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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
MEDICAL RULES FOR CAMP LIFE.
SURGEON GENERAL sTERNRERG TELLS HOW T.

SURGEON GENERAL STERNRERG TELLS HOW TO
SECURE THE REST SANITARY CONDITIONS.
Washington. Apri 25.-Anticipating the service
the Army will be called upon to perform in Cuba
Surgeon General George NJ Sternberg Of the Army
has issued circular OF instruction TO medical
officers giving directions for obtaining the high
est sanitary conditions in camp life. The cir
cular is as follows:
In time Of war great responsibility rests upon
medical officers Of the Army. for the result, Of a
campaign may depend upon tn" sanitary measures
adopted. neglected by the commanding generals
of armies in the field The medical officer Is re-
the protection Of the health Of the troops In camp
or Il sarason ana !, Is GeneGe9 s !ha as rule
well Informed to the necessary measures OF
ana G Of i6es resns which n
cially when unaccmated troops are called on for
service in a tropical or semi-tropcal country in
in cuba our Army will have to contend not only
M WV, fever darrhora. dyseniery."bn, viii be
fever is epidemic and under conditions extreme Y
among unaccIimated troops In view Of this danger
responsible for the health Of troops in the field
is invited the following recommended lions:
on high n and and we-drsned ground no, PREVIOUSLY
Camps should be changed to fresh grounds every
Sinks should be dug before, camp is occupied
or as soon after as practicable.
The surface 81 focal matter should be covered
with fresh earth or quickime or ashes three times
day.
New sinks should be dug and old ones filled when
contents or Old ones are two feet from surface
OF ground
Every man should be punished who fails to make
of the sinks
All kitchen refuse should be promptly buried and
perfect sanitary police maintained
Troops should drink only boiled filtered
water and coffee or tea thot or cold except where
spring water be obtained which Is pronounced
10 be wholesome by d medical officer.
Every OF fever should receive prompt at
;en,ion II albumen is found IN the urine o.
patient with fever II should be considered sus-
picious (of yellow fever and he should be placed
in an isolated tent. The discharges OF patients
with fever should always be disinfected at once
with a solution OF carbolic acid l6 per cent? OF
chloride Of lime (six ounces to a gallon OF water)
or with milk OF lime made from quicklime
Whenever case OF yellow fever occurs in camp
the troops should be promptly moved TO fresh
camping ground. mile or more from the in
darrhoa and probably yellow Fever. are frequently
communicated 10 soldiers In camp through the
agency, Of nies, which swarm about focal matter
or in shallow pits and directly convey Infection.
creta, to the food which Is exposed while being
served in the mess tent 1t is for this reason that
cause the water supply may be contaminated in
the same way or by surface drainage.
II 1t can be avoided. marches should not he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
PLANS FOR INVADING CUBA.
AN EXPEDITION TO SEIZE A LANDING
PLACE BEING ORGANIZED
FORCE OF FIVE THOUSAND MEN To SAIL FROM
KEY WEST DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF

4 FORCE or FIVE THOUSAND MEN To SAIL FROM
KEY WEST SOON prsTRrRrrroN OF RELIEF
SUPPLIES ONE or ITS Purposes.
fnY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuSE.l
Washington. April 25-Oriers went forward
from Army headquarters to-day to organize a
brigade at Tampa not later than Saturday. con-
sisting Of 1000 iufantrymen already here. and
1000 cavalryme1 and artillerymen from Chicka-
manga. and other points 1t will propaby be
commanded 10y General w r. Shaftcr who is
under orders 10 report at the War Department
Wednesday morning.
Transports also been chartered 10 leave
Tampa. II necessary. on Saturday with this
force They will go to Key West and await
further orders. where they will be Joined by
the marine guard transport steamer Panther.
These two expeditions combined are Intended
tn effect n landing. throw up intrenchments and
hold the port centre Of food distribution.
we'll to maintain open communication with
the army of the insurgents and General Gomezs
headquarters.
The chartered Red Cross steamer. the state NJ
Texas. which left New-York last Saturday with
n cargo ~ relief supplies. food. clothing etc
for the reconcentrados. and a trained corps or
nurses for the sick and starving. is expected to
reach Key West on Thursday and within day
or two after that time II is contemplated that
she Will start for Sagua Ia Grande on her mis-
sion Of mercy. to put into efrectual operation
the determination Of the United States Govern
ment to offer the relief which the Spanish
either Incapable or unwilling to give to their
own people. Upon the success failure Of this
expedition will depend In great measure the
conduct Of the war In the immediate future.
The State OF Texas will he conveyed to Sagua
by several warahips. which will afford her pro-
lection II she IL mol"sted bur II is possible that
her Red Cross flag will be respected. and. with
the pacific purpose OF the vessel. will guard her
staff and cargo from indlgnIty or injury How
ever, the United States will be ready FOR the
alternative and II any offence Is offered 10 the
state Of Texas. Sagua la Grande will be taken
by tho combined naval and military forces ~
the United States and the American flag will
be planted there nj all hazards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
TAMMANY FULL OF PATRIOTISM
DERIVED OF THEIR LEADER THEY E>'f.ARE
THEIR INTENTION OF ORGANIZING
REGIMENT

THEIR INTENTION OF ORGANIZING
REGIMENT
To, cover the retreat ~ Richard Croker 70 Eng
hand ~ the outbreak Of The with Spain and
express tho pcnt-up patriotism Of his followers
who fremain rh~ Tnmmany Executive Committee
held a special meeting yesterday afternoon and
passed resolutions promising support 20 the Gov
eminent one 81 the resolutions 'he follow
ing
'or 'hc waging % war recognize "a the ar.t
any d., our f;overrnen, tho mair;c,o,cc -, ~
Xa,'o-,f honor ond I'M, a. ~. .acrad I,,n-o..
= both peace and humanity compelled an appeal
70 arm. BY the Government tho Prcsidcn, md
congress are entitled 70 the supper, OF every cI,
zen. resardl"ss ~ reed political fai'h or cond-
."..d h% his comni,o. We pInagc ,bn ~ rlo,Cc
and unc"nsinc "ndervor Of Us evcry member 10
and sailors - the Nation are now gallanfIv con
tending. and "a this end stand ready with both
men md money 70 second every effort OF the Al
m!nis'rntlon 70 rescue tho starving cuban. and 10
"nforcr peac" among that oppressed people by
popular government
John = Carroll. John whalcr and Thoma. F
Grady wer" appointed committee 70 20 20 Wash
ing'on and lay me resolution before President Nc
Knley FIT. Commissioner John scanneu had
written letter 70 Governor Black Offering TO raise
a regimen, ,or the war 10 he known A. tho IL,
Tammany Regiment OF Volunteers and the letter
was read 70 The committee and lndorscd District
Attorney Asa Bird Gardiner declared TINT Tam
many could raise regiment in every Assembly
district. n 80 many regiments wanted FOR the
Moro resolutions were passed making to Gov
Black the Offer 10 raise more regiments and
also declaring:
Resolved That the Executive Committee o., Tam
many Hall will faithfully support IN" President Of
the United States az Commander in CHIEF OF IN.
Army and Navy. and that they hereby agree 10 as
sist In the formation OF the regiment named above:
and
i.-st .ho
providing recruiting headquarters and employing 70
crutlng agents shall be betrayed nv this organza-
ton
Thr offer 20 Governor Black to raise troops will
he taken to him nv Colonel Michael g Murphy Ed
ward T Fitzpatrick John j. Scannell Isaac
Fromme and William Sohmer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
POLICE VACATIONS STOPPED
PRESIDENT YORK SAYS 1T rs DEEMED ADvIsABlID
To RE READY FOR ALI. EMERGENCIES


To RE READY FOR ALI. EMERGENCIES
The Police Board has passed a resolution rescind.
ing all leaves OF absence granted prior 10 last Fri.
day and has also ordered that no greater leave II
absence be granted 10 any member OF the force
In any case than be absolutely necessary IN
the judgment and discretion OF the Chief The
resolution passed last Friday. but was not
made public until yesterday. II wipes out all vaca-
tons. but. it is said. does not aNec, the leaves
granted 10 policemen who want to enlist Pres!-
dent York In talking Of ;he resolution said that
n state Of war exists between this country and
Spain. and II deemed advisable TO have the
full force available at all times and for all emer-
gencies
Eleven other policemen n ne from Manhattan and
The Bronx. and two from Brooklyn. applied for
leave OF absence Yesterday I'm order 10 enlist
The only policeman who has received leave OF abb
for this purpose. so far. however is Police
Dwyer. who oh the Panther
The new applications will soon be acted on by the
Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT BUSY.
FIRST STEPS TOWARD PROCURING SUPPLIES foF
THE ARMY OF INVASION

FIRST STEPS TOWARD PROCURING SUPPLIES foH
THE ARMY OF INVASION.
Tho active work OF procuring supplies - III
army Of invasion was begun yesterday. when po-
posals for large quantity OF subsistence stores
were sent out from the Office OF the purchasing
conmissary in the Army Building BIDS VIII ne
opened on Monday 81 next week and the suppi'es
are 10 be furnished within thirty days.
Each bidder will be required TO state no" mnch
no can furnish I'm the specified time and samples
OF the goods bid on mus, be submitted This Is the
frs, can for emergency supplies. and is MADE so
that any demand made FOR largo quantities at
Chickanauga Camp or other points may he sup
pied
Colonel John f. Weston OF the Commssary DE-
partmeni started yesterday for Washington. where
he will assie, the commits sary-General. his piace
in this city viii be filled by Major Wells Willard
First Lieutenant q O. Squire Of the 30 Artilery'
has been detached from the artillery school al Fort
Monroe and sent TO Governors Island TO succeed
Caufaln Allen signal officer who has been at
tarhed TO the staff Of General Miles.
BIDS will be opened to-day for $1,000 yards OF
wants AT once The goods needed for army
uniforms and soldiers supplies.
Lieutenant +. MaXneld opened bids at Cover
nor's island Yesterday for the TWO additional bal
looms which to he supplied for the use OF me
balloon ,orrs which Is 10 be organized for Work
with the army OF invasion The balloons are 10
have a gas capacity Of 20.er cubic feet number
OF bids were submitted the materials being oiled
silk Oiled cotton and pongce silk
a contract was awarded yesterday 10 the hudson
River Lgh, erage Company for the removal Of
leo 900 pounds Of material for submarine mines from
Fort Schuyler 10 Fort Trumbull. Connecticut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26

Boston Harbor fortincatons received Instructions
to-day from Washington to rush work on dcfenccs
All was quiet at the State House this morning
General Dalton said that further orders had
been issued and II was uncertain when any action
would be taken looking 20 a mobilization Of the
troops At 2i5 o'clock this afternoon the Office Of
the Adjuant-f;"neral was formally placed under
military guard
The Massachusetts troops will begin TO the
harbor defcnces tomorrow. The LIST Regiment
Heavy Artillery received orders this afternoon to
move Fort Warren tomorrow morning to take
up their position for the eight day tour OF duty al
lowed each year under the law. II is the general
belief that they will he mustered into the United
States service before the tour IL ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26

to p 49,. - ,,. &,
When called upon for duty at night or cary III
the morning n cup Of hot coffee shouid be taken.
II Is unsafe 10 eat heartily or dirk Freely wnen
greatly fatigued or overheated. Ripe fruil ma!
be eaten in moderation. hut green or oVerrr.lpss
fruit will give rise to bowel complaints. rooa
should be thoroughly cooked ana iree from WI
mentation or putrefactive changes .
In decidedly malarious localities from mr. ~
i've grains OF 1uinine NAV he taken In the early
morning a prophylactic, bui the taK ms OF
auinine as a routine praciir" should onN ne rec
Commended under exceptional circumstances.
Light wooen undertaking should he worn ana
when a soldiers clothing or bedding becomes damp
from exposure to rain or heavy dew. the hrst OPP
port unity should he taken dry II in the sun or
bN 0ro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
DISBURSEMENTS OVER ORDERS.
DETROIT NAVAL / ESERvTs MAY NOT 90 To- NoR
FOLK ON tt FSDAY -'RITIc1SlSG THEIR
INSTRUCTIONS

Detroit. April p 1t IS reported h"r" thai owing
"a disagreemcnis over orders tho pctroi; Naval
Reserves will not 40 20 the Norfolk Navy Yard on
Tuesday as ordered Assistant Secretary 81 tho
Navy Roosevelt to-day sent word 10 III" naval re-
serves 40 follow the Navy Department as 20 num-
Der Of mon instead Of instructions from captain
Crowninshicd."
The reserves held a meeting to-day. WITH ~" re-
suit that Lieutenant commander Gilbert Wilkes.
with tho pernission ~ Governor Pingrce. started
for Washington tonight 20 confer with Secretary
Roosevelt 40 the meaning % the telegram was not
clear Another thing the reserves strongly object
to Is being -cat 10 Norfolk for examination ~ 70
fitness for service instead Of being examined here
They say (. IS Just easy TO cXamin" here. and by
doing II will save those rejected trim clear 20
Norfolk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
ANXIOUS TO ENLIST NrrRsEs

Cleveland. April 25-. ecruiting Officer Day re-
ceived orders from Washington to-day enlist all
the men he possibly could for the Hospital Corps.
Men between twenty-one and thirty-fve are wanted.
Experience in nursing is requirement. but Cap
tain Days orders are to enlist all the men who
would be useful In the hospital branch OF the ser
vice. Posters announcing that men were wanted
at were stuck up all over town. The order Is
looked upon as significant OF a long and hard cam
paign. II was previously announced that men
for the hospital service were needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
TRAINING SHIP IN NEW ANCHORAGE.
BOSTON NAVY YARD CROWDED AND THE EN-
TERPRTSE HAD TO MOVE.

Boston. April 25-The nautical raninE-ship En-
terprise was lowed from tho Navy Yard by two
tugs the Vim and the Atlas. about noon to-day. 10
an anchorage in the President Roads. She VIII re-
main there for about month tn" Enterprise Is
in command OF Lieutenant {. \. Foster lat" OF the
Naval Brigade. and at present has about n hunhrcd
cadets board. No significance attaches {" INC
removal OF the trainings "a the change was
made simply relieve the conGested condition
OF the Navy Yard. The work Of preparing The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
HARVARD MEN ENLlSTTNG.
UNIVERSITY WILL. BE REPRESENTED N ROTH
ARMY ASD NAVY

Cambridge Mass. April 3-IInrvards enlist
ments I'm the various branches 81 service in the
war with Spain have already made inroads the
I'niversitys athletic material Ex-Captain Good
rich G. G. Bull and L. Coleman. % the Varsity
crew squad left Cambridge tonight for Washing
ton. where they hope 70 get commissions for ser
vice IN the auxiliary fleet
-Four men who would probably have been included
In the makeup Of the so-calcd Weld Varsity crew.
are enlisted in the militia and Will have 10 stop
rowing They 4. L. . Brinson. S. 4 O..
Hodges. 90. Hugh Bancroft. IS and T. W Pierce
10 The faculty Will decide AT their meeting to-
morrow just what relaxation Of the rules may he
made for the students who enlist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
COLBY STILL WITHOUT a FLAGSHIP

DOMINION EXPRESS COMPANY REFUSES ~ SELL.
THE PRIME EDWARD.
Boston April 2-It f. doubtful 3. the Government
succeeds in securing the Dominion Express steamer
Prince Edwa-d. which Commander colby is dcsir-
Gus Of obtaining FOR MS flagship The owners q
the steamer do not wish TO d.spos" Of the vessel
while tho" have no other 20 tax" her plarc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
JUDGE J. r. PAYNE VOLUNTEERS

NE TELLS GOVERNOR TANNER THAT HE ts
WILLING TO SERVE IN ANY CAPACITY
Chicago. April %--Judge John Barton Payne Of
the Superior Court to-day offered his services N
Governor Tanner In any capacity for war MIR
poses Judge Payne Ia believed to be the nrst vol
unte~r in the United States from among tho
Judges the bench. "
Judge Payne II a Southerner. one OF the most
prominent members OF the Southern colony in
Chicago lie In a native OF Virginia "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
FERRYBOAT DEFENDER FOR BOSTON.
NVR ~ SHtT'I' IT IN = DIV ~
AND ROW BATTERIES

ANTl NOW ia T.TTT~
Roston. April 25-Lieutcnant Gardner J. Jones
has detailed thirty men for IN" gunboat Governor
Russell into which tho new fcrryhoat Is 30 b" made.
soon as he city turned hcr over 20 ~" brigade
The Governor Russell will he fixed ont with broad
side batteries and four 9-inch smooth bore guns
for her bows. and a steel sup"rsiructure will he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
JOHN JACOB AsTOR WANTS TO SERVE.
HE WOULD LIKE TO Re on THE STAFF OF THE
GENERAL. FIRST ORDERED TO crRA-
GENEROUS OFFERS OF YACHTS

GENERAL. FIRST ORDERED TO CrBA-
GENEROUS OFFERS OF YACHTS
Washington. April - ,SpeciaD-Secretary
Bliss took John Jacob Astor. OF New-fork' ana
Douglas Robinson to see the President this
morning. and afterward introduced them 10 the
Secretary OF War and to General Miles MT
Astor put in an application for an appointment
on the staff Of whichever General was likely 10
no first ordered to active service Cuba.
and he received assurances from the oincla's
that his wish would he gratifed II possible
General Miles to whom the matter was finally
left by the President and the Secretary Of war
told Mr. Aston that it was impossible to say just
at present which General would he the first to
invade Cuba. but he could promise him stan
appointment with General who would In all
probability eventually reach the island
Mr. Robinson. who accompanied Mr. Astor. is
Assistant Secretary Roosevet's broher-in-law,
and he is also anxious to go to Cuba in active
service Speaking Of Mr. Astor's visit Mr.
Roosevelt who was fully informed regarding
his mission. said to Tho Tribune correspondent:
MIR Astor has already equipped and offered
to the Government one battery Of light artn-
lerv which will be maintained entirely at his
expense as we'll as his yacht Nourmahal. ana
he has offered free transportation for all troops
Regular and volunteers. over his lines OF ran
way in the West His patriotism. particularly
as regards his Yacht. is in marked contradis-
tinction of some ~ the efforts made by certain
Americans 10 sell vessels to the Government a
exorhltant prices.
The country has reason 10 he proud OF men
like Mr. Astor and +. Augustus Schcrmerhorh'
who have offered their yachts free. MT Scher-
rnerhOrns vessel being suitable. we took IL, MI.
Astor's was no, suitable. and we desired not
to accept It. but the offer was alike In each
case In the same manner Pierrepont Morgan
gave US the Corsair at much smaller price
than he would have asked others. and to MS
own personal inconvenience. merely because ne
thought she could be useful 10 the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
REGIMENT TO DEFEND PORTSMOUTH

Concord. y. II April 25.-Governor Ramsdeli has
sent communication 10 Secretary Of War Ager
Offering send a regiment OF infantry defend
Portsmouth.
Governor Ramsdell has decided 70 use tho ~
Regiment OF the New Hampshire National Guard
for this States quota under the President. call for
troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
INDIANA's GUARD CALLED OFT

Indianapolis, April Ex-Governor Mount this even
ing issued his proclamati ton calling on the Indiana
Guard 10 assemble In this city tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
ALASKAN STEAMERS WANT GUNS
FEARS FOR TIE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS AND
COZ n FpOM THE

Seattle April 2S-The local Alaskan transporta-
ton company has telegra phed 70 Secretary Long FOR
six Calling guns N he placed on on" Of their
steamers as \ precau'icn against Spanish war
ships privateers that may he in IN" North Pacihc
Ocean when the steamers start on their return Trip
from 81, Mchaels with passengers and gold from
the Klondike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
TEXANS READY TO SERVE.

Washington April 25-Representative Hawey. OF
Texas. received the following telegram to-day from
Lieutenant r. p. Hawey. In charge Of the Calves
ton Uex) division OF the Naval Reserve:
Galveston answers Presidents call with nrst rest-
ment volunteers. Richie colonel. by reclamation.
Have enrolled two hundred for volunteer army;
enlistment enthusiastic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26
AN EX-CONSUL TO ENLIST

Topeka. April 25-R. W. Turner. ex-Consui to
Cadz. to-day resigned his place OF secretary OF
tho State Board OF Railroad Commissioners and
will ask for an appointment In one OF the Kansas
volunteer regiments. He Ia likely to be appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-26


HE WAS ARRESTED A. Az AMERICAN spy AND
SENTENCED TO RE SHOT THE BRITISH
VICE CONS RELEASED HIN.
Key West. Fla April - The British steamer
Myrtedene. Captain Milburn. from Philadelphia
on April for Havana and Cardenas arrived
here this morning from Havana. Her COM
mander reports that the news Of tho sailing Of
tho United States fleet was received at Havana
just previous To the departure 81 the Myrtle
dene He adds thai IT created no excitement in
the city. but the price + meat Immediately
jumped from - 10 ~ cents
According To Captain Milburn Havana does
not fear bombardment. because. the Spanlards
say. the United States began the in the
interest Of humanity. and the hombardment
would be contrary to such a purpose
At Havana. IL appears. the conditions pre-
Valng are not unusual. except that the city IL
crowded with troops and that the Spanish OH
GERS are drilling every man they can press into
the service. from the rawest recruits upward
The Myrtledene reached Havana week ago
Sunday. and Captain Milburn went ashore. He
says he walked over 10 the new Qualifications
AT Casa BlancP to make observations when
three or four spanish soldiers. with fixed bayo-
nets. arrested him American spy The
three or four hours had elapsed he was in
formed that sentence had been passed upon
HIM and that he was 10 he shot in an hour
The captain. who Is an intense Brtisher. re-
piled
Why walt an hour Shoot me now. and In
n day Havana and all cuba will he blown up
The British Nice-Consul Arthur Arosteguy
was interested I'm tho case and CAPTAIN NIL
burn was released Captain Milburn added:
Havana viii gil" YOU AT the lighting YOU
want when YOU land
In telling the story ~ his oxpesience 10 the
Associated Press correspondent. captain Nil
burn said
Tho British don't wal, two months when
thor ships mr." blown up in foreign ports"
The Mvrtleden" left Havana Friday night
Just No the American fleet was coming I'm sight
Mr.. ArosteCuy tho British Vice Consul anx-
iOus for his familvs safe'y sent them to Key
West bS IN" steamer. Sh" had cargo Of Goa
200 tons OF which she discharged in Havana
Captain Mlhurn intended 10 ship 300 tons OF
sugar now In cuba. the property ~ Mr. Reve
an American. but ne advised 70 leave port
promptly.