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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-16
STRENGTH OF GUARD.
interesting Figures Based on
Possible Call for So
900 Men.

Washington. y. c.. April 12.-In an
ticipation of the possibility of call on
the National guard of the states and the
territories to assist in the national de-
fcnsc i'll the case of war with Spain
Adjt.-Gen. Corbin of the army has COM
piled a mass OF interesting information
concerning the strength of the guard each
state and territory would be expected TO
furnish under calls for from $4,000 to
100000 men, according, first, to the
strength of the National guard and. sec
ond, to the population of the different
states and territories. These tables are
very complete and show precisely the
number of men each state or territory
would be expected to furnish under the
constitution regardless of the strength of
the National guards organizations in each
state and territory.
In explanation of the tables given be
low 1t may be stated that while the total
strength of the National guard of New
York is HOO. in ease the National guard
OF the country was called upon to supply
10000 men. New Yo~I's apportionmcnt.
according to its strength would be oI0o.
and according to its population 1908. In
case the call should be for POO. 900 men it
would be required to furnish 22.S2O men
according to the National guard OrganiZ-
alton and 20.S2O according to the pOpu-
latlOn of the state
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-16

Sixty papers. but only two daI!!es. are
published u Idaho.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-16

The following is the official apportion-
mcnt of the various states and territories
on a basis of a call for 10000 men. the
proportion being maintained according to
the same ratio i'll the case of calls for
100000. 1JO,OU and 100000 men:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08
Social and Personal

m ~ ~
| r IA red. white. and blue party in honor
Of Miss Katie Asmussen's, sixteenth
birthday. 10 tho latest event in which the
national colors played . leading part
Miss Asmussen entertained her guests
1t her homo A. 1881 South Tenth street
until late hour on toe evening Of Aou-
day October g. the hours being passed
with games and dancing. Presents
numerous and useful, commemorated
tho occasion. Tho numerous guests
were delightfully."- entertained. Refresh
merts were served. and at lats hour the
guests departed Wishing their hostess
many other happy birthdays.
The Grace NJ 4, Epvorth league gave
. reception Monday night at the homo o.
Mr.. G. Garrison, at 1923 8 street, in
honor Of Nin Eva Nolan who left later
in the week for Box Butte where she viii
train tho tender mind - it u met with
in tho public schools. Tho evening
passed pleasantly, the hours being spent
With bright games and conversation.
Miss Nolan will be missed by large
circle Of frienda
On Wednesday evening Of this week.
occurred the marriage Of Mias Sadie
Grimes to Mr.. Frank 8. Mccain Of Chi.
cago, Rev. L. P. Ludden officiating. The
bride was charmingly gowned in . white
orgsndy, whose simplicity was ito great
ct charm. It was daintily trimmed
with quantities Of white baby ribbon.
Miss Hattie Shsder, bridesmaid. wore
white organdy over pale green.
Many friends were present. Delicious
refreshments Were served.
The refreshments were numerous and
beautiful.
Married, Sunday October 2. 1t the
homo of tho brides parents 2l77 South
Eighth street, Mr.. ]. w. Crocker and
Min o. e. Stoner. Rev. Birrel Of the
Third Presbyterian church officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crocker will reside in
Evanston, Wyo.
Mis- Villa Gather has returned to
Pittsburg. Miss Cathers' literary career
which began in Lincoln. bids fair to be
bright, and ID watched with moro than
passing interest b. her many friende
here.
Mlss Jeanette Bahlman aud Miss Ida
B. johnson went to Omoha Thursday
morning to attend the national congress
Of the society Of P. e. O., in session
there.
The members Of st Paul church tend.
cred their new pastor, Rev. Fletcher L.
Wharton, . reception on Wednesday
evening in the church parlors.
Nrs. Samuel Vessel entertained at
cards Tuesday afternoon. All things
worked together for good and delight
iul afternoon Wa the result.
Min Daisy Highlands entertained
, number Of friends Monday evening
1t her home, 321 North Seventeenth
s.roet. The evening was pleasantly
passed ct progressive high five. GRO
kino]e and charades. Dainty refresh /,
ments were served. Those present
were Miss Meyers, Miss Meehan, Mis-
Nora Williams, Aiss Laura Meade,
Miss Highlands, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. I
Dobb6ns, Mr.. Frank Ticker, George q
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-10-08


. half hour in Lincoln on their way
to Fort Du Chem, Utah, where they
are stationed for the present. The
captain was in command of troops
l and c and is the commandment ut
the fort A party of intimate friends
met him at the station. Boht Cap
tain and Mrs. Guilfoyle were looking
very well, though the former was
somewhat thin. He has been one of
te "ti "a cia.'~ 1t Mon aux
Point. He said that the stories of
starvation and neglect of sick soldiers
in the hospital at the Point were
newspaper hes. Among the captains
luggage was a large framed testimo-
~ ~ re- 80 'r"" T.. MR.
chants association of New York. ex-
pressing the thanks and gratitude of
the association for favors i'm getting
supplies distributed rapidly without
regard to red tape. When the party
arrived at the station the captains
uniform had the full compliment of
buttons, crossed sabres, ETC., but when
the train pulled out the captains
canvas uniform bore some resem-
blance to the celebrated Peggoty af-
ter one of her violent fits of emotion.
Troop C, it will be remembered, bore
a distinguished part in the battle of
Santiago.
At their pleasant and hospitable
home in Waverly terrace Mr.. and Mrs.
W. A. Green gave a card party Tues
day evening of this week. Carna-
tiOns and red and cream roses orna-
mented the rooms. On Tuesday Mrs.
Rodgers and Mrs. Muir cut for the
prize and the latter won it. Mr.. N.C.
Brock won the gentleman's prize. On
Wednesday Mr.. John Dorgan won the
gen'lemsn's prize and Mre. Harry Hal
ley. ladies' prize.
At her hardsome home on Thir-
teenth and G streets, Mrs. e. e.
Brown gave euchre party on Tues
day after noon and Thursday evening
in honor of her guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman and Miss Brosser of Chicago.
Doctor and Mrs. Percy Silver took
the Washington train on Tuesday.
Many friends met at the station to saw
farewell and express regret for the
DOCTORS resignation.
Misses Jessie and Addie Putnam of
Aurora, who spent several days of last
week visiting riends in Lincoln and
went on to Omaha Monday
to view the exposition Miss Jessie
bethany renewing many jleasant ac-
quaintances made while she was a
student at Cotner university.
DR.. N. NJ. Hindman went to Omaha
Monday evening.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
initiated four men this week amid
the usual solemn gafties. They were
Lynn Lyle and Lloyd Killian of Wa
hoo, Edward Holbrook of Falls Gty
md Howard Cowgirl of Omaha. The
kappa Kappa Gammas presented the
with a beautiful sofa nil
ow OF purple, embroidered in gold
he s. A. E. colors.
The Third Presbyterian church well
'omed the pastor, Rev Peter Birrel
md bride home on Wednesday even
ng and gave them two handsome
ocking chaim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

for the mer, manufacture Of indispensable
continent the time has not been long. and the
manufacture of soldier out OF a recruit taxes
longer As for the multiplied plans reported
swarming like flies In n midsummer sun ana as
swiftly changing. It is but fair to say that the
Imagination of the most inventive reporters IN
this inventive country has been severely taxed
If Army officials had told anybody all the things
said 10 have been told. none Of them would nave
had time for anything else but talk.
The Government has evidently grown peyond
any serious reliance upon the insurgents FOR sus-
tanned fighting against bodies OF troops or 1ortl-
fcations and in consequence has grown Deyond
the Idea that II would be safe TO land an insiS
nifcant force anywhere. II the War Depart
ment really started with the belief that an
armed force including only one thousand Kegu-
lars would be enough for the Philippines. 1t mas
grown beyond that. But the Development OF
knowledge and Of preparation has not been
slow People do not realize that It Is only Few
DAYS since potent and solemn statesmen were
talking about Gomez and his army OF thirty
thousand men. lacking only ammuntion;-and
our recognition Of their independence. More
definite knowledge Of the work TO be done has
caused delay but has saved the country. posi-
bly,, from some misfortune. and without donht
has been much more useful to the United states
than TO Blanco's army, daily exhaustng Its sup
plies of food and ammunition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

come heavy. Improvement Is also seen In agri-
cultural regions in the demand FOR nails' ana
new building is there progressing acuV"'!' 'nu
from the same quarter there are coming 'ery
numerous though individually small demands
for sbapes TO be used in commercial and othef
structures. The requirements for bridges ana
buildings OF moderate size are most important
feature, though the same agricultural prosper
causes an enormous demand for more locomo-
tiyes and cars for materials to be used IN their
construction.
I'm spite Of this charging demand. which Is
likely to expand almost indefinitely as the fuh
force Of agricultural and Government needs Is
felt. there is scarcely any advance IN prices
Plates are a shade higher than inonth ago
but rails, bars, nails, beams and angles are I'M
changed. and Eastern pig-iron. while Besseh'er
pig at Pittsburg is a shade lower. although rls-
ING. and gray forge and Southern baslc pig
slightly lower. The production of pig has been
larger than the demand. but the surplus Is less
than II has been and expansion of orders Tor
material is generally expected Not Ilt'ie
complaint Is heard that with the heaviest de-
mand for products ever known In many lines,
nrices are 30 low as to afford but moderate
profit Yet this Is the condition which the
greatest Of manufacturing Industries mas nc
cepted for itself as n permanent law. because 1t
bas so far developed production that the mar
keting of a considerable quantity OF products
abroad has become necessary to continuance
of its present activity. The sales TO foreign
countries Of various forms of iron and steel and
their products have become large enough to oc-
cupy IN appreciate part Of the manufacturing
force. and II such sales could not be made M
prices fixed by competition the works so occu
MED would Mt once he bidding against others 'or
domestic business. and thereby depressing prices
for all.
It Is a significant evidence Of the enormous In
dustral strength Of the country that this condi-
ton continues, Notwithstanding the unusual &C.
mand for uses In war. The industry has been
so far developed by many years OF production
that It Is now able In many branches Mt ones 10
invade foreign markets with success, even While
subjected to an unexpected and heavy demand
for war purposes In view OF this state or iacts
Il Is hardly TO be expected that the various
schemes for artificial advances in prices OF iron
and its products will prove altogether success
full In some lines advances may be pracficaple
for n time But the country has reached ire
point in its development at which IFS greatest
manufacture is not only able but Is compelled TO
seek open competition with that of foreign coun-
tries in important branches. and hence must
recognize the probability Of relatively low prices
In future years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
TIE IRON BAROMETER.

The production Of pig-iron has often been
called the Industrial barometer. On May l. nc
cordng to 1.-THE Iron Age 1t was 234, 163 tons,
against o33,339 on April l, the Increase In char
coal iron alone having been S55 tons, owing to
the rupture OF the combination. The great body
of business remains undminished. and after de-
Quoting the increase Of 23.516 tons in the stocks
unsold outside Of the great steel companies the
consumption is still 1909 tons daily in Ap.il.
against 32,076 In the ninety days Of the three
previous months. This does not indicate my
decrease in demand. and the belief is general in
the trade that a year Of extraordinary activity
has begun. This demand Is not largely due 10
Government orders for war materials. 1t is
true that the shipyards are more busy than
ever, and In view Of great naval requirements
hereafter will probably be for some time. But
not one-fifth of the consumption is due to such
demand.
One feature Of great Importance is the in
crease in various demands resulting from the
rise In wheat. The agrcultural-impemcnt works
are buying bars and other iron and steel mate
rails for implements In greater quantity than,
ever before. and the demand for fencing has be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
HAVANA'S DEFENCES.

One of these days It may he necessary TO give
Havana a bit Of the same treatment that WIS
given TO Manila and San Juan in that case II
IS not to he supposed the process VIII be as
tedious as II was the last time the city was
stormed by hostile force. II VIII 10 or IN
,erest, however, 10 consider the character or the
Notifications and their possible endurance
against modern glnnery
The harbor is large and deep one, ana
would he an uncommonly fine one II the Span
,ards had not mnde a ccsspool Of II. Within,
two miles from the entrance. is room for what
ever ships happen TO be there to liz ut anchor
practically safe from harm until the forts at
the entrance are forced. The entrance Is mar
row one. between high cliffs brlstling with guns,
and some OF them pretty good guns. too. Ca
banas Castle has four 16inch guns and lot
of 10 and 1876 inch guns. These are iontorias'
The biggest ones throw projectes Of from
100 10 1.SOO pounds. The l26lnch guns are
the best in the Spanish service proportlonately.
Their projectlles weigh 1,O41 pounds, with an
energy OF 29SJ foot tons There are many or
these guns along the waterfront, mounted III
open pmpla cemcnts. while those In MORO Castle
are IN strong classmates. Altogether, IL is
pretty welldefcnded place.
The determining factor Will doubtless De the
men behind the guns. We have the satisfac-
ton Of knowing that our gunners are as all
Europe now confesses with surprise equal 10
the best I'm the world. That the Spanish are as
good, not even partisan Of Spain Will seri-
ously claim. They may be ms brave. NO one
has ever judclously doubted Spanish valor.
But It Is not mere bravery, 1t is accuracy or
aim. that counts And in that our fleet VIII
almost certainly have decided advantage over
the Spanish forts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
PERSONAL.

Brother Justin. OF Manhattan College. in this
city, has presented to Calvert Hall College. Balti-
more an oil painting OF Cardinal Gibbons. made by
NJ NJ Brown, Of Boston.
Felix Motif. the noted German conductor, OF
Carlsruhe has accepted an OFFER from the Munich
opera authorities and will remove with his wife to
the Bavarian capital His wife, Frau Henrietta
Mottl 10 a dramatic singer The Grand-duke OF
Baden has kept Mottl In Carlsruhe for many years
Nv giving him the office Of "intendant" Of the OPP
cratic establishment usually reserved for titled
personages and high GALAXY. although the operas
Of larger cities have frequently tried to secure him.
Ex-senator Bayard will make the speech OF ac-
c.rtance ON behalf OF Delaware on the occasion OF
the presentation to the State OF the portraits OF
former Governors on May 20
THE Chicago POST thus speaks OF tho WITH
drawai of william L. Tomlins from the Apollo
Club, OF that city; "Ths highest tribute We can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
IMPATIENT CRITICS.

Undoubtedly it is true, as some critics have
continually urged. that the Spanish forces In
Cuba are much better prepared to resist land
attack than they were when war began. That
was to be expected, and with every day that
passes the men should become more experienced
and the Notifications and the lines of communl-
cation along the shore more complete. But
when the war began the United States was not
prepared TO make any land attack whatever. In
one respect the lapse Of time necessarily weak
ems the Spanish Army because its supply OF am'
muniton Is limited, and nothing can prevent
more or less miscellaneous shooting by artller-
lists and soldiers who see a living target within
reach The gradual exhaustion OF food supply
necessarily continues but affects the army last,
and according to accounts II has subsistence
for a month or more. 1t is also reported from
Madrid. Havana and other quarters that the
Spanish feet has great supplies OF food and am
munition. But when the feet will reach Gu
han port neither General Blanco nor anybody
else can say.
II seems TO some people that Havana ought to
have been taken and land force established In
Cuba long before the Spanards could mature
their defences But II Is now well known that
the people who persisently vociferated such adj
vice caused nothing but mischief and some loss,
and would have caused more If their plans had
been adopted They insisted that the Cuban In
surgents would do about all the land fighting. II
only supplied with arms and ammunition. but 1t
has become pretty clear that any reliance on
scattered guerilla bands for serious fighting
against masses Of troops or fortified places is
absurd The United States Army will have to
do the work, and for that undertaking 1t was
not ready. Even the Regular Army, after many
years Of peace, was not entirely equipped for
anything except frontier service or garrison
duty while the volunteer service now in part
mustered in, Is mostly very far from ready for
actual service in the field. A mere list Of the
things each regiment has not. from proper guns
and ammunition down 10 cooking equipment,
would be impressive for other reasons as well
as Its length
The accounts Of great events. and the daily
multiplying stories Of plans and decisions and
Forthcoming orders which have filled the papers
for some weeks. have left On the minds Of many
an impression that the war has been In progress
about q year and a half. 1t is twenty eight
days since war began. Just four weeks is not
long time to gather Regulars from posts thou
sands Of miles away, to provide equipments, to
call out volunteers, examine and muster them
ana assemble and equip part Of them. Even
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
TAUU4NYS ATTACK on THE SCHOOLS

TdMMANf'S ATTACh Wv IHH H'"''H"'
Fer want OF facts which the Controller alone
can furnish the President Of the Board of Edu-
cation has been unable TO satisfy the Mayors
demand for informatio concerning school-build-
Inc contracts: but he has employed the opportu-
nlty 70 mt on record an impressive statement Of
what the community Is suffering through Tam
many's attack on the educational establishment.
Mr. Hubbell has shown that there are now
about fifteen thousand children who for lack OF
school accommodations are attending half SOS
sons and many more who are wholly unpro-
y,ded for; that the natural Increase OF school
population will inevitably make the present con
dition far worse next fall. because new school
houses which would have been ready 10 supply
the demand by thar time except for the DEBT
limit bugaboo. cannot be finished: that for the
same reason the services Of inspectors have been
discontinued. and such contractors as are going
on with their work AT their own risk are without
supervision: thar requirements OF health are
necessarily neglected. that one hundred addl-
fional teachers are needed. bur cannot no IL
censed owing 10 the position taken by the NH
nlcpa administration. md consequently that
many teachers are breaking down under tho
strain of double work while many classes are
kept together in some sort only by pupils acting
as monitors. Mr. Hubbo closed this indictment
with the expression Of hope that the authori-
ties would do something al bout II. and the Board
OF Education adopted a resolution on Tuesday
urging the Board OF Estimate TO revise the Opin-
ion which Is responsible for part Of the
trouble and enable tho executive Of the school
81 stem TO perform the duties prescribed by the
charter
II would seem as II even Tammany admin
is'raton might be affected by this public revela
ton Of conditions which President Hubbell de-
scrlbes as calamItous. Doubtless the Mayor
and his colleagues will hate 10 do anything
which looks like cooperation with The Board OF
Education, for their first official demonstration
OF ugliness was against that Board. They hoped
10 Dust II by means OF the power Of removal
clause OF tho charter. Finding themselves baked
nj that point. they cheerfuy relied upon the
Legislature TO assist them. but Governor Black
spoiled that plan. They could, however. con
tinuc 10 harass and impede the Commissioners
whom they had failed TO dslodge. and this they
have done with eager malice. But as the storm
Of wrath which influential contractors and
host of unpaid laborcrs have brought about
their ears has compelled them to modify their
grotcsquc assumptions on the subject OF the
debt limit. the Indignation OF thousands OF
parents whose children cannot get into the
schools may brighten them into substantially
complete abandonment Of the programme which
Croker laid down Just before he ran away to
Europe