| Show searchlights OF THE FORTS PLAY OVER THE BAY soldiers waiting for the enemy to appear rear attack Is being guarded against new york june 17 searchlight lights played over the bay last night from forts wadsworth and hamilton while national guardsman guardsmen Guards men and regulars engaged in the defense of new york against a mimic enemy were on guard ready at the first news from sandy hook to man the batteries of huge guns and blow the invading fleet out of the water as soon as it sot within range infantrymen at the same time patrolled the outpost to protect the forts from attacks in the rear which were expected about the time the battle with the fleets began after evening parade the guards were doubled at both forts and actual military conditions prevailed none save the men in uniform could gain admission to either encampment without passes the searchlights were flashing over the narrows from both forts and every craft between forts and sandy hook was brought out into clear relief the men behind the searchlights were taking no chances of being surprised by the enemy for lack of illumination all night the lights flashed over the bay and the soldiers both professional and amateur slept lightly ready to jump to their places at the first alarm but the night passed quietly and daylight came without the enemy having put in an appearance it is almost certain now that the attack will bo made tonight |
