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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

for the erection of q marble gravestone,
had been broken down and the crossbar
wrenched from the upright.
Practically every grave in the ceme-
terry was marred in some such manner
The Protestant cemetery across the road
was untouched.
The vandalism angered the settlers,
but the next night, so miles away. in
Oconto county, another Catholic burying
ground was visited and the work at
Pound repeated. The authorities were
unable to find that any stranger haG
been in the vicinity of either place.
After the wreck at Pound and Stiles,
there was little surprise when the Cath
olic cemetery at Oconto Falls, Oconto
county, was also raided.
Lynching Threatened.
There began to be wild talk of lynch
ing party when the cross-smasher was
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

or Germany, get within striking dis
tance of the city and pour in such
thunderbolts of fire and steel as to re-
duce the city to 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
hinted at by Prince Louis could befall
the eastern metropolis without affect
Ing the entire nation. Perhaps these
uucustions have been answered before,
but just now people want them an
swered again, if for no otner 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 propound-
ed. There are nearly 200 massive, pow
erful guns mounted in those forts and
batteries, ready at an instant's notice
to thunder forth such mighty denial
of the charges OF weakness and inet1-
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 6,OOO 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
mould ba prantpl nv 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! guns in con-
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, 1t would have to reckon
with them one of the guns Is a l6-
inch giant, capable of hurling 2,40O-
pound projectiie II miles at the rate OF
1900 feet per second While this gun
Is not mounted Il being ineXpedIent to
keep IL In training In time of peace, L
could be quickly placed in position aud
sweep the harbor approaches with its
terrific fire. And even granting its In
effectiveness at the 2U-mile range. there
is no question that q would be for
midable weapon at the 10 or i2-mIle
range.
Should the attempt be made to reach
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21
Why New York Need Not Fear
a Hostile Fleet
City Too Well Defended Suffer from Attack of Most
Powerful Foreign Foe

The visit of Prince Louis of Batten-
berg to this country is now but mem-
ory-pleasant and picturesque-but
the question which the British admiral
raised as to the helplessness of New
York before a fleet of the most mod
ern and powerful battleships is still
living issue. In fact, like Banquo's
ghost, it will not down, at least not
until it is downed by the array of
formidable facts as to the defenses
of the great eastern metropolis
Prince Louis is reported to have said
either in jest or in earnest-that the
IS battleships and cruisers which
sailed into New York harbor under
the command of Admiral Evans and
himself could reduce the city to a heap
Of ruins in less time than the chef on
the princes flagship, the Drake, could
prepare an omelet, and naturally the
remark created no little sensation, and
Father Knickerbocker nearly had
cold chill, Notwithstanding the warmth
of the reception given to the royal
guest.
Are the defenses of New York city
incomplete and insufficient?
Could such a feet of fighting ships
as Britain might muster, or France,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

/ Fort Hamilton is being rapidly
strengthened, and in short time will
be the finest fort owned by Uncle Sam.
Between s2,000,000 and S3,OOO,0OO 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. it 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
and the Narrows, the case would be
quito hopeless.
But another factor must be reckoned
with in considering the forces against
which hostile fleet would have 70 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 16 00O-ton
battleships, which entered the water in
l9Ui-l9oo' while there are others yet to
be launched, 10 in all namely: lne
Connecticut, Kansas. Virginia, Nebras-
ka, Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island,
Mississippi, Idaho. Louisiana, Mime
sofa, New Hampshire, Vermont. South
Carolina and Michigan. The Connecti-
cut and Louisiana were launched a
year ago and both are under contract
TO be delivered next year The Vir-
ginia, Georgia, New jersey. Rhode
Island and Nebraska are also n, hand
ana the contract for the New Hamp-
shire has been closed, a step vet TO be
taken with the South Carolina and
Michigan.
In addition to the above the amored
cruisers California. South Dakota
tennessee and Washington are an S5
rer cent. completed. as are the protect-
ell cruisers ST. Louis and Milwaukee
whlle the Charleston can be put i'm fun
war trim on slight notice. And to
these must OF course be added the
Maine, Missouri, Ken,ueky, Illinois
Alabama, Iowa, Massachusett. Wont
Virginia, Pennsylvania. Colorado
Hearslrge ana Maryland. the shlps
which comprised Admiral Evans
squadron when he p.ayed host IN
Prince Henry.
WILLIS EDsoN
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

bles growing out of the Isle of Pines
incident. The relations between Mr..
Squiers and the Cuban government
have been strained for some time. 1t
is charged that the minister afforded
much encouragement to American col
onists on the Isle of Pines in their eff
forts to have the island annexed to the
United States after their declaration
of independence. In this he acted in
opposition to the administration, which
advised the islanders to submit them
selves to Cuban government The ac-
ceptance of Mr.. Squiers resignation, it
is said, was necessary to maintain cor
dial relations between Cuba and the
United States, the Cuban government
having cabled complaint according
to reports to the state department,
relative to Mr. Squiers' action.
The career of the retiring diplomat
is an interesting one. He entered the
service first in 1894 when he was made
second secretary of the American EN-
bassy in Berlin. He retained that
place for three years, when he retired
for a few months. He became secre-
tary of the legation at Peking in Jan.
uary. 1898, and went through the Boxer
troubles there. Prior to his entry into
8he diplomatic service Mr.. Squiers was
in the regular army. His knowledge
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

the city by way of Long Island sound
the invading fleet would have to run
a 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 of the sound into narrow
channels. But should the enemy get
into the sound, feat by the way which
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 off 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
| fire.
Every device and agency known to
modern warfare have been mustered
to render these defenses of New York
! impregnable. At the prpesent time
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

captured. The night after the Oconto
Falls visitation, ID. G.. CIasson. a lawyer,
OF Oconto, found a note under his door,
reading:
You viii soon be called upon to de-
fend one who has reveuged the political
activity of the Catholic church upon
that church"
The note contained a series Of Scrip
tural illusions about overthrowing the
mammon of uurIghteousuess. Lawyer
Classon, who was formerly secretary OF
state OF Wisconsin, paid no attention TO
tne Eyte beyond announcing IN The news
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21
MINISTER TO CUBA,
II. G. soUIERs RESIGNS, E. ".
MORGAN APPOINTED.
Change in Diplomats Grows Out Of
Recent Isle of Pines Incident
Interesting Careers of
Both Men.

Washington. Simultaneous an
nouncement was made at the state de-
partment the other day that Herbert
G. Squiers, of New York, since May,
1902, the minister of the United States
to Cuba had rendered his resignation
and that it had been accepted, and that
Edwin V. Morgan, also of New York,
and United States minister to Korea,
had been designated as Mr.. Squiers'
successor.
The resignation of Mr.. Squiers Is
said to be result of the recent trou-
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21

signed His Postion)
of military affairs gave him hi
position in the defense of the Ie'
tions, and he was soon made chief
staff to Sir Claude Macdonald, W
was placed in command. Mrs. Squi
was within the legation compound
ing the siege. From China Mr.. Squi
went to Havana as United States II
lister. His salary there is $4,000
year.
The career of Mr.. Morgan Is
more interesting than that of
SQuiers, and he has risen rapidly
the diplomatic service of the I'm
States. His first service was secre
to the United States commissioner
the Samoan islands in 1899. FolloN
that he was appointed secretary OF
legation at Seoul. He remained [
until March, 1901, when he was
pointed second secretary of the
bassy at st. Petersburg. He retu
to this country from Russia with
Peirce, then secretary of the eml
at st. Petersburg, and who was
appointment to be third assistant
retary of state. Mr.. Morgan was
Secretary Peirces confidential
He retained that position for
years, and in January, 1904. hC
made consul at Da!ny. The wal
vented his going to his post. and
awaiting an opportunity to q
Dalny he was made minister to
Until a few days before his ay
ment as minister to Cuba he re
this position II was then decif
the state department 10 abolis
mission to Korea. in view OF m
that Japan had taken over all II
lomatic business OF Korea und
prosectorate. Mr.. Morgan was r.
ana will come to Washington n
AS possible after settling the an
MS legation, Mr.. MUrgans sar
Increased from $500 TO $1,000
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-21
Poor Consolation

II does not reconcile q yersCi
who is injured Ia a railroad "
know that lie train On Whleh
riains Was o9ey lug orders 4lu /
train wasn't
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
Gigantic Scheme for Fleeing
Taxpayers.
CAUSE OF SMITHS DOWNFALL
connivsd With Tax sealpsrs by chars.
Ing Erroneous Assessments Against
Property. Enforcing Paymsnt and
Dividing the s~ss Among Thieves.

San Francisco. May 30.--The Chroni-
Gle today says;
A scheme which has been In opera
tion In the tax collectors ONCE for
many months, has just been unvof-
cred by which nearly si.b0o.ooO OF prop
erty has been secured for lIltle more
than 100000. The victims are the
clty's tax payers who are charged. in
some instances, Il appears, wrongly.
with delinqulncies. The profits have
gone TO a ring OF tax scalpers, who
were assisted In every possible way BY
the alleged defaultlng Tax Collector
Smith. and his subordina.es In ONCE.
Records have been manipulated to keep
the truth from coming out and many
poor people have had their homes
placed In jeopardy without so much as
knowing that a shortage Is charged
against them.
A thorough investlga lon win be
made at once into the matter, TO de.
velop II possible. the extent to which
these Irregularities have been carried
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
War Eeclared by Union Team
sters Against Negroes.
TO AvENGE CARLSON DEATH.
Sheriff Barrett viii Call Out the Unit
ed States Troops to 0aell Strikers
Union Tsamstsrs Arurins Them
selves foV4 Non. Union Drivers.

Chicago, May 20.--Seekfng to avenge
the murder OF Enoch Carlson, the g.
year-old boy, shot and killed last Tues
day by negro. scores Of men have
armed themselves with revoIvers to-
night determined to drive the nom
union teamsters from the district
Negroes leaving the branch yards OF
the Peabody Coal Company at Twenty
sixth and; Canal streets werel fol-
lowsd and assaulted and as a result
two riots occurred in which one man
was probably fatally wounded, and
many others were hurt. Six men were
arrested.
sheriff Barrett said, after being in
formed OF the actions of the strikers,
that it simply meant that troops would
De required and they win be called out
at once. Barrett said that the present
peace force found 1t difficult to main-
tain crd-r and with an increased num-
Der on a strike it would be impossible
to handle the trouble without the aid
OF troops. The governor will be notifiel
tomorrow and 1t is probable that Unit
ed States troops win be sent to Chicago
at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
ASTORIA, OREGON. SUNDAY, MAY 2l. 1905.

tiers. together with the records OF the
New York stage by Joseph n ireland
and ]. 8. O. Hagan, both Of which be-
longed to the COLLECTION Of the late
August,n DAILY.
From theatrical standpoint the
work was considered OF great value
II was extended to 40 folio volumes and
cost Mr.. DAILY more than $4,000. Af-
ter some spirited bidding II went for
sese4. X
Two hundred and seventy articles
were sold for an approximate sum OF
$4,000. Next to the History OF the
Stage" She highest price pand was s53oe
for the complete original manuscript
OF Charles Dickens sketches OF
Young Gentlemen" published in 1888;
entirely In Dickens own handwriting.
with many corrections and unpublish-
ed writings.
The original manuscript of Abraham
Lincoln't speech on the formation OF
the republican party was sold for $500.
The buyers largely represented private
collectors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21

Gunshu Pass. May 20.--1Os miles
nor.h OF Tie Pass. Manehuria, May 20.
"A general engagement is imminent.
Field Marshal oyama is deployins
heavy forces against General Linie-
vitch's left. and is concentrating his
troops along the center. but his base
is opposite the Russian right. 1t Is
not yet clear which wing is making a
demons ration and which will deliver
the main blow. 1t is evident from
Linievitch's preparations that he in
tends to accept decisive battle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
Five thousand Dollars Received
From Bo0kmakers Given
Back.
GAMBLING FREE FOR ALL
Every Retiring Association In New
York Has Announced the Absoluss
sevsranes Of Business Relations
With Metropolitan Association.

New York. May 2o.-one OF the most
importan, steps since racing In New
York state has BEEN conducted under
the present. law has Just been taken.
Every retiring association In the state
has announced the absolute severance
OF all business relations. directly and
indirectly with the Metropolitan Turf
Association and all d.her organlza-
tons or Individual bookmakers.
Hereafter while there may be layers
20 odds and a betting ring. az OF old.
Y win be. absolutely without restrl }.
tion, free OF admission TO any person
purchasing one ticket. known to the
track police as personally reputable,
and financially liable for the amount
OF their wagers.
The innovation win begin today at
Belmont park, $4,000 received yesterday
from the bookmakers for extra tickets
bought according to the preyaiilnR
customs having been returned TO them.
While there has been growing friction
between certain elements and the book
makers for some time. which recently
came to head when an opening wedge
was driven by breaking the monopoly.
the mookmaklng fraternity held In the
big ring" at the eastern tracks by the
Metropolitan Turf Association, reasons
for the latest move are said TO be two
fold. One Is stated to Be that the own
ers OF the race tracks Of New YorR
state have made up their minds to
clear themselves OF any alliance with
.bookmaksrs. to the end that they may
not be attacked by any crusade against
racing or In any suits Instituted by
any influence opposed to betting at the
tracks.
Whether the condition has been
FASTENED by the fear OF n determined
tight by pool room interests cannot be
learned. The second reason assigned
is that the racing association has de-
clared themselves against further az
tempts to dictate by outside organiza
tions In the conduct OF affairs about
the tracks
Just what will be the outcome Is a
little uncertain. One thing is certain
that the racing associations had volun-
tarlly put of dealings with the organi-
zaed bookmakers, have cast aside
revenue for racing days In season
amounting to nearly s1.2O0OOO Var.
ious schemes are being broached TO
make up for the lost revenue. but II is
expected that the admission
fees VIII either be raised to SS for men
and $3.50 for women of that race goers
will have to pay for the privilege OF
betting by purchasing at extra cost a
ticket to the betting ring.
BY refusing to accept as heretofore,
the jockey club will be freed from legal
entanglements which are said to have
been carefully prepared by an old-time
pool room proprietor who had planned
to begin proceedings against the rae
Ing officials the opening day at the
Gravesend track, May 25, The courts
have held that 1t is not violation OF
law when one man makes bet with
another, The bookmakers have been
allowed to operate under this ruling.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
MANUFACTURE BRICK.
An important Industry That Has Been
Overlooked.


Overlooked.
An enterprise that promises to some
day become an important one for As
toria, but which as yet is In It's In
fancy, Is the manufacturer OF new
quality OF brick. The new brick is
made entirely of sand and cement. No
burning is required. and the brick en-
joys decided advantage over the or
dlnary building brick In that It hard
ems with age. Ordinary brick must
be cemented to keep out the water, but
no such process Is required with the
new brick. At present the manufac-
turers, the Astoria Fuel and Supply
Co., have but two men engaged In the
work OF manufacture, but the output
Is $500 day. The supply on hand is
$4,000. The brick Is a decided Inn
provement over the old brick. It does
not warp or otherwise lose It's shape.
and It's perfect shape makes II lay one-
third more day than can be laid Of
ordinary brick. The company is pre-
pared to meet the demands and II is
expected that eventually an important
industry VIII be built up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21

st. Petersburg. May 2O.--The war
office confirms the report from Gonson
Pass that Field Marshal oyama is on
the eve Of taking the general offensive
and no doubt Ii entertained here thar
General Linievitch will accept battle
in his present position. The general
staff believes oyama's advance was
precipl,ated by the doubt regarding
the issue of the coming naval battle
between Admiral Rojestvensky and
Togo. With an unbeatsn army In front
OF him. cyama's position might ps
critical II his communications with
Japan were interrupted even tempo
rarily.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
YALE DEFEATS HARVARD.
Yale Team Showed Superiority in Dual
Meet.

Meet.
New Haven. May 20.-Yale's track
team won the annual dual meet with
Harvard today. Score: Yale 65 lie;
Harvard, IS 5-6. In only one event was
there anything like upset. This was
In the mile run when Aleot OF Yale
outsprinted d. Grant Of Harvard in the
last quarter. The games were held
under more favorable conditions than
for many years, cold northwest wind
sweeping across the field. The wind
is credited with having helped the
sprinters to the extent Of a broken
record In the 22O-yard dash when
shick Of Harvard won It in the final
lin 81 rs seconds. one fifth second bet
ter than his own record In these games
two years ago. The judges did not de-
eide Shiok's new record and It will
likely not be allowed. In the 100-yarj
dash shick equalled his own record of
. As seconds.
Yale's team showed superiority in all
the field events except the broad jump
and shot put In pole vault Yale tooA
arst place by tie between Dray and
Hinton ani third place split between
two other Yale men and Harvard
vaulter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21

express drivers 20 make n lone fight,
hut 10 stand by them. II was decided
10 call on all negotiations and pre-.
pare for further light.
The hrat effect OF the spread OF th
s,tike win be In the building trades
unions and trouble Is looked. for In this
direction. Il " expected that the driv-
tra of the lumbormsn'a association
numbering 1000. men will walk out
and that the team owners association
will come out Tor deliveries for boy
cotted Arms. In this case their men
viii probably be out within few days.
They employ about 5000 men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
CHICAGO TRANSFERS STRIKE.
Question a. 70 How Many Striking
Tsamstsrs Will Be Relnstatsd.

Question ~ TO How Many osrikine
Tsamstsrs Will Be Reinssassd.
Chicago. May so-opinions vary as
to the number Of strikers who will be
reinstated now that the teamsters'
strike practically Is ended. but the gem
eral belief Is that IS per cent is a con-
servative figure. This estimate comes
largely from union sources.
The employers maintaining that the
Employers Teaming Colpany was a
permanent institution, placed the per-
eentage Of strikers who would get their
old places back at even lower figure.
The Employers Teamlng Company
win employ no union men at all.
The total number of men on strike,
including 500 helpers, at the end, is
S772. From the most trustworthy
estimates 1900 OF these will get their
places back in the course OF time, leav-
ing 2i72 who will have to seek other
employment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-21
Police are investigating Fridays
Bomb Throwing.
IS UNFHvoRABLE COMMENT
Not Much Sympathy for Governor
General Maximoviteh, Who II Is
Claimed. Evinoed Every Desire to
Aid the Poles to Secure Concessions.

Warsaw. May 2o.--The explosion Of
the bomb in Midowa street Friday.
which resulted In the dath OF the Pol
ish shoemaker, Dobrowolski. who was
carrying the bomb In his pocket. an(
two detectives and the injury of many
persons. excited general Indignation
of the evident intent against Governor
General MaxImovitch, who, II Is con-
Esded, evlnced every desire to aid the
Poles to secure reasonable concessions.
The police are conducting rlgrous
Investigation into the matter and there
have been many arrests.