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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
WhyNew York Need Not Fear
a Hostile Fleet
City Too Well Defended Suffer from Attack Of Most
Powerful Foreign Foe.
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the North Atlantic squadron failed to
accomplish during the naval maneu-
vers two years ago, he would still have
to silence the powerful batteries Of
Forts Slocum, Schuyler and Totten. By
reference to the map it will be seen
that Fort Slocum stands on New Ro-
chelle, while Schuyler and Totten stand
sternly vigilant five miles nearer the
city, and would be sure to bring down
any ships which might possibly get
by the guns of Fort Slocum. In these
two forts there are l6 great guns, and
no battleship or company of them
could hope to survive their raking
IRE. -. ~ S.zs
Every device and agency known to
modern warfare have been mustered
to render these defenses of New York
impregnable. At the prpesent time
Fort Hamilton is being rapidly
strengthened, and in q short time will
be the finest fort owned by Uncle Sam.
Between $2,0O0,00O and s., 100000 have
been asked for to make this possible.
The map shows how the deep water
channel runs directly under the guns
OF Fort Hancock, on Sandy Hook, and
then, bending abruptly northward,
races through the narrow gateway be-
tween Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth.
Military experts declare that owing to
the narrowness Of the channel, 1t is
doubtful whether any ships OF war
could be brought SO near the city save
by American pilots, and when the hos
tile ships had to deal with the deadly
mines strung between Romer shoals
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

1One u lmptessoQ Dy THO comDlnAtIOn
Of thin Stunts and velvet, almost every
good dressmaker viii have . model
showing this feature Of the seasons
styles. Net and velvet are united, and
with good effect, the net heavy and sub
stantial, the velvet used as band at the
bottom and rather sparingly otherwise.
One excellent model Of brown net thus
trimmed was brought to our attention,
and also q good black, made up over
white. The brown had q brown founda-
ton ILL.,. j.. -. r@*%..<=* E. ,ss$'ss y
"a peacock-blue broadcloth embrold.
cred deliberately in the feathers OF this
proud bird, was completed by g hat Of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
ChlValry."

The speaker brought his hst down
with such a thump upon the table at
his elbow that a glass that had stood
too near the edge rolled off and broke
In bits upon the hearth thing. Each
occupant Of the club room started per-
ceptibly IN his easy chair. Nervous
Mr.. Emmett keene dropped his news
paper in alarm. Solemn, dark-eyed
Mr.. Warren Gloom forgot to light his
cigar, and held the lighted match in
his hand until it burned the ends OF
his long, lank fingers. Ex-Alderman
Samuel Hitler tortured his face with
one of his homely, laconic smiles and
stroked his chin with agsravatlng
cautiousness. These and all the other
occupants of the room directed their
attention to the speaker, Gen. Fries
bic Virgins. and waited for him to
continue That he was in earnest was
apparent at glance. His rather
fleshy face was flushed, his tuft of chin
whiskers showed some signs OF agi-
tation and his eyes had loo! Of kind
~ seriousness.
"Gentlemen," he continued, you
have read the newspapers. You are
we'll aware of the great stir which
has followed the appeal Of that admir-
able club woman, Mrs. Dexter Bloom,
for protection for the members OF her
sex who have occasion to walk alone
amid the dangers and iniQuities of our
city streets Could any sensible man
be insensible to such an appeal? !
speak with all seriousness, Mr.. Hitler.
l believe that the time has come for
us as individuals and as a club to act.
There is more in this matter than the
newspaper humorists see. In spite OF
the fact that we are bachelors, be-
lieve we stand ever for the best inter-
ests Of woman"
Because we are bachelors, l should
say, Gen. Virgins" remarked Mr..
Hitler, with grimace.
I'VE stand, say" resumed the gen.
'eral, for the best interests Of woman
kind. Indeed, for quarter century
last to lend it's influence to any war
fare against that which does not make
for q better and safer city. Again,
the time has come for action. There
has been some talk Of establishing a
bureau that shall supply maiden ladies
of good character with reliable and
agreeable escorts. The idea is taken
humorously, but is there not some
thing in it worthy Of thoughtful at
tention, even the attention of-the
Bachelor club?"
"Bravo!" exclaimed Mr.. Keene.
"B1avo!" echoed the other members,
who had now gathered in an amused
and admirins circle about the respect
ed and resourceful general
ultimately, of COURSE" continued
the general, pleased at this exhibition
of loyalty, 1T would be our purpose to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
Fancies in Feminine ORES,

a clusted Of three camelias nestled in
the illusion on one side, well toward the
front, and under the turned-up back was
a quantity of ribbon the same soft shade
as the camelias, a pinky white.
A beautiful largish hat-none OF the
hats this year are very big-of violet
panne, was dream. The panne fitted
this giving satin sheen
much better than folds or purs would
have been. The shape was not unlike
longish sailor Of years agone, the only
trimming a ruche of white illusion.
And concerning the color of hat one
should wear, taste is divided between:
the hat that matches the costume exact
ly and the one that contrasts. An ele-
CANT gray gown and wrap were worn
with hat of peacock blue velvet: the
effect very good. Peacock blue and
peacock green are in highest favor in
both millinery and gowns; the cheap
feathers have not driven them out.
A maline neck run usually proves
very becoming, and not a few are seen
at opera and theater. They come in the
delicate shades, perhaps are most pop
ular in white. For afternoon occasions
furs take their place. Afternoon toilettes
are marked by rich colors, evening
gowns seem best this year when in the
delicate shades. Nothing is in higher
favor than pale blue, pink and old rose.
Soft materials lead, the cling1ng kind.
White lawn and nainsook waists have
an unprecedented vogue; where silk was
considered the only choice OF waist, now
we have the dainty and seemingly sim
pie lawn and nainsook. These materials
are also forward for chemisette and
undersleeve with gown. OF velvet or
broadcloth, the white goods daintily
=hand-tucked. It is very pretty fash
ion. ELLEN osMoNnr
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

and the Narrows, the case would be
quite hopeless.
But another factor must be reckoned
with in considering the forces against
which hostile fleet would have to con-
tend, and that is the fighting ships.
big and little-from the great battle
ships down to the submarine destroy
ers and torpedo boats-of Uncle Sans
growing navy. What would this force
amount to? There are five IL. OOO-ton
battleships, which entered the water in
19O4-1905, while there are others yet to
be launched, Is in all. namely: Inc
Connecticut, Kansas, Virginia, Eebras-
ka, Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island,
Mississippi, Idaho, Louisiana, Mime
sofa, New Hampshire, Vermont, South
Carolina and Michigan. The Connect
cut and Louisiana were launched &
year ago and both are under contract
to be delivered next year. The Viz
ginia, Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode
Island and Nebraska are also 4. hand.
and the contract for the New Hamp-
shire has been closed, a step yet to be
taken with the South Carolina and
Michigan. 49,.
In addition to the above the amored
cruisers California, South Dakota
Tennessee and Washington are all IS
per cent. completed, rs are the protect
ed cruisers St Louis and Milwaukee
while the Charleston can be nut in full
war trim on slight notice. And to
these must OF course be added the
Maine. Missouri. Kentucky, Illinois,
Alabama, Iowa, Massachusetts West
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado,
Kearsarge and Maryland. the ships
which comprised Admiral Evans
squadron when he played host to
Prince Henry.
Gen. Grant, who is in command OF
the Atlantic seaboard defenses, smiled
when asked If New York would be
jeopardized BY hostile fleet in time
Of war. and said emphatically:
1T would be absolutely impossible
for any hostile heet to approach near.
enough to even cast an occasional shell
into the city. OF that the city and
country may rest absolutely assured.
The inhabitants of New York could
sleep as secure from fear OF lombard
ment In time of war as it may now in
time Of peace. =. @z..
. $50 well guarded is the city that the
combined navies of the world, includ-
ing our own, could not lay waste the
~ y f1y> 70 e.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

thunderbolts OF fire and steel as to re-
duce the city to a heap of ruins?
These are questions that are being
asked these days not only in New
York city, but throughout the whole
country, for no such calamity as was
limited at by Prince Louis could befall
the eastern metropolis without affect.
ing the entire nation. Perhaps these
qucustions have been answered before,
but just now people want them an
swered again, if for no other reason
than to prove that our royal guest did
not know what he was talking about
The Is forts and batteries in and
about New York harbor answer an en-
phatic no to the questions PROFOUND
ed. There are nearly 200 massive, pow
erful guns mounted in those forts and
batteries. ready at an tnstant's notice
to thunder forth such mighty denial
of the charges Of weakness and 1nehi-
cheney as to make veritable sieve out
of every armorclad battleship that
would have the temerity to poke its
nose within speaking distance OF the
American shore and New York harbor.
Nearly 5000 soldiers are on the alert
day and night and drilling constantly.
Every day the big guns are oiled and
polished and made ready for the time
when they may be needed.
A hostile fleet approaching New York
would be greeted by the shot and shell
from Forts Hancock, Hamilton, Wads-
worth, Rodman, Trumbull, Wright
Terry. Slocum, Schuyler, Totten, Jay
and other powerful batteries, long be-
fore they could come to and get into
action. At Fort Hancock, on Sandy
Hook, the most powerful gums in coz
mission are mounted, and admitting
that an attacking squadron would be
able to safely run the gauntlet Of
mines with which the outer harbor
would be filled, it would have to reckon
with. them. One Of the guns Is . 1e-
inch giant, capable Of hurting 2, 400
pound projectile Il miles at the rate Of
$500 feet per second. While this gun
is not mounted, it being inexpedient to
keep it in training in time Of peace, II
could be quickly placed In position and
sweep the harbor approaches with its
terrific fire. And even granting its in.
effectiveness at the 20-mile range, there
IL no question that it would be for
midable weapon 1t the 10 or 12-mile
range. *: s.
Should the attempt Be made to reach
the city BY way Of Long Island sound
the invading neet would have to run
. gauntlet OF forts, beginning with Fort
Rodman, near New Bedford, to Fort
Trumbull, at New London, and on
down the chain to Forts Wright and
Terry standing On Islands that divide
the fairway q the sound into narrow
channels But should the enemy get
Into Tho sound. i feat IS the iyay=xht.n
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27


! MEMORY.
have an organized bureau which would
send out agreeable and dignihed pro-
fessional escorts on call. But, gentle
men, everything must have a begin
nine. We must in some manner have
the ear Of our Swampucket society on
this subject. We must apprise the fair
sex of our purpose. They must know
that our personal integrity is behind
this movement. We must at first be
willing to act personally in this mat
ter. Our city is not so large that our
efforts will be misinterpreted, nor is
It 80 small that our every act will be
.everybody's concern. And now l pro-
pose to you, gentlemen, as a means of
launching this enterprise, that the
members of this club tomorrow. in
some appropriate manner, place tnem-
selves at the disposal Of the unattend-
ed among the gentle sex of our society
in this city. Could there be a time
more propitious for launching such a
movement? Gentlemen, 1t Is New
Years Eve. Need I ask for volun-
teers?'
/. It were aim st impossible faithfully
to describe the emotions which these
heroic words Of Gen. Virgins aroused
In the circle of bachelors that sur
rounded him. Some smiled. One or
two "haw-hawed.' Some punched
each other slyly in tie ribs; but a half
hour Of discussion and planning was
enough to promise the enlistment, on
one ground or another, OF every mem
Der present. It need scarcely be added,
however. that It was well into the
night before the new bureau of chiv-
airy was by all present thoroughly un-
=derstood to be q perfected organization.
Before the plans were complete VIII
liam, the one hired attendant Wnom
the club boasted, had been many times
requested to pile more wood on the
open hearth blaze as . means Of de-
2g the roachments OF the New
ar's cold, which did what It could
u sntomb IL saysty within IT, IN
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
Heavy Drops,

+ Pete Green----Look here, Sam. when
20 comes home late en- 70 wife looks
out OBJ de window. do she drop eny IN.
situations? s zzss::$ b. IS. 49,
Sam sparks-Well, 70 might cali
dem situations. but I call dem nat.
irons en- bootjacks Chicago Daily
News vi ~ S* y5s. &
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
Lifting the Hat.

Do you know that the custom OF lift.
ing ones hat dates back to the age of
chivalry? Knights, then, never ap-
peared In public without their full ar
NOR. When they entered an assem-
blage of friends they removed their
helmets. This action signifed: II am
safe in the presence Of friends" Thus
the custom Of gentlemen Of to-day
means the Same thing-that he IL in
the presence Of friend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
Certainly 4 Bird.

...: she--1 see four finger rings and II
brooches were used In the construction
Of g martens nest which had been
dislodged from beneath the caves OF
house in Frogmore, England. What
do you think Of that? z.S. Il.
He-Well. I. should say that thief
was bird" that's all.-Yonkers
Statesman. s.. #y.=Ss:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

Icy winds may blow, snow lie deep on
the ground, yet Milady appears on the
street as well as in the house with
sleeves cut OF at the elbow. The three
quarter sleeve is long one these days;
banished the one-time wrist length, save
for shirt-waist and. such strictly ut1li-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
He Imparts Information.

Little Ethel-Mamma told Freddy
that If he wasn't good Santa Claus
wouldn't bring him anything. Won't
he? II. =: : .sa-sz@s e,I4s.
Little George-oh! Mammals just
throwing a scare into Freddy, and he's
so little he don't know any better. Santa
Claus leaves you things whether you're
good or not!-Puck. ,.~G
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
He!'lar.tlelIlIellIl..

IS Distressed Mother (traveling with q
Icryln9 baby y Dear me! Il don't know.
what b this child, IS.
Bachel (tns next seat) shxll $;
Zo1en5 the window for ,yop ma an
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

D ANY Of us In
t b es 9 stressful.
days find time for.
introspection, for 70!
glance ahead? In.
the slower past we
seemed to have.
even the most In
dustrious Of us,
time for the "go-.
ing apart alone"
the inquiry how is
it with YOU. my
--,.1s I,>A uv~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

s. Always Acceptab bio. .sss=. SIS
4 handsome lamp shade seldom
.eomes aniss . s Christmas tit folr. !
woman. 5s..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27
ENTLEMEN, it is New

ENTLEMEN, it is New
Years Eve! And fur
thermore, on general
principles I believe
that the time has come
when the honor Of our
club demands that sew
orally and Jointly We
shall devote our bach
elor energies to the
neglected cause OF
ChiValry.'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-27

1ATHEaI NE #PoPD
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
Lift the Lid.

The election of William A. Berry
as treasurer of Pennsylvania would
assure the putting of an effectual
stop to the evil practices which
have prevailed for many years in
the management Of the state funds.
Further than that, Mr.. Berry, as
treasurer could turn the light upon
all records of the institution and
would uncover many dark secrets
which they hold. The people would
for once in third of a century
know just how much money the
state really has and why, when
there is an alleged balance Of many
millions on hand, there is always
trouble every year in getting the
school appropriations Paid. Mr..
Berry's induction in the office of
state treasurer would be hailed with
delight by every honest citizen OF
the state, and would be viewed only
with dissatisfaction, distrust and
terror by the members of the state
machine and those enjoying init
mate relations with them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
A Proposed Quay Monument.

A correspondent writing in a
Philadelphia contemporary ofrecent
date suggests design for the pro-
posed Quay monument to be erect
cd in Capitol park, Harrisburg, in
the event that the legislation on
that subject is ratified at the coming
election by the success of the ma
chiue candidate for State Treasurer,
J. Lee Plummer. The writer ac-
curately estimates that if Plummer
is defeated the monument will never
be erected, for however anxious our
absurd and imbecile Governor may
be to cannonize venali'y, no COM
mission can be induced to act before
the next Legislature repeals the law
aud withdTaws the appropriation.
But if the unexpected should
happen, ifPlummer should be elect
ed and the monument erected the
writer suggests that the proper
thing would be to have an effigy Of
Quay picking the pocket of Father
Penn; or in the event that the
friends of Penn should object to
such an exhibition Of the founder OF
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12

b declared TIE nominee. What
does the South side want or what
does Mr.. Schuck want? Do they
want both commissioners nominat-
ed on that side2 Surely this was
not the intention of the trainers o!
these rules. 1t is easy to see how
Mr.. Schuck should receive such a
large number Of votes. The voters
from the South side cast their votes
for one of two men, either Schuck
or Pohe, while the voters from the
North side cast their votes for one
OF five or six men, and each re-
celved very substantial vote.
These rules were expressly framed
for an instance like tbi>, 50 that
neither side would get both candi-
dates for County Commissioner.
Mr.. SChuck knew this or ought to
have known it, before he announced
himself as candidate, and when
he did announce subject to the
rules of The Democratic party.
whether nominated or defeated, if
he is now an independent candi.
date, it seems that he is not willing
to abide by the rules of the party
OF which he claims to be a memb r.
AS to Mr.. Bogart we cannot see
that he has the slightest grievance.
He was fourth in the race in num-
Der OF votes received and second in
votes on the North side. The best
evidence that Mr.. Bogar. is not the
choice of the party for a second
term is the fact that he did not get
as many votes as his opponent on
the North side. Democratic voters,
Mr.. Schuck was deprived of the
nomination because of the rules of
the party, and if he is good, loyal
Democrat he would not now be a
candidate, but take his defeat man
ly, and Mr.. Bogart was deprived of
the nomination because he did not
get as many votes as his opponent
on this side. A very good season.
Men who subscribe to the rules of
the party, and announce themselves
subject to these rules, and then are
willing TO abrogate them or go back
on them so soon are not entitled to
the votes Of loyal Democrats. If We
are TO maintain our supremacy aud
majority in this County we must
stand by the ticket aud its nomi-
nees. Neither Mr.. Schuck nor Mr..
Bogart have any claims upon the
Democratic voters of this County
for County Commissioner and
should not be supported by the
Democrats. The Democratic organ.
ization of this County is working
hard 10 get out the vote and they
want straight ticket voted from
top TO bottom and not split up for
any independent candidates. Vote
the straight Democratic ticket from
top to bottom ard assist the organi-
zation in rolling up all old time ma
jority. This will best discourage
independent candidates in the
future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
HARRY B. GREASY.
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES

We understand that w. B.
Schuck Of Catawissa and Vim. Bo
gart of Espy have announced them
selves or are about to announce
themselves as Independent Dem.
ocratic Candidates Tor County Com
missioner. In this, we think they
are making mistake, which pollt-
ically will reflect on them. These
two gentlemen registered with the
County Chairman before the June
primaries, paid their registration
fee, and announced themselves as
Candidates for this Office in the
newspapers, and subject to the
rules OF the Democratic party.
When the votes that were polled at
tn primaries were counted in the
Convention, it was learned thai c.
l.. Pohe OF Catawissa had the high
est number of votes, w. B. Schuck
OF Catawissa the next highest num-
Der of votes, Jerry A, Hess of
Bloomsbury the next highest mum,
Der Of votes and VIM. Bogart of
Espy the next highest number oi
votes. Both candidates from the
South side having received the
highest number Of votes, the
convention was relegated TO the
rules OF the party, which declared,
and the Court of Common Pleas
here decided, that the candidate
with the highest number of votes
from the North side shall be de-
clared one of the nominees, and the
candidate with the highest number
OF votes from the South side shall
be declared the other nominee
The Chairman Of the convention
went further than that. He had
authority under the rules to declare
Hess and Pohe the nominees, bu
not caring to take all that RESPONSE
bility on himself left it to the de
cision of the return Judges who
compose the convention, who al
most unani nously voted that Hes.