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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
UPS TAPPEN 4 WITNESS

Mrs Frederick y. Tappen vile OF tne president
-, ,bo caua-in National Bank this CITY was LOST
SATURDAY A witness in supplementary proceedings
=, -, .o,,gbt TO ascertain by her testimony
..,ho- ~ no, her daughter. Mrs Isaac z Adams.
,as able 20 satisfy a certain judgment TOT hrse
sun, and also 20 get Information I-saiu''e
su., -,.",ra and silverware which Mr.. and Mrs Ad-
a-,s had owned The judgment was for il'5so ~
nd had beer obtained against MI. ana MIS-. AnAi'a
-, Ms Katherine Myers. Of Chicago. Both the
,,agu.n- debtors we're examined some tine ago
NJ TIA nueu was witness last august MS 'e'"
,,onv concerning the furniture ana sl'Ne' "'''
ro, satisfactory 10 the Judgment creui'o'' ""
attorney last month had z suDpeha sent ou'' re-
-, Ntrs Tanner 10 appear as a witness TWO
avs later Mrs Tappen did not present ne,
{, is said and plaintiffs counsel fled an aii'u"N'.
- nn,cb n. said that his client got judgment
or,trs, ne Adamses IL Chicago. and thA' NV
attendants subsequently removed secretly
- .h. furniture and sliverware TO New ork' ''
MYERS also obtained judgment In this c"S 'e"'
Mr. ard Mrs. Adams, for Ao.oS ." ~
A. he ONCE OF Lord. Day q LORD r"P'os
M ,,nnev vnatever. that. although she ma IN
iiHseI her husbands note. sne mad never 49, NJ
g. in ner NE and that the persistence 10 " l
~ Lain was perhaps due 10 deslft 10 nd.Y
I.~pportcage on the sver9are already reierre" ~.
ne value Of which property, ho~eVe'' Nans nv The
- amount of the money lent 10 Au .t1 "a had
we nne,',n Mrs Myers II further said hhu ne nno
several lawyers since she hI.t resent attorney
the when ne pla br1anetion Of Mrs Tap
zen a. witness In court MI. Iapp ', the csse Jns-
TapPSnh ht nromptiy granted request !or inc 'p
,ntment OF a referee 20 take ME rsI brown
nony Si az ousns, before whom Mrs Tappen test-
ned that she had no hho"''us' -
case ,o, ull be made tomorrow before justice
Do, : nc 70 have the examination closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
yOT OWED BY RICHARD CROKER.

The report that the Potomac-Goiden hoo COW,
witch arrived safely In England on SATURDAY Is
ou,ned nv Richard Croker is erroneous u IS oouo'
t,,l ~ Mr. Croker is aware that such colt exists
Tn. Potomac g olden Rod colt Is owned o'
- =. Newmarket and J. Mcdonald, Of
- c,.v The partnership is registered at Wether-
bvs The report was probably based on the tac'
~, Mr. croker shipped TWO yesrlings 70 Eng
- iast October in the name or J. L hcDohd4u
!ahl lhst -, nave pleased the voters who were 10
ded the fate Of ammany IN wo . 10
ma no - ENGLAND There is no foundation 70 me
report that j. McDonad wi manage s,g lanes IAN toT
r. ac,rg season II is likely that Ny Croker
vii delay his departure for Eng and until some
time in June. $4,000. ,,-sss u,e-e sh,nned m
81 oAH NJ a. n,eYsska for England yesterday.
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DIED.

CARI.I-suddsnly OF pneumonia IN Boston. February =
Acne. Holmes CARL NJ D., laughter u :. Croeby and
the Tmoger A CARL .
Funeral the residence 81 the family. No. 50
East ssth--,.. TUESDAY February 3. al o'clock.
f-ttATTFETON-On sunday. February g. lSas Thomas
,rattrrton in Ms -)h year.
Funeral ,-rvlces Al his late residence No 30 West
I3oN ST on Wednesday morning. February o. AT 10
RELATIVE. and friend. iHv'ei TO attend
Please omit flowers
tO~HRANE-At his residence. No. East 62i st. on
M,nday February 1888. General John Coch
Notice q funeral hereafter.
FRAsFR- suddenly Monday February :. u pneu-
rnrna Or George Wil,rsd Fraser. of the late
CHARLES and sarah T.. Fraser.
Fne-l service. will he held his late residence No 1872
Hal-.v-st Brooklyn. wedns.da,. February o. at
m
lnerrnent private
NAIsTY-At Newark y. J.. February 6. 1898 James
Harvey Ha.ey In the seth year OF his
Funeral services AZ his residence No ~ East Park
"Wednesday. at o.
Relatives and friend. invited 20 attend
I,HT- on Nonday February Z. Annie Eliraheth BY
d.nburgn beloved wife Of z. Burton Hart and daush-
49, - IN. lsf. Hamilton Byd.nburEh. Of this city.
Relatives and friends invited 70 attend ne funersl
,erytcrs al late residence, NO ~ Eac fS'nr On
"Wednesday. February .. 81 O'Clock
omit flowers ar. ,.r,px
Inierment in woodlawn At convenenee OF the FANNY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
MAYOR IAN WICK OVERCOME.
SOCIETY MEETING TOO MUCH FOR HrM-HE
QUICKLY RECOvERs. HOWEVER

QUICKLY RECEIVERS HOWEVER
The Tammany Society. or Columbian Order held
It's regular monthly meeting asst evening In the
basement. hall OF the Wigwam in East Fourteenth
ST. and twenty-seven new members were initiated
The hall was crowded. and the heat. tobacco smoke
and foul air were much for several OF the
braves Among the sufferer. wa. Mayor Van
$50 O'Clock and went upstairs on the arm OF the
Wisknkie. He sat for few minutes in the
fresh air OF the reception room. and quickly recov-
cred. I'm all right now, said he. as the wiskin-
ke offered further services A few inmates Ia ter
ne walked out Of the building in company with
John F. Carroll. Corporation Counsel Wha.n
Police Commissioner Sexton ard George Kraus
There sixty candidates for initiation. but
only twenty-seven put through" last night
They Colonel Jacob Rupert. tr. Commits
sioner Of Accounts John c. Herle. Mayor Edward
Fiske Of Mount Vernon. DR.. Cyrus Edison. Frank
lin Bisn. the Deputy Commissioner OF Water sup
ply. Thomas J. Mulligan: ex-Alderman James
owen. William C Tower. Simon Chlmann. Of
Brooklyn. Colonel Taliaferro. DR.. T. h Newland,
NJ Mullen Of Richmond Borough; Deputy Sheriff
Frank Wallingeren. Arthur j. A. Tracy. J. X Ter
rance Charles l. Wilson. Edward W Bonynge'
John Beaver. James l. Conway. Joseph Grossner.
John P Koch William G. McQuade. " J. NOLAN
Grand sachem Thomas l. Fetner presided
Among those present were John c. Sheehan. Presi-
dent Holahar Of the Board Of Public Improve
nents: Peter Meyer, Warden ORourkr OF beIi e
vue; ex- Alderman TAFT and Deputy ChaInoerlain
Csnphell Richard Croker dd rot attend
a snecial meeting will he held next Monday night
,or he election OF members OF the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
StN JOSE NOT PROUD OF ITS FAME.

san JOSE Cal. Feb San Jose has attained an
unenvlable and undeserved notoriejy In connec-
ton with the name OF fruit tree pest. which has
spread terror In the German Empire. II mas been
inferred that san Jose was the birthplace Of the
dreaded scale and that the fruit in this city
have been affected by H. As a matter Of fact the
scale in this country has been practically stamped
out OF existence and as regards the name. it was
foisted on San Jose because the nrst efforts 70
eradicate the pest made here.
The scale or shield louise was Imported 10 THIS
STATE from Tasmania twenty years ago, and
originally came from Europe II had 4 healthy
existence in the world long before there " re any
sruI, trees In this country, and long before the
name OF San joss was attached 10 1t i was known
among entomologists. and may 10 found IN the
works OF Canstock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
FRO, AND STEEL PLANT SOLD AT AUCTION

West Superior Wis, Feb. The West Superior
,ro, .,s steel plant was sold at noon to-day TO
George Wildwood Murray. Of New-York who bid
the property in for the reorganization company
having 5000 The bonds held by the Central
Trust Company amounted 20 N.eso 90. The prop
.r-y which IL idle, will be turned over 10 the Wis
corsin Steel Company. which may operate X after
the legal clouds are cleared away The works cost
nearly & c1el} and were built by Francis Henry
Weeks OF New-York They were operated only a
far
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
AGAINST STORING TRUCKS IN STREETS

jeremiah J. Murphy headed delegation Of steve
dores and iongshoremen that waited on Mayor Van
WICK yesterday and protested agsins, the stablIng
Of carts and trucks In West-st. and South-st. Mr.
Murphy declared that the city had spent great
deal OF money 10 make its marginal streets wide
and capable OF accommodating the traffic; but all
the money would be wasted II the streets were 10
be used for the storage OF trucks A resolution
passed some time ago by the lOngshoremen's union
protesting against the nuisance. The Mayor asked
tor A copy CT the resolution. which the spokesman
could 10. give. The Mayor promised 70 give due
consideration TO the complaint
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Mr.. WAyAKAKER has NOT DECIDED.

HE rs FORMALLY INVITED TO BECOME CAN
prpArE FOR GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia, Feb. 7.-Ex- Postmaster-General Johh
Wanamaker was to-day officially Informed OF the
action OF The recent meeting OF business men and
politicians from all sections OF the State, vhicn
decided upon him its choice FOR the Republican
nomination for Governor 10 succeed Governor Hast
iugs After a conference lasting from shortly
after o'clock in the afternoon until oc.ock In
the evening Mr. Wanamaker made no definite an
nouncement OF his determination other than 20
say that he would give the matter his careful con-
DAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
FILLING MORE OFFICES.

Park Commissioner August Moebus has appoint
81 ex-Alderman Peter Gecks 20 the ONCE Of Super
intendent Of Parks IN the Borough OF The Bronx
with a salary Of s. 200 Max II. Kahn has been APP
pointed private secretary 70 Commissioner Moebus
at salary Of GOO.
George n Hill OF No. ia Madison-ave, was
sworn IN as an assistant 20 the Corporal ton Counsel
Yesterday. james Hardis in by the
MAYOR as a men. Der OF the Board OF Managers OF
the Brooklyn Disciplinary Training School for
Boys James A. Dunno was sworn in q munici-
al court clerk
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TO INVESTIGATE THESE BONDS.
A COMMISSION TO REPORT on THE VALIDITY or
QUEENS AND RICHMOND ISSUES.

A COMMISSION 10 REPORT on THE VALIDITY OF
QUEENS AND RICHMOND ISSUES.
Controller Coler Yesterday announced that the
Corporation Counsei had appointed David Nc
Clure william c. Trull and Samuel Cntermyer
members OF a commission 20 report the validity
and legality OF the bond issues Of QueenS and
Richmond counties which 20 be assumed by
the city Of New-York Mr.. Coler declined yester-
day 10 discuss the reasons for the appointment OF
the Commission. but the bonds referred 10 are
those which the experts employed by Controller
Fitch investigated when they looked up the fnan-
cial conditions II. the municipalities which became
a part Of New-York when the charter took effect.
1t been generally known that the report Of tho
experts aroused the suspicious OF the officers OF this
CITY as the validity Of some bonds. II said
openly that the city would attack the validity Of
the bonds issued 10 meet certain public improve
Controller Coer held up the interest OF the
bonds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
TIE WEATHtR REPORT.

YEsrrRDAY's RECORD AND To-DAYs FORECAST.
Washington FEB The storm last evening TO the
north O.. Washington has moved 10 The nortn o.
Montana Increasing Intensity secondary from THIS
storm, i, fevelopiny in Kansas. The weather conditions
a.. rod.-at. over the country. Idgnt rain hss
fallen IN the Ntdle Mississippi Valley. II has grown
warmer from IN. Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast
md IN the extreme Northwest II will continue 70 grow
warmer in the Atlantic and IN the lower ake 70
gt0r shoT.r- NAV expected IN the Ohio Nddle aha
inner Mss-sppl valleys and fair weather pro.aoy 70
49, bv showers n the regions and the Middle At
lsnto states
FORECAST IN DETAIL FOR TO-DAY.
For England and Eastern Ne"-fork generally
fair followed b. increasing eoDiin~s' warmer east "
s-utheast winds
For the Di.trc; u Columbia Eastern fe"hs' " ana
x.ur.-.ey Delaware Maryland and Virginia iar 'oi-
,o. b., increasing coudine'- and possibly isht rain
T,e-sav evening warmer. -outhea-teriy WINGS
For North and south Carolina, generally fair TO-
lowed by Increasing coudin-ss warmer east 10 s'ueAs
winds ,-..,.,, ,,syy York Western Penn
i..,a ana ohio threatening weather; possibly foilo"el
~ showers. warmer. fresh s"uueaStr'H WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
Religions Noiltes.

CHURCH OF THE HEAVENLY REST.
fifth Avenue. above s3th-s
pa this Week.
The Rev. RANDOLPH h. AhIM ID d., Aisssee
- Preacher.
m-Hol, Communion
II m-In.tricon the spiritual lfe
4 o. m Short service sermon and sner-me>uns
y "wednesday
An m-s.rytce and special sermon for women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
Tile SEW CIvIL SERVICE RULEs.

Tammany has been in power nearly six weeks
few changes OF city officials until the rules OF the
new Civil Service Commission put into effect.
Charles II. Knox president OF the Board. said yes
,erday afternoon that the rules would be ready
for a week days yet; IN fact. not all the
regulations had yet been drafted In their final
shape. The delay in framing the rules. he went
on. had been due 70 the conflicting opinions In re-
gard 10 the effect OF the charter upon the Black
Civil Service law: but with the receipt OF the Cor
poration Counsers official opinion. his Commission
could now 20 ahead The rules would be llb-
eral In the matter OF extending the non-compet-
tive class Instead Of following the policy pur-
sued under the last administration OF putting near
II all the places the competitive list the new
Board would draw line between the clerical force
OF the city and the officials who direct work in the
various departments
The rules will take out OF the classified list
all administrative officers such Secretaries as
sistant secretaries chief clerks. superntendents.
assistant superintendents. and all those holding
confidential places Only clerks will be hereafter
included ir the schedule protected by the Civil
Service.
Before the rules can become operative they will
have 10 be signed by the Mayor. and approved by
the State Civil Service Board At least. that has
been the general supposit OIL but some Of the Tar1-
many men are now said be making the poilt
that tho charter. which according to Corpora
Service regulations Of the city superseding the
Black law. also repeats the law providing that the
rules adopted by the local Civil Service Commits
sion must be approved by the State Commission.
Reform Association. says that the rules must un-
doubtedy be approved BY the State Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

Trinun. once. Feb : l r.-The weather yesterday
va. far ane The temperature ranged between -
ana ~ degrees 35 degrees being = degree
love than or sunday ~ degrees lover Than The
corresponding OF last
Tn. weather this city TO day will be prob
Ably far and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
MSS BARRYEoRE's ENGAGEMENT BROKEN
THERE WAS NO QUARREL IT Is SAID. But TOO
MUCH ROMANTIC HASTE THE CAUSE

London Feb s-"The Daily Mail when. on
January i contained the formal anhouhCehei'
thar Lsurs,cs Irving .on of Sir Henry Irving.
vas engaged 70 mary Miss Ethel bArrEihofe' INC
actress says this morning - .oo,
We understand that the engagement ia - -
tfoAen OF There is no quarrel. but u j. HS' uaS
recognized that the engagement was entered -pJs
II romantic haste and that II Is best TINS shouI9
De frankly acknow edged Miss barrymore hLo
Mr. Irving remain excellent friends. ana tlei
friends approve their straightforward common
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
MR.. ASTOR LOSES A SUIT.
THE MARY POWELL WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY
FOR THE NOT RMAHALs LAUNCH

fshkil Landing. y Y, Feb. (SpeciaD- Word
mas just been received here that the case 0. John
Jacob Aston. who sued the owners OF the Mary
Powell for 5000 for running down a launch OF the
Nourmahal. in New-York Bay last summer. has
been decided by Justice Brown. Of the United State.
ssPIene Court In faNoT OF the Powell. The plain
TN is 10 pay the costs which Will amount 20 abou.
soVN. INC launch was valued al &0N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
STEAMSHIP FOR A NETWORK FIRM

Bath Ne. Feb. (SpeciaD-Milier Bun
Knowlton. OF New-York have placed an ORDER
Nth the Bath Iron Works for the construction
:, a ,ramn steamer The vessel will be 1923. feet
long ~ feet beam and 23l7 feet deep. and VIII
rao7star no tons She will cost Sl9D'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

A. Fifth Avenue Art Galleries.
sss FIFTH AVE. NEAR Bath ST
Sale this Tuesday, and "Wednesday ae
= p. NJ.
MODERN PAINTINGS
Fortunv GerOme
Boldini Nioert
Nauve Mesda2
Melting Cazun
Corot Diaz
De Neuville Detsille
Pnsini Gays
ROBERT soyEEvrrIE ORIOLES %.
Aucti,neer Managers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
Postomcc Notice.

Expre.sion restored By artihcla. teeth. Dr. pEASE,
D.ntist-Worlis Fair AWard-i54 <Ninston-aNe.. cor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

The tender meat 0. dairy -,ed fat youns porkcrs
s,,tiIv seasoned with selected spices IL used IN DEER
t-oo- FARM SAr-SAGFS Try lib package
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
GENERAL COCHRANE DEAD.
HE EXPIRED LAST NIGHT AT HIS HOME
HIS CAREER

General John Cochrane died last night At his
home No East sixty-second-st His death was
due TO Brights disease. and he had been confined
10 his bed for a month
No arrangements for the funeral have yet oeeh
made
John Cochrane was born in Palatne, Montgomery
County " Y August r. 1914. He was grandson
OF DR. John Cochrane a surgeon In the Continental
Army and was OF Scotch-Irish descent. He was
graduated from Hamilton College. Clinton. " T.
In 1881. and was admitted 10 the bar IN M he
practised Law Oswego until ls5. when he came 10
New-York. where he won prominent place ny MS
ability an orator.
He was Surveyor OF the Port OF New-fork from
1883 to 1857 and from 1857 TO 1851 ne represented the
With District in Congress Both on the floor OF
Congress and in meetings In New-York he was con-
spcuous speaker in favor OF the Union cause
on June II. 1851. he made colonel OF the LIST
United States Chasseurs which he commanded IN
the Pennsular campaign. In the fall Of the same
year he made notable speech in favor OF armins
the negro slaves against their masters. On July H.
1852, ne was made brgadier-e general OF volunteers
in COUGHS division OF the Army Of the Potomac.
Hard service broke his health, and he resigned his
commission on February o. 1863
Soon after his return home he made A'tor-
ney-General Of New-York being elected by large
majority as War Democrat and served for two
years The Convention OF Independent Republicans
held at Cleveland In 1854 nominated General Coch,
rane for vice-Presideni on The ticket with General
John e. Fremont. but later ne withdrew his name.
being unwilling 10 imperi the reelection OF LIN
coin,
In 1869 he declined the mission 10 Paraguay and
Uruguay. In 1872 he became president OF the BOARD
OF Aldermen Of New-York. and In the same ycas
Of the members OF the Cincinnati Con-
vention where he was largely instrumental in
securing the nomination CT Horace Greeley FOR the
Presidency
He Acting Mayor OF New-York during the
temporary retirement Of Mayor Hal. at the time
Of the Tweed scandal In 1888 he represented the
XXIst District In he Board OF Aldermen as Re-
publican but the following year he returned 10 the
Democratic party, with which he had been con.
nected before the war. and became a member OF
Tammany Hal. and was made sathem Of the
society.
In May. 1889. he appointed Police Justice by
Mayor Grant. and served for some time In Nor
risdnla.
General Cochran was a member OF the Society
OF the Cincinnati the Loyal Legion and the Sons
OF the Revolution. He married
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changes In pressur. indicated In The Tribune self
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occur tiue)
ro-.,1n mail. ,or the ending February y ises
will close promptly in all cases. the General Fosto~es
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To Relic Hunters and Curiosity seekers.
7 have authority from owner IN England 70 sell the
celebrated gate the old burial ground . Tom Aones
mentioned IN Cnss Dckenss work "Bleas House THIS
curious rei complete Just stood a. me Tine men
,lopeI In the Further particulars az 20 price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

Rupture. sure Cure. Book Free.
J. Sherman, Hernia specialist. NJ. Vernon. y. Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

William Houston Kenyon. ,he chairman OF the
r.-,-i,-se o. Fifty-three. yesterday sent 70 eN-
c.--o- Morton and other signers OF the 'har-
~ circular the following reply 10 the invitation
20 confer -.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-01

n Inc dacPon club, organized by Mr..
=. n. s5 q; o GreeN, and the contrcat let
t tor = Soo,oW Club house argue we'll
Ior iexss as q resort for leading citi-
zens of the UA ted StatessWaco
Times Herald.
Mayfield has absolutely ai...,oed
Giles, the railroad candidate sor Ill
road commissioner. This was to be
expected. Mayfield has served but one
elective term, and he has made faith
full. painstsking and efficient public
Tribune.
The prodigious growth of the vege-
table trade in southern Texas is exem-
plified in the fact that on last Saturday
twenty-one carloads of melons and can
taloupes, bound for northern markets,
The melons were raised in San Pa
triciO, Nueces and Arkansas countless
Waco Times-Herald.
Hon. w. L. Prather, president of the
Ross Monument Association. has ad-
vised that, owing to.the excitement Incl
dent to the war, the committee charged
with collecting the fund postpone &C.
ton until fall, in the meantime re-
tanning its organization an dagents so
that the work may at once and vigor-
ously be prosecuted when deemed adj
VlS0Dle.-AuStln Tribune,
"An Is not gold that glitters." Tex
ans who went to the Klondike are re-
turning. One party from the Temple
writes back that not one man in q thou
sand finds gold and that in the same pro-
portion do they sell out and leave for
home hesrtsick, broke and Disguised.
The writer says: ''Its the finest place
in the world to keep cool and produce
liars, and this is about all that can be
said of it.'-Corpus Christi Call
or.
Grand old Texas is always at the
front in war, as in everything else.
Thos. Sandidge of Fort Worth. q sailor
on the Indiana. fired the first shot at
Moro Castle in the bombardment of
San Juan; Lieut.. Hall of Cleburne, was
the first American soldier to put foot
upon Cuban soil, of the 800 American
marines recently landed at Guanta-
namo, near Santiago de Cuba, and two
of the sailors with the brave Lieut..
Hobson in the sinking of the Merrimac
were Texans.-Esgle Lake Adver-
tiser.