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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-12-27
Tho wilderness.

Replying to Joseph III. Carriers
Wilderness article recently published
as to Rice's Brigade, of the Fifth
Corps, being under Hancock at the
Plank road on the 9th OF May, | will
state that late in the afternoon OF
MAY 5, Gen. Hancock was having a
severe engagement, and called for
help. Gen. Wadsworth, with his
Division and part OF Robinson's Divi-
sion. was ordered TO report to Gen.
Hancock. Gen. Wadsworth was direc-
ted TO move his command so that he
would strike the Confederate left Hank,
at that time stretched across the
Plank road and facing Hancock's
Corps. Gen. Wadsworth reached u
point near the Confederate flank,
where, owing to the density OF the
Wilderness and darkness, he was OBJ
liged 10 halt for the night.
Capt Meredith, OF Gen. Wads-
worth's staff, was sent back to Gen.
Warren to report the situation and
bring up ammunition. The Captain
returned Mt 3 o'clock a. m, with or
ders to push forward ut earliest dawn
and report to Hancock. The Confed-
crate commander finding u body OF
troops approaching his flank, with
drew during the night to relieve his
flank from Wadsworths morning at
tack.
Gen. Wadsworth's command moved
forward and formed the right flank oil
the Second Corps, then wheeled to
the right, with the left on the Plank
road, and moved forward in line with
Gen. Hancock. Gen. Wadsworth
called for more troops to extend his
line to the right, learning the enemy
had extended past his flank, and II
was then that brigade OF the Ninth
Corps came and reported to Gen.
Wadsworth.
Gen. Hancock sent word to Gen.
+ Wadsworth to look out for his left on
the Plank road, rs the Second Corps
left was yielding to Confederate
charge. Gen. Wadsworth seoing the
Confederate lines on his left. across
the Plank road. passing by his flank,
undertook to wheel some regiments V
the left and fire into the Confederate
flank. but unfortunately threw the
flank OF his own wheeling regiments
into an Alabama brigade lying on the
ground. and received himself what he
expected to give.
At this time much confusion ex
listed, and Gen. Wadsworth's command
went back 10 the Brock road without
regard 70 alignment. Gen. Wads
worth did not rein his horse to the real
for On instaht and when he did tn,
Alabama troops were within few fee
ofhim, yelling End shooting. At tina
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-12-27
THE CAMP FIRE


Among the many good shots made
BY the artillery on both sides. think
one made by the Tenth Indiana bat
terry viii rank away along up among
the best.
The Tenth battery. then under
command OF Captain Cox, was attach
Cd TO Wagner's brigade OF General
Woods Sixth division. At tho battle
Of Stone River, December Sd. 1862.
Il was posted on the left Of the rail-
road in the field just south OF the
round forest, and from fifty TO one
hundred feet from where now stands
the Hazen monument. After doing
splendid work through the heat OF the
battle 1t was reserved for them ~
crown their days work with the most
splendid shot ever seen.
Everything on the right OF the rail-
road being defeated and driven back,
a new line was formed along the track
OF the railroad from Wagner's brigade
TO the rear, thus leaving the Tenth
Indiana battery and its infantry sup
port at the point OF tho angle made by
this new formation.
After the new formation the field
from the railroad west, across the
Nashville pike to the cedar forest that
had been fought over SO fierccly that
morning, became the neutral ground
on which either army must fight to
pass,
The last attempt the confederates
made on the front gave Capt. Cox an
opportunity to put in a flank shot in
full battery on "a line OF infantry not
fifty yards away that he took advant-
age OF and executed with result most
horrible to witness.
A charging column was formed by
the confederates on the high ground
to the southwest OF the burned Craven
house, ana in splendid order came
across that field until their right flank
was opposite and some fifty yards
from the battery. Cox, in the mean
time, saw the direction they were taxi
ing and thinking they might offer
their flank to him, wheeled his six
guns to the right, placing them to
bear on n given point. then awaited
the moment to fire.
Every batteryman was at his post.
Six lanyards were held by six powder
besmeared men who knew that but a
moment more they would send bolt
OF death and destruction into the ranks
OF brave but unsuspecting foe.
"Steady, men; hold, for the word, !"
said Cox. as he sat in his saddle
watching for the supreme moment.
On they came! What a splendid line!
Their guns glistened in the descending
western sun, Oh how beautiful the
sight this moment, and oh, how hor-
rible the next! Ready, fire." rang
out clenr and distinct above the din
OF battle to tho right OF us. The
smoke rose, and there in one long
winrow OF death lay half of that splen-
did line. while the others were seek
ing safety in flight. 1--WE Knocked
the bull's-eyc,n said Cox. "A cheer
and tiger said his infantry sup
port and then rang out prolonged
hurrah for the Tenth Indiana Volun-
teer battery.-Tt
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-12-27
Af,sr tho Army canteen.

A committee Of ladies who were
appointed by the National Convention
OF the w. G. I. u, called upon the
president and secretary Of war and
urged them to issue an order forbid
ding the sale OF beer and light wines
at military posts. Tho committee
said that the government was not only
licensing and encouraging beer aud
wine drinking, but was even compel
ling commissioned officers Of the army
to be ..overseers Of military saloons.
called canteens. thur giving q sens
blance OF responsibility TO beer-drink-
Ing"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
SCANDAL TOO THICK
GATHERS ABOUT THE HEAD OF COMMISSIONER
RAUM
And Reed Forced 70 Allow an Inyss!igatiOn-The
Charges Against Him Specifically Stated
Secretary Noble Says that Raum
Must Go and Go Son.

WASmNGToN, July 24-The House
Committee on Rules has agreed to re-
port in a modified form, with favor
able recommendation the resolution in
troduccd by Representative Cooper, Of
Indiana. providing for an investigation
OF charges made against Commissioner
Raum, of the Pension Office.
The resolution provides that the in
veStigation shall be conducted by a
select committee Of five. Mr. Cooper's
resolution is as follows:
WHEREAS, Reports are being widely
circulated through the newspapers re-
ilecting upon the management Of The
Bureau OF Pensions, in which it is
charged:
"FirSt, That the present Commission
er of Pensions has been engaged in sell
ing to certain employees of the Pension
Office shares of Stocd in corporation
or company OF which he is President,
which was organized for the purpose of
introducing patent refrigerator which,
it is claimed, is impracticable and worth
less. and that in consideration of such
purchase said employees are promoted
IN OllICc, anu,
Second, That said Commissioner OF
Pensions has recently. by an unjust and
partial ruling, advanced and caused Ia
be taken out Of their order many thOuS-
andS Of the claims of certain attorney
residing in the city Of Washington. and
that in consideration thereof, said at
torney has become surety on the note OF
said Commissioner in a bank in the city
of Washington for the sum Of $4,000
therefore be il
"RcSolrcd. That the Committee on
Pensions be, and they are hereby di-
rected to inquire concerning said charges
and report to the House And for the
purpose Of making said investigation
thorough and complete, the said COM
mittee is hereby authorized to send for
persons and papers, to administer oaths
and take testimony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
BRIEFLY CONDENSED NEWS.


Rev. Father James Mcguire, one of the
most popular Catholic priests in Philadel-
phia, IS dead.
The Mexican Government Is sending a
large number of troops to the Guatemalean
frontier.
Chairman Kerr, of the Democratic Com
mittee Of Pennsylvania, has opened mead
quarters in Philadelphia.
Miss Juliet Weed, sister-in-law OF ex-
Governor Sprague, OF Connecticut, has
eioned with young electrician named
Eaton.
One Pittsburg speculator IS sald TO con
trol sl5. coo 900 to invest for English capi-
talists.
The Chicago Ice Trust, which has been
selling ice at so ton. IS beng downeu oH
an ice plant selling at = per ton
There is 1900 acres Of land under melons
i'm Georgia, and the yield promises TO oe
greater this year than ever before
4 Chicago syndicate has been formed to
lr,y the Washington house, where Aora-
nam Lincoln died, for exhibition at the
Worlds Fair.
Davv Crockett monumental ASSOCIATION
has been formed at Lawrence0urg, 1eun.'
and will celebrate the famous pioneer ;
birthday on August ~
Rl-e Rock. Monterey, SirJohn and King
Crab won in the Saratoga races.
The Opera House and small stores a. d.
Earlville. y. y, were destroyed u! H'e'
loss 900
Walter f. Alfred 5. and Margart >.
won at the Detroit races.
Nreriden. Necromancy, Tulla Blackou
p,.ince Roval and Esquimau won IN the
Monmouth Park races.
rho Crescent oil refinery, at Bradford
pa -" was destroyed by fire; loss 5000.
The miners at the Cupola Iron Works
ccottdale. Pa. have struck for the rem
statement Of discharged companions
Lillian Lindsay, Prince FortunatuS, nus,
Semper Fidele, Tenacity and Almont won
i'm the St Paul races
The Aston Manufacturing COMPANY oil
Chicago. was burned out; loss SlSo'VVV'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
SENATORIAL WRANGLES.
DenominationaI Education for the lndi-
ans Discussed.

WA,mNGToN, July 24.-The Senate met
at II a. m. the Vice President in the chair
Mr. Morgan introduced bill TO fix the
limit Of value and to provide for the free
coinage of silver, and it was read and re-
ferred TO the Committee on Finance. II
recites that the market value OF
silver bullion is rapidly approaching the
value Of gold on the standard relation iXed
bv the laws Of the United States, and that
thereis no provision OF law for the coinage
of standard silver dollars or the purchase
of silver bullion by the Government, when
the value of silver bullion exceeds one dol
lar for312i4 grains of pure silver. II there
fore provides that the unit of value in the
United States shall he the dollar of ii2Js
grains of standard silver. or - $40 grains
of gold; that these coins shall be legal
tender for all debts. public and private,
and that any owner of silver or gold bull
lion NAV deposit it at any mint to be form
ed into dollars or bars Tor his benefit and
without charge,
An amendment which provoked discus
sion was increasing an appropriation OF
800 900. for the support of Indian schools
| to $50 900. including the construction OF u
school building at Black Feet Agency,
Montana Mr.. Vest opposed the amend
ment. as the introduction Of system IN
tended 10 abolish denOmiuatiOnal education
among the Indians He spoke Of an OIL
cial visit which he had made to an Indian
1 Agency seven or eight years ago, and OF his
observation of the work OF the Catholic
church in education of the Indians. y
school building which had been erected
there bv the Catholic Church was then
standing uuoccupied because the Agent
would not permit the Jesuits to teach any
of the Indian children. His opinions on
the subject were fixed. The Jesuits had
succeeded better than any other people
living i'm the education of Indians. What
ever prejudice If that was the proper
word he might have against the Socletyol
Jesuits. he had to say that much as an ed
ucated Protestant.
7Nfr. Davis also opposed the amendment
and spoke of the efforts of Catholic mis-
sionaries at the Blackfeet agency. These
GOOD people. he said, had applied to those
Dbilanthropic ladies', the Misses DreXel, oi
| PHILADELPHIA. and had obtained S?O,OOO'
which they had expended in school build
ING recently completed. These men were
NOW TO be told. not only that there was
IN be a goverement school put on that
reservation in competition with theul,
hut that they were to have no contract
yvbatever for the education of the Indians,
as had been plainly implied IN me cortess
popdence between the CoInliiiSsioilcl ol
Indian Affairs and the persons IN authority
in thc enterprise. After long debate III
which the subject of Indian education was
thoroughly discussed, the amendment was
adOpted
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
OPEN ON AUGUST |.
MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD READY FOR
TRAFFIC.
An Important Line Completed Up the West Fork
Valley - Preparations hr the Parkersburg
Reunion-BrOOks County Democrats.
State News.
.SnsciaI T.L.aram b ~ Reqistlr.

Special telegram 10 the Register.
CLARKsBURG, W. VA, July 25.-At
last the long hoped for and prayed for
railroad up the West Fork Valley to
this place has been completed, and it is
announced to-day that the first train
carrying passengers will be run from
Fairmont TO this place Oh August lst.
From that time on the road will be open
TO all business. From here to Fairmont
by the railroad route the distance is a
little over thirty-threc miles. The time
schedules which the representative of
the REGISTER has been allowed to eN-
anime, show that the MonOngahela
trains will cover that distance in about
onc hour aud Il half. The company pro.
poses 20 run two trains a day each way,
with probably an accommodation.
Close connections will be made at
Fairmout with the Il. x o. and +, NJ. y
T.. trains and at ClarkSburg with the
b. x O. and ClarkSburg and Weston
trains The road has magnificent
road bed. Six new engines have been
secured for &c. and the equipments are
all Of the best make known To modern
railroadiug. \ large number of import
Iant enterprises have already been be-
gun along the route, and Il few more
wears will see the West Fork Valley
dotted with thriving mining towns and
teeming with new life and vigor aud m-
/ |duStry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
WEST VIRGINIA CENTRAL.
The Report shows an Unusually Flourish
Ing Condition.

BALTIMORE, July 4.-The quarterly meet
ing of the Board of Directors Of the West
Virginia Central Railway Company was
held at the company's office, 2l3 East Ger
man street, Yesterday. There were pres
ent Hon. II. G.. Davis, Hon S. b. Elkins,
Col. K. c. Kerens, w. w. Taylor, VIM. Fl.
German. directors, and +. w. 5. Moore,
secretary. The President reported that
the road is doing good business, with fair
returns to the company. The earnings for
the last six months were greater than for
any similar period. For first six months OF
fiscal year: Gross earnings, Si93, so .46, an
increase of SO COS. .23 over the same period
last year; expenses, S211, 1920, an increase
of S34. .23S.2i: net earnings. Sl45, 26, an
increase of S44, ,7G702. The company now
owns /. 100 cars Of all kinds, and 30 engines
has contracted for two additional engines
and three hundred coal cars number of
needed repairs have been made TO the road
bed. at Elkins and various other stations
ON the line The President reported that
in his Judgment, the road should be eX.
tended southwark, in which opinion the
board concurred. AS the people in Tygart's
Valley-anI especially those at Beverly, in
Randolph county-have made very favora
BILE propositions to the company, the board
authorized the Presinent TO extend the road
10 Beverly al an early date
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
At MT. GRETNA.
Harrison Reviews the Militia of Pennsy T.
Nania.

MouNr GRETNN. July 2.-There were
two important matters 10 engage the at
tention Of the National Guard Al Camp
Hartranft to-day, one being the arrival Of
the Presidential party from Washington.
and the other the formal appointment
of General Snowden, Of Philadelphia, 20 be
MaiOr-G,ncral, and successor oi General
Hartranft as Commander OF the Pcnnsyl
vania army. The presence of the Pres
dent drew a great crowd. notwithstanding
that rain was falling All the cavalry organ
izations were in line az the station when
the Presidential party and troopers es-
corted 10 Gen. SnOwden's headquarter-
Resides the President, there were in the
Marty Secretary Of War Proctor. Postmas-
,er.General Wanamaker, Attorney-6cn-
eral Miller. MaiOrGeneral Scoheid, anu
two sfafTs. Lieutenant Bliss. The reception
was held al headquarters, aud PresIdcnt
Harrison was greatly pleased. ana pdil
some high compliments 10 the Natioha,
Guard and referred 10 their maenihccui
showing of division in Washington on the
occasion Of his inauguration. AZ Whlch tiin'
il also rained heavily.
Tho review Of 300 troops, including the
l. = army detachment. took place az '''.
Notwithstanding the almost incessant ra L.
which. however. ceased during the parade,
the men marched well aud presented a hne
appearance. .t o.. ,v..t
ington. delighted with their trip, AMI more
than ever impressed with the practical
strongth and utility of the National Guard
Il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
SALVADOR WINS
Six Victories Gained Over the Guatemalan Armies.
The Little State Will Dictate
Terms.

la LBEErED. July 24.-NewS has
lust been received hore confirming the
reports of the success of the Salvador
ian forces beyond the frontier in Guat-
emalian territery. The Salvador
army has now gained SIN
battles and has captured guam
titles of arms and ammunition.
Many have been killed and wounded on
both sides. The Salvadorian forces are
now pressing their way into the in
terror of Guatemala and are meeting
with success at every step. Great en-
thusiasm prevails. The intention is to
overthrow the government of President
BaritaS before coming to any agree
mcnt with Guatemala. San Salvador is
determined to free herself from the
yoke Of Guatemala and assure her own
liberty and independence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION.
Three Persons Killed and Several Injured
at Savannah.

SAvANNAn, Ga, July A.-W. j. Bull
lard's boarding house, three-story brick
dwelling on Congress street, was blown up
ut 20 o'clock this morning. Three per
sons were killed and six injured, two of
whom will probably die. There were
thirteen people in the house. The explosion
shattered the walls, which fell a mass OF
ruins. Most of the occupants of the house
were asleep, and were hurled from theii
beds and either buried under the falling
debris or thrown on top of il. The killed
are: Mrs. w. j. Bullard, - Lockley
and Gus Robie.
The wounded are: John Roberts, right
ankle fractured and concussion of the
brain from the shock; L. j. Tate, confusion
of the face and chest; Meldon Hywooc
Ccolored), shoulder dislocated and bruised
j. A. Rimes, slightly bruised; Edward 5
Everett, slightly bruised; Mrs. Edward )
Everett, slightly bruised; Sam King, (col
orod), badly injured about the body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
NArloNAL BANKS.



VA~mNcraN. July 2t-NIr. sherman
has laid before the Senate "a letter from the
. C1mutroiler of the Currency, iu regard 10
the SIN affecting National Bank circulation
recently reported to the Senate. The
Comptroller says
.It wil. be observed hat there were on
tho l-rh of May last, H,fi> National bank
fr- a-.0ciatious in operation in the United
states. having a total capital of $50, ,O9', -
g-f These associations had total circu-
nf-on of Si25. $40 secured by pledge of
Uu'ted States bonds amounting 90 Sli3,-
9O.aUO no their face value The circula-
t0u stated does not include Sl9,JlJ,5N0 IA
process of retirement and represented by
an equal amount of lawful money on deposit
iu the Treasury Of the United States
10 also appears that the minimum amount
of bonds required 90 be deposited by these
aeuks under existing law is SN, 800, 400
upon which they would bee entitled 20 main
tain circulation of SS9,0lO.fl4 IL would.
therefore. De possible for the banks 20
Withdraw bonds to the amount of S4LSN,-
4iO. and surrender S3G. .5l6 of their cir
chatting notes under existing law. The
bonds On deposit in excess OF legal require
mcufs are. as % rule. the property of the
older banks located in the Eastern and
Middle States where current rates of iu-
tera-f are relatively low.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
Lottery rnnd. in Eleetlon..

Wv OH-rIN-. july 24-Tle T0ttCrV
fight iu this state has assumed new
phase The Times charges today that the
Nichols Campaign Committee asked ioI
and obtained $1,000 from the louisiana
Lottery Company 90 help Gov. Nichols i'm
his FIGHT for the Democratic nomination ior
governor iu l~>>. and that the United
States Senat0rclect White also received
the same amount from the lottery 20 help
him personally 90 secure the Senat0rship.
Both Gov Nichols and Senator White are
today pronounced opponents of the lottery
and senator White promises 90 give full
account OF his campaign fund, and the
Nichols Campaign Committee has also
been called together t0 meet the charge.
It isur0bl0le that AN the facts with regard
20 the lottery contribution in the last po-
it.cli campaign viii come om.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
GLADsToNE's THANKS.
The Grand Old Mans High Tribute to
Americans.

LONDON, July 2L-Throurh phono-
graph to-day Mr. Gladstone listened to re
marks from General Sherman and
others given at Arront Assembly,
in New York, and conveyed by Col
Gouraud to Europe Mrs Gladstone, ac-
cOmpanied Mr.. Gladstone TO the exhibi-
tion, where many prominent persons were
in attendance. Mr.. Gladstone. who listened
to the tones from the phonograph. was
deeply affected.
After paying tribute 20 Gen. Sherman S
services to the country, Mr.. Gladstone
said: II An so accustomed 10 receiving
notes Of kindness from America, that
my vocabulary Of gratitude has
been exhausted Therefore, I'm sim
plest language, thank the Americans for
this notable assurance Of their willingness
at all times 10 accept any manifest emana-
ting from myself and 20 attach "A value al
together IN excess ol its real merits"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
An Ohio Prisoner rardoned.

1I-"TN- ~ 7ITIT- ~ ~ N'II7-7T
CHARLESTON, ". Va, July 24-The Gov
ernor has pardoned W. A., alias Barlow
Knight, who was convicted Of felony in
Cabeli county, in December lSS9, and sen
fenced To two years confinement in the
Pcnitentiary. II is represented that the
prisoner lived in Ohio and caught timber
on the Ohio side of the Ohio river and con
verted IL to his own use, for which he was
prosecuted under section %, chapter l43 OF
the Code. which makes such act larceny
The application for pardon is supported 10y
the recommendation of J. =. Marcum, the
Prosecuting Attorney, Judge Harvey ana
the Sheriff of the county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-25
GREAT FREIGHT STRIKE.
All the Roads at Lexington, Ky, Hope
lessly Tied Up.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 24.-The railroad
situation is beginning TO assume serious
phase To-day the switchmen in the Gin
cinnati Southern yards, in this city, joined
in with the strikers and no transfers are
being handled. y lot Of pcrishable freight
from the South is arriving here by every
train which will cause a considerable loss
unless IL is transported rapidly. II is said
that unless the demands OF the yardmen
are conceded that the roadmen will Join in
with them. Should this prove true 1t will
be the greatest railroad strike ever known
in Kentucky, as all Southern trains arc
compelled 10 pass through this city.
Every side track from Somerset, Ky, 10
Cincinnati, distance Of POO miles is
crowded with loaded ears, hundreds being
filled with perishable freight The road is
losing $4,000 daily. The Kentucky Cen
tral Road is in even worse shape and last
night not freight train is in motion on
either road The wards here contain nearly
900 loaded cars Some have been here a
: eek. Passenger trains are moving as
usual and will not be disturbed