Arizona republican., 1898-03-01
GOSSIP OF NEW YORK.

New York, Feb. 2S-Though the metropolis of the nation, in the eyes of warfare, is considered an unforti- fled city, the military defenses Of It's harbor will make a terrible showing On any vessels that might care to come this way looking for troubie. Down at the Hook the entire bottom of the bay is laid with submarine mines. These are so arranged that one or more can be set off by touching key on shore. One of these m nes, when exploded, would leave a ship as help less as the Maine is at present. The other projections to the city are the Notifications defending the eastern approaches by way of the Sound and those protecting the southern ap- breaches by way of Sandy Hook. The submerged batteries on Roman Shoals are also giant protectors in their own particular line. The janitors who live on the roofs of the skyscrapers down town are not the least bit nervous on account of their close proximity to the formidable visitor from Spain.
 Society is much interested in the announcement of the engagement of Clarence Mackay and Miss Katharine Duer, who was considered the most beautiful of all the Duchess of Marl- borough's bridesmaids. This interest is deepened by the report that John w. Mackay is negotiating for the pur- chase of Collis P. Huntingtons splen- did mansion on Fifth avenue as a gift to his son. MT. Huntington was long in building this house, but has lived in it only short time, and tonight gave his first formal entertainment in it, being large dinner party in honor of MT. and Mrs. James Speyer
 The proper officials have approved the changes in the uniforms of "the finest" which were described in this column some weeks ago. New but tons form part of the equipment. Includ- ing commissioned officers, there are about 7,500 men on the force It re- quires seventy-eigh buttons to fit out the two uniforms and overcoats. This means a total of 585,000 buttons. For one suit and overcoat the buttons weight IS ounces avoirdupois, so that the total weight will be 8,43715 pounds 437k pounds more than four tons The buttons alone will cost $17,O00. The changes, of course, mean a lot of contracts, and people are wondering where and how Tammany will place them so as to do the most good.
 The boys who do the work on the consistently yellow" publi ations here are rapidly losing flesh these ex- citing days and eventful nights. This afternoon I asked ore of the copy readers why he was in such a hurry. I'm on deck earlier than usual to- night" he replied. Now, you know, we go each into his padded cell and +, you see in the sheet next morning. '' If war is delayed much longer the force will probably be blamed and a news is being transmitted by Broad way cable than ever before in the history of sentime- tai journalism.
 | The grand opera season ended in blaze of glory and with a fat roll on the right side of the Damrosch- Ellis ledger. Manager Grau has been in constant attendance at the opera house. He has not witnessed scenes of hysterical enthusiasm, such as have been the rule under his regime, but he must have noted the desire to heal the great operatic scores for their owr sake. He is probably wiser today than he was year ago. It is hardly likely that in the future he will per init a rival to profit in his stead. Ii gossip is to be believed, Grau and Dam, rosch will share and share alike in the profits next season. RumOr has ii that they are prepared to sign a part nership agreement.
 If a measure introduced at Albany goes through, anti-crime societies oi the Parkhurst brand might as wei 1 throw up the sponge. The bill pro- vides that no member or officer oi societies of the sort indicated can ob. tain writ for an arrest without first submitting the evidence to the chie1 1 of police and obtain his consent. This