Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-19
Regulars and National Guardsmen on
the Move Today.
new EXPLOSIVE SHE'LL TESTED
Governor of Arizona Offers Regi-
ment Of Rough Riders.
WHAT THE NAVY is DOING


On the camp grounds at Mount Gretna.
near this city, in the event CT their being
called out The grounds have bee: desig-
mated on several occasions for the annual
summer encampmen of the troops and are
admirably adapted to the purpose, the
state rife ranPe being located there.
Workmen have cleared the ground of Its
growth of underbrush, the Zig water tank
has been filled and the water pipes have
all been tested. State officials say that
If troops are called for 5000 Pennsylvania
soldiers can be concentrated at Mount
Gretna within twentyfour hours. This ar
rangement conten plates the fact that
railroad journey of fifteen hours is neces-
sary in order to get troops from remote
sections of the state to this place.
1t is believed here that New Jersey
troops will also be brought to Mount
Gretna and possibly these of Maryland and
Delaware. The railroad facilities are ad-
mirable. Two railroads have tracks rum
ming direct to the camping grounds, and
arrangements could be made on short
notice TO handle trocps in quick time.
New Explosive She'll.
PITTSBURG, Pa, April ia new ex-
plosive shell, the invention of George w.
McMillin. Chicagoan, is being tested at
the 10Th street works of the Carnegie Steel
Works Company, and the result may deter
mine the duration of encounter with
Spanish men-of-war.
1t is claimed that they are of a more
dangerous nature to the enemy than any
other projectile in the Navy Department.
Within the next week they will be forward
ed to Sandy Hooks testing grounds. where
thy will be put through the governments s
most rigid examination.
Fourth Infantry Moves.
CHICAGO, April 19.-The troops at Fort
Sheridan, who have been ready to start
since Saturday, will leave for the south at
noon today. 1t had been expected that
they would march through the city, but
Gen. Brooke, commander Of the depart
ment, would not permit this.
Battery A. I'd Artillery, and squad Of
cavalry go to Chickamauga Park, and the
4th Infantry to Louisville.
On account of the somewhat limited
trackage accommodations at Fort Sheridan
1t was decided later that only the 4th Regi-
ment Of Infantry, who go to Tampa, Fla,
would leave today. Battery A, I'd artillery,
and the company Of cavalry will require
considerable time for the loading or their
horses, guns, ETC., and will not leave until
tomorrow for the Chickamauga camping
ground
Maj. Gen. Brooke will command the forces
at Chickamauga. and will leave tonight
for his post. He will be accompanied by
his staff-Capt. Richards. 10th Infantry;
First Lieut.. Dean, 18th Infantry; Second
Lieut.. McKenna. 18th Infantry; Col. Sheri-
dan. assistant adjutant general. and Lieut..
Col. Hartsuff, deputy surgeon general
In ,1,ov IorA
Fort Sheridan than at any post in the de-
partment of the lakes. A department prison
is located at Fort Sheridan, and as at the
present time an unusual number Of long
time prisoners are in confinement there a
larger force will be left to guard them than
would otherwise be the case.
Thirteenth Infantry, U. s. A.
BUFFALO, N. Y, April 19.-Company E
of the 18th Regiment, U. S. A. arrived here
from Fort Niagara last night and Joined
the four companies stationed at Fort Por-
ter. The five companies will lsave for
Tampa at 3 o'clock this afternoon. They
will be escorted to the station by the 65th
and 18th Regiments, National Guard.
Regiment of Rough Riders.
PHOENIX, Ariz., April Ex-Governor Nc
Cord is deeply interested in the formation
of Colonel Bridges regiment Of rough rid
ers. He has telegraphed to the President
as follows:
II beg you to rem member that Arizona was
the first to offer to the government regi-
ment Of cavalry recruited from the cow
boys of the southwest. The regiment can
be ready for muster in ten days. and will
be an honor to the territory and to the ma
ton. Please give me authority to raise
such a regiment outside of our quota of
volunteers to be called for
WHITEHALL, N. Y, April 19.-Two spe-
cial trains with the 21st Regiment, United
States regulars, will leave Plattsburgh at
noon today, connecting with the West Shore
at Albany.
Maryland Naval Reserve.
BALTIMORE, Md, April 19.-The Naval
Reserve Corps Of Maryland is fully pre-
pared for service and only awaits the word
to go into action. Each of its battaIions
Is full and many would-be recruits have
been turned away. The crew which will
man the Dixie has been selected, as has
also the crew for the Mahopac, and that
portion of the reserves which has as yet
been unassigned are of the belief that they
will be put under the command of Capt.
sigsbee and form a portion Of the crew Of
serves have attained a high state Of eth
cheney, and have among their number sew
eral ex-naval officers Of prominence and
ability.
No orders have as yet been received by
the Maryland militia, but it is thought
they will be ordered into camp at Pimlico,
just outside of Baltimore. within a few
days, and from there will possibly be sent
to Chickamauga Park
Movements Of Warships.
NEW YORK. April 19.-The cruiser San
Francisco left her anchorage OF Tompkins-
willie at pm. for the navy yard.
Chief Engineer Dixon was the only men,
Der of the naval auxiliary board in the
Office Of the board here today.
Lieutenant Commander Reeder, Naval
Constructor TaWresey and Assistant Engi.
reer Danforth have gone to Philadelphia
where they will inspect number Of yachts
and tugs.
FALMOUTH. England. April 19.-The
United States cruiser Topeka, formerly the
Dicgenes has received urgent orders te
| sail Immediately for the United States
without waiting for the. United States tor.
pedo boat SomaN. which II being repaired
here.