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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
Subjects of King George Of
All Classes Will Do Their
Utmost to Make the
Growing Of Mon.
arch Notable.

For the regulation OF the gorgeous cos
tunes 10 be worn by the peers and peer
esscs who are entitled to take part in the
coronation ceremony. the Earl Marshal Of
England-the Duke Of Norfolk-has issued
precise instructions based on time-hon-
ored custom. The rank OF the wearer is
denoted in several ways. A peer wears
his robes. which are of crimson velvet.
over fun dress. uniform or regimentals.
The mantle is edged with minver. the cape
fUrred with miniver pure and powdered
with rows or bars OF ernnne. \ baron has
two rows OF ermine viscount two and
half an carl three rows. a marquis three
and 4 half, and duke is entitled to four
fun rows. The coronet Is similarly regu-
lated. II must be of silver gilt. with cap
Of crimson velvet, turned up with ermine.
with 2 gold tassel on the top. No jewel
or precious stones may be set in the coro-
net. 4 barons coronet has six silver balls
on TIE rim, a viscOunt has sixteen smaller
balls set close together. An earl must
wear "A coronet with eight silver balls
raised on points. with gold strawberry
leaves between. while the coronet of
marquis has four gold strawberry leaves
points above tho rim In the dukes coro-
net the silver balls are absent. and the
rank is denoted by n circle of eight gold
strawberry leaves.
For peeresses the regulations are SINH
lar. but they have the additional features
Of an added quarter OF a yard in the
lereth OF the train as the rank advances.
until the duchess, with the longest train,
is entitled to have two yards on the
ground. Also from the viscountess un-
ward the fur edgings OF the robe gets an
inch broader with succeeding ranks. I'M
III. with the duchess, the rank is denoted
by n width Of Ave inches.
OF the entire 5000. 100000. II is estimated
that tho state will be called upon 10 defray
about 81, 225.oOo This will include a sumpt-
usTy allowance for the entertainment of
royal yisitors. COS; OF entertaining Indian
princes, etc. Colonial Ofices expenses for
enter, nment admiraltv's allowance for
travelling and victualling OF blueiackets.
etc. the War Ogice's expenses for travel
and victuallng OF troops. cost OF altering
Westminster Abbey. Earl Marshars OK
peIsss OF procession. cite.
Another set OF items in the general ox-
pensc viii lie the coronation gifts for the
King and lis consort, which have for some
time mast been I'm course OF preparation
over n large part of the world From
every region WIN come some costly speci-
men OF what It's soil and handlcraft ,ro
producing. one plcasinEly sentimental
phase of these gifts is the name rift for
queen Mar. II was proposed that each
subject II the Queen by the name Of Marv
or one OF It's variants should have an omar
tunity to contribute To a general fund sums
ranging from penny to = pound Tho ro-
suit has been collection Of ci2. 400 which
will he presented to 'he Queen IN the form
OF check.
what II s2oo,oooooo was spent i, ,,sss
United States every time we inausu,s,aa
President? Also. what II the Bri,i,h an,N
pire crowned king every four years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

had 10 be removed few days sufhced
for this work, and the boats which had
passed over the future dry land on the
bosom of the spring deluge lay in the bay
in concealment, awaiting the psychological
moment for the movement Of the Union
troops across the river in order to cut on
the rear Of the Confederate forces. In
about two weeks time passageway twelve
miles long had been opened up.
Two gunboats were now needed to pro-
tect the transports as they ferried the
troops across. for the enemy was equip
ping gunboats below which might inter-
fere with the development Of Pope's plans,
and Foote was asked TO furnish them.
This time the appeal was not in vain for
there was now a reason for undertaking
the exploit which justified the risk, al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

ject for jokes. Upon inquiring Of navai
officer what the notila was doing an army
officer might receive as a reply the re-
mark: ooh. it is still bombarding the State
Of Tennessee at long range"
General Pope consulted with Foote as to
the feasibility of taking some boats past
the batteries, but the latter said he did
not feel justified in doing so, for he felt
that IL would be almost certain destruction
to make the attempt. About this time
General Pope decided to act upon "A sug-
gestion which had been made TO cut n pas
sage from the liver above Island No. 10
across to a bayou which entered the river
at New Madrid The spring freshets were
pouring through breaks in the levees and
had inundated the surrounding country.
Between the bayou and the river lay open
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

gunboats. armor sufficiently heavy 10
throw off shots had been placed on the
front of the easements alone. The vessels
could fight only upstream, therefore. for
IL they were bled while making an at
tack with the current they could not re-
turn to their fellows, but must be carried
past the enemy's batteries, powerless TO
resist and at his mercy.
1t was soon evident that the eunboats
could not solve the problem at that stage
The mortar boats threw shells day after
day, and occasionally the Sunboats would
fire a few shots. but the enemy was not
dsodged by these, although he was forced
TO hide in caves when the shells finished
their curving course from the mortar's
month Indeed. the bombardment was so
barren Of results that II became the sub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
c+ V and Resource Shown in Union Capture Of Island No. 10
In This Article of The Tribunes Civil War Series Ma,
rated One of the Most Dramatic Engagements
of the Conflict Which Affected Con.
troll of the Mississippi.

though FoOte was far from conads,, :.
Success. Al a meeting OF ahe cornm,,a.'
officers of his feet. with the exceptio, !,
Wake. OF the Csrondelet. all agreed ,..s
the flag officer IA 10 the probsbilI,is, !,
destruction OF the gUnboat yenfGring r,,-
the exploit. Wake agreed with Ger.,,,
Pope that under the cover OF darkness -,
accompanied by other favorable circn.
stands vessel might be taken ras, =.
fifty mouths Of the enemys batteries Az
although fully apprised NJ the danger, |,
vOlved volunteered 10 make the a,,emo,
Preparations were nov bAagn for "a.
perilous journey. Loose material wa ..,
tered over the decks in order 10 pro,.,.
them against rlunging shots. The MA.
house and other vulnerable parts u...
wrapped about and covered IN other va.
By hawsers and chain cables A a.,
barge laden with hay end coal wss l,.l.,
10 the port side al point whore the mae.
zine was unprotected by iron plat,,,
The exhaust pipe Of the engine was IA
aft TO the inclosed wheehouse In ors..
that the noise Of the putting steam m,,,,
not he heard by the enemy
Everything was in readiness on the eva,
ing OF Aprf {. and il was decided to mar,
the attempt that night 10 run the ysn,.
Twenty-three volunteer sharpshooters can,
aboard TO help in protecting the vessel n.
sailors were amply supplied with arm,
ard pistols, cutlasscs. muskets. board,,,
pixies and hand grenades were placed Win.
in reach. for in case cf disablemsnt an -.
! fort might be made to board the StearA.
! Hose WIS attached 10 the boilers, Nth -.
/ intention Of increasing the warmth Of IA.
reception to he offered Confederate hoard.
els. The vessel was not 10 ho given ,.,
under any circumstances. and should /, '.
! found impossible 10 save her IL was mn.
posed TO sink rather than burn her.
The afternoon had been clear and n.
| cloudlike crescent in tho blue sky marE,,
! the progress Of the moon supported n.
almanac in demonstrating a moonlit even
/ ing. 1t was resolved to wait until after N.
moon had set. which it did. before a
o'clock. BY what was considered good
fortune dense thunderclord overcast tts
SKI, and darkness enveloped the landscan.
! Ike blanket Occasionally the blackne,,
was emphasized by a lightning fash tn,
| Illuminated the surroundings with ghsg
! ~ glare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
CLOSE TO THE ENEMY.

BY this time the gunboat was opfoS
The island and close in its lee. The o'',
ferries on the mainland had been passs
safely. For few minutes there was
respite from the lightning. and aosV's"
darkness prevailed. Suddenly those }" a.,
pilot house were startled by the W.
Hard a-port" given ty the brave =.
skilful pilot The vessel was almost as'0-
on Island No. 10. but had not been U.s.
cred in the storm-at any rate she =,
fred upon at this close range. lnuee'' .
was SO near to the shore and tie oa''
on the island that II IS probable Una.
guns could not lie depressed suficienu'
hit her. A Confederate Officer vas =,
10 shout in the course OF luz -.
storm and the firing. Elevate your (,
Apparently they had been depr's "a,
order TO keep them dry hoNe' .,s
may be. they were elevated sufh'e""' ~
inst in time to save the Carondele' Wv.
their direct fire She got past the -,
as quickly as possible. her con''', .N,
crediting the narrow and ~,
escape from destruction hy TINS "a,
enemy's heaviest fertilization 10 '''
fro m the Confederate officer. "a.
The principal batteries had been su'', ~,
fully passed. hut there renaihe' ,na
strange floating battery anchored ~.
the island. This was formidao'. .,oa
stacle. built to blockade the M MISS, "a
permanently. As the Carondeiet LINK
tho swirlins current her engines Ave
her forward as rapidly as they cou'' .,ee,
her. the war elephant fired SIN v and
shots. one bail struck the coal o"'e' nv
another was found later In oa'' .,,sr.
on, or two musket halls also were len
ward found. The lac, battery havlhs w.s
safely passed. the gunboat steamed - .,sht
Madrid. where she tied up about Hin xel.
with no one hurt She was warnn'
coined 10y the army sf,6
on the following sunday Aprh ,a,,t
PRAYERS and thanksgiving the '",0" "oos's
with several members of Genera nee
staff on board. made reeo'''oys
twenty miles down the river, the e"' Tsi,
batteries firing on her all the way "a
was returned. a few shells being d'0" m
into the camps behind the oatteiie .,d
,hn vav hack a battery was eap'a .s,ss
,nn guns spiked. about twenty-five n''"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
THE CARCNDELET STARTS.

The lines OF the Carondelet were ordered
looseneG. and in few moments she was
off on the venturesome journey. As 81.
swung into the current the dark cloud,
rose rapidly and vivid flashes Of lightnln.
gave the boat. the fretted waters and III.
land on either side ghosty appearance
Now and then gllmpses were caught in the
preternaturally brilliant light Of the more
distant forests bending and writing unG.,
the roaring storm rushing up the river.
The bow Of the gunboat. more strongy
armored than any other part OF the yessel.
was pointed toward the island. and sool
the first curve in the reversed IS" was
passed. The enemy had not yet discovered
the Carondelet. The engines were run al
their greatest speed. for the gunboat was
facing the tempest of wind as well as q!
fire. The flashes Of lightning became more
frightful in their brilliancy. II that were
possible. Almost every second" wrote
correspondent. every brace. post and out.
line could be seen with startling distinct.
ness. enshrouded by a blush white glare
of light, and then her form for the ney,
minute would become merged in the intense
darkness"
The vessel pushed on toward the Island
Apparently she had not been discovered
yet. Opposite Battery No. the SCOT IN
the smokestacks, which had become dry
owing to the fact that the exhaust steam
depended upon to keep II wet-had beer
directed into the wheel house. blazed up.
but the teltale fire was quickly subdued.
Soon the fire burst forth again. and agsl
il was subdued. but the vessel had ben
discovered. This had been expected. oSrs
TO the lightning, but IL was hoped uG
the atmospheric conditions would prer,'
careful manipulation Of the guns. Bs'
terry No had been put out OF service y
brilliant exploit on the dark and stormy
night of April /. Forty picked men n
five barges. with muffied oars. under Coo
mel George W. Roberts, on that night "e''
down the river and succeeded in escaping
observation until within few rods OF We
work. when a lightning fash reveasi
their proximity TO the sentrles. who nv
The Union men did not respond wv
quickly landing climbed the slippery oanA'
pretending 10 have large reserve io'"
behind them, and spiked the SIX guns oon'
prising the battery without res1S1sn'~
Batteries Nos. >, and I. however Wv
in good condition, a fact soon dem
strated. The roar OF their guns no" Jo''''
with the crashing OF the thunoeF o'e
head. The forces of man ana ha'-.
seemed 10 be combining TO destroy wv
i'arondelpt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

cornfelds and as chief obstacle to the
project a belt of timber two miles wide.
Light draft barges and steamers could be
taken across the open fields on the waste
of food waters. but how could they be
taken through a forest some Of the trees
of which were veterans three feet in diam
eter?
Necessity again proved herself the mother
of invention. Four light draft steamers
and six fiat bottomed coal barGes about
eighty feet long and twenty feet wide were
procured and moved over the submerged
cornifeld to a narrow opening leading
across the strip of woodland and marking
the presence of a road beneath the muddy
waters. Long. heavy timber saws were bent
in arcs and attached to frames swung from
overhead pivots. Cutting in a curve four
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

it all. He called for transports to take his
men across the river below in order that
they might get at the enemy. Foote'S
hotila. a part Of which had done such
valiant fighting at Fort Henry and Fort
DOnelsOn, arrived at point north OF the
first bend on tn" morning Of March IL. The
gunboats wer, ccompanied by number
of transports On the morning of their
arrival the river was flowing with all the
ferocity of the spring floods. 1t had swept
away every movable thing, including
houses. trees and fences. and overlooked
its banks. Four days later an attack was
made on the batteries from a distance by
the gunboats and mortar boats. but aside
from the silencing Of most Of the guns in
one fort nothing was accomplished. Tn
fortunately for the service desired of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
Money! Poured Rushing for the Coronation

numberless tiny. mirrored surfaces.
Even the houses along the line of march
have been reprinted for the occasion in
gorgeous riots Of color.
I'm the direction of laces there is mani
fest decided preference for articles OF
British manufacture. Good, handsome
lace is bringing fancy prices. Lace fans
for coronation week are bringing twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

and a half feet below the surface OF the
water. the saws. manipulated by large
force of skilled mechanics, carved navi-
gable channel through the woods in eight
days. BY means OF ropes. puiieys anu o'P-
stans the debris was cleared away
Although the bayou had been reacnea'
the obstacles were not entirely ooViateo.
The dams of driftwood which had collected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

A PRIL :. 1872, will he not only the
~ fftieth anniversary Of the successiul
L "A close of the battle of Shiioh' pu'
also of the fall OF Island No. TO- IN ING
Mississippi River This exploit was not az
cor,n,ieLed without an exhibition of re-
source and daring so marked that the cam
paicn against that stronghold OF the con-
federates STANDS out in strong relief among
the picturesque and dramatic events oil the
Civil War In the course of the siege more
than one device new in warfare was en-
ploved to compel the enemy to give up MS
works 'rhe desired result was finally ac-
ocmplished without loss 10 the Union forces.
Island No. 10. before the Father of Waters
transferred IL 10 another locality, lay III
a bend Of the river at the intersection OF
the boundary line between Kentucky ana
Tennessee and Missouri At this point the
rivers course took the form OF reversed
letter $" forming north after passing
Island No 10 to the second henc. where 1t
SWING south again The town of New Ma
frid WAS located at the latter curve The
crookedress Of the river was due 10 par
ticularly low land. the major part of the
"s" being surrounded by swamps. which
were almost impossible and often over
flowed by the river This seemed TO the
Confederates. when they were Obliged 10
abandon Fort Columbus, Kentucky. because
of the fall Of Forts Henry and Donelson'
T. be the most favorable point for contest
ing the advance OF the federal forces south
ward along the Mississippi. They therefore
established a formidable series of batteries
here Numerous guns were placed on the
island ana along the southern shore OF the
first bend. and the eastern side of the river
on the peninsula inclosed by the second
called the Madrid Bend. New Madrid was
parri,oncd with about s00) men and the
island was occupied by 300 more Be
tween the island and the town. and IN close
proximity 10 the former, was curious
floating war elephant New orleans
dock converted into floating battery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
The Crucial Work of This Difficult Task Was Done by
the Little Cunboat Carondelet, in Which Wake
and His Men Passed the Fifty Mouths
Of the Confederate Batteries.

plies TO the enemy. The plan was success
full. Ten days after his arrival before New
Madrid on March 10. the town was evac-
uated. the Confederates leaving everything
behind them and taking to thefr batteries
on Island No. 10 and on the Madrid Bend.
Their retreat was cut off by the swamps
and Pope's guns down the river.
This was only half loaf. Pope wanted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

ing over rushy pools, and many other
scenes. down to the spangles Of gay little
beetles worked over the whole front Of the
stocking. Then. too from Paris has come
the idea of the painted stocking. There are
also hand painted shoes. with big Partisan
diamonds glittering on the instep \ spe-
cia diamond of great size has been created
for the coronation shoe" encrusted with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18

guineas apiece.
For once, thanks to the ancient origin OF
the coronation ceremonies. the horse has
an advantage over his modern rival. the
motor car The mechanical vehicle will not
take part in the state pageant That fact,
however, will not detract from the expense
of the function. Horses especially trained
for this occasion are bringing royal prices.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-24
ITS HARD TO WORK
When Suffering From Kidney Ills
Many Bennington People Find
This 20 BE True

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-24

"If you are consumptiye, II you think
you are drifting into consumption,
sing!' said a medical man.
"0f course singing alone will not
save you from consumption or cure
you. Besides singing you must have
plenty of fresh air and good food. And
speaking OF fresh air. must say that
not one person In a hundred knows
how to lnhale It. People seldom
breathe deeply enough. They seldom
properly yentlate their lung cavities
which resemble stuffy. insanitary
apartments. where all germs thrive un
disturbed. Acquire the habit Of TAX
Ing the big, deep breath which is prl
mary requisite for any kind OF singing
bad or good, and the physical Joy de
rived from II Will never allow you e
relapse into lazy breathing. Further
more, the mere effort OF singing com
pels the singer to stand straight ant
TO throw out the chest, good correc
tive for the bad physical habits Of
weak chested people"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-24
ARLINGTON

Mrs. Smith Buck has been quite i'll
since her return home.
DR.. Richling is entertaining his sis
ter from Schuyleryille, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Holden of Ben
nington were in town Saturday.
Edward Keough and son John spent
Friday and Saturday in Bennington.
Mrs. Charles June of East Walpole,
Mass. has been visiting Mrs. George
Howard.
George Couton and sister OF Cam.
den, n. Y, spent Sunday at NJ. f.
Killion's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Risdon and chill.
dren are visiting the formers mother
in Dandy.
Mrs. John Robinson passed away
at her home on Main street Monday
afternoon.
Edward Higgins OF Bennington and
Edward Higgins OF Middlebury were
in town Sunday
Miss Lucinda Kent returned to Rut-
land Monday after visiting her sister
Mrs. o. E. Adams.
Joe Tetrault OF Providence, r. l.,
is spending few days at the home
OF Richard Keough.
Miss Margaret McMann and brother
OF Salem are visiting at the home OF
Miss Frances Killion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Remillord and
daughter Ethel have returned home
from visiting in Cohoes.
DIR. r. ID. Jenney Of Bennington was
In town Monday. His local office will
be opened again on Thursday.
Mrs. William Ballard of Rochester
Is In town called here by the death OF
her sister, Mrs. John Robinson.
Mrs. Fred Brownson entertained
the Village Improvement society at
cards on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. s. H. Watkins who has been
in town the past month returned to
her home in St. Adams Saturday
Miss Helen Rogers OF Proctor was
In town Wednesday to attend the fu.
neral of her aunt. Mrs. John Robin.
son.
o. Il. Adams is attending the nat.
lonal encampment OF the g. A. II.
which is being held at Rochester this
week.
Smith Buck and family have return.
ed home from two weeks vacation
spent In Plttsheld and Springfield,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs o'Blinn OF Parkers.
burg, West Virginia. have returned
home after visiting Mrs Clarence Gil
christ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Higgins and
son Roy spent Sunday with the for
mer's brother, John Higgins at Mid
Idlebury.
Miss Julia Keough and friend Miss
Kyle OF Troy spent a few days at the
home OF Richard and Edward keough
recently.
c. A. Adams returned to his home
In Castleton after spending Sunday
with his parents, MIR and Mrs. o. h.
Adams.
John Higgins Of the Addison house
OF Middlebury was called here Mon.
day by the critical illness Of Mrs.
John Robinson.
Miss Nellie Keough has returned
' from Bennington where she has been