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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
HEAVY GUNS FOR MASSACHUSETTS.
ARRANGING FOR THE MOBILIZATION OF BAL
STATE SOLDIERS

ARRANGING FOR THE MOBILIZATION OF BAL
STATE SOLDIERS.
Bostoa. April 2-The Board OF Fortihcauons mas
been at work ten days. General Merritt has grant
ed tho use OF heavy guns for Massachusetts fof''-
ncations Other guns have been purchased oy inc
State and locations the coast are new oe'hs
determined. The heavy guns ordered by the Gov
eminent 10 be delivered to the Adjutant-Generai
OF Massachusetts to be used to fortfy the
Massachusetts coast at points other than for'
Warren and the other Army posts.
The Adtu,ant- General also made tho announce
ment to-day that Lieutenant weaver T. D A.
has r.ceived his detail as mastering offcer. Men
will be called upon to sign, saying that tney arc
ready to enlist and when regiments are Iu, Lieu
tenant Weaver will then ask that the -FOUR Tel
ments designated by Governor Wolcott Yesterday
be called TO rendezvous at some point or points
Permission has been requested ny the Governor
TO designate that rendezvous be at points whcn
INSTRUCTIONS and rules and give the four colonies
all the Information desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
DEpUTY-coRoNERs WANT TO FIGHT.

Deputy-Coroners Hamilton Williams. Edward J.
Donl'n and Philip +. o Hanlon sent application to
the War Department several DAYS ago to do medl-
cal duty for the United States In the war. 10
fight the Spaniards. The physicians received no.
tlce yesterday that their applications had been
placed on file. and that they might be called on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
ACTIVE WORK IN BROOKLYN.
RECRUITING FOR THE REGULAR ARMY AND VOL,
UNTEER DUTY ALL OVER THE CITY

RECRUITING FOR THE REGULAR ARMY AND VOL
UNTEER DUTY ALL OVER THE CITY
When II comes TO recruiting men for the Regu.
lar Army and regiments for volunteer duty
Brooklyn is well up 10 the front. and the enthu-
siastic individuals who daily visit the recruiting
Offices send letters 10 them can be numbered
by the thousand. 1t Is the dearest wish Of most
of these get a crack al a Spanard" as
they express II. and the fighting spirit is strong
One man wrote letter to one OF the Offices yes
terday. saying that he tough as a bullet"
and wanted to go to the front. did his wife.
who is good nurse"
Lieutenant +. J. Herman. who is in charge of
the recruiting office for the Regular Army. at No 9
Myrtle-ave.. is entitled TO a captaincy under the
reorganization bill. lie is anxious 10 rejoin his
regiment, the 2lst United States Infantry. now at
Tampa. and believes that soon all the recruiting
Offices will be put In charge OF retired officers
order to allow the active 10 so to the front.
II Is thought that many may wish to enlist in the
hospital corps. and in order 10 make the rules
more elastic the age limit has been changed from
twenty-one TO thirty five years eighteen
thirty-fve.
EX-Distrct-Attornoy James ". Ridgway is still
DESTROYS Of leading a res ment into battle. He has
offered his services TO Governor Black. and. IL is
a commission when another call for troops is made
Some steps have been taken looking toward offer
ing 10 Mr. kidgway the command OF the regi-
ment now being raised No. 1911 Sands-st. by the
National Volunteer Reserve ASSOCIATION.
More than eighteen hundred and twcnty-hv men
were enrolled ut the recruiting Office OF The Volun-
teer Reserves up TO yesterday afternoon. About
six hundred blanks that had been fOt are
out. and it is hoped that the 200 marx Will DO
reached by tonight The work OF examining the
recruits for physical defects Will be begun on Mon
day by Brigadier-General j. Fred PiersoE The
regiment will be composed of twelve companies Of
eghty-one privatcs and non-commissioneG officers
The Junior Order OF United American Mechanics
with sixteen lodges in Kings County. has decided
TO organize a regiment. TO be composed of ITS own
members. numbering about one thousand and sixty
two men, FRANCES Marion Council No. 49, with
headquarters at No. % Ten Eyck-st., IS taking the
lead. II is hoped that any regiment that may be
recruited can use the Attn Regiment Armory for
drill purposes after the f7th goes Hampstead.
Captain Noah l.. Cocheu. president of The AM
serdam Electric Light Heat and Power Com
pany. in the Eastern District fas sent more than
two thousand notices 10 the men enrolled In his
regiment, ordering them to appear FOR instruction
at the fifth Regiment Armory tonight. The regi-
ment. known the First New-York Provisional
Regiment Of Cavalry, United States Volunteers.
Will. IL Is said be the arst to be thoroughly
ganized. and hopes 10 be the first called into
vice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
NETWORKS GALLANT DEFENDERS
RAPIDLY COMING TO THE FRONT FOR THE GRIM

WORK AHEAD.
Nyack. April n-The Nyack Volunteers. organized
70 to,n the Lafayette Post Brigade OF New-York City.
now numbers sixty-six young men. and the NUMBER
f. expected 10 soon be Increased 10 eighty. Drills
are held every night. and the members OF the
company are very enthusiastic In their demonstra-
lions o., patriotism George Z. Baldwin. member
O. Company I. Eth Regiment. is captain. and l.
Merle Wilson son Of Captain Joel Wilson. principal
O., Rockland College, IL first lieutenant. The mem
beers have been mustered In and. out OF the sixty
six only three were rejected by medical exam
nation
Hornelsville April 2a-The 41th Separate Com
pany has been ordered TO Hampstead Plains Sunday
night. They expect 10 take eishty-four volunteers
Buffalo. April 29-General Doyle. commanding tho
Fourth Brigade. will tender General E. ". Hoffman.
OF Elmlra. the position OF commander OF the pro.
OF rifle practice, Will be tenceTed the heuten@ii''
colonelcy.
Syracuse. April ?s-The 4lst Separate Company. OF
his city. has been ordered TO go st 10 Hampstead
Buffalo Aoril 2s.-The i2d Separate Company. OF
Niagara Falls. has been ordered 10 Hampstead
Plains Sunday night, II is probable that all OF the
thirteen separate companies VIII go, one OF them
being attached TO the 18th Resiment
Auburn April 29-The % Separate Company vii!
leave town Sunday afternoon TO mobilize with the
other commands OF the Fourth Brigade at hemp
stead Plains Long Island Monday nt,crhoon lns sn
Captain {. J. Barber Is in command
Oswego. April 2s-The isth Separate Company.
Captain A. NJ Hail. numbering eighty-seven men.
will leave FOR Hampstead Plains Lons Island. sun
DAY night.
Middletown April 2s.-Some o, the members OF
the 10Th Separate Company OF Newhurs. who were
left behind are enlis;ing In the separate companies
which have been called from Kingston and cats
Kill. The company ranks OF this city are already
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
NEARLY ALL THE MEN VOLUNTEER
JERSEY TROOPS co INTO CAMP MONDAY WITH
rtrr coMp- rMrSr or MEN

Trenton. y. j.. April 29.-Major- General Plume.
who was Yesterday appointed commander OF the
military post Sea Grit issued orders to-day TO
the regiments and companies OF tho National Guard
which were designated for service in the Volunteer
Army. The order directs the several regiments and
companies named To proceed TO Sea Girt on Mon
day so be in camp by y.
The Governor has not yet named the officers who
Will conamnd the troops. He Is waiting for rec
ommendators from the colonies OF the several
regiments In all bu. OF the companies desig
mated most OF the have signihed their inten-
ton TO volunteer and all vacancies being filled
by recruits. so they will go into camp with the full
complement OF men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
CAPTAIN KING MADE A BROADER.

TIVE NOVELIST TO COMMAND TIE WISCONSIN
VOLUNTEERS.
Washington. April % (SpeclaD.-Captain Charles
King the military novelist. has been selected TO
command the Wisconsin volunteers. with the rank
OF brigadier- general Since his retirement from
the Regular Army he has lived ~ Wisconsin. where
he has been continuously active as an instructor
OF the militia of that State. He was always con-
sidcred dashing officer in the regular service and
= exceedingly popular with the force he Is CON-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
Mr.. ALGER ASKS FOR s34,O0oO0o.
BIG DEFICIENCY ESTIMATE FOR ARMY EXPENSES
SENT TO CONGRESS-

BIO DEFICIENCY Is IMA r FUR ATN'I I'M 11''
SENT TO CONGRESS.
Washington April 29.-The Secretary OF the
Treasury to-day received from the Secretary OF
War estimates of deficiencies in appropriations
required for the use of the War Department Toy
the remaining two months OF the present fiscal
year aggregating S34019997 In his letter Sec
rotary Alger says that the acts Of Congress ap-
proved on April % and 26. 1898 authorizing the
enrolment Of volunteer army and placing the
Regular Army a war footing. will compel this
increased appropriation for the organization
support and maintenance Of the new forces
The items in the deficiency appropriation asked
(or omitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30

At meeting Of the Kings County Council OF tho
Junior order OF United American Mechanics. held
on Thursday night I'm the rooms of Francis Marion
Council No. S. at No. is Ten Eyck-st Brooklyn.
a movement was started TO organize the sixteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30

councils In the county into regiment state
Secretary Lewis F. Page present. and MADE
q patriotic address. He said that many councils
outside Of Brooklyn had already ORGANIZED ara
were ready join general movement o! counciIs'
The sixteen Kings County councils nave l'oo- ie''-
hcrc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
NATIONAL. COLORS IN TRIMMINGS
A GRoWING DEMAND FOR RED WHITE Nd Blue
RIBBON BRAID. HECKwEAR AND HATBANps

4 GROWING DEMAND FOR RED. WHITE Nd Blue
RIBBON. BRAID. NECKwEAR AND HATBANDs
one Of the effects Of the spirit IL tde grow
ing demand for red. white and blue trimmings and
dccoratioas Drygoods merchants are receiving
large orders for red white and blue calico Of the
Kind used for drapery. and from the south ana
Sou Invest many orders have been received FOR
calico nags. These made In pieces or about
forty yards each. There are various patterns or
sizes ard flags may be obtained in that way in
sizes ranging from four 10 thlrty-sx inches In
length.
Ribbon manufacturers have been flooded with or
dcrs for ,ri-colorcd ribbons Of all widths from the
tiny strings just broad enough 10 show the three
colors 20 sash sizes. rom four to six inches wide.
The spring styles I'm mems and wOmcns wear all
lean toward high colors. and 1t was only n step
from the Roman stripes and extreme plads TO the
req white ana nue' "n ,S sP m" ~ The m"st
popular neckwear for women have also added red.
stocks and the largest producers OF the silk pleated
goods which Is now used extensively for waists.
red white and blue. The manager OF a large
Ruling concern said: We are known as the
procession \ week ago We would have looked
uon an 9dcr 9 Ta w ha .nd wo o Sa de
mandcd pay I'm advance from the eccentric buyer.
on The stock and Geographic orders are coming in
every hour. We have found that men are satisfied
are not satisfied with thai They desire moro dis
play, and II the demand continues TO increase
will red. white and blue drossgoods before
Red. white and blue hatbands have made their
appearance The first Of tho kind seen on
childrens hats. but some dealers have placed them
mems derby and alpine hats and several were
seen in the streets W terday Dealers In hats have
little confidence In the style at this time of the
year but say that II the war lasts until straw
hats come In. red. white and blue hatbands will be
worn to the exclusion OF all others The makers
of bands seem TO take that view, also because
they are making preparations to supply the de-
mand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE VOLUNTEERS
GOVERNOR BLACK NAMES coLoNELs FOR THE
FIRST SECOND AND THIRD PRovI-
SIGNAL REGIMENTS.


Albany April % (SpeciaD.-Adjutant-Gene
Tillinghast tonight announced the appointment
by the Governor OF three colonies Of provisional
volunteer regiments. Thomas II. Barber. for
mcr colo nc Of the 10Th Regiment. graduate OF
West Ibint and once Inspector-General OF the
State is appointed colonel Of the 1st Regiment
Of the Third Brigade; Major Stackpole. OF the
10Th Battalion. is appointed Northumberland
OF this regiment: Captain E. f. Hardin OF the
7th United States Infantry. appointed colonel OF
the I'd Provisional Regiment Of the Third Bril-
gade and Major Lloyd. of Troy. the lieutenant
colonel OF this regiment: f. NJ. Hoffman, OF FL.
mira. present Inspector-General, IS appointed
Colonel of the ID Provisional Regiment. which
was created cut OF separate companies or the
Fourth Brigade: Brigader General William VI.
Kirby OF auburn. Inspector of Rifle Practice.
is appointed Northumberland OF TINS regiment
The 18th Separate Company, OF jamestown
has been added 10 the Goth Regiment OF Buf-
falo which Is one Of those selected to respond TO
President McKinley's call for volunteers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WHO WOULD ENLIST.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WHO WOULD Enlist.
The Ladies Auxiliary Corps Of the Oliver Tilden
Post No. 36. G. A. r.. presented large silk flag
and pole to the Boys and Girls High School. at
One-hundred- and-fity -eigh;h-st. and Third-ave..
yesterday afternoon. Many members of ihe corps
and post and all the pupils "f the school. with
many OF their friends. present Comma nder
George Benrerleia made the presentation address
and Mrs. Lillian Rene accepted the flag and pole
Several addresses made and the entire COM
psny sang The Star Spanglcl Banner"
At the close Principal T.. j. Goodwin announced
taat three boys Of the school had requested leave
OF absence. as TO volunteer for the war with
Spain. When he announced their names Joseph A.
Bennerlein. Thomas J. Dixon and William Kerley,
the pupils eheered enthusiastically.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
FOR A VOLUNTEER ARMY RENDEZVOUS
A BIG TRACT OPPOSITE WASHINGTON CHOSEN
AS one on THE THREE POINTS.


AS ONE on THE THREE POINTS.
Washington April % (SpeciaD.-General Miles
with the Presidents approval. has selected
large tract Of ground opposite Washington in
the State Of Virginia, for one Of the three great
points OF concentration Of the volunteer army
Between 10000 and 10000 men will be assem-
bied here oy next month for drill and field evo-
lutions. The location is exceedingly healthy.
consisting OF rolling country, well-drained and
watered and crossed by several trunk railway
lines running North and South. 1t extends
north from the Bull Run battlefield. and is rich
in historical associations The army CORPS
modified there will have at least two months
experience in camp and field life. and during
that time will afford adequate protection TO the
National capital 1t is proposed that Chicka-
manga shall be the second grand point OF con-
centraton, and the third is set 10 be selected
although an effort is being made to locate 1t in
New-Jersey about thirty miles from New YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30

At a regular meeting OF the Farragut Assoria-
ton OF Naval Veterans OF Ncw-York. Mt their
headquarters. No. 9S Forsyth-st.. Thursday this
resolution was adopted
Resolved That we. the members Of the Farragut
Association OF New-York hereby tender our ser
vices to the Government as organlzati ton. to
man n vessel for coast defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
IFS COMPANY HONORED.

Captain Joyce says that he Is now on duty at
the camp merely to guard the State property
Il am the biggest man here to-day said the
Captain last evening 10 a Tribune reporter but
by Monday / will be lost sight OF completely.
You will see a vast change on this field between
now and Monday night We are trying 10 get
down TO business as regular soldiers as fast as
possible by observing all customary camp regu
lations and living In true campaign style our
company considers that IL was highly honored
when il was selected TO come first and prepare
the way for the Others We feel that our selec
ton is a great compliment to ourselves and to
regiment
1t Is not expected that Company will have
companions from the list or other regiments
before Monday. but that day the full num-
Der Of regiments with all their officers. will he
on hand On Tuesday the mastering in will
take place.
The supply OF water in the camp will be from
wells sunk on the field. Two wells were driven
Yesterday. Two supply-tanks Of five thousand
gallons capacity will be built. and two steam
Jumps will be operated constantly. Hampstead
water Is noted for its purity. and 1t furnishes
one OF the advantages which make Hampstead
Plains superior to New-York's other State
camps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30

mand. having personal Acquaintance with ne ear,
every man. privates as wen as o'hce's' III '
consin National Guard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
MARTINELLI WARNS THE VATICAN.

MANI i\r.bi-i HhNc ifiF NHii'>''
HIS COUNSEL AGAINST DEMONSTRATIONS OF
SYMPATHY WITH SPAIN
London Apri. 30.--Tnc Rome correspondent OF
The Daily Chronicle" says:
Archbishop Martinelli. Papal Delegate 10 inc
Roman Catholic Church In the United STATES
has cabled the Vatican to abstain from all ue"
onstrations OF sympathy with Spain which couia
excite the Protestant sentiment or inc on''e"
States against the Roman Catholics.
THE FINANCE SAILS FOR NETWORK.
Colon, April 29.-The Panama halfway
steamer Finance sailed to-day In command Of Cap
tain Sukeforth for NewYork-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30

Colonel Storey will remain in charge here until
Brigadier- General Peter DOYLE arrives. when
he viii turn the camp over to the latter. He
means to have everything In shape by the time
the troops march in. which, II is thought. will he
about 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Then 5000
men are expected, which will probably be in
creased to 1000 before the end OF the week.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
Council M Q, ting

The regular monthly meeting ef the
council was held last night and consid.
erable routine business was disposed OF
Among other matters the council order
ed that the trees on the Voegtie propert,
corner I2;h and Pearl stress be CT
down and removed. 1t also decided to
place 5000 tornado insurance on the
Chadtauqua building. A memorial t.
congress relative to the public lands re.
Gently acq uired by the city was read by
Mr.. Campbell and ordered to be fer.
warded. The city job printing wi.
awarded to the Herald and the ordinances
printing to the Camera. There was the
ordinary run of sidewalk. water main
and sewer business disposed of and after
the consideration of the months bills the
council adj ,urned.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
CUBANS AFE COWARDS.
Whers Il Fight is Huttest They Let Am
erioans Do the Work.

Key West, July Capt Hunter. oi
the First cavalry, who was brought here
wounded. says that when the fighting is
ferIest the Cubans fail back and will
not fight, and the officers say that all the
Cubans are good for is to eat.
Capt Lee, Great Britains representa-
tive with the American forces pays high
tribu.. to their valor, and especially
praises the volunteers
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
-Four Hundred
Lost 0| SEQ
FIVE HUNDRED PERISHED.
La Hurgoyne IL Sunk in a Collision With n
British Ste amer.

La Hurgoyne Is Sunk in a Collision With n
British Steamer.
Halifax, Nova Scotia. July 6-The
British steamer C,omartyshire was
brought into port in tow of the steamer
Grecian today in badly dam ged con-
dition. The vessel was damaged in a
collision off Cape Sable with the Gamer
La Burgoyne. in which the latter was
sunk. Five hundred persons perished
and 200 were rescued. Only one women
was included among the saved. Thirty
three of the officers and crew were
among the saved, not including Captain
DeI.ionel who refused to leave the ship
The vessel sailed from New York on
Saturday The collision occurred in a
heavy fog on Monday morning The
vessels came together without any warn.
ing and the passengers were drowned in
their state rooms like so many rats.
The captain of the Cromaryshire says
that his vessel was going four or FIVE
knots an hour, while the La Burgoyne
was Gaming at high speed when the
collision occurred.
The scene on the wreck was terrible
The men fought like beasts, overpower
ing the women and children in their ef-
forts to escape. One launch with 40
women was abandoned and went down
with the ship, Some of the men stabbed
the women who attempted to escape on
the RATS and outs.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
FIRED ON WOMEN.

The Spanish Dogs Fired on ID. fnse less
Women as They Left Santiago.
Kingston. July 6-Reports from San.
tiago state that the French consul left
the city yesterday with 400 women and
children for the protection of neigh.
boring town. When passing the Spanish
outposts they were fred on by the Span.
ish and two women, one Of them the
daughter of the consul, were injured.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
SPAIN WANTS PEACE.

Tho Renowned PufEers are Almost Ont Of
Wind.
London. July GA Madrid correspond
ent Of paper here says, ~ am informed
that Spain will make peace demands TO.
day."
Daily camera., 1898-07-06

TT Cure = Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Is cents.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
sPANIARps WERE DRUNK.

Liquor Was Necessary to Give the Dons
Courage.
Washington, July 6-lt was learned
that when the Oregon's men boarded
the Cristobal Colon they found the crew
helplessly drunk. During the engage
ment the Brooklyn was struck 81 times
tine Oregon once, Texas twice and Iowa
four times.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
ALFONSO XII CAPTURED.

The Spanish ruis Report ID Captured at
Havana.
Key We t. July 6-lt is reported that
the Spanish cruiser, Alfonso XII, while
attempting 10 run out FROM Havana was
captured by the blockading fleet and is
now being to~ed into this port.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
BILL cRokjN's THREAT,
John Behr. the Cha utauqua Band Leader
Receives Warning.

John Behr, the Cha utauqua Band Leader,
Receives Warning.
A placid smile was perm ating the
system of John Behr, tie genial leader
of the Chautauqua oIchestr'. a Cam
era reporter approached hi:n is morn
ing. In reply to query Mr.. b hr ex
planned that he was about to b. ma lie
victim of white caps and the 81 uAtion
amused him. 1t seems that the musi-
clan determined upon flooring the spec
ial tent occupied by the band and with
the aid of his men proceeded to do so.
The action elicitated the following COM
muhication which is published verbatim:
Mr.. John Behr, Musicianer:
Dear Sir--It is rcportet in the union,
that thare is SCab carpentar in yure
gang and youse are herby notifyed that
he must ayether choin the Carpantors
Union of Bowlder or quit worke. If
youse do not see that these is obsarved
youse are lyabel to have the Vichylanse
Comittee after youse.
Kespeckttullie,
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
WANTS TO ExcHANe E.

The Spanish at Santiago viii Now Agree
t,Exchangs Hobson,
Washington. July o-The war depart
merit received cable from Sha[ter stat
ing that the Spanish authorities have
made proposition to exchange Lieuten n.
ant Hobson for Spanish prisoners.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
The Artiess Jsps.

A German professor says Japanese art
is the most perfect in existence. So, also.
it may be said. is Japanese artlessness.
A japanese householder, sitting in tub
of water At the door of his house per
forming his ablutions, Is spectacle sim
ply Eden:c in its refreshing simplicity
Chicago Record.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
sHAFIER is BETTER.

Other American Ofticers are Also Regain.
ing Their He llth.
Washington. July s Gen. Shafter
cables the war department that he is
much better and that the other officers
are also improving.
In Fridays fight, 1900 Spaniards were
killed-I,ooo at San Juan and 500 at
Caney.
Daily camera., 1898-07-06
Spanish Ships Worthless.

Washington, July 6-lt is reporte d
that the vessels OF Cervera'a fleet are
valueles:, The guns were all spiked
before the ships went down.