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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
MINNEAPOLIS MAY GO TO MANILA.

Newnort News Va. Aug. (Special).-1n-
formation was obtained tonight from a trust
worthy source which explains the unusually
long stay here Of the protected cruiser Mime
apol!s and it will occasion no little Interest II
the Navy Department holds to It's present pur-
pose fifteen days from now.
An officer from the Minneapolis stated that
this splendid cruiser. the swftest In the United
States Navy. is being overhauled for long
VOYAGE and on the strength or trustworthy IN
,eIl,eence received from Washington there are
strong hopes that the Minneapolis VIII be or
dered to the Philippines to relieve the cruiser
OLYMPIA as Admiral Dewey's flagship.
This is startling news. coming before any
statement of the kind is given out from Wash
,neton; but in fifteen days the Minneapolis Will
he in perfect trim. fully provisioned and well
cuarded against Pacific conditions and ready to
go to Manila il ordered there OF course. no
positive statement az 10 the uesuha,oh vi '"e
cruiser can be obtained
while this officer revealed certain indications
and made known the hopes Of others. several
ether officers professed ignorance in the matter.
II is q WE'LL known fact that the Olympia Is In
need Of overhauling. and according to informa-
t,on obtained here. she will be sent TO San
Urorc,sco az soon az another ship can relieve
her
The Minneapolis has taken on her Forward
sails something which is not used by our war
ships in these waters. and has been supplied
with FIVE hundred new life-preservers when
she IS ready to sail she will have the largest
amount of subsistence ever placed aboard the
chin This officer is of the opinion that the
Minneapolis will he selected for this service II
the selection has not already been made. ana
that she will start for Manila by way OF the
suez Canal. as soon as her repairs are comp'e'ed'
nrovided peace is restored by that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
SICK SOLDIERS TRANSFERRED.
SOME SENT TO FORT wApswORTH ANp OTHERS
TO THr SMITH INFIRMARY AND SWIM
pfRNE ISLAND

The Quarantine tug Governor Flower transterred
seventy one OF tho convalescen soldiers from HON.
man Island Yesterday to Fort Wadsworih TWEEN
ty-two soldiers suffering from slight attacks or
maiaria fever and minor diseases. we've sent tn the
y suI,h Innrmary Eleven Of these were from
Swlnburne Island. and the others from Norman
Island The sick were transferred on the James
W Wndsworth Johanna Nord. the stewardess or
tho Red Cross steamer State Of Texas was dis-
charged AZ the same time from tho Swnburne Isl
md hospital Twenty-one sick soldiers were sent
from HOFFMAN Island 10 the Swinburne Island Hos
pitaI Or Doty will hold n consultation with IN"
commander Of tho United states cruiser Yale as 10
tho advlsahtv OF disirfecting that vessel
Tho Yale has been IN active service TOT n long
time in tropical waters and II is believed ny me
Government authorities 10 be q proper measure 70
take advantage Of the disinfcctinG plant or me
Quarantine boat James W. Wadsworth 10 30 me
work while the Yale is anchored or TompkinsVlI'e,
The work performed by the dsinfectng torcH %
Quarantine on the United states cruiser Htr
,sard vas considered effective that II - urged
that similar work should he don" IN the Yale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
CALCULATING CAMP ALGER.
TROOPS GOING TO MANASSAS.
SECOND ARMY CORPS ORDERED TO MA
NASSAS-NEW CASES OF TH
PHOID FEVER
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l

Washington Aug 2-Orders were issued to-
night 10 Major General Graham. commanding the
Second Army Corps at Camp Alger. Virginia. 10
move his force as quickly as possible to Manas-
sas and the First Division, under Ma jor-Gencral
Butler will break camp early tomorrow morn
ing and commence the march. On account OF
the lack Of transportation facilities. the Second
Division under General Davis. will he COM
PEELED to retain its present camp for several
days until the wagon trains accompanying Cen
eral Butler can return to transport the baggage
Of the Second Division. Tie locality selected
for the new camp comprises part Of the famous
battle field and Army officers who have in
spected il rcror. that its water supply and
drainage are excellent. The site was originally
selected for an Army corps camp. when the
first call for volunteers was made but subse-
quently Camp Alger was chosen on account ~
it's proximity to the National capital The rapid
increase of typhoid fever at the latter place.
however, which in the last few days mas as
sumed the proportions NJ en- epidemic. convinced
the authorities that the immediate abandon
ment was compulsory and perenptory orders
have therefore been given to evacuate II AT once
The regiments in the Second Corps fol
lows: 1st Connecticut. 15Oth Indiana 18th Hi
nois. o2d Kansas Sd Missouri, LIST Ncw-Jersey.
Sd New York. Goth Network. TN Ohio, 9th
Ohio. 9th Pennsylvania, Sth Pennsylvania. I'm
Pennsylvania 18th Pennsylvania, lst Rhode
Island. I'd Tennessee and Sd Virginia.
TWO DEATHS AND FORTY NEW CASES.
Two typhoid patients died today. They were
Privates A. W Stockholm. Company c. 18th
Pennsylvania. and Frederick Fay, Company g.
10Th Pennsylvania.
Forty suspected cases were reported 70 day
and there are nifty men Of the 10th Indiana. In
addition TO thcs" who show slight symptoms Of
typhoid
OF the loo men in Company g. 18th Pennsyl-
vania only forty-eight could report for duty
to-day. The plans for review 81 the corps by
the President have been abandoned until the
change OF camping grounds has been completed
The review by Secretary Alger will follow both
these events
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
RECRUITING THE HOSPITAL CORPS.
BEST MEN COME FROM THE CoUNTRY-ALL
TRANSPORTS TO RE INSPECTED

TRANSPORTS TO RE INSPECTED
Major ~ s Jarvis. who is In charge OF the work
OF recruiting for the hospital corps Of the United
States Army has forwarded TO Washington a re-
port OF tho wor. done In the month of July. II
shows that lo3 men accepted. which was an
increase OF - per cent over that OF the previous
month
Only one-thrd OF the applicants for places in
the corps accepted large number OF
those who rejected for various reasons came
from the hospitals and schools OF the large
cities The better class OF men. the report says,
came from the country
Major Jarvis has received instructions from
Washington TO inspect in conjunction with DR..
Doty, all transport ships that arrive in this port
with wounded sick men on board After per-
mission has been given by the Health Officer II
will be Major Jarvis's duty to superintend the dis
trlbutlon OF the wounded among the hospitals on
shore
Captain A. y. Stark. one OF the surgeons OF the
ambulance ship Missouri has been ordered to
Hoffman Island He will have charge OF such
patients from the transports detained on
Hoffman and Swinburne islands by the Health
Officer. The War Department has decided that
Alamo to Porto Rico will he the last in the service
OF the Government. They will be turned over to
their owners AS soon as they come back
The transport Chester. which Will carry the LIST
Regiment OF Volunteer Engineers 10 Porto Rico.
will also carry large quantity OF intrenching
tools The pontoon train which was shipped
South on the Alamo IL still on board that trans
port and will proba bly, be carried 10 Porto Rico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
DELTrACTES FOR SOLDIERS.
COMPANY p OF THE FIRST UNITED STATES VOL
uNTrER ENGINEERS MAKES AN AP
PEAL FOR VARIETY.


connanv r Of the lst Regiment ~ Volunteer
r-,otroore which "a TO start for Porto Rico to-
roorrov has an idea that It's friends could do
,bor, a good turn" as Of them put II vester-
dav before the company leaves this port The
hoys nut their heads together yesterday. he said,
and asked their mess manager 10 let the public
,,no,, ,ba, this iden was This s what I. b.
,r,,,,o ~ Company r. says Il Ia: The regiment"
said he to n Tribune reporter yesterday. rs well
fed with the regular Army rations. but our COM
nanv thinks it's friends ought 10 give the mem
hers little variety that will do them good on the
uov 70 Porto Rico. and while there. too Those
y,ishine to assist In this work may SEND goods
,,ainIv marked Private Stores for Company 4. LIST
r,,,od States Volunteer Engineers on Board the
s,eomship Chester, Pier No. g. Robinson stores,
prookIvn. Long Island These goods should be
con, not later than Thursday. and II possible. CON
,-,bu,ors should send their names TO 7. r Truite
Company g. that acknowledgements OF tne soous
c.n he sent to them from Porto RICO. here ~ n
a., ~ tho goods that will delight us the most
Ey,racts OF cinnamon. vanilla. lemon. ginger then
condonsed milk sugar. butter. canned peas Iomh-
,oes corn and other vegetables and fruits Ihen
a~ai,r canned beef mutton. ham and soups would
no welcome also lemons. raisins, currants, eVapo-
ra,ed apples lime Juice. prunes, tea topacc99
smoking pipes. safety matches wiring paper, Irna
nenriis pen and ink. stomach bands palanas;
,poaa,hnowder SOAPS and those tidy pincushons ana
,hings called housewives 49,, ~.
Tr,,ite laughed when he had ratified OF TINS rs.
~ what he said was decided dehcacies io' '''e'
III .That looks Ike n great cargo. doesn't IL? ne
oddei "a nd II would be for one contriputor. but
ne soldiers have many friends, and every one OIL
NOBODY on the contrary. 1t VIII be dehsht 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
TO NODERNIZE THE ALERT.
AN OLD IRON CRUISER TO RE MADE AN
UP-TO-DATE FIGHTING SHIP.

Washington Aug (SpeciaD-With its Increased
necessities for a numerous as we'll formidable
Navy the Government has decided n make mod
ern improvements upon all the older National
vessels In the service and keep them on active
duty. instead Of RELOCATING them 20 the scrap heap
This policy. which forced upon the Naval ad-
minisration several months ago. and shown In the
hasty repairs which were made upon the old single
turret monitors. speedily making them as good as
new and providing a means OF ha-hor defence I'M
equnled by any other class OF vessels In the
world. Is now be folio we'd 10 It's legitimate con-
cluson and other ships which were permitted to
become practically obsolete during the piping
times OF peace will he made as effective as mod
ern machinery and battle-ship construction csn
accomplish that object.
The Department to-day announced its determina-
ton to modernize the old iron cruiser Alert. which
was built TWENTY-FIVE years ago at Chester by
John Roach and after continuous service. had
been considered almost worn out. The construction
experts have reported that the vessels hull Is n
excellent condition. requiring but few repairs tn
make II as good The obsolete main bat
terry Of two snch smoothbores and one 90.
FOUNDER will be replaced soon as possible by SIX
4-inch rapid-frc rifles. and secondary battery
OF four s-pounder rapd-fres one field howtzer ana
one Colt machine gun will be installed on the ship.
The engines will Re thoroughly overnauled and
renewed where worn. and new water-tuhe oohefs
Of the latest type will replace the old ones Tni'
work will be done at the Mare Island Navy Yard.
California The Alert Is bly, adapted FOR
duty in the Pacific Ocean. where she has been
stationed for many wears She is bark rugged her
large spread Of canvas enabling her 10 make with
out difficulty the long voyages required In ina
ocean and II is doubtful II better snip couio % '
designed to-day to take of American interests
in the Philippines and other Eastern islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
GOVERNMENTS HEAVY EXPENSES.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY HowELLs Elk
PLANTATION OF THE DEFICIT

ASSISTANT SECRETARY HowELLs Elk
PLANTATION OF THE DEFICIT.
Washington Aug. 2-Assstant Secretary Howell
to-day made public the following statement In se.
gard to the receipts and disbursements OF the Gov
eminent during the last fiscal year:
The recs,r.s including Pacific Railroad items.
were sos, 32l, 1885.
Expenditures. including Pacific Railroad items.
SAB 36sss2
Leaving a deficit Of S3sc47247
II We exclude the receipts from Pacific railroads.
amounting TO sSi. 223. and the expenditures on
this account OF A5is.3s the account will stand az
follows:
Receipts $340510.1li: expenditures. $3s. IA:
leaving deficit of sos 24s.fc3.
This large deficit Is accounted for in part. by the
extraordinary demands upon the Treasury TO carry
on the war. A conservative estimate OF the war
expenditures during the months Of March, April.
May and June is 50. 900 900.
II deduct this from the sos. 2i9ioS. the deficit
would be A22t31o3
In other words the deficit would not have ex-
cecded this amount on A peace basis. A. the end
OF the first seven months Of the fiscal year the
deficit s5l a S23 Deduct from this 81. 2i9 1o3.
and we find that the deficit has been reduced dur
ing tho last fve months OF the fiscal year $3.50 9.
II thus appears that during the last five months OF
the year our receipts exceeded expenditures on
a peace basis over 90: 10 express II In
another way. the Tariff law Of 1897 produced during
the last i've months Of the fiscal year a revenue
which exceeded our ordinary expenditures by over
50 900 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
ONLY ONE COMPANY LACKING.

THE QUOTA UNDER THE SECOND CALL NEARLY
COMPLETED At CAMP BLACK.
The whole number ~ men for the regiments under
the second call Is now at Camp Black with the
exception OF one company for the @2d. Three CON-
panies for that regiment arrived from Buffalo yes
terday and took M camp life. The twelfth COM
pany may arrive any day now. and the work OF
forming the regiment will he completed The 92d
although the last Of tho three new regiments 10
fll out It's ranks Is the first organize band
There Is nov band OF eighteen pieces. and last
evening the band gave a concert after dress parade
This served 10 enliven the camp and nut the men
in better spirits The regiment is entitled 10 a
band of twenty.four pieces and the other six men
will he obtained possible Each OF the
other TWO regiments has taken steps to form a
band and by the middle ~ the month there will
be music 20 spare in the camp. There is scarcity
OF field musicians and recruits who can beat a
drum or blow ffe would be welcome In any OF the
regiments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
REFUGEES on THE NANSEN.
THEY TELL STORIES OF GREAT SUFFERING IN
CrBA-HIGH RATES FOR THEIR PASSAGE.

THEY TELL STORIES OF GREAT SUFFERING IN
CrBA-HIGH RATES FOR THEIR PASSAGE
The steamer Fridtjof hansen. with twenty mine
Cuban refugees ABOARD. tied up Yesterday mornln:
NJ Amity-s,. Brooklyn and later went 10 Will
tam.hurgh She came from Isabella dc Sagua,
which is part OF the district surrendered by Gen.
eral Toral Captain r. tiregor had bonanza In
the refugees one ~ whom is wealthy man. They
raid $3.50 each to be brought to this port This -
about three times the ordinary rate. and was ex-
acted because OF the risks assumed
Joseph r. Marquette is tho most interesting OF the
refugees He is o Frenchman. and is said TO ne
n millionaire He has heen In business In Cuba for
many wears Il am going To Paris he said. FOR
= while and will purchase goods there. as IN
tend 70 return to my business. There Is great
deal OF suffering in Cuba. everything said oy inc
papers about II being true. haven't suHered
much az I'm fortunate in having means 10 pay for
what 7 want | haven't any story 70 tell. and
don't want 10 say anything that would be harm
fu 10 my interests.
Another Messenger said There Is great distress
IN Havana. The people haven't been aole 10 get
any ice IN six weeks. Prices for all kinds OF pro-
visions are very high
One OF the women remarked. Il paid Y Tor can
~ condensed milk which costs here. believe only
10 cents"
The ship carries twenty-three thousand bags OF
sugar consigned TO the American Sugar Refining
Comnanv. II is the second consignment OF cuban
since The q ,n cases Of ne cigars
a a5So sUS TO- %ew-York and foreign importers
These vS Are r thf remain in
trsda vitorero wife and I'VE children nno VINO ff
going to Parts Jose Ma Amer FER b sn present Valen
lin saiazar and Juan Zaraga VINO . in,dna and
turn Spain Jose Sara VIE Two wav to SPAIN
Rafael ISancz Mr.. r r. de castcl,es SIX chi;
dren and COUSIN; p who will remain in New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S PLANS.
HE WAS READY TO ATTACK MANILA WHEN
THE TROOP SHIPS ARRIVED

HE WAS READY TO ATTACK MANILA WHEN
THE TROOP SHIPS ARRIVED.
Manila Bay, June &c with Admiral Dewey's
feet off Mania> via San Francisco. Aug (Spe-
ciaD-Adrlira Dewey will attack the city just
as soon as the transports arrive. He merely
lacks the men necessary to preserve order and
police the city The people Of the city know
their situation. and II only takes line Of smoke
down off Corregdor to suggest thoughts Of
safety Ry permission OF Admiral Dewey and
under the guidance OF British Consul Walker
thousands OF Chinese have sought security in
flight. Fifteen hundred Of them hurried away
the steamer Yuen-Shan last week. another
thousand go on the ship Crown. Of Germany to-
day or tomorrow. and fifteen hundred more will
get away in a few days. They are ali going TO
Annoy. which is the Chinese supply point fer
these islands.
Nearly every person who can get away from
Manila has either gone. or has some means OF
going when Admiral Dewey gives notice of his
intention to lombard the city The Spanish to-
day find no security outside the old walled city
They made serious mistake in arming the
natives who profess friendship. The latter have
in many instances revolted and killed their off,
GERS. Their picket duty has been a farce. they
have not heeitated 10 aid the TnsurreCtos. what
ever the cost and have in addition 10 their per-
fidy surrendered in legions when met by the
rebels under
The Spanish officers have adopted the sever
est measures with them but TO no avail The
Spanish have. however hoped against despair.
Thousands Of men have been kept at work with
the hope OF making the defences Of the city
stronger but they lack materials and time TO
put serious stumbling blocks In the way OF the
Americans.
The German demonstration here has lost part
Of its significance. ViceAdmiral Won Diedertchs
has announced that he intends to send the cruis-
ers Irene and Cormoras. the KaIserin Augusta
and the Princess Wilhelm here Won Diederichs
has been friendly; his feet has done nothing
significant. and the uneasiness at the presence
Of so many ships has worn off. The British fleet
has been strengthened while small French
cruiser. the Pascal. has departed and her place
has been taken by the French flagship Bayard.
The japanese cruiser Mitsushima goes north to-
morrow. and the recently arrived Kitshushma
takes her place. The Germans are using MARI
veles Bay near Corregidor. 10 transfer coal and
supplies from transports.
Admiral Dewey made complete inspection
Of the bay on the auxiliary cruiser McCulloch.
He went on visit 10 the French flagship
Bayard and then boarded the McCulloch. which
had escorted his barge up 10 Manila. He went
through the foreign feet. and then down
the bay TO intercept German launch. which
had excited suspicion. He was In the best or
spirits He said his cares sometimes kept him
awake at night but his bright eyes and light
step told Of no loss of vitality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
WAR TAX HARD ON THE SHOW BUSINESS

Theatrical managers have Just begun 10 complain
bitterly against the provisions ~ tho War Revenue
law They alege tina, the law is extremely oppres-
sive the theatrical business. They 10 not object
10 the OF 800 for each theatre IN addition TO
the present State OF 500 but what they do pro-
test against IL the 500 every theatrical
company for every State in which II plays Said
one old manager yesterday: That feature OF the
law is bad enough anyhow. bur IT is going TO como
pretty driving many Of the small shows out
Of business until II is repealed Suppose for ex-
ample. company wants 70 play Binghamton y. Y.
might and Scranton. Penn. the next. That's
500 the manager must pay for the privilege That
isn't likely 10 leave him wide margin for profit. Is
Ii rnM2'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03

SPANISH PRIZE STEAMER GcIDo S"LD'

A WARD LINE REPRESENTATIVES, THE SUCCESS
rtL BIDDER At $4,000
The Spanish prize steamer Guido was sold at
auc,,on Yesterday afternoon Mt the Mallory Line
n,er No 20 Eas, River. There were only two DDS
wade The first was $4,000 and the other sl@oooo
THE auctioneer declined TO give the name OF inc
erst bidder but II was whispered about tnat the
bid was made behalf Of the sailors VINO capt
80 tho steamer and who will receive prize
noney from the proceeds of her sale IL was IuiIy
@our minutes after the first bid was maze oeioIe
ioi n,ioneer received the second one. The success,
M mi hiSder gave his name Mr. Munson ne said
he purchased the steamer for the ON ro a
ae tho Ward Line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
WILL MAKE THEIR wv BEER.
GERMAN sALooNKEEPERs PROPOSE TO START
BREWERY

GERMAN sALooNKEEPERs PROPOSE TO START A
BREWERY.
The German saloonkeepers OF this city who do
not belong 70 the Central Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation have determined not TO pay the war tax
on beer exacted by the brewers. They have at
last determined to build brewery. make their
own beer and furnish II the lowest possible cost
10 every one who wants II.
meeting was held AT the home OF August NolGt
One hundred sixty third-st and the Boulevard
yesterday afternoon. Mt which temporary or
ganizaton effected The organization VIII he
known as the Bismarck Brewing Company and
Will have a capital stock Of 10000 Ten per cent
was subscribed the meeting yesterday. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President. Charles
Bluest: vice-president John Sonfagg; manager.
Charles cornfed treasurer, August Nolgt.
committee reported various sites on which 10
erect a brewery. but none was selected. There
will he another meeting Of the organiza ton next
Friday at No ~ East Houston-st at which II is
expected the full amount Of the capital stock will
be subscribed and the site Of the brewery selected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
NAVY ORDERS.

Observation-Disclosures D KENNEDY. detached from
inspecton duty at Elevs nth Lighthouse Disret ana
ordered to the Navy iard 81 N''io" q" ~
officer.
cou,,,do,. WILLIAM p MCASNg retired. assssned e
du;y Prize Commissioner soo'"e'" D'"''' "
New-York -
L.u,.nau, W HoGoArT resignation accepted from
August J. 80 ....n,>x
Lieutenant FRANCIS w H''''' -
from August L. .......
r,,., Engineer GEORGE BAIRD. ordered to continue
duse Superintendent Of war sta'e anu 'e''
Ssn.rmen,s Tor one year from July 80
Predecessor E. X. RAwsoN. professor OF % mAne"@'e~
''' .J,h relative rank Of COMMANDER July ~
,.,,.,,n, Engineer A. D. HouGHToN; detached from the
Savy Yard At Boston and ordered to the bath iron
Works Bath. Me 30. &C.,. -
p,,...,r HENRY r. TODD professor OF mathematical.
nth relative rank Of captain July ~
...,.t.nt ENGINEER CTIOYD n. CHAPMAN. ordered -
Navy Yard at Boston
...,.t,nt Engineer JAMES r. JEFFERSON. ordered u
the Navy Yard at League Island -,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
NATIONAL GTARD OFFICERS.
MAY RESUME FORMER COMMISSIONS At CLOSE OF
THE WAR

,,h.ry Auo 2-Adiutant General Ttnshast
,a eeneral order to-day modifying 10 An
ox,e,, tho general order issued by him on July
% 10 the effect that the commissioned officers
~ the National Guard. who have entered into the
r,r,ted states service. but not with their organ
,za,ions and who have not resigned nave ny ac-
cepting commissions in the volunteer service from
-, C,or,or ,.aca,e1 their commissions in the
Xn,ion,i Guard and their positions are hereby DO
red vacant 1900. 49,, 49,. $1,000
c,es declared 10 exist by the above order Will
owls, only until the return Of the officers from the
such officers they will resume their old COM
missions.