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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

any Of them. The most striking difference ne
tween the Illinois and the battleships now in ser
vice is she high freeboard OF the former. enabling
her to fight her guns from their great elevation
above the water in so heavy that the guns OF
the lower vessels would be submerged and useless
Splendid scaCoing powers also expected TO re-
suit from this Increased freeboard. by which Is
meant the height OF the hull above the water
line.
Some Of the details OF the great ship. which vary
in many important particulars from the existing
types are given in the following description pre-
pared by Chief Constructor Hichborn;
The dimensions of the Illinois are as follows:
Length on load waterline. 35S feet: beam. extreme
p feet 2l2 inches draught on normal displacement
OF II 5a5 tons % feet inches; maximum dispIace-
ment all ammunition and stores on board l2S-'
tons: maximum indicated horsepower estimated
1000: probable speed 1913 knots: normal coal
supply 800 tons; coal supply. loose storage LIZ"
tons. full bunker capacity. 100 TO 1850 tons COM
element Of officers 20: seamen marines etc. 49,
BATTERY AND ARMOR.
The main battery will consist OF four l3-inch
breech-loading rifles IN Hichborn balanced turrets
oval In shape and placed in the centre-line or me
vessel and fourteen 6-inch rapid-hre guns. The
secondary battery will consist Of sixteen s-pounder
rapidhre guns four l-pounder rapid-fire guns. two
colt guns and two field guns. She will carry four
torpedo tubes. The i3-inch guns have an arc OF
FIRE Of l95 degrees each side or the centre-hhe'
and tho G-inch an Of 30 degrees on the broad
side with the advantage Of those on the upper
deck OF a direct fire ahead and astern. Any injury
to any OF these 6-inch guns Will be confined 10
its own compartment. a a 1I1-inch steel splinter
bukhead separates each Of the guns from It's negh-
Dor
The armor belt which extends from the stem 10
abaft the after turret. IL to be 1871 Inches thick al
the top and o.. inches thick at the bottom. except
AZ the forward end where II will be tapered TO
four inches at the stem. This belt armor will eH-
tend from four feet be,ow the normal load-iine TO
three and one-han feet above H. and will maintain
the full thickness amidships between the turrets.
And for Tho distance occupied by the engines ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
MEET on STEAMER.
NJ CAMBON AND DR.. CONGosTO SAIL ON
LA GASCOGNE-WOULD NOT TALK OF
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

Among the passengers who sailed yesterday on
the French Line steamer La Gascogne were Jules
Cambon French Ambassador TO the United States.
and DR.. Jose CongostO Spanish Secretary General
Of Cuba. who goes TO Paris as an attache OF the
Spanish Peace Commission.
The French steamer held AT her pier nearly
two hours awaiting a cable message for NJ. Cam
bon The message did arrive and the steamer
started on her trip only TO meet more delay of
Sandy Hook. When off the bar there shortly after
o clock La Gascogne ran aground and stuck fas'
Her engines were Immediately reversed. but they
had no effect. She remained on the bar until the
incoming tide released her. when she fioated with
out other assistance. although wreckng tug had
gone alongside her TO aid her II necessary
Before La Gascogne left her pier NJ. Cambon and
DR.. Conees.o talked freely all subjects save IN
relation 10 diplomatic or political matters reia'nn6
TO Spain and the United States. Just before the
steamer left her pier NJ. Cambon said that as the
representative Of the French Republic 10 the
United States he felt happy that it had fallen TO
his lot to be the medium OF bringing about peace
between the United States and Spain
'As a rule" he said. "the peacemaker generally
falls between two fires and gets the worst Of II.
but that not so in my case. The position or
France In the negotiations one OF fairness and
later on 1t cannot he said that underhand motives
were resorted to TO bring about the protocol IL
is nv belief that matters will in a short time be
satisfactorily arranged by the Peace Commission
AT Paris Peace should always be preferable TO
war" .
talked too much at the time OF his arrival here.
Finally he said:
Wait until reach the other side and receive
nv instructions. Then ! will know what am
talking about. Cuban affairs are an old story
now and there is no need Of rehearslng them at
this time. ! do care to make my private views
regarding the way the war was managed pubic
anywhere. excepting In my own country. IL would
not be the proper thing TO do. At home there may
be an investigation and then will speak.
Dr. Congosto and NJ. Cambon met each other on
the steamer and held long conversation before
the ship put 10 seq. AS the steamer was about TO
sail DR. Congosto sent a cable message 10 Havana.
NJ Cambon accompanied by his son and the
French Consu-General at this port was AT the pier
him off.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

lire nv Golfer dams extending the length OF 'he
vessel en- each side and having general "'u''' y
three feet. with total capacity OF ABOUT '"e's
thousand five hundred cubic feet for the storage OF
frenroofed corn-pith cellulOse independent % VIC
numerous small water-tght pockets or cells form
ING tho entire scheme OF Golfer dams, the inner
hoton, and hold the platforms, splinter ana Der'h
decks are divided into between TWO huhureu anu
three hundred water-tight compartments poth ior
the accomn odatlon Of the motive power anu .''e
stowage OF coal, provisions. ammunition ana o'hei
81 ,rc. end also for the preservation OF the snip IN
,bo ovent NJ rupture of the outer skin or injury III
hattle All these compartments are pro'lueu WIN
mines connecting with powerful steam pumps w
the purpose OF removing any water 'ha' MA! e
them either by accident or design. Arrahseihe"'S
are also made for flooding all ammuhitoh-iuoniS ~
rho event Of fire on board the vessel All 'hese
con.partments. together with all living spaces
sta;erooms etc occupied by the officers or crew.
have special pipes or ducts arranged with view
~ temnerature OF all storerooms. even In
tho most remote parts OF the vessel conlor,aDe
ana nealty wbi Inch draw fresh air by means Of
ventila,ors extending from ten to twenty rect a0oFe
VT TIE forward coming tower armor VIII be Ten
inches thick oval in shape size III ne Ciea' 1871
nick extending down to the protective deck 10
house all wires other means on - i ,
- 60 that the officer coming the vessel IN action
an he In constant and safe communication WIN All
parts OF The vessel An paaine an inside dancer
t9"sr f y md a thickness OF six inches
Tho turrcts VIII be operated by electric power;
nv - amuunltlon holsts. and the dynamo ana
ALSO ,,, ti,, hinvers for ventilating purposes
THE ENGINES.
There will be some eighty odd auxiliary engines
. ~. vessel thus adding greatly to the en1ciency
=, INC shin I'm the CELEBRITY and certainty with
which the work can be done me cranes io
NJ, ,bo hoats are operated by steam also the
-, uun,us windlass and steering gear
is ISifer Is located beneath the proteGse G1cA
'ihis 't..aI loo, below The water-inei ne i,tro
ana $500 49, auxiliary engines Is brought ABOUT
sny by the variety and nature 81 he n M9f hest in
done srs,ch OF mechanics repreeenteo ia ', ,o
eyery Manual labor u 6esA1ose Teaueso '"
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Sixth Avenue, 10th to 10th St

minimum a condition of affairs which must result
in greater interest arid development OF the crew
in their special duties
The height of freeboard forward power Is twenty
feet and the stern thirteen and one-quarter feet
The floor OF the piothouse is forty-four feet high.
thus placing the eye OF the steersman for ordinary
cruising about fifty feet above the water. Inc
sighthoes in the armored coming tower for use
I'm close lighting thirty-fOur and one-haii feet
above the water.
The bore of the forward 13-inch guns will have an
elevation Of twenty-sx and one-half feet and the
after l8-inch nineteen feet above the surface or the
water. The 6-inch guns vary from nfteen 10
twenty-five and a half feet. and the s-pounders
from thirty to forty and half feet above water
according to their location on the vessel. The
smaller guns mounted i'm the military tops, At
heights OF from ffty-nlne TO seVenty-nine Feet
This great height above water Of both main and
secondary batteries will enable the vessel TO he
fought I'm any weather-a quality always sought
for but obtainable only in vessels Of good size. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
DENSE FOG DELAYS AN 'RAfT.

ocr,S STEAMERS DETAINED BELOW THE HOOK
ACCIDENT TO THE YACHT REVERE
The dense fog which hung over the haroor ana
N. 1vers early yesterday morning caused no httie
delay to ferry beats and other river craft Atter
the fog had disappeared in the harbor ana the
ann U,s shining brightly the whole BANK OF roe
seemed to concentrate below Sandy HOOK Inc
t.. srd the bay were clear Of fog ana no sisns
- ~ ,,b,t was happening below the HOOK were ap
Darent in the harbor The ocean steamers , au rst
POI, ,s.osterdav were slow In coming IN. Inc nrst
- ho Sighed OF the Highlands was me fahatl''
Linz steamer Advance She was sig h,eu me- . 5,n,u
80 o'clock In the morning. hut IL was i.o' uu.,
~ in the afternoon that she was aps 70 Coine
M through the Narrows. outward oound ",,, The
W 10 .xnsrianced delay and did not pass our sne
d 5, mn afternoon The fog fnally ntied iale
in the afternoon and then there Was reporte cd as
sVrnc,iy due 10 the fog was that 10 tne yacn.
p.veris which at O'Clock yesterday morning ran
It, 'hs per NJ Came Low. Just below sanoS SaoeS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
room SHOW At MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.

Since the NeY-York Retail Grocers' Union took
Possession Of Madison Square Garden on Wedhes-
day. great deal OF work has been done and Inc
Food Show will open tomorrow night with me
exhibit Of food products. II has been anticipated
with great deal OF pleasure by many OF the eA-
hibitors who realize the advantages OF entering
into friendly competition and giving 10 the house
holders practical demonstrations Of how me DER
FOOD products be more economically and p,Sost
erly used Among the notable EXHIBITS VIII DC ,il@'
under the direction Of the New-York state Asso
ciail0n Of Master Bakers. which VIII Occupy ,S 90
iaree space on the Fourih-aVe. SIDE ana wiz sho
the machinery and ovens In operation Dy wHlch
perfection in bread. cake and pastry making rs az
,alned. The show will be open until NoVsinpsl o.
during the dav and evening Beginning on Wedhes-
S:y afternoon. cooking lectures VIII ps sirGs a.,rs
- sycry dey Ia the Concert Han " Sass' "'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
one DOLLAR roR CONSCIENCE Fund.

The following unsigned letter was received at the
Custom House yesterday
Suspension Bridge. September 30 ls's
passed through IN haste with an lnVand anu
am not sure but that some one or two articles IN
my trunk brought IN haste going through toronto
were dutiable but could not conveniently attend 10
J.. Would prefer 10 inclOsc a sum ample 10 Gov.
the possible charge. 50 inclOse 81. Articles part
Of Canadian cheese and two pounds OF tea
The money will BE sent 20 Washington ana auueu
70 the Treasury Conscience Fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
Special and Decided Bargains.

100 dozen BLACK SILK VELVET
HATS, in most desirable dress shapes,
at $1.1O each; actual value Sl.75.
so dozen fine quality FUR FELT
TRIMMED ALPINE HATS, in as
sorted cOlors, with black silk under
brims, at 79c. each; actual value $l.3S.
200 dozen b L X OST Il | c II
PLUMES, brilliant hard fue, at sSc.
each actual value Sl.3j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
CREASED POSTOFFTCE RECEIPTS.

,-,a rece,nts al the Postofice in this city for
so,,er,har foot Up s7i5 0556s showing an increase
Of four per cent. compared with the returns for
Tho corresponding month last year. when the hs-
,s. were $751; 1910. The receipts for The quarter
ord,rg September 30. 1898 were $3.50. ItSsS, ana
o. .ba corresponding period last year they were
a. se7 aa1 Al an increase Of three and one-haf peg
cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
ELECTRIC CARS RUSNNG IN sIxrH-ArA
REGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN FOURTH AND
r.1r.rv xfN.rtI ers OPENED

FIFTY NINTH SITS. OPENED.
The new underground electric trolley-cars began
running regularly the Sixth-ave route yesterday
hetween Fifty -ninth-st and Fourth ST. An ex-
detrimental trip was taken over the new road by
several officers OF the company at midnight on
Friday. and they found the roadbed in frst-class
condition and everything IN perfect running order.
conseouently at an early hour yesterday morn
Inc a regular service OF cars began running be-
tween the points mentioned, thereby bringing re-
lief and comfort TO the muttudes Of shoppers who
Invade Sixth-ave. The work OF completing mo
svstem below Fourth-st. will be pushed with the
ssrne vigor as che company exhibited In changing
The motive power OF the northern part OF the line.
ard II is expected that within another month tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

Her how was broken a few feet above the water
limo The break was covered with canvas and after
the FOX lifted the Yacht came into the harbor
under her steam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
3. altman 4 Go.
BLACK SILKS.

Rich fabrics for Autumn Cos
tunes. Choicest productions
of Lyons and Zurich, COM
prising Satin Mousseline,
MORE Meteore, Satin Sultane,
affsta Craqucle, Satin Prin-
eier, Cachemire, Meteorc,
Satin Somptueuse, etc.
VEIVETS from Lyons and
Crefeld in tints for Autumn.
Fine grades of Fast-Pile VEL
vets for Costumes and Wraps.
Satin Soleil, Velour do Nord,
English Corduroy and VEL
veteens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
3. altman 4 60.
LADIES' CLOAK DEPT.

LhDlES ALOAN LET 1.
New designs and modois Of
Wraps, Goats and Mantels IN
the latest and most desirable
materials, suitable for Car
rage, Evening, Walking and
Driving.
Capes of Kerssy, in Black,
Blue, Brown or Red with
Satin Strappines $500
Militaire Goats Of Kcrsey,
IN Black, Bloc or Green, Satin
lining, S21.OO
Top Goats Of Kersey, IN
Black, Bloc or Castor, Silk
lining, S14 so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
THE BATTLE-SHIP ILLINOIS.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BIG FIGHTER TO
BE LAUNCHED ON TUESDAY.

LARGER THAN THE OREGON OR THE IOWA
A FORMIDABLE ADDITION TO
THE NAVY.
Washington Oct Next Tuesday at II o'clock
there will glide OF the ways ut the yards Of the
Newport News Shipbuildng Company the biggest.
most powerful and probably the most generally
effective bsttle-ship IN the United States Navy
This will lie the Illinois. which is expected by the
naval designers TO be worthy godchild Of the
State whose name she bears. Larger by thou
sand tons than the Oregon larger than the Iowa
now the biggest battle-shp In the service the Hi
nois il still so designed that she will he able 20
enter any harbor open TO the smaller battle-ships
while in the matter OF speed she will rank with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
.. Altma,l 4 Go.
COLORED DRESS GOODS

COLORED DKESS GOODS
ZOO Yards of Imported Wool
Chevron and Satin Finish
Mixtures, 4S inches wide, for
Street Costumes, will be Of
fered on Monday, October Sd,
at 85c. per yard.
Also all the new shades Of
Broadeloth, Scotch and Eng
lish Homespuns, Cheviots,
Venetians, Covert Cloths and
Reversible Golf Suitings will
be shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
Ladies, Misses and Clildrens
UNTRIM MED HATS

in all the new and popular shapes and
STYLES Of Felt, Velvet and Novelty effects.
Extremely large assortment
Of FANCY SILK and CHE
MILE TOQUES, for the
making of simple hats for
immediate wear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
3. altman l. 60.

LADIES' UNDERWEAR
including Night Robes, Pet
ticoats, Chemises, Corset
Covers, Bridal Sets, ETC., IN
Muslin, Cambria, Nainsook,
Lawn and Silk, IN a large
variety OF styles.
Also many effects in Dress
ing Jackets, Combination
Garments, Ladie;' Pajamas
and the new Short Bodied
Corset Cover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
SImpson,CRAwfoRD
8 SIMPSON
Millinery
Attractions.
Just received

land will exhibit this week.
Newest designs of BON
NETS, ROUND HATS and
TOOUES produced by the
leading Paris milllnerS for
their private clientele, form
Ing rich and most COM
plete collection Of the styles
deCreed for fall and winter
wear.
Shall also display a choice selection
of Dress and Suit Hats from our own
wOrkrOOms at very moderate prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 2, 1898.
6W(MaadMdGdsshHh%
;s%GGINS4SElTERS
FINE CHINA
RlCH CUT CLASS p
A SALE OF
RICH CUT GLASS.

Where we bought it. Why we bought Il! How
we bought it! When we bought H. etc, would make
long and interesting story. but believe the simple
TOBER Bird, we will sell the entire stock OF one Of the
largest CUT GLASS FACTORIES in the country at
exactly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
FRUIT OR BERRY BOWLS

Rich, cut with fine chrysanthemums and heavy cu
et scaloped, $ inches value $3.50,
special sale. S2.75 cad
Same as above 10 inches " 4.5O
Same as above, only crimped edges, 10 -,
inches 6sOO ="
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
Fifty Cents on the Dollar

will be OF sufficient importance to warrant your atten
ton.
These goods are in every way up 10 our usual higt
standard and not the class OF goods often sold at so
called" special or bargain sales
Following prices selected at random from the entr
stock viii give general idea Of prevailing prlces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20

the 16th another ship was added; on the 17th eight more were sent, and on the 18th seventeen ships were added. To- days orders include seventeen more ships. Before the orders began issuing there were eight warships at Fortress Monroe, so that the total up to to-day is fifty seven. Those included in to- days orders are the Newport, Rodgers, Lebanon. Wompatuck Morris, Lancas- ter Grim, Machias, Osceola, Massasoit, Peoria, Sioux, Cheyenne, Waban, Chick asaw, Helena, Detroit and Yankton. These and the ships previously ordered are mainly small craft, although there are number of large cruisers and gum boats, including the San Francisco, He lena, Detroit, Topeka, Marietta and Castine. The movement of these ships northward is due to the close of hos tilities, and more particularly to the desire to get the ships away from points of possible fever infection. They will now be put in thorough repair and their crews will gradually change from na- val militiamen to sailors of the regular navy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED.
Walter Eichmann Met Death nt Cozy
 Beach Yesterday.


 Walter Echmann, aged twenty, liv- ing at 317 Orchard street, was drowned while in bathing at Bradford Cove, the eastern part of Cosy Beach, yesterday afternoon. The unfortunate young man was one of a party of picnickers from the German Baptist church, this city, and was a member of the commit tee in charge of the picnic and also a prominent member of the church. He, in company with a friend, Frank Beck, living on Sylvan avenue, went in bath ing at the cove about 1 o'clock. The tide was at that time receding and both young men went out quite a distance from the shore. Beck was able to swim against the strong current of the tide and reached the shore in safety. His companion, who was, however, consid- cred a good swimmer, could not breast the waves and was drowned. His fath- CT and brother were attracted to the scene by his calls for help, but were un- able to reach him in time to save his life. They later recovered the body and it was taken to Bartlett's hotel in Manstield's Grove, where the East IIa- ven medical examiner, Dr. Gustavus El- tot, viewed the remains. He decided that the death was purely accidental. The deceased was a bookkeeper for the Chamberlain Furniture and Mantel company on Orange street. His remains were removed to his parents residence by Lewis & Maycock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
SAGASTA ON THE SITUATION
PRESENT STATE OF THINGS IS
 NEITHER PEACE NOR WAR.

An Armistice Would Have Allowed
 Spain to Dispel Better the Absurdity
 of the Situation but the United States
 Declined to Agree to Making q Step
 Further in Advance The Questions to
 be Solved Are Numerous and Complex.
 Madrid Aug. 19.-El Liberal publish es remarks made by Senor Sagasta on the diplomatic and political situation, quoting the premier as follows: Prom legal point of view the present state of things is neither peace nor war, but merely a suspension of hostilities. An armistice would have allowed us to dis pei better the obsurdity of the situa- ton, but the United States declined to agree to our making a step further in advance.
 ''The questions to be solved are num- erous and complex. What we have done first is to lay down certain basis, on which each minister may make any observations which study of the subject suggests. There will continue to be treated ill daily cabinet councils, it be- ing held that the basis in question are the fundamental instructions for the guidance of the various commissions in the forthcoming negotiations to be supplemented and testified subsequent ly by telegraph. In Cuba, besides evac- uation, there are many other problems. Spain may abandon her sovereignty over the greater Antilles but there will remain the question of edifices and all our properties. There are lawsuits be- fore the tribunals affecting the inter- ests of the Spaniards. Where and when will these be decided? In Hava- na, where large number of criminals have been condemned by Spanish tri- bunals, what is to be done with them? Then there are other questions for which we have to fix basis of discus, sion and agreement, regarding the Phil ippines Besides these and other prob lems of greater importance there is preliminary question to be discussed
 According to international law, as a suspension of hostilities has been sign ed the surrender ought to have no le- gal efficacy. How will that principal be understood by the United States? This causes much anxiety and we give it great attention; but we are still await ing the information demanded from General Jaudenes, which has not yet reached us. on account of the difficult ties of communication between Manila and Hong Kong"
 These remarks have all the appear ance of being authentic, as they are in accord with information from other sources and in harmony with Senor Sagasta's usual style. The public is still anxious for an explanation of Governor General Augustin's hysteri ous departure from Manila, but it's curi- osity is not likely to be satisfied for some time, the government declining to say anything.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
Astronomers and Physicists.

Boston, Aug. 19-The astronomers and physicists of the American Asso- citation for the Advancement of Science resumed their conference to-day at Prof. Pickerings residence at Harvard Observatory. Prof. J. R. Eastman of the naval observatory at Washington, who presided at yesterdays session, yielded the chair to Prof. George E.
 Hale of Yerkes observatory, and there were about twenty more scientists in attendance than yesterday. The ses- sion was occupied by a discussion of several subjects of general astronomi- cal interest, among which were: "The total eclipse of the sun on May 2S, 1900;" '"The formation of a permanent Astro- Physical society,"" ''The Northern Dur chausterung;" "The November Mete- ors,' and "The best method of filling vacancies in astronomy and physics"