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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-10-24

Surgeon Stone, of the United States
army, mistaking our regiment for one
of his own, galloped on, and asked
why we were retreating.
"We are not retreatingl" replied
Col. Kershaw.
"What regiment is this?" asked
Stone.
"The Palmetto Regiment" an
swered the Colonel.
Surgeon Stone was invited to dis
mount, and was handed over to file
of the Butler Guards. Col. Kershaw
appropriated Stones fine horse, which
he rode many day afterwards.
Congressman Eli was captured and
put in blacksmith shop. His snow
white linen did not correspond with
his surroundings. We closed the pur-
suit at dark and retraced our steps
across Stone Bridge and went into
camp.
We could and ought to have gone to
Washington that night and captured
the city. Thirty-tbree years have
passed, but many of the incidents Of
that day and that battle are fresh in
my memory. I thought We killed
quite a number Of Federal soldiers
during the war, but from the amount
Of money paid out in pensions it ap-
pears that [ was mistaken, and we did
not kill any, only wounded and dis
abled few.
Many gallant Confederates who par
ticipated in this battle were killed in
subsequent engagements, while agreat
many others who survived the war
have crossed over the river. General
Kershaw (God bless himD has passed
away; but few of US remain. In a
little while We will be aroused by the
last reveille, and answer the last roll
call on 'Famo's eternal camping
ground
The private Confederate soldiers,
who from principle and sense of duty
fought, bled and died, were heroes
and martyrs, aud their memory should
be cherished by their surviving COM
rades and by all true Carolinians.
For them no more blazing hearth shall burn,
Or busy housewife nly her evening care;
No children run to lisp their sire's return,
Or climb his knees the enyied kiss to sharen
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-10-24

occupied our old position near Mitch
ellis Ford across Bull Run and calmly
awaited the advance of Mcdowell and
his army. On the morning Of the 18th,
after shelling our position for some
time, he attempted to cross at Black
burns Ford, about one mile to our
right, and was handsomely repulsed
by the Washington Artillery from
New Orleans and Virginia brigade Of
infantry, commanded by Gen. Long
street.
Col. Tom Bacon, Of the 7th South
Carolina regiment, ascended tall
tree just to our right, and in rear Of
his regiment. From his lofty perch
he could witness the maneuvrings Of
the Federals on the opposite side Of
the Run, and in his loud, shrill voice
he kept as informed of all the move
ments taking place in our front. No
further attempts were made to force a
crossing at this place, and all indica-
tions pointed to move up the Run,
and that the enemy would probably
cross at Stone Bridge or Sudley Ford.
The next day our regiment was moved
in the direction of Stone Bridge, about
one mile from Mitchell's Ford, where
we remained until Sunday morning,
the 21st day of July. The calm Of
the beautiful Sabbath morn was bro
ken by the roar Of the Federal signal
gun. Soon the popping Of rifles indi-
Gated to us that the skirmishers had
begun work in earnest, and before the
setting of the sun a great battle would
be fought and many lives lost.
Mcdowell, while making demon
stration in front Of Stone Bridge with
considerable force, had detached
some $4,000 Of his best troops and
sent them up the Run, crossing at
Sudleys Ford and thus turning our
left flank
The 4th South Carolina regiment
and Wheat's battalion of Louisiana
Tigers, some 200 men all told, were
stationed at Stone bridge, and being
outhanked it became necessary for
them to change their positions and
form new line in front of the ad-
yancing foe.
Poets may sing of the heroism of
Leonidas and his Spartan band of 300
at the Pass Of Thermopyla, and ora
tors may become eloquent over the
brilliant charge of the gallant 600 at
Balaclava, but no raw, undisciplined
troops in their first engagement ever
fought more gallantly than did this
handful of Carolinians and Louisiani-
ans, i, 200 in all, who kept in check
for two hours $4,000 trained soldiers
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-10-24

When compelled to fall back by over
whelming numbers and the prospect
of being surrounded and captured they
fought as only brave men can fight,
with their faces to the foe, and stub
bornly contested every inch Of ground
until reinforcements could be hurried
to their assistance.
All honor to these brave and gallant
fellows. Their heroic deeds and acts
of conspicuous gallantry will ever be
cherished and treasured in the hearts
of every true South Carolina Confed-
crate soldier. The booming Of cannon
and incessant rattle of musketry con-
vinced US that our boys at the front
were having hot work.
About / o'clock Gen. Sam McGowan,
who was acting as aide to Gen. Beau
regard in this fight, galloped up and
in stentorian tones, with his face all
aglow with excitement and his eyes
(well, the readers Of this sketch who
have seen the General under great e1-
citement and noticed his eyes can
imagine how they looked on that occa-
sion)-ordered two regiments Of Bon
hams brigade to the front. The I'd,
Col. Kershaw's, and the 9Th, Col.
Cash's, made the distance in quick
time. Col. Kershaw was suffering
with crippled foot or ankle and went
ahead of his command in an ambul-
ance, but on arriving near the battle
field mounted his horse and closely
scanned the face Of nearly every man
as the regiment passed, no doubt
making mental calculation as to how
many would run and how many would
stand and fight.
We hastily formed line Of battle in
an old field near the Confederate field
in6rmary and were ordered to lie down.
While in this position a Maryland
battalion passed over us into the fight,
and if my recollection serves me cor
rectly, soon returned. The Federal
skirmishers were behind Il rail fence
not more than two hundred yards from
our line and kept popping away at
every man they saw in front.
Gen. E. Kirby Smith, with a part
of Johnston army from the valley,
arrived on the field at this time and
formed on our left. A Simultaneous
advance was made by the whole line
up the slope, over the fence, through
the woods and into the open field
where we encountered the Maine
Zouaves, which we almost exterminat
ed. One of them who escaped after
wards told member of my company
that the South Carolinians seemed to
rise out of the ground and come at
them yelling like so many devils.
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"That man Ardup said the ma

= "That man Ardup said the man
III the macAlntush. Was a. gu',u
hearted fellow as ever lived, but he
was always in debt, and always hound
ed by creditors. He deserves better
epitaph than an unfeeling posterity
will engrave on his tombstone. "
''Well dunned, good and faithful SER
want, suggested the man VII" ha.'
his feeI on tht table; uuu ,.,vp
silence fell upon the group,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-10-24
Cheap
SECOND DAY, FRIDAY, NOV. 2.

We Invite Everybody top Of the Earth to come on this
Day every other day. but Ladies' Misses and Children and
even the Babies are especially wanted.
About 500 Pairs Ladies' Fine Shoes
Have got go this day, will consider the day failure
LsTEN Ospend lines Ladies Fine Shoes ranging in price from
$3.50 to $685. consisting Of Handewed Handturned and Mckay
sewed Shoes all go at $500.
White Slippers Kid Slippers Blue Kid Slippers New Shade
Green Satin Slippers Shade Blue Satin Slippers White Var Te
Patent Leather Slippers.
In Misses Chrdn and Babies Shoes the Bargains will offer
too numerous meno but will convince when
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-10-24
FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, NOV. 1.

Special Drive in MeDs and Boys Shoes from 75c. to S9
this day lot of Mems Lace Shoes in broken izes
solid throughout at 75c.
Also lot Of Mems and Boys Fine Shoes for day wear in Lace
s and Elastic, the best s1.50 shoe made for 98c.
Mems Fine Bal and Cong Shoes good quality calf kn
Goodyear WELT in several different Styles worth $780, $500 and $780,
s close at 81 80. Positively big Bargain.
and Elastic Shoes, which retail at s25
4 s1.60 s175 close out at 81 90. These are Coker
pairs Mems aBest $500 Shoe the World ST.
On this day our Zone Dollar Counters will be loaded
with Big Bargains Of every description. Boots s125
These Bargain Days will be repeat
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-10
THE BEARS SQUEEZED.

Wild and Exciting Scenes the Chicago
 Grain Market-Frantic Efforts of the
 Shorts to Cover-A Net Advance in Corn
 of Twenty Cents In Two Weeks, Other
 Grains Keeping Well in Line-Aa Oper-
 ator Said to be in Trouble.
 CHIcAGo. Aug. 7.-One of the widest and most exciting openings to the grain market that has been seen in years was witnessed when the bell tapped at 9:30 this morning on the board of trade. Widowed brokers were rushing from pit to pit, and mes- sengers were flying back and forth from the telegraph booths to the pits. The corn market was the leader in strength and activity, the others keep ing we'll in line. The trades were made at any price. Shorts in their terror did not, pause to think what their loss would be, but executed or ders at whatever figure possible, many times prices being ? and 3 cents apart at the same time. Some idea of the regular order of business may be had from the wide range of prices for Sep tember corn at the start-545s to 5S cents.
 Nor did the excitement abate after the early operations were over. The first half hour had passed before there was the least sign of calmness A pause for breath then came, but it was of short duration. A renewal of fran the efforts to cover short sales 10 to Is cents below the ruling quotations fol- lowed the temporary quiet Offerings did not increase, but rather dimin- ished as values scared skyward. The bears were determined to cover. and paid anything that was asked for the smallest sized lots. There was scarcely any abatement in the uproar through the entire day.
 The dry weather throughout the corn belt, the fear that the Iowa state re- port which was to be issued to-day would show drop below 50 per cent. and the appeal of the governor of Ne braska for relief for the farmers of that state, were all more or less re- sponsible for the state of to-days market. Near the close rumor that prominent operator was in trouble added to the panic. The rumor lacked complete verification although it was acknowledged by some houses that they had closed out trades for the party mentioned because he had failed to re- spond to margin calls.
 At the end of the session September corn was 69s higher than yesterday and May 5T above that days final quo- tations. The net gain in two weeks has been about 20 cents Wheat and oats each closed 2H cents higher than last night.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-10
CROP REPORTS
Furnished by the Directors of the Different
 State Weather Services.

Oy tHc DlTtctOTh Or Ine DlHerenG
 State Weather Services. CHICAGo, Aug. s.-The reports as to the condition of crops throughout the country and the general influence of weather on growth, cultivation and harvest. was yesterday made by the directors of the different state weather services of the United States weather bureau. The reports received by tele- graph at Chicago are as follows:
 Acknowledgements below normal, sunshine above normal and rainfall below and badly distributed, fn some sections none being received; late rains beneficial to corn, pastures and gar dens. Wheat and oat threshinE still progressing. Some blowing of wheat.
 Indiana-Few local showers and cool weather benefited corn in good soil, that in light and clay ground needs ain much. Wheat and oat threshing continued; yield good.
 Ohio-Local rains have benefited corn, potatoes and tobacco considera- bly. but the distribution was very ir- regularly made. Corn on low ground prOHnlScS we'll, Uut On nlliV n1Ounu, especially in the north part of tEe state, the damage is irreparabic. Wheat yield is good. Tobaccodoing we'll. Fruits scarce and of poepqual- ity.
 Missouri-Rainfall badly distributed, and drought continues in many coun- ties. In southwest section corn in good condition, with prospects for. whole crop: in other sections it aas improved in some counties while others show a decline.
 Arkansas-Week particularly favora- ble for all crops; cotton fruiting abundantly; early corn about laid by. another rain needed to make late corn; both plantings are fine; large crop sweet and Irish potatoes, and water melons.
 Kentucly-Local rains improved corn and tobacco in some sections. but in others these crops are seriously af- fected by drouth, especially upland corn; forward tobacco being topped; pastures very poor; potatoes improved
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-10
GALLANT lIFE-SAvERS.

Capt. Brosdbent and His Thsee Daughters
 Rescue a Norwegian Vessels Crew stnnd-
 ed on Santa Santa Rosa Island.
 PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. s.-Monday night the full-rigged Norwegian ship Catherine stranded on Santa Rosa is- land. nearly two miles from the life saving station, while trying to enter this harbor. A terrible southwest gale was blowing at the time. The government disbands the life-saving station from May to September, leav- ing only the captain in charge. Capt. Broadbent, with the assistance of his three daughters and one man hauled their apparatus nearly two miles. fired the life line and rescued the crew of the vessel. which is reported rapidly ] going to pieces.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-10
TRAIN ROBBERS AGAIN.

An Attempt to Repeat Last Falls Job at Keesler, Ind.-The Engineer Had His
 Wha Along. and When He Saw Pile
 of Distractions Ahead. Pulled the Throt-
 tie Wide Open and Passed Safely
 Through Them.
 CLEVELAND, O., Aug. S.-Lake Shore express train No. 12 arriving from the west, pulled into the Union station this morning after having hada most thrill ing experience on the plains of Indi- ana.
 An attempt was made early this morning to hold up the train at Kcss- Ter, Ind. upon the identical spot that the train was held up last fall The train was just approaching split switch at Kessler when the engineer noticed that the switch was turned so as to run the train on the siding. A big obstruction of ties ard lumber was piled mp on the siding few rods ahead of his engine. The obstruction did not appear to be isnpassable, and the engineer put on aI'f the steam and dashed through the pile. passing safely on to the main track through the split switch at high rate of speed. As the train passed the obstruction the engineer noticed group of masked men, and as the en- zine cleared the track of all obstruc- tions the would-be highwaymen fired several shots at the train, none or which, however, took effect.
 The United States express car was attached to the train and is said to have had on board S20,0O0 in gold. It is thought this was known to the des- neradoes who attempted to hold up the train. Their disappointment in carry ing out their plans of stopping the train with the obstruction upon the tracks was evinced in their firing oi shots when they saw their plans had been frustrated by the boldness of the engineer in dashing through the hear of ties upon the track.
 Had the train been stopped It IS no' supposed that the robbers would have been successful, as the crew were heavil, armed, and the express cars are guarded bv armed men: but the train was kep in motion, regained the main track ant came through on time.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-10
THE TARSNEY TARRiNG.

 Alleged Confession of Deputy sherifr Joe
 K. Wilson. Recently Captured in Missouri
 Several Prominent Persons Implicated.
 Including Sheriff Bowers, Who Turned
 Murderer Loose to Assist in the Out
 rage. 4f
 DEPUTY SHERIFF WILSON CoNFEssEs.
 DENVER, Col, Aug. s.-lf report be true, Joe R. Wilson, the deputy sheriff of Fl Paso county. who was captured in Missouri, has made full confession, duplicating a number of other men whom he claims assisted him in the outrage committed at Colorado Springs several weeks ago. He is now here in the county jail. His confession was made on the train en route to this city. A MURDERER TURNED LOOSE TO HELP.
 Wilson says that it is true that a murderer out of the Fl Paso jail was allowed to help put tar and feathers on the adjutant-general, and that among the main movers in the movement were the sheriff himself. Deputy Sheriff T. R. Wilson. Deputy Bob Mullins. Capt. Saxton of Troop A, !. Sherman Crum- ley, Walter Crumley, William Bancroft, of Troop A, and others.
 WILSON, TOGETHER WITH PARK. who has also confessed, will be brought before the grand jury, which is now sitting at Colorado Springs. Both men are very fearful that the public will see fit to take the law in their own hands and punish them without wait ing for the law to adjudge the guilty. No trouble, however, is expected by the police.
 THE CONSPIRACY
 is said to have originated at Gillette. upon the report of an alleged remark on the part of Tarsney to the effect that he hoped every man in Bowers army would be shipped home in cof-- fin. The plans were falkland freely dis eussed in the sheriffs office. A signal was agreed on, which was to be the sticking of the right hand in the vest pocket, and meeting was called and held in a nearby. saloon. It is claimed that
 while Mrs. Quackenboss skilfully ar ranged the feathers, destroying one of the pillows belonging to one of her best spare rooms to secure them. The crowd went from their meeting to the Alamo hotel in carriages, which were secured by one of the deputies. Every thing was conducted calmly, deliber- ately, and there was no noise to draw suspicion. Wilson says that the party was led by himself. and that he was the one who
 FoKED THE GUN UNDER TARsSEy's FACE 1 when he came down to the office to an- ewer a telephone call. Three other men went into the hotel office. After Tarsney was secured and joined the riding party quiet was changed to. tu- mutt, and it looked as if the adjutant- general had not much longer to live. He was even told that his time had come and he was going to die They proposed killing him by
 FIRST CROPPING HIS HEAD OFF and then quartering him with large and keen butcher knife. the edge of which he was asked to feel. All this was firmly believed by the adjhtant, who was resigned to his supposed fate. When he was finally told that he was not going to be killed he was so re- ieved that he shook hands with his prosecutors and thanked them over and over for sparing his life.
 The disclosures of Wilson have created a great sensation here.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-12-26
MR.PROUDFIT'S FUNERAL
1t Occurred This Afternoon from the
Residence Under the Auspices
Of the Odd Fellows.

The funeral of the late James d. Proud
fit occurred this afternoon from his late
residence at 3 O'Clock. The funeral ar
engagements were in charge Of the local
Odd, Fellows, of whose order Mr.. Proud
At was an honored member. Announce
ments of the service were issued this
morning by.a committee consisting of
Messrs. P. j. Barker, VIM. Bolander and
F. Muller, representing the three Odd Fell
lows organizations of the city and the
pail bearers were all Odd Fellows.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. F.
T. Bennett, pastor of the Church of the
Holy Faith. Succeeding this service we're
the touching funeral ceremonies peculiar
to Odd Fellowship. Pest Grand G.. 8.
Msdden of1iciated as chaplain, Past
Grand T. p. Gable as noble grand and
Past Grand w. B. Sloan as marshal.
From the residence the body will be
taken to the depot where it will rest
until the 1920 Santa Fe train for Kansas
City starts tonight, when the last sad
journey will be begun. Mr.. Herbert K,
Proudfit arrived in the city last night to
accompany the remains to Kansas City
for interment. He and his family have
the deep sympathy Of the Santa Fs PEG.
pie in this great sorrow.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-12-26
MEANS MONEY IN THEIR POCKETS

MEANS MONEY IN THEIR POCkETs
in its influence on the prices of the com
modities they constantly need. believe
that the strength of the Democratic posi-
ton on the tariff will become greater and
greater az the practical results of the
operation of the principle are noted"
Mr.. Gildersleeve says that he received
innumerable inquiries as to New Mexico's
resources while east. He is convinced
that our greatest wealth lies In the de:
velopment of our mineral properties and
that as soon as our land titles become
better settled the influx of capital will go
vastly beyond any present expectations.
While east, Mr.. Gildersleeve visited his
family at Andover, Mass, where his chill
dren are at school. He found them all
q ute we'll. They will not return to
Santa Fe until next summer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-12-26
Peraita Land Grant.

On Jan. s, Judge Wilbur F. Stone of
the United States court of land claims
will sail for Europe on the Normania, en-
route to Spain, where he will examine the
old archives at Madrid to secure certain
evidence in regard to the celebrated
Peralta land grant. It is supposed that
important documents bearing on this
grant will be found in the royal archives,
and thorough examination will be made.
This land grant is located in Arizona, and
the title thereto dates back to the year
1748, at which time Ferdinand W., king
of Spain, gave it to Don Silva de Peralta
de la Cordova, a grandee Of Spain, a
knight of the Celorados and baron of
Arizona.
A Spanish lady born in Southern Cali
fornia and the wife of newspaper man
named Reaves, claims to be the sole heir
to this great estate. Her full name is
Dona Sofia Loretta Micaels Massey Silva
de, Peralta, with tho atitle OF the "third
baroness of Arizonag" This grant has
been in litigation for about twenty years,
and is still pending in the United States
court Of land claims. The title to this
grant includes vast estate, comprising
from 10000 to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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