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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
NEW ORLEANS CAMP UNCHANGED.
THE CHAI.METTE BATTLEFIELD INSPECTED
BY GENERAL STIAFTER-REPORTED
THEFT OF GOVERNMENT


New Orleans. April % (SpecaD AT a late
hour last night General Shaftcr decided TO re-
main in Orleans. in order to inspect the
surrounding country for new camp ground
There have been several complaints against the
fair grounds now in use They are small damp.
and the presence Of thousand horses during
the winter race meeting has attracted almost
intolerable swlrms OF flies.
This morning the general vent down the river
to visit the famous Chalmette battle field. upon
which Andrew jackson defeated the British In
the war Of 1912 He said ne was favorably I'M
nressed with the location, but his departure this
evening prohibits any immediate change.
II is reported on high authority that the gen
erals visit 10 Washington is In order to press
his claim for a change of division. on the ground
that he second only to General Coppinger In
rank has command Of n patry two regiments
while interiors in rank lead many times that
number.
There will be the first battalion skirmish drill
at the camp tomorrow. lasting three hours
The camp was to-day readJusted to give place
for the lst Infantry. which will arrive early
tomorrow from California This city was
thrown into state OF great excitement this
afternoon by a wel-supported report that "A
quantity Of United States dynamite had been
stolen from the United States magazine on the
outskirts OF the city.
Government officials rushed To the scene. but
II the Government explosive had been tampered
with Major Quinn and the Engineer Depart
ment ref,ised to divulge the amount taken or to
give any information as to the nature OF the
robbery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
GEN. LEE WILL FIGHT no DUEL
HE HAS NOT RECEIVED A CHALLENGE. AND
IF HE DOES WILL NOT GIVE
1T ATTENTION

Richmond. April 26 (SpeciaD.-General Fitz-
hugh Lee Will not fight duel with Lieutenant
Ramon de Carranza. late Naval Attache of the
Spanish Legation n Washington who claims to
have sent him a challenge
General Lee has not received the reported
challenge. and Will not pay any attention to it
n he does He so declared tonight when seen
at his home surrounded by his family and a
company OF friends
The gallant Consul-General gave a character
istic laugh when approached on the subject. and
treated the whole matter a joke SO did the
members OF his family. The General says he
has m )re important duties before him than to
meet Spaniards on the field of honor He hopes
soon to meet them the open field OF battle
I'm Cuba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
EQUIPMENTS FOR THE VOLUNTEERS.
PREPARATIONS on A GREAT SCALE BEGUN Bl
THE wAR DEPARTMENT.

Fun 4flI- NChO-> 4 4>i~-'1'
PREPARATIONS on GREAT SCALE BEGUN By
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Washington, April 26 (speciaD.-The War De-
partment took prompt steps to-day TO make
provision for uniforming the Volunteer Army
and for providing its 900 men with blankets
tents and camp equipment. For the last month
similar preparatiOns have been steadily pushed
10 anticipate necessities OF the great expansion
which the regular force will undergo from It's
standing strength Of about $4,000 to a numerical
aggregate exceeding 10000, and the Govern
mental tent. clothing and shoe factories have
been working 10 their full capacity.
For the Volunteer Army. these agencies will
be called into place as soon as raw material for
clothing and other essentials can be secured.
and the work OF making 1t into articles Of ap-
parel will be distributed over the whole country.
In order that it may be finished pos
slble
An idea of The tremendous dimensions OF these
preparations may be gained from the orders
which are sent to Colonel Furey. Depot Quar-
termaster IN Philadelphia. by General LudIng
ton today. directing him TO secure bids at once
for material which II is estimated VIII cost over
s. 800 NrO Among the items 1000 wool
blankets. 100000 suits - Undertaking. 800 900
yards e flannel 10000 rubber ponchOs (hlank-
otsl 200 OGD pairs of shoes 40 600 yards Of
kersey $1,000 mosquito head nets. and 430
yards of duck
In addition TO this Colonel Furey was direct
of trousers and 10000 overcoats. Among other
things 70 be purchased upon immediate requis-
ton authorized today are JOUlD axes and
rcary a million feet Of rope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
70 BLOW UP MORRO CASTLE
,ouN p. HOLLANDS REMARKABLE OF
FER TO THE STRATEGY BOARD.
yr PROPOSES TO TAKB HIS SUBMARINE BOAT
INTO HAVANA HARBOR AND THROW A
DYNAMITE BOMB INTO MoRRo
THE GOVERNMENT WILL. AFTER
WARD BUY THg CRAFT.
BY TELESRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

E.l
washington. April 26-The Strategy Board
listened TO John L. Holland. Of submarine boat
fame to-day and discussed with him plan for
demoralizng the Spaniards at Havana. which
Is unique among naval propositions. Mr. Hol-
land has been making tests with his submarine
vessel IN New-Y ork Harbor the last few weeks
and has been endeavoring to sell the craft TO the
Government. The Navy Department has al
ready acknowledged the advantages and prac-
tlcab.lity OF MIR. Hollands ideas by contracting
for a vessel on his plans. which recently
launched a: Baltimore, and named the Plunger.
but which will evidently not be finished for sew
eral months.
Last week Board including Commanders
sperry ard Swift with Naval Constructor Rock.
was ordered to inspect the completed Holland
boat at New York. and It's report against
the purchase Of the craft. Mr.. Holland told the
Strategy Board to-day that the members Of
the Board declined TO risk their lives in an
actual trial Of the vessel. after giving It a
superficial inspection. and that on the very
day the Board looked her over the submarine
vessel ran ten miles out OF the harbor. most Of
the time submerged, and only coming TO the
surface occasionally TO take bearings. All Of
the time she would have been invisible TO friend
zoe hundred yards away in broad daylight
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. TO whom the
report Of the Board referred, notwithstand-
Ing It's unf2VOrable tone. streruously urged
Secretary Long TO buy the vessel at the price
(S175.00O) asked by the bidders. This not be-
ing approved caused Mr.. Hollands visit 10
Washington today and led 10 his remarkable
proposition. which was TO 60 10 Key West. JON
Admiral Samps ms squadron. and with his own
crew enter the hGrbor Of Havana by night and
throw dynamite bomb inIo MORO Castle. Mr
Holland viii undertake this II the Government
Will guarantee 10 purchase the vessel at the con-
ClusiOn Of the performance
The members of the Stragetic Board fulIy
recognized the tremendous moral effect such on
assault would have upon the Spaniards ana
were disposed to agree to the terms without fur.
ther discussion. but the civilian authorities OF
the Nav have preferred 10 take the matter
under further consideration.
offer from France for the vessel delivered at
New-York on payment Of Sl000Oo, which he
says he cannot afford % lose II the United
States will not consent t. utilize his submarine
monster. Mr. Roosevelt and naval officers gen
orally believe that IL the vessel goes 10 France
she will inevitably be secured by STain.
The only objection apparently adduced In op-
position 10 Mr.. Hollands proposition Is that II
is not the intention Of the authorities TO wage
vigorous hOstilities against the Spanards for
some time at least. and in the mean time to
give them an opportunity 10 withdraw from
Cuba after bloOdless conflict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
GPTNBLERS SILENCED.
ADJyTANT- CENTRAL CORBIN EXPLAINS WHY ONE
NATICNAL GUARD ORGANIzATION WAS


ADJI-TANT GENERAL CORBIN EXPLAINS WHY ONE
NATIONAL GUARD ORGANIzATIOS WAS
NOT CALLED ON.
Washington. April 2s (SDeciaD Considerable dis
satisfaction has been shown In various parts OF the
country with the call for volunteers which. in
nearly every instance. will eventually prove ground
less The distribution OF troops only agreed
upon after most exhaustive conferences between
Tho strategic experts and the executive officials.
ard 20 explain the reasons for tho aPportonment
o. Infantry. cavalry and artillery among the States
may De Impossible without divulgng the plans
which contemplated for carrying the war with
Spain 10 q slcccsstIl and speedy termination. A
single instance wi.' perhaps. serve 70 quiet much
o. the grGnIllng that is heard in various States.
The War Department THIS morning received the
following telegram:
AdJlfant- General CCrb.n Washington.
y.t.M.ne the privilege Of Il very olG friend. pray
!et me KNOW on what theory the artillery Of New
YORK, 'tac brs' National Guari organ!zaton IN the
colntry' has been ignored in tnc cal! ioT troops
HOWARD CARROLL.
Armory p battery National Guard New-York
To this dispatch the following reply was sent to-
day:
General Howard Carroll Armory "a Battery. Ma
tona Guard, Eew-YOrk CIty.
!eiegram received. Theory upon which Artillery
among the bcs, Of any National Guard organiza-
sSyis y That IL IS within tH@ poss.JlEt.cs even
p'ooaultts o. the future that II VIII be very
a-en neecec a. nome. DO you see For tbs rct-
was thought well 10 keep the artillery OF inc
Ser o. New-YDrk well in hand. and not call II mo
tine "' ""'iu tdhe u o"' u t'iTe ICt3tSp&fs ~ ~
Adjutant-General.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
WAR NEWS OF THE CHINA STATION.

MASSACRE FEARED THERE MINES LAID.
Hong Kong. April 26.-The steamer Esmer-
80 uith @ f. Williams. the United States
~-.,a,,I at Manila on board. has arrived here
.a, tho capital OF the Philippine Islands.
,-au advices which reached here today from
,,u. dated last Saturday, say the insurgents
,rore then gathering in masses around Manila,
49,, chat q massacre Of Spaniards at that port
was apprehended. , T.. ,ho d,s,o,cbos that
II is also announced In the he qlspa'Ghes mat
,,' I-ni,ed States squadron will leave Mrs
Il. ,o'mnrrow to watch the Philippine ports
DHy NJ insrrgent leader Aguinaldo Is on board
49, I,nited States cruiser olympia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27

Responses nearly every Territory the
Of the demand
the
each ready the front if the
present organizations outside At
midnight several OF the in their noneS all
Department yesterday received showing that of the
world will observe neutrality the between the United
Engan declaration neutrality expected
Dews attack the Philippines and the first serious lighting regarded
likely to take place Oft Manila - go ,,..,c
torpcoboa obliged Falmouth till the war She
had n % Panaa to ome Snyf @ @ % @ % uc was
captured by the Magro off Havana and conveyed prize Key West
The gboa Newport also took prizes the the soop
Paqucte and the schooner Pnenco.
probable landing will be made the end Of the
bockang fortified post established junction will then
be effected with the insurgents
Spain " her color and dependencies
The Army Reorganization signature
The War Revenue avoay reported by
Dngly and agreement made to take the final vote at o'clock on
Captain General Baco has Spanish
no need for wafips in the defence OF Havana
s G @ Fn e 8 R % s af S %o 5s e@ 94 & S@' command
mosquito fleet officially assumed his command
The President issued the following proclamation respecting the right,
Spanish bound United States ports and also with
gard right OF search:
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
GeneraI Howard carron. Armory % Battery. Na.


Asho TO BE ON SCOUT DUTY-sEvERAL
HUNDRED PIGEONS ABOARD.
-FmpoFl. r. J.. April 26-The Columbia sailed
W 0"' a. m. Her destination is not known
was received here from Sachuset Beach
Ia INC Columbia was sighted just before noon
several miles off the coast. heading eastward.
IL IS believed generally by naval officers here
- ''e columbia will Join the Minneapolis TO
80 - 4or Spanish vessels II Is learned that
u earlier pigeons were taken ABOARD
''e cruiser before she sailed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
QUICKES

rSscickEsT 70 TAMPA AND KEY WEST
connec;,tidaia c;,tiaiantic Coast Line and Plant system In
dsuvo with Penry5yaa'a Railroad Double
To,ns, sery!ce Through Pullman cnrs 10 Port
Yves, lrl-woehly saii.ags. Port Tampa to Key
''' Apply - and POI Broadway-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
,,,cr,,-crrON AND DIFFERENCE.

Th2psh ne 'he u WAS sprung into nativity With a
sgna 1ns Of GhsnsSs serHnd MHs at h the anch
pagne Irnrsting Iis the occasion. Moet Chandon.
tb tbe choice Of connossenIs isaa,b,erinssAdvt Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27

MiNNEAPOLis OFF MOUNT DESERT.
.''.nahd' Me. April 2G.-The steamer Mount Des-
~" mat pies between Pockland and Bar larbr.
~ ''''ins here this evening says that she sighted
s ''uHar hinnea polls at $3.50 O'Clock this after
ward ' "'e ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
KENTUCKY NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED.

Louisville April 26.-The Kentucky troops VIII
be concentrated at Louisville within n few days
now but no effort has been made yet TO raise
a troop Of cavalry. a dispatch to The Evening
post" from IIarrodsburg says that Colonel Jack
chlnn will raise one OF the cavalry troops from
among the BOYS OF blue grass region The Ken
tucky State Guard IL poorly equipped. not more
than a third OF the men being properly uniformed
or armed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
STATES RESPOND PROMPTLY.
GOVERNORS OFFER MORE THAN ENOUGH TROOPS TO
CALL
RIGHTS OF SPANISH VESSELS IN AMERICAN PORTS
DEFINED

THEIR DEwEYS
T -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27

MANDOLINS AND GUITARS
Cash or nstaments. KRELL. ia Fifth Ave-
vt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27

Our Navy complete. Every ship In
Navy pictured In this weeks New York Ledger.
cents.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
DISSATISFACTION IN PENNSYLVANIA.
FEARS THAT THE STATE TROOPS WILL RE DIS
npG ASrZEn RY TIE PRESENT PLAN.

FEARS TIIAT TIE STATE TKOOPS WILL BE Dis
ORGANIZED BY THE PRESENT PLAN.
Harrisburg. April Ex-Governor Hastings and
A6fu,an;Genernl Stewart went 10 Washington
to-day 10 request Secretary Alger TO modify his
call for volunteers from Pennsylvania. They be
lIeye Secretary Ayers plan mas had a depressing
effect on the enthusiasm Of the troops, and that II
viii ultimately disorganize and dsmcnber the
entire division. ,.,
They are opposed to wipng out Ave resimeniai
organizations. which will be done II only ten oi
frfeen regiments mustered into the United
states service leaving AZ home the three cavalry
troops and three light artillery companies Inc
troons will begin TO move tonight, and the ehtife
Guard will be at Mount Gretna by Thursday noon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
PROCLAIMING NEUTRALITY.
MANY NATIONS HEARD FROM.
RESPONSES TO THE NOTICE THAT =
STATE OF WAR EXISTS.

COMMODORE DEwEY's ATTACK on THE PHIL
IPPINEs AND PORTUGAL LIKELY TO ORDER
THE SPANISH FLoTILLA FROM ST. VIM
CENT-A LANDING PLACE IN CUBA
TO BE ESTABLISHED SOON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
THE PRESIDENTS PRoCLAMATIo,
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUyE.l

The proclamation issued by the President to-
day restating the purpose of this Government
to adhere TO the rules Of the Treaty Of Paris
ampifes the semi-otiicial announcement made
from the State Department several days ago.
The additional paragraphs define the rights Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
N. Y. GUARD READY TO MOVE
WILL VOLUNTEER AS INDIVIDUALS. AND
GO AS REGIMENTS INTACT.
ACCOUTREMENTs AND GOVERNMENT WILL
BE Al No EXPENSE.


lDY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBrSE.l
Albany, April 26.-The National Guard has
now the opportunity to indicate what proper
ton OF its members are willing to be mustered
into the United States service for two years as
volunteers IN the war with Spain. conference
was held this morning In the Executive Cham
ber by Governor Black. Ma General Roe and
AdJutant-General Tnghast. and it was de-
cided not TO wait further for the letter believed
to be corning from Washington containing the
details Of President McKinley's request that the
state should furnish twelve regiments OF IN
fantry and two troops of cavalry, but TO make
an immediate canvass OF the Guard TO learn
how many OF Its members are willing TO enlist.
Adjutant-General Tillinghast accordingly Is
sued the following order. addressed TO Brlga-
dier-Generals Butt. McLeer Smith. Oliver and
Doyle
General Headquarters. State OF New-York.
AdJutant- Generals Office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
Sport in the Handball Arena.

The Democratic nominee for Sheriff, T..
F. Bonnet, showed up in fine form yes
terday at Phil Ryan's handoall court S5S
Howard street. The young athlete was
matched against the crack player of San
Franchises ball-hitters in the person of
ex-Assessor Jim Nealon, and after hard
tussel Phelan's nominee came out the
victor amid great applause from l..e spec
tators. Nealon took his defeat good-na-
turedly and issued a challenge for a re-
turn game next SUNDAY. The other games
played were equally well contested, af-
fording much pleasure to those interested
in the ancient game.
The results of the days play were:
Antron and 7. Clements. Score: Pills. 16-2l.
21-19.
G. Lindauer and D. OBrien defeated P
Gaughan and NJ. Mcdonald. Score: 21-14
P. Steiner and NJ Mcneil defeated W. Man
ion and L. Carraine. Score: 21-17. 15-21
21-16.
f. Barry and r. Housman defeated ]. Con-
don and T. Leech. Score 21-19. 14-21 21-l5
P. Ryan and NJ. Basch defeated ]. Bowling
and D. O Brien. Score 21-14, 15-21, 21-17
F. Jordan and ]. Condor defeated NJ. Basch
and NJ. Berwln Score: 21-17. 15-21 21-19
P. Talo and H. Peters defeated P. Basch
and G. Vincent. Score: 2l-l9. 1871. 21-1S.
Nealon and A. Hampton. Score: 21-15. 17-21,
J. c. Nealon defeated A Hampton Score !:
21-1S, 1871, 21-19.
J. Burke defeated T. Burke. Score: 21-17
19-21, 21-20
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
RIFLE AT SHELL MOUND.
A Fair Attendance and Number of
Good Scores Were Made.

Everything considered, there was a fair
attendance of rifiemen at the Shell Mound
rifle range yesterday. Many went there
early in the morning and left on the noon
trains for the big shoot in Marin County
held by the California Schuetzen Club.
While there was no wind to speak of, the
light was about as bad as could be eX-
perienced. changing every few minutes
and throwing the sights out of killer. A.
II. Pape of the Columbia Pistol and Rifle
Club made two fine scores of As and 40
with the musket on the Bushnell military
medal. This puts him well to the front
in the contest for this trophy.
Two hrSt-class men, r.. Schierbaum of
the Red Mems Schuetzen Club and o.
Lemcke of the Norddeutscher Schuetzen
Club, pulled well into the lead in the
shooting on the German 25-ring target.
The former made 40 and the latter 4o1
rings. The San Francisco Schuetzen Club
postponed its medal shoot as many of
its members belong to the California Club
and they desired to attend. The scores of
the day were as follows:
shoot. 20 shots, German 25,ring targst-Cham-
z. schierbaum. 40; second class, William
DRESSER. S4j third class. F. Richards, 235;
fourth class, H. Gerlach. 265; best first shot,
Z. schierbaum. %; best last shot William
kreutzkmann, "a
Norddeutscher schuetzen Club, monthly
Champion class. filled; first class, o.
Lemcke. lol rings; second class, L. Bruno. Bel.
third class, D. Schenkel, 345 fourth class, A.
F. Meyer, BIZ; best first shot H. SIZZLING, "a;
best last shot. Gus Schulz 23
Germania SchuetZen Club bullseve contest
for cash prizes, machine measurement-First,
n. Ahrens. 300 degrees: sec md. J. F. Bridges,
32s: third, ]. Tiedemann. 54S; fourth, L. N
Ritzau. $50; fifth. f Rust, $40: sixth, F. p
Schuster SIS; seventh, Z. H. Goetz, III; eighth
]. Gefken. 1445.
Columbia Pistol and Rifle Club. re-entry
matches. ten-shot scores, Columbia target
rife 200 yards-Ail-comers' rife medal r e.
Mason. 81 So; members rife medal J. E. Cor
man, CO; y. II. Neustadtcr, 1879: Bushnell mill
tary (Creedmoor COUNT, A. II. Pape 49, As:
n. H. Nerstadter. 80.
Pistol. 30 yards-Sebe pistol medal j. E.
CO, g.. "a; n. H. Neustadter. IL c. NJ Barley
n. Revolver. Colts Bsley TROPHY E. Cor
man. AZ, 80, 60; A. H. Pape. 81 N H. Neu-
stadter 1877. Small rifle. % and % caliber
medal and Roos trophy for ladles-Mrs c. F.
Waltham 81, Mrs. NJ. J. White 81.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
LILLE B WINS AGAIN.
Defeats Strong Field Of Greyhounds
at Agricultural Coursing Park,
Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25.-The coursing
at Agricultural Park to-day resulted as
follows: In the run down B B and b
beat Libertine; Fireball { a bye; Lille Is
beat Uncle Sam; Lady Agnes bat Rag
Baby; Red Jack beat Hard Luck; Or
monde beat Fleetfoot; Crow Dog beat
May Day; Molock beat Kitty Scott; La
Tosca beat Turk; A c beat Grazer; Be
nerino beat Mamie Bly,; Innocent Daisy
beat Romeo; Bum (Elsinore) beat Chick;
Stape Munton Leaf Little Dick; Orpheum
Lass beat John Mitchell; Lirio beat Sir
Jasper; Doncaster beat Beau Brummell:
Lady Agnes; Lille B beat Red Jack;
Grow Dog beat Ormonde; Molock beat Ia
Tosca; c beat Benerino: Innocent
Daisy beat Bum; Stape Munton beat Or
pheum Lass; Lirio beat Doncaster.
Second ties-Libertine beat Crow Dog;
Lille beat Moiock; A c beat Innocent
Daisy; Stape Munton beat Lirio.
Third ties-A B beat Libertine; Lie
B beat Stape Munton
In the final Lille B won first money,
A c second Stape Munton third. The
rest divided