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Evening star., 1898-09-30
BRO0kLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick HOton of Lansing street
will go to the city for the winter the first OF neat
week Mrs. Holton has just returned home. AFT er
spending the summer in New York and an exten-
sive trip through the western states.
Miss Julia Pond OF lexington has returned from
a visit in Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs Armstrong of Lansing street will
move to the city early this month.
Mrs. Frank T. Howe and daughters Misses Sarah
and Marie. have returned from Rockbridge Alum
Springs, Va.
Miss Mary Christy of Gnllitzen, Pa, and Miss
Jessie Stewart Of Huntington. W. Va, who have
been the guests of Mrs Carl Burg for the past two
weeks. left today for their homes.
Mr.. Juan Boyle and son. Ashton Boyle who have
been stopping with Mrs Page Of University
Heights left the early part OF this week for their
home in Nebraskn. 1t Will be remembered TINT
young Boyle enlisted u private In the Nebraska
volunteers. and while on duty In Cuba he captured
the first Spanish flag He has received a
commission as second lieutenant In the regular
army.
DIR. G. R. Boiling and wife have returned from
their wedding tour, and taken possession OF Col.
Juan Lewis house. on 18th street. DIR Boiling is
professor Of Greek at the Catholic University.
Col. and Mrs. Juan Lewis have gone 10 the city
for the winter, and Will be at home TO tkef
friends at sl3 18th street northwest.
Miss Martina Yznaga, who has been away several
weeks at Thousand Islands and Lake Champlain. is
now in New York city. where she will remain for
fortnight before returning to her home on Lans-
ing street
The dormitory Of the Catholic University, under
the management of Mr.. Richard p. Lamh. Is now
ready for tue reception of students, and many OF
them havs already arrived, preparatory 10 the
opening of the university, which win be about the
middle of the month.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
RElMBURSlNG#E STATES
Expenditures in. Raising Volunteers for the
Government.
Acting Controller Nfi<ehelu Modifles a
Recent Ruling by the Auditor for
the. Wan Department.

Acting Controller Mitchell of the treas
ury has rendered an important decision on
the question of reimbursement of the gov
pended in aiding the government to raise
volunteer army. The decision modifies a
decision made recently by Auditor Brown
for the War Department.. After quoting the
decision Of Auditor Brown Mr.. Mitchell de-
Evening star., 1898-09-30

At least 200 outside newspapers sent en-
voys to Holland to report the coronation
ceremonies, and a committee arranged for
their comfort house was taken 70 serve
trem as a scrt of club during their stay.
Each duly accredited journalist received an
elegant sort of pocket book containing his
own photograph. with a permit to attend
al the public ceremonies and to travel
gratuitously over all railways within the
kingdom.
Evening star., 1898-09-30

ing with intent TO kill ard carrying concealed
A harvest home service Will be condurted at Tho
Methodist Episcopal Church South SUNDAY Orfn-
Der, z The Rev. WIN. Melville pastor of tha
church. will preach the morning sermon ana no
Kev. j. w, Dudey OF Mount Vernon Church MASH
ihston that OF the evening. There will De inter
estlnE exercises 10y the children of the Sunday
school at both services. The Rev J. W Durrry
VIII also preach at -Four Corners at 3 O'Clock sun
Cay Afternoon, where similar services Will be held
Evening star., 1898-09-30

bishopric have been sent to Rome although
the name selected may be outside of those
on the nominating list.
The recent death of the Bishop of Harris
burg leaves a vacancy in that post, which,
however, will not be filled for some time.
Evening star., 1898-09-30

Now that all
the stores have
made their fall
showing it is
palmer than
ever that there
is not a stock
of Boys Cloth
ing in town
that begins to
compare with
Evening star., 1898-09-30

The trienniai conference OF the German
Baptists Of the United States and Canada.
which met In St. Louis, has finished tte
work. II has been decided to meet in 1901
at Berlin, Ontario, Canada
Evening star., 1898-09-30

A hat that will
appeal to more
than your pat
riotism is the
Dewey-as much
like the campaign
hats of the regu-
lars as possible
to make-in the
same and other
shades becon-
ing to most every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
uopn rITLY SPOKEN

{. the praise awarded the of oss
,so%in1ccd 70 % travellers for the excellence VI ''S pas
rreneer service.-(Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
ON SEA AND LAND.
THE FIRST NAVAL BATTLE OF THE VAR LIKELY TO BE
FOUGHT OFF MANILA SOON



THE T
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

small Spanish feet would have no trouble in
effecting a landing, there is no artillery In
this section.
Accordingly to orders issued to-day. the dit-
ferent regiments are to be moved about 10 get
them accustomed to sudden movements IN th's
warm climate. The change IN drinking water
is having a bad effect upon the men, ana d.
present nearly one-haf of the division Is suffer-
Inc with dvsentery. and would not be in very
good condition to cross The rough Gulf Stream
and begin lighting In Cuba
Colonel Cochran. OF the 9th Infantry, com
mander of the Sixth Brigade. was stationed at
ST. Augustine in 1870. He married a st. Au-
eustine woman and has visited in this city
a number OF times since then. Colonel Cooke,
commander OF the 9TH Infantry. was stationed
in Tampa In the reconstruction days and mas
many friends here The band of the 9th Infan-
try rendered General Wade and staff concert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

Tex. within two weeks The mastering ofncers
for the troops of this regiment have been di-
rected to begin enlistments next Monday at
Prescott. Ariz.: Santa Fe. N. NJ; Muskogee' l. l..
and Guthrie, Okla.
Dr. Wood expected to start to-day for Salt
Lake Cheyenne, Boise City. Idaho and Carson
City, New but has decided to save time by
limiting his recruits to the four Southern Terri
tories. IN order to get into Cuba at the earliest
possible moment.
Judge j. l.. Torrey. author Of the Bankruptcy
bill ard Major Grgsby, OF South Dakota have
been authorized by the War d apartment to
raise two regiments similar 10 that of DR.. Wood
from trat part Of the mountain country north
Of Arizona DR.. Wood expects to make land
ing in Cuba within three weeks. and begin his
roaming campaign through the eastern prov
inces driving the Spaniards into the cities, de-
stroying their trochas and relieving the forces
Of Gomez in order to cooperate with them in
closing in lHon Havana. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
EAGER TO TAKE HAVANA.
THE ABSORBING THOUGHT OF ALL ABOARD
TIE AMERICAN SQUADRON

fcop,right 1885 by the Associated Press
IN hoard the Associated Press dispatch boat
Dauntless April -. Via Key West-Ihc nag
shir Ncw-York spent last night patroing the
noe, from n point west Of Havana to within ten
miles Of Matanzas. The general belief is that
the cream of the prizes has been taken, and
that not many more Spanish merchant vessels
Will venture into these waters
The Associated Press dspatch-boat Dauntless
LETT the feet TO return to Key West on her
third round trip since last Friday. AT 7:'O
o'clock this morning in the tech of a 2o-knot
gale.
The Associated Press correspondent had an
interview with Rear-Admira Sampson in the
Admirars cabin on the flagship yesterday morn
ing While not so rctcent as when president
Of the Maine Court of Inquiry. the Rear-Ad-
miral nevertheless insisted that nothing he said
should he published except in so far as he ex-
nrcssed satisfaction with the conduct Of the
blockade He does not wear the insignia OF
Rear-Admiral-probably because he has had no
time to secure them since he was Informed OF
his promotion-but a blue flag with twin white
stars one above the other at the masthead OF
the flagship gives all the necessary evidence OF
his rank.
The Ncw-York is probably one OF the most
comfortab bic cruisers in the world; and she has
need to be- for officers and men are kept con-
stantly the alert. Drills are frequent; raise
reports frequently cause hurried runs ana 'he
routine Of duty is in nowise relaxed. Comfort
able quarters. therefore mean much to all
aboard ship
or course the absorbing topic, from Admiral
IN ,oal-passer, Is. When do we take Havana?
One could not help thinking yesterday. when
living near shore how easy 1t would be to land
,roops at n particular place at hundreds OF
others on the coast. The toy forts on the hills
would not frighten battalion Of school cadets
and the water is deep enough to allow the war
ships to cover n landing from close in.
On the highlands Of Cuba health Is the rule az
CnufIuaed ON second PRge.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
OFF TO CAPTURE MANILA.
TUE AMERICAN SQUADRON SAILED YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.


TERDAY AFTERNOON.
London April 2S.-The Hong Kong corre-
srondent of The Times" says
..The American feet. headed by the flagship
o,,,unia sailed at o'clock this afternoon
wednesday, direct for Manila. The British
or,,,ser Immortalite will follow the American
Squadron.
The Hong Kong correspondent Of The Daily
Mail" says:
Omitted States Consul General Williams. after
snendinr the evening ashore with United states
Consul Wildman, accompanied the American
squadron.
Thirty insurgent leaders here wanted to ac-
company it, but Chief Aguinaldo goes as their
renrasentative He will take charge OF the In
sureent forces az Manila Admiral Dewey has
,ssued strict orders that barbarous or In
human acts are to be perpetrated by the insur-
gents
SPANISH FLEET HIS OBJECTIVE.
THE primary object is the capture OF tns
Spanish fleet which Admiral Dewey thinks more
important than capturing Manila. He Is deter
mined to prevent its preying upon American
vessels.
ION reaching Manila he will demand Its capit-
ur,tion within half an hour Of his arrival. His
man are In the best spirits and excellent health.
There have been nine desertions. including SIX
Cinnamon. one Italian and one German during
the fleets stay at Hong Kong
Every preparation has been made Tne
ships are cleaned aud painted for battle, ana
the general opinion is that the fight in these
waters will result In an easy victory for Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
FORCES OF GENERAL GONE

the expected take place off Manila within
Commodore Dvey squadron sailed Mrs
Manila o'clock Wednesday afternoon At about the same time
Spanish hcetmo from Manila to give battle
the Atlantic
prevails the the Spanish fleets at the
Cape Vcr although Spanish ond and three torpedo
boat drovcrs sailed Spanish Tuesday, and
that expected lombard cities on the coast OF
the Northern Another fleet forming at Cadlz
Spanish balep eyo and three opedoboats are cruising about
near Gibraltar evidently looking vessels flying the American flag and other
Spanish warshps been the mouth the English Channel
will proclaim neutrality oay and the Spanish fleet Will thus be
compelled to leave the Cape Ned Islands,
The blockade OF Naanzas reported as complete
is expected operations establish military base the OF
vii be begun
Secretary \leer desires yeloWer
service in Cuba
Marine Hospital plans
Cuba against yellow lever and smallpox
The Department planning to concentrate the volunteers points III
thc South he be cred into service.
bill begun the House OF Representa-
All persons excluded from the Government reservation Old
p thought that this be the
closing Jlc big hotels there
decided
members feared that such would n-
eorac the regiment lose rs identity State military
ion The other REGIMENTS National Guard this exception
~ the od and 23d overwhelming volunteered or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
ylvpt TP0OpS OFT or CONDITION.
SUFFERING FROM CLIMATIC cHANGi'S-NNN
ARE BEING MOVED ABOUT


Tampa. Fla April ~ (SpcciaD.-Three thousano
Cubans Of Tampa row say that they stahd
,cady 10 enlist IN the United states Army pro-
,ided thoy aye commanded 10y cuban oncers'
but not one hundred will enlist unless they are
allowed t. name their own officers. they nave
already selected coloncls. majors. captains and
ucutenants. and as Florida has only been called
upon ror 100 volunteers. the Cubans are virtually
shut out.
The state troops of Florida will mobilize at
TAMPA by nex5 Sunday. and 1t is expected that
M least 5roJ volunteers will be here by sun
day night or Monday. These men will go into
camp close 70 the camp Of tho Regular Army
but they will be under entirely different conf
mandcrs.
The Army Reorganization bill makes number
Of rhances in the officers ~ tho Army, but no
orders have been issued Yet by the General
commanding the Tampa Division u the Army.
The 9TH Infantry is now quartered az Port
Tampa. nine miles from the headquarters of the
division The regiment - located on an island,
and iis especial duty is 70 protec; ihe large sup
plv of munitions - war that mas arrived here
recently. consigned TO the North Atlantic squad
ror The bay is totally unprotected. ana 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
KENTUCKY RIFLEUEN WANTED.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROOSEVELT DE-
sIRES MEN WHO CAN RIDE AND FIGHT.
SHOOT AND OBEY ORDERS

sIREs MEN WHO CAN RIDE AND FIGHT.
SHOOT AND OBEY ORDERS
Lexington. Ky. April - Special. D.-Theodore
Roosevelt has written 10 Roger D. Williams. Of
this city. the following characteristic letter
In the event Of my not getting all the men
that We need in the Rockies for our mounted
riGemcn. VIII YOU organize and command a
company Of good men from Kentucky, who
would ride and fight. shoot and obey orders?'
This was answered aiirmatlvely by wire Mr..
Williams says he will open recruiting head
quarters tomorrow. lie is vice e-presldent of the
National Fox Hunters Association. has hunted
grizzlies with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt in
the Rocky Mountains. and Is one Of the best
known dog fancers ana all-round sporting men
In America.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RUSTLERS.
WOOD AND ROOSEVELT HOPE To LAND ~ CUBA
WITHIN THREE WEEKS
Washington April - CSpeciaD.-The regiment
Of mounted rilemen. Of which DR. Wood has
been appointed colonel and Theodore Roosevelt
ueu;enant-colonel Will rendezvous. mounted
and equipped ready for service. at san Antonio,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

Matanzas is on the northern coast or CuDa'
ffty-two miles east OF Havana II is the seconu
port In tn island in Importance. It's prlncipai
defence is the fort Of San Severino Ihe city -
built IT any on the heights overlooking the pay
The bombardment by the American warsh'ps
is probably the first step toward seizlhg po''
and establishing a base for military operations
in Cuba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

MATANZAS BOMBARDED
r1BST ACTTON OF THE WAR.
r,,r NEW-YORK. PURITAN AND GIN
CINNATI ATTACK THE FORTS.


,oss OF LIFE REPoRrED-No CASUAL
TIES on THE AMERICAN SIDE.
,copyrsht 1898 by Associated PrcssD
On Board the Flagship Newly ork, off
Matanzas, April p, 2 p. m.-The New
Work. the Puritan and the Cincinnati
bonbarded the forts at the mouth OF Ma
tanzas Harbor this afternoon.
There we're no casualties on our side,
but it is believed that the hail OF iron
which was poured in the forts must have
caused loss of life to the Spaniards.
Nothing is known definitely.
The engagement began at 12:o1 and
ceased at 1:15. The object OF the attack
was to prevent the completion OF the
breastworks at Punta Gorda.
SPANIARDS BEGAN THE FIRING.
A battery on the eastward arm OF the
bay opened fire on the flagship, and this
was also shelled. About twelve S-inch
shells were fred from the eastern forts,
but all iell short.
About five or six light shells were fired
from the hali-completed battery. Two
~ these whizzed over the Newly ork, and
one fell short.
The ships left the bay for the open sea,
with the object OF discovering the loca-
t;on Of the batteries having been accom-
nl;shed. In the neighborhood Of three
hundred shots were put on land from
the three ships at range OF from 1000
to 1900 yards.
Rear-Admiral Sampson, when asked if
he was satisfied with the result, said;
Eyes. | am. I expected to be-
There was no casualties on Our SlQc,
AMERICAN MARKSMANSHIP.
The half-colnplcted Spanish breast
works and batteries were apparently all
ploughed up by the shells. All the ships
engaged showed excellent craftsmanship
throughout the engagement, and when
they were firing at the shortest range
nearly every shell took effect.
The iorts which were bombarded we're
on a low-lying point, and were consid-
cred merely breastworks. They did not
make good target, yet when the Dig
guns were fired at the shortest range
portions OF the fort could be seen flying
in the air at every shot.
The hagships returned to Havana, and
the Puritan and the Cincinnati ere lett
on Matanzas station.
Matanzas is on the northern coast Of CUBA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
NAVAL BATTLE IMPENDING.
PHILIPPINES THE SCENE.
COMMODORE DEwEY's FLEET ABOUT
DUE AT MANILA.

FIGHTING THERE EXPECTED WITHIN FEW
DAYs-No ANXIETY FELT FOR THE RESULT
NO DEFINITE PLANS FOR A CAMPAIGN
ON THE ATIAANTIC-LANDING OPERA
TIoNs IN CUBA TO BEGIN SOON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

a. Tampa Bay Hotel last nigh: and the sere-
mad VAS highly apqre Gated by citizens and
soldiers, who attended in large numbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

The New-Yo-k Captain French f. Chadwick
is the flagship OF the feet. and althoueh no'
the heaviest in point OF gun hre, Is one OIL '"e
formidable vessels in the Navy OF heI
class Her main battery consists Of six s-inch
breech-loading rifles and twelve 4-inch rapiu-
fire guns
The monitor Puritan. the largest or the H'oiI
tors has main battery consisting OF iou'
Inch rifles. in Lairs in barbette turrets' he"'''
armored. The p-cjectiles from these guns "e'e"
about 100 pounds. and they be thrown
distance Of eight miles under ordinary con''
tions. the extreme range Of the guns being about
eleven miles
The Cincinnati the lightest Of the three Ves-
sells engaged in the firing has earned the name
or Little Swift and Ready" from her speen
and general fighting ability. Her largest gun
is o-inch rifle but this is seconded by an a'
ray OF ten 5-inch quck-hring guns, "hich H'ahe
her no mean antagonist in close hght "iiie
'he range OF the guns is sufficient to inhict co"-
siderable damage AT distance.
All tnree OF the vessels are well known III
Ne"- YORK waters having been laid up al 'he
Navy iard at Intervals since they were p'ace'
IN commission. The monitor is commanoed os
captain Purne +. Harrington. and the Clh-
c'hhau Dy Captain Colby NJ. Chester. Inc ia'-
'er snip has only recently Joined the Meet nav
hg been summoned home from duty as nag
snip OF the South Atlantic station at Monte
vidso
ONE OF GOMEz's AIDS IN NEW ORLEANS.
NE CAME FROM CUBA SINCE THE BLOCKADE
BEGAN
New-orleans. April I.-Coonel Errol. mn aid on
.ne SIAN o. Gomez who managed 10 slip out OF
euoa since the blockade began, arrived in the city
so-oay. lie will offer his services TO the United
states Government. He Is understood to be In
possession Of valuable Information.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-03-02
BECAME SUDDENLY BLIND,
Herbert Getcheu Has "a Thrilling
Experience.

What blindness means was most turcibly
brought to Herbert Getcnc3. a packer in the
Consolidated "a mill, and residing at 2O29
Fourth street south. Minneapolis, yesterday
morning. After enjoying some thirty seven
years of health and vigor. and not even the
suggestion OF blindness, his eyes suddenly
gave way and for nearly half a day he was
unable to distinguish objects even within a
few inches of his face.
Herbert Getchell has a wife and several
children and his home is among the hap
pest in Minneapolis. Early in the morning
ne went down town to his work. He had
held the same position in the mill for many
years. He is trusted and faithful employe
and not in any way addicted to the use of
liquor. Just before going to the mill he
stopped at a restaurant to get lunch to be
eaten at noon. While the eatables were be-
ing prepared he chatted with the proprietor
Getchell remarked that he never felt better
in his life and laughed at any suggestion of
illness. Suddenly and without the least warn
ing his eyes began 10 feel limp and without
life Objects about him were in a haze; moth
ing was distinguishable. The man felt that
then the same feeling spread to his limbs and
head. Staggering to chair, which he reach
ed before collapsins, he called for help Mr..
Getchell said afterwards that he did not
ing of loneliness. He thought at first he was
home and being awakened from sound sleep.
The collapse of the eyes:ght was followed by
the loss of control over his tongue and he
could not talk.
Mr.. Getchell remained in bed all day, still
weak and wandering at times. When seen
by The G O e last evening he was able
to talk and relate his experiences, and was
able to recognize people. However, at times
his speech was incoherent and confusing
showing that the was still without com
plete control of his nerves. The case was
pronounced vertigo by a medical attendant
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-03-02
TALK TURNS TO TARIFF
RECENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH
SPAIN CONFINED TO THAT TEXT
Story of n Plea by Sagastn for More
Time to Pacify Cuba Denied With
out Qualification From an Official
Source-NO Exact Date Was Ever
Fixed.

WASHINGTON, March 1.@Concern-
ing the published report that the limita-
tion Of time suggested by the United
States to Spain, for the pacification Of
Cuba, expired today, and that the
Spanish government was now earnestly
negotiating at Washington to secure a
two months extension of the time, an
official whose position makes him COM
pletely familiar with all such negotia-
tions said:
THE report is absolutely false in
every particular. No time limits expire
today, or at any other specified date,
and for that reason there are no nego-
tiatiOns in progress or contemplated for
O. two months extension or for any
other extension. The report is an in
Vention throughout"
Recent negotiations between the Unit
ed States and Spain have been confined
to the proposed commercial arrange
ments between this country and Spain,
and also between this country and
Cuba. These negotiations were carried
well along by Minister Woodford, and
Senor Polo Y Bernabe. the new minister
Of Spain. The latter sailed from Gibral-
tar yesterday, and it is understood that
he has with him the draft of the new
arrangement with Spain. There will be
two distinct conventions, one between
the United States and Spain, concern ng
their commercial exchanges, and the
other relating exclusively to the trade
between Cuba and the United States.
Under the autonomous plan, granted
to Cuba, the Spanish government has
given the Cubans the right to frame
their own tariff arrahgements with the
United States, subject tos the approval
Of the imperial government. Under this
authority, the autonomous cabinet has
named a commissioner to come to
Washington, and conclude the arrange
ment. He is expected about the time
the new Spanish minister will arrive.
AS the United States cannot deal di-
rectly with Cuba, owing to her colonial
status, the commercial agreement
nominally will be between the United
States and Spain, although the terms
will be made by the Cuban autonomists
and their commissioner. y
1t will be under the reciprocity clause
of the Dingley tariff act, which per-
mits 20 per cent reduction Of duty in
exchange for concessions to the United
States. The reductions affecting Cuba
would be mainly those on raw sugar,
while the equivalent reductions for the
United States would be mainly on flour,
breadstuffs, manufactured goods, and
machinery