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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SIGNAL, CORPS PLANS COMPLETED.


THE MEN WILL COVER LONG ISLAND AND BEGIN
OPERATIONS as SOON AS WAR is DECLARED
II was learned ut Whitestonc yesterday after
noon that the Signal Corps OF the New-York Naval
Reserve Is TO be stationed on Long Island In case
OF hostitics with Spain. Many OF the seamen and
some Of the officers OF the Reserve went To Pha-
delphia Tuesday to man one OF the old monitors
and they will be busy as patrol guard but the
Signal Corps remained at home. The men are
under orders to report Mt a moments notice to the
officers OF the Corps. and go TO the places to which
they have been assigned.
1t IL the intention OF the Reserve 10 establish
signalling stations from one end of Long Island to
the other. The two principal points will be at
Montauk Point. the extreme end OF Long Island
and the top OF the Commercial Cable Building In
Broad-st.. Manhattan. The paraphernalia OF the
Reserve Is packed up and ready for TRANSFERRING
Flags are to be used In the day for signalling and
colorcd lights at night.
The idea Is that the men stationed at Montauk
Point will be able to discover any hostile war yes
sci long time before she would come within firing
distance. and by means OF their signals the de-
scription Of the vessel would be sent 10 New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
CITY OF WASHINGTON OFF FOR HAVANA
LARGE CARGO OF corr AND PROVISIONS AND
$50 900 IN SPECIE.


~. s.o,-ner CITY OF Washing on. or mo New
Wi, ord Cuba Mall Steamship Company. sailed
os,erdav for Havana. This IS the irst steamer Oh
.bo, line 10 sail for Cuban ports slice the oruer
u,as issued 20 discontinue traiic TO That port Az
the office OF the company 1t was announced ina.
IN. Saratoga would sail to-day for Havana ana
tho newiy chartered British steamer kennctt "ould
sail for Mexican ports at the same time The ely
NJ Washington ard the Saratoga VIII 90 direct 10
Havana and return without proceeding 10 Mexican
norris as usual The next steamer sailing. however
is scheduled 10 stop a, Havana and then proceed
on its regular trip 10 Mexican ports. This steamer
VIII be the Orizaba. sailing on Monday next
The sending out Of these steamers caused some
surprise in shipping circles yesterday. under the
present situation. The city OF Washington had on
board in addition TO large cargo OF other pro-
visions $4,000 bushels Of corn. consigned TO Ha-
vana merchants By Henry ID. McCord and $4,000
In specie, by Muller Schall & co. for com
D,ercia accounts. The Saratoga. sailing today
will carry similar cargo.
On the Produce Exchange yesterday It was said
Army and that other extensive purchases had been
sible. According the statements made the
Exchange among the other purchases were 700
sacks OF 2O) pounds each Of winter wheat patent
-four and many other supplies here. well % 900
sacks OF American -four purchased IN the Liver
pOOl market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SUBMARINE MINES AT HAMPTON ROADS.
NEW CIRCrIrCLOsER ADoPTED-READY TO

n
PROTECT THE CHANNEL. IN CASE OF WAR
old Point Comfort. Va. April u (SpeciaD-Th
engineers at Fort Monroe to-day arrived nj n de-
clsion which Is OF the utmost importance 10 the
engincers' world. Tho circuit-closer invented by
Frederick @. Ripper private at the post twelve
years ago was adopted for use In connection with
the electrical current to be used In firing the sub
marine mines In Hampton Roads. The invention
has been slowed away In the fort for ten years.
and to-day it was selected the most ingenious
and simplest OF twelve devices.
The supports holding the hosptal-ship Solace
I'm the drydock at the shipyard gave way this
morning and the hull fell with crash against
the side OF the basin An examination OF her hull
showed no damage had been done. The drydock
gill be flooded tomorrow. and the Solace Will then
he proppcd up more firmly. orders have been re-
ccived the shipyard to hasten the work on the
Solace ana Yosemite with all possible dispatch.
The tug Underwater and the barge Lone Star.
with relies from the Maine In the shape OF wreck
age will be released from quarantine Friday
and will sail for Ncw-Nork just the
tug Goals The vessels besieged by persons
IN small boats anxious to obtain mcmcntos OF the
Maine disaster.
The engineers at tho fort actively preparing
10 have the submarine mines all ready to plant
In Hampton Roads just IL de-
clarcd
Washington. April l3.-Tho training ship Alliance
arrived Fort Monroe yesterday The newly
purchased craft. the Tccumsch and the Osccola
folk. where they to be fitted our for navel
service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
LITTLE INTERRUPTIONS TO MAILS LIKELY
sr'PrRINTENDENT MAZE STEAKS OF the Fossl
BILE EFFECT OF POSSIBILITIES BETWEEN
THIS COUNTRY AND Spain.

Replying TO inquiries Yesterday by a Tribune re-
porter as 10 the effect upon the mall service or
the breaking out OF hostilitics. A. b. Mae General
Superintendent. OF Malls. said
The contingency 10 ono mat has not yet been
considered by the postal officials. 80 fa- ~ ] am
aware. The subject Is on" that must b" con
sidered by the postal authorities ut Washington.
and We shall continue 10 dispatch mails as usual
until We receive orders from headquarters. Per
sonay do no; think that an outbrca" 81 VAR
between this country and Spain viii interfere
much (. at all. with our service. WITH IN" possible
exception OF the Cuban malls. During the civil
War mails were gent right along without much
interruption Sometimes they wor" stOpp'd ., tho
border but the letters usually reached tlsd u"s-
tina:!on after a little delay. Bu, do not nniic.-
pate there will be the slightest interruption. com
prehenslvey speaking. Y war is declared with
Spain. Unless considers the remotest pOssihll-
fly of Spain getting a foot on our chores the in
land mall service and TO China and Japan. will
continue usual while. n necessary. there are
several English lines Of steamers running from
our ports by which the European mail be
forwarded.
The last mail for cuba which IL likely to leave
this country for some time TO come was dispatched
on the Ward Line steamer Gay OF Washington.
which left this city yesterday. The mail service
between Tampa and H" West has boon stopped
by an order issued by the Posto'ice Department.
and all Cuban mail has been ordered 70 hc sent
TO New-York for dispatch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THE AUXILIARY FLEET MOVING.
-FOUR OF THE ALTERED TUGS HAVE LEFT TIL
NAVY YARD FOR NORFOLK.

NAVY YARD FOR NORFOLK.
There Is no cessation in the night-and-day activ~
ity at the Navy Yard. The auxiliary feet is being
rapidly altered for active service and with the
exception Of the regular cruisers Chicago and At
lanta every craft in the yard Will be ready within
two weeks
The Sioux Tecumseh and Osceola left the yard
for Norfolk, Va, on Tuesday evening and the
Uncas started for the same port yesterday, In
command Of Lieutenant Brainerd. The Osceon
and Tecumseh passed out by Sandy Hook early
yesterday morning. and the at II IS a. m.
The latter returned about o'clock
Only applicants for enlistment and persons on
urgent business allowed to pass the sentries
yesterday, and the order which was put In force
on Monday will he strictly adhered TO for an In
definite period.
AT the recruiting station on the receiving ship
Vermont twcnty-three men were enlisted as sail
yesterday.
OF consignment OF smokeless powder received
from the steamer Europe, part Will be sent 10 the
Fort Wadsworth magazine and part to the feet at
Key Yves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SPANIARDs BECOMING CITIZENS HERE.
SEVERAL IN THE SUPREME COURT RENOUNcE
THEIR ALLEGIANCE TO SPAIN.


Jose Mundet. n merchant. OF No 1871, Water-st
has signihed his intention OF becoming an Amer
lean citizen. lie appeared before the authorities
at the Naturalization Bureau late on Tuesday
afternoon and took out his first papers Mundct
was born n Spanard and. according 10 the record
in the Naturalization Bureau. he IL twenty-sevcn
years old lie was born In Barcelona. SPAIN and
came this country in June. 1872. Mundct re-
nounced all allegiance TO the Queen OF Spain and
after tho usual questions got his first papers
Francisco Lopez. who was horn In Corlnna
Spain. yesterday nled a petition in the Naturaliza
ton Bureau OF the Supreme Court to take out his
papers OF citizenship In this country. Lopez IL "A
fireman and lives at No. 2i3 West Sixty second ST
He came here in November 1854. and filed his
declaration TO become a citizen in the Court OF
Common Plcas in March. 1881
Jose Iesado a Spaniard who came here I'm 1887
md fled his declaration TO become cl,An in 1890
I'm the Court Of Common Pleas. also flied a petition
TO be naturalized. He states that he s a ma
chinist and lives at no. % Cherry-st. Lopez and
Pesado viii be examined before Justice Freedman
as TO their fitness for citizenship.
Lawrence Alvarez filed his declaration TO become
n citizen He was born In Porto Rico. and anne
here four years ago.
Pcsado Alvarez and Lopez all renowned their
allegiance TO the Queen OF Spain. and pledged 1t to
the United States.
Alvarez lives at No. 20 Perry-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
". F. HARRITY'S ANSWER TO CHih"h'
ur nrxrrs THE RIGHT OF THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE COMMITTEE TO ACT IN THE
NATTER AIL.EGArIoNs DE-
CLARED FALSE.

CI.ARED FALSE
PHILADELPHIA. April l3.-wlliam F. Harritys an.
swer TO the charges OF John NJ Garman. Demo
cratic state chairman. and others. upon which his
removal from the Democratic National COMMIT
tee has beer demanded with letters ard exirac"
from newspapers bearing on the case, ali OF WIS"
have been submitted to National Chairman jones'
has been published in pamphlet form and cT'
culated among the leading Democratic politicians
throughout the state. ana also sent 10 the ''e' '
o, the National Committee for their perusal
In this pamphlet. Mr.. Harrity denies the right OF
the Democratic State Committee and convention 10
recall him from membership in the National Com-
mittee and says that the power TO make removals
is vested In the National Committee alone.
AS understand" he says. II am charged WIZ
% voluntary withdrawal from politics. 90 WIN
drawal from participation In the deliberations "
the Democratic National Committee: 90 abstentio"
from services as a member OF the Democratic Va
tional Committee during the campaign OF Nv
90 declining. absolutely. when requested by Iha'
man John NJ Garnan. TO have anything 10 do "l'n
the management OF the campaign: 90 steady a"u
persistenty refusing TO perform my duties as pe''
ocratic National Committeeman, although repea''
eddy urged TO do so by Chairman John NJ. Garnia"
90 stating TO Chairman John NJ Garman thar
had retired from politics and that could not sup
port the Chicago platform ~ refusing 10 contribute
to Chairman John NJ Garman Tor the canipaisn
In Pennsylvania. and (N not being in accord WIFE
the principles OF the Democratic party"
Mr. Harrity says ne was always ready 20 PERFORM
and did perform. any and every duty assignee ~
him by the Democratic National Committee or us
officers
The allegations made by State Chairman Garman
he declares are false, with one exception lie re-
fused to contribute to the State campaign iuho
because OF want Of confidence In Mr. GarmahS
management. but he did give money 10 the q"
campaign fund ~ 4,
Mr. narrty contends that he is suffic.eny III
accord with Al the ~d sbS he Of the pnrdy to- 10
m IN
is elected I'm 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THEODORE B. STARR,
2ob Fifth Avenue.
Goldsmith, Silversmith and
Tewelcr, Diamond Merchant
and Dealer in Precious Stones,
Solid Silver, Fine Porcelains
and Bronzes.

loudly cheered John J. Delaney, State Deputy OF
the order. said It tho duty OF every patriotic
American to uphold President Mckinley. and the
man who attacked his country by attacking the
President a traitor.
The Rev John j. Loncrgan, who spoke on patrl-
otism said that while az Il priest he was FOR peace,
yet he was not a peace-at-any- price man. and be-
lieved that preferable tn dshonor Victor
j. Bowling and Patrick r. Tra.nor also spoke.
A badge studded with sixteen diamonds. was
presented 10 T. H. Dunn. the Grand Knight on
behalf OF the Council James Smith made the
ureS tat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
WAR RISKS STILL GOING Up.

The Increasing seriousness OF the internauon0
situatlon led 10 a decided stiHening OF marine war
risk rates yesterday both IN inls ci'y ana IN Lo"
don. some Of the companies here advancing 'hes
rates IN ner cent, The premiums asked do no' YET
represent the conviction on the part OF the rhde,
writer's that war IS absolutely certain, II IS sa'a
although these quotations are very much hlghes
than they were a week or ten days ago IL Is ho'
unlikely that another advance may be mace W
dav The companies In general ola a hea'! 01''
ness In war risks yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
OyersaCkS for
FaStidiOuS Men.

dressers There1l be no fault 10 find with
these. They have the finish Of fine custom
made coats and must fit. Our statesmen
will insist on that We think this stock OF
i2O-to-S30 overcoats uneXcelled anywhere.
At Sc0-The new shades in covert cloths, six lined;
cut vcry loose; the correct style
At s25-ln the new shade sage green; strapped
seams: lined Throughout, with silk merveIleux.
At S3O-In best quality covert cloth the ultra fash
ionable garment; baggy you hardly eel 1t; yet
IN s,nct accorilncc with the latest fashion; SIX
lined or silk lined ana faced 10 edge.
A, $90-Th- handsomest imported black vlouna; SIX
lined and faced to buttoN-hoe; the kind OF coat your
tailor would charge $50 for
Second door Fourth
= WELL take them. and take
o'oi aye III care Of them, for as little as
Furs. possible. We have very good
facilities for storing them and force OF
the best men possible to obtain, looks after
them while YOU are summerlnQ.
lis good time TO have alterations made,
while work in that line is slack. Well DO
it for YOU and do il well. Notify US and
We'll send for your turs.
Second floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
PATRIOTIC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

There several patriotic outbursts at the
dinner OF the New-Amsterdam Council. Knights
Of Columbus. at the Brevoort House. Fifh-ave. and
Eighth-st., on Tuesday night.
The order Is composed exclusively OF Catholics
and is now one OF the most powerful Catholic
ganizations in the country. John J. Cone Supreme
Knight OF the order. declared that in the event OF
war the frst TO volunteer would be the members
Of the knights Of Columbus The declaration was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
HEALTH BOARDS RESOLUTION

At special meeting Of the Health Board yes
terday Commissioner Jenkins offered the following
resolution. which was adopted:
Resolved. That leaves OF absence be granted to
all officers and employees OF this Department who
are members OF the National Guard OF the State Of
New-York or Of the Naval Reserves when called
out in the service OF the United States with pay
The salaries OF said officers and emp Dyes to be
paid to their families during their term Of enlist
ment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
ENTERTAINED THE CHAMPION O4RSNAS.

Tho Harlem Rowing Club celebrated It's hith an
niversary Tuesday evening with a reception ana GU.
tcrtainment at the Lenox Lyceum. followed W
dancing The guest OF honor was Edward fah'V.
Ten Eyck. the champion oarsman OF the woi,u
Ten Eyck occupied one Of the boxes during IN, tns
entertainment with his father, James ~. ,vtns
Eyck. james Peckington. president OF tnsc,v,rey
The walls of the Lyceum were profuse,y ~" Club
with banners and other trophies won py t"N Oyar
In its Ave years Of competition In aquatics' wv
five hundred persons were preseLI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SALARIES FOR MEN WHO ENLIST.

"The Daily Bond Buyer" yesterday printed the
following notice:
TO ALL MALE EMPLOYEES
We herewith announce that the salary OF any
man OF our nfty-iive employees who desires TO en-
list in tho Army Navy for the war against
Spain VIII be continued indefinitely. and that his
place will be kept open for him at the close OF the
war II nc should. under the rules OF civilized
warfare kill the Spanish General Marote. we will
pay him the additional sum OF 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
AID FOR THE NATIONAL. GUARD

Washington. April Ex-senator Thurston has In
troduced bill making permanent annual ap-
preparation Ct S;o0.O0 FOR the purpose OF ncrcas-
Ing the efficiency OF the Ma tional Guard. and OF
$4,000 for the improvement of tho Naval Re-
servo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
Girls Dresses

IN the showing the younger erels VIII De wen Povoed
for The assortment of gowns for them lawns ogandeS dnts
and French and domestic gnghas almost as large as the ooecon
for adults, and quite as pretty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

any harhor we desire. flag being their sufi-
Client protection And these ends the entire naval
and land forces of the country should he en-
ployed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THE SAALE AND THE SPREE NOT SOLD.
THIS GOVERNMENT WOULD HAVE THE FIRST or.
PoRTUNITY TO PURCHASE ANY NORTH


Regarding the report that the North German
Lloyd liners Saae and Spree had been sold 10 n
Spanish company Gustav II. Sohwab the New
York representative OF the North German LLOYD
Company, announced yesterday that he had made
Inquiries Of his company n, Bremen. TO which the
reply came that the report was absolutely lncor-
rect that no negotiations whatever had been made
for the sale OF the steamers. He added that the
Aller had been offered to the American Govern
ment, and intifnated that II any steamers OF the
North German Lloyd Line were 10 be disposed Of
the United States would have the first opportunity
TO purchase them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

-, IP YOU are one Of the par
ohoSS io' ticular men who take great
PUSSY Men. deal Of pains to get exactly
such fit and such shoe as please you
YOU are likely TO be steady customer Of
ours for that the kind Of men we please.
We have already reputation for palnstak-
ing and accurate fitting. and we wish TO
extend it all we cam
There's Five Dollar shoe here which
YOU will like. It is the very best shoe
which we have ever seen at the price.
The toe shapes represent the best OF the
efforts Of the designers Of both America and
England. YES, and France, too. The
Workmanship is the best in America, and
that S the best in the world.
Fourth avenue and Ninth street.
n.:IT THESE are splendid
Reception Lamps lamps. beautifully dec
very Ineap. Grated in newest pat
terms: with center draught burners. They
would be loW-prlced at 81 and -. we
are pleased to share the benefit Of a fortunate
trade incident, and so we say 81 each.
Basement.
o r.h,.e The remainder Of sale an-
OnyA Ia"'~' nounced few days ago
and Cabinets. probably enough for to-
davis selling only. Fine specimens OF onyx,
solid brass frames, gold finished. Reduc-
tons are as follows:
ONYX TABLES
$3.50, now s. 50 s2o, now sls
$l2. nowS IS 300 now s.Iw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
ORDERS FOR UNIFORMS FOR GUARpsMES.

Br.gad!er-Gene:ai John r. Richards Adjutant-
Genera! the stan OF The Governor of Maine
was III New-York yesterday. and placed orders for
reeIoihing the entire National Guard OF Maine for
field service. Orders for campaign uniforms have
also been placed by the States OF Connecticut
California, MASSACHUSETTS,. Maryland and Rhode
Island. This order looks large but I, calls for only
SOL uniforms The whole Na,iona. Guard OF
Rhode Island consists GO. OF s52 officers and men;
fornia. l.s23. ard Massackusetts. 2TN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

The Harlem Republican Club. No. l@ West One
huncred-and-:wepty-afih On Tuesday night
passed the following resolutions:
fse IL resolved. That co;ninend the wise and
patriotic course OF William Mckinley, President
OF the United States. In exhausting all honorable
means through diplomats negotiations 10 accom-
pish, without Involving this country In war the
Termination Of the inhuman conflc, Ia Cuba. lie
Il farther
Resolved. That all the resources OF diplomacy
having been exhausted. IL In the OF this club
that Congress should Immediately take such ac-
ton will speedily effectively and forever end the
centuries OF barbarous misrule Of Spain In the
Island Of Cuba. and enforce proper repara ton
for the loss Of our battle-shp Maine and TO vndi-
cate our right to send vessels and men 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

The ST. Paul in command OF Captain Jamison.
sailed from Southampton April for New-fork ana
Is due here OF Friday next; The 81. Louis IN com
mand OF Captain R9nde. arrived at Southampton
this morning from New-York and II she returns
according 10 the schedule Of the American Line
Will sail from Southampton on Saturday next
The only difference In the description Of the two
steamers Is that TIE ST Paul has engines with 1900
horsc-power greater them the ST. Louis. They were
butt a; Cramps shpyards. In Philadelphia, and
were launched In 1885 The tonnage is II 62s gross
ana 5.S74 net: they 5355 feet long, So feet beam
ard 5D.4 feet deep. The hus OF stee.. with ten
water-tight GONNA iments and four decks, and are
fitted for carrying water ballast. The engines OF
the ST. Paul OF 5000 horse power. and the
g!nes Of the ST. Louis are Of 1900 horsepower.
The ST. Pauis best record IS days and 81 min
u:es made in August 1896. from Southampton to
New-York. Her speed record is 2cS knots per
hour Der best days run was so knots. The ST.
Lous's best record is Gays hours and "a minutes,
also made IN the run fion Southampton to New
York. and about a week from the time the ST. Paul
made hcr record. Her speed record IS 2Os7 knots
per hour Her best days run was $50 knots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SIS Separate Skirts
for SS.75.

VIZ - - that VIII OCLUT 10
for SS.75. VOL when YOU see
them, will be the matter Of price. They
are handsome enough TO attract attention
under any circumstances: they're the KIND
you'd stop and look at anywhere. When
YOU learn the price. YOU will buy, for these
are at less than half value. They are made
from Plisse Novelty Goods, green, brown,
tan, navy blue and black. new shape. cor
rect hang" percaline lined. Ordinarily
they would cost SIS. Take them at
S8.75
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

IusT four little items as
hints Of what were
offering for critic a !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

DAYS selling only. Fine sPeclm'
solid brass frames, gold flnlshe
lions are as follows: