace hath her victories nc
less renowned than war" He concluded
with an earnest prayer for peace.
Cuban Benefit.
New York, April S.-Fruit dealers from
all parts of the city assembled in the
auction rooms on the Erie Railway pier,
at Chambers street, yesterday and paid
s7a2 for a carload of California oranges
and lemons for which under ordinary
circumstances, +. l.. Goodsell, the auc-
tioneer. would have been well satisfied to
get half the money.
Among the men who took part were big
wholesalers and men who have little re-
tail stands at street corners. A large
American flag hung behind the desk. and
TO ii were attached two smaller Cuban
flags. James Clarence Harvey read an
original poem. entitled America, the
Friend of Her Enemy" the closing stanza
of which said:
30 make your bids and show the world
When Cuba'S flag is free;
We've fed Spains poor relations
Ere we swept her from the sea. e.
E Z. Andrews bought the first box.
paying SIC. and Immediately gave ii back
to be sold over again. A. Flake & Co.
gave $50 for a box-the highest paid,
though one box. on being resold a num-
her of times netted $65. and another $40 50.
J. II. Killough & Co. paid S13 for a box,
and G.. Allison & co. and Westfall Broth
ers q, Co. bought boxes at so apiece p
]. Kelly bought a choice box and imme>
diately shipped ii as a gift to Senator
Hanna.
There were % boxes in all in the car
load which was donated by the Riverside
Chamber of Commerce. of Riverside
Cal. and upon reaching this city it was
handled. sold and delivered free of charge
by ]. IL. Schneider, the consignee, the
Fruit Auction Company and I. j. Wood,
the carInan.
Spain's King in Efigy.
New York. April s.-Early risers in Car
penter's and the Elberon Hotels, in White
Plains. which are opposite the east side
of the Westchester County Courthouse,
yesterday saw what they supposed to be
the body of a man who had committed
suicide hanging from a tree in the Coun-
ty Courthouse grounds. II proved to be
an effigy of the King of Spain and on its
breast was a placard bearing the inscrip-
tion: THE King of Spain Sees His Fin
ish'' The tree upon which it hung was
near the High School and the effigy was
allowed to hang until after the school
children had seen it. when il was taken
down and thrown over the fence sur
the County Jail.
Regiment Of Letter Carriers.
New York, April s-Among the many
patriots who are ready to take up arms
for their country in the event of war is
a large number of the postoffice employees
OF this city. The spirit of patriotism is
noticeable among the letter
carriers. many of whom are members of
tho National Guard and more than a few
veterans of the Civil War Many inqui-
ries have been received by the postal
authorities during the last ten days from
employees who are members of the Ma
tional Guard asking what to do should
they be called upon to go with their regi-
ments.
Postmaster Van Cott, realizing this to
be a serious question, entailing, as 1t
would. a grave interference with the de-
livery of the malls. sent communication
to Postmaster General Gary on the sub
ject. A reply to the letter was received