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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

Governor tphan. of Wisconsin, Meets
with Painful Accident.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Sept. 1s.--
Many reunions % regiments OF veterans
were planned for this occasion and where
a sufficient number of comrades have ar
swered muster, harry meetings nave
taken place on the battlefield. Favorite
spots for these gatherings were positions
held during tlfe battle. Such an occd-
sion was the rallying of the Thirty-hfth
Ohio, about General II. V. Boynton, who
was It's first Major while a photographer
snapped his camera on the scene at the
summit of snodgrass Hin.
Loomis Battery -. Michigan. met to-
day for the twenty-third and dedicated
separately as regiment their beautiful
shaft.
This afternoon large number of Mich
igan veterans witnessed the dedication
Of the moument Of the Michigan Engineer
and Mechanics Brigade. at orchard Knob,
Ex-Governor ilger and Major Fox made
the principle addresses. With this COM
mand Major Fox laid the pontoon bridges
over the Tennessee, a. keely's Ferry
thereby completing the line Of communi-
cation with the supplies OF the Union
army well nigh starved at Chattanooga.
An Illustration of the density OF the
crowd which throngs Chattanooga was
afforded in the experience of Governor
Mcintyre, OF Colorado, and STAFF. They
reached the city al o'clock this morn
ing and by some inadyertance no one was
present 10 meet and direct them to their
quarters. The Governor sat till day
light on the porch of hotel into which
he could penetrate no farther. because
OF lack of accOmmoda ations and then pro-
ceeded to Lookout Inn, where headquar-
ters We're established. Something similar
was the experience of ex-Speakcr Crisp,
who sat for an hour ON his trunk I'm the
station. where no one recognized him.
waiting for a train TO Lookout Inn.
TuE ONLY ACCIDENT.
The only accident Of the week so far u
mar the pleasure OF the people Of Cfatta-
nooga and their guests occurred to-day.
Governor W. II. Upsam. of Wisconsin,
being the victim. With Mrs. and Miss
Upham and Miss Falrchild, daughter OF
ex-GoyerOr Fairchild, he started to drive
To Lookout Inn. They were accompanied
by General and Mrs. Fairchild, and Mr..
and Mrs. Cheek. who occupied second
carriage. At a point In the road where
blJn was upon one side and pallsade
upon tho other, the team 10 Governor
Iphams carriage baked aud began back
ing. The door stuck in tho frame, and
tie occupants were compelled to jump
over 1t 10 save their lives. as they
thought. The ladies' alighted I'm safety,
bat Governor Upham fractured the small
bone Of the right leg between the Knee
and ankle. lie was conveyed 10 the Inn
after some delay, and the injured mem
Der dressed BY Dr. Plummcr. who was a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

WASHINGTON. -. C., Sept iD.-The
barometer has fallen rapidly In the
Northwest. and II IS unusually lower
over the Dakotas. II has risen III the
districts east Of the Misslssippi and r.
highest on the south Atianuc coast.
thunder storms In eastern portion; south-
For Ncrth and south Car,lira: PalS;
continued warm. sousherly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

surgeon with General sherman In the
war. The Injury was not at all serious.
and the Governor viii be able 10 travel
in few days. lie will be ON crutches.
however. for several weeks.
The accident compelled the abandon
ment OF Governor Upham'- proposed trip
TO the Atlanta Exposition. The remaind-
or Of the party from Wisconsin. how
ever. went forward 10 the Gate City to-
night
Governor Upham will probably go for
ward with them from here on their way
home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

BUCHANAN. VA. Sept. is.-speciai.-
The iacal option election held in this
county to-day passed on quietly.
The Indications are that. this and Fin
castle district have gone ne, and that the
Amsterdam district Is dry.
Full news cannot be heard tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

NASHVILLE, TENN. Sept. Bone
wall OF the old coii0nadc building fell
In this city this morning. burving SIX
workmen under the debris. II was
thought at the time that they had all
been crushed to death. but after an hours
work they were all duz out alive. Some
OF them wer badly injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20
GENER1L UHEELER'S RETIEW.
The Soldiers Now People, with One In
tere-t, One Country and One Ambition.

General Howard was followed by Con-
gresham General Joseph Wheeler. OF
Alabama, who was described by General
Manderson last night as that able and
alert, and constant harassing cavalry
commander, late of the Confederacy-
now of the United States"
General Wheeler opened his remarks
with patriotic prelude, stating
that the vast assemblage was gath
cred together TO commemorate and honor
American valor. and TO make clear the
fact that the soldiers who once fought
each other in deadly battle were now
one people, with one interest, one flag,
one country, aud one ambition. To the
old soldiers OF his command he paid
warm tribute-drst, to his early compan-
ions in arms, the Nineteenth Alabama
Infautry, and next TO his cavalry. OF
the latter he said:
Always hravely leading the van when
the army advanced. and always with ex-
ce!lent skill and courage. forming the
rear guard in every rctrograde move
ment. frequently engaging the opposing
cavalry, and always with credit TO our
arms. Sometimes on successful raid,
destroying the Federal wagon-trains, lines
of communication. and depots or stores,
sometimes lighting dsmounted in our
infantry iint OF bdiu", 5oiheNiihVs an
saultlng works held by strong lines of
infantry, and sometimes holding posi-
tions against the most terrible assaults
of Federal infantry columns and lines of
battle. To these brave officers, who for
a third OF 4 century have always been
In myths. for whom my heart Is filled
with love and gratitude. men whose cour-
age and fortitude | have always aided
and revered-to them | beg now TO ex-
press my thanks, my admiration, and
love"
The four thousand Confederates who
fell unon the field OF ChIckamauga, he
said. had been rapidly followed by their
comrades who escaped death In that
terrible battle more than half of whom
were now by the 'bivouac OF the dead"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20
GusRprn HIM ALL NIGHT.

"Now. stay where you are" said the
boy "and don't move. II you 10. I'll
put n bullet through You" and the bur-
glar obeyed orders 20 the letter.
Tho boy stod guard over his prisoner
until o'clock. when another clerk came
to the store. and was greatly surprised
TO find his colleague sitting up IN a chair.
revolver I'm hand. keeping guard over
the prisoner.
The two boys marched the burglar out
OF the house, and secured magistrate,
who arrested the intruder and lodged
him in the Jail at Chatham % await his
trial.
And now young Watts 10 the hero Of
Franklin Junction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20
BURGLAR HELD UP By A BOY
niufy Waits 0rdsr,d the IniPudse u
Throw Up His Hands.
GUARDED rHB pREOnsR FOUR HOURS
a Fellow-Clerk Arrived In the Morning
and Together They Marched the
Burglar 10 u Nsgistrate.
Thrilling Experience
of y Youth.

The particulars In the remarkable ex-
perience OF q boy at Franklin Junction,
Va. were learned in this city ycster-
day. The courage AMI presence OF
mind OF the boy would make good ma-
terial for half-dime pamphlet n prop
erly embellished and elaborated for
young readers fond of exciting litera-
ture.
Maury Baldwin Watts Is the name OF
the young fellow. who came out Of tho
affair real live hero. and the people
OF Franklin Junction have been talking
about his grit and ginger for the past
three days. He ~ quite hero IN their
eyes and his aunt and other relatives
in this city think he is daring young
fellow, with any amount OF courage.
Young Watts Is clerk and assistant
boCk-kecper at a store al Franklin juno
ton. which Is quiet little hamlet IN
Pittsylyanla- county where scnssoions
are rare. Things remain IN statu quo''
there FOR month IN and month out. and
there seldom occurs anything 10 excite
the people. They have to sit around
and talk free silver. Democratic politics.
and other topics Of similar flavor by the
wesk.
srRpH;ssp Tbs BrasLAR.
Young Watts set the community In
stir tho other night. and did II all by
himself. He was sleeping soundly about
1 o'clock In the morning when ha raised
up In bed on his elbow and listened
carefully. He thought he heard some
thing unusual. And he did. II sound
ell like there was little crash OF WIN
dow-panes. fle put his hand behind hts
ear, and listened = second time. That
time he understood the situation. There
was a burglar gaining entrance TO the
place. Young Maury was the only one
there besides the burglar. and no one
else was In hearing distance. He crawl
ed out OF bed. and scrambled around to
find his revolver.
'EoLp Up rom HANDS"
Then he slipped down the steps like a
cat, and concealed himself behind a box
or barrel. In came the burglar peep
ing about the place and taking a general
survey OF things. Young Watts kept as
still as a mouse. until he got the drop on
the intruder. and then. springing out
from MS nluurs place, ne tnfh-t 'h'
weapon In the burglars face. and cried
hold UP yohr hands,"
The order was promptly obeyed. and
the burglar was a prisoner sure enough.
Then the courageous hoy commenced
10 consider what he would do with his
| prisoner. IL he marched him out OF the
hosue. and went In search OF a magis-
srate the burglar. he argued TO himself,
would either make a dash for liberty or
would grapple with him and turn the
tables on him. There was only one thing
90 do. That was settled iB his mind.
and he proceeded 10 do IL. He marched
the burglar TO his room at the point OF
the revolver. and ordered him to take a
seat The burglar did so and young
Watts sat down by his prisoner re-
yolver In hand.
GusRDir HIM ALL MIGHT.
"Now. stay where you are" said the
boy, "and don't move. II you DO. I'll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20
AT SN0DGRASS HILL
Just Thirty-TWO Years Had
Elapsed
SINCE The LAST MEETING
0f tha HrSlYhile Enemies on The Field
Of Battle.
TIE FEDERAL ARO STATE OFFICIALS
Gauss a Congestion Of Greatness on Inc
Platform,
rCVppLTc Cnpn0N T0NESTREt1
SINCE The LAST MEETING
THE FEDERAL ANO STATE OFFICIALS
GENERALS GORDON, LONGS1REET,

Aud Wheeler Among the Prominent eA-
Confederates Present Who Delivered
Soeeches Gen. Gordon Declares the
Civil War the Most Unique chap
ter in the Worlds History.
Fourteen Governors Pres
ent A Button Taken
from the Body of the
Poet soldier Lit
tie Presented
Relative.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

GENERAL JAMES G.. LONGSrREEF.
ell heayenward from the North or the
South; every loving ami tender ministra-
ton at the dying soldiers side, every
agonizing throb in woman's heart or
burning tear on devoted woman's cheek
all all were contributions to the upbuild-
ing OF a loftier American manhood for the
future defence OF American freedom.
And now, by the authority Of the Amer
lean Congress and the exeoisve depart
ment Of the Government IN the presence
OF these survivors OF the great struggle;
in the midst OF this historic woodland,
whose leaves were REDEEMED with heroic
blood, and whose giant oaks still bear
upon their shiycred trunks the visible
track OF shot and shell: by these flowing
fountains, whose crystal waters symbolic
the purity OF purpose which convenes us
In the preaence of all these witnesses.
and in the name OF this great republic
aud It's people, we set apart. as an Amer
lear Mecca, and consecrate for all time,
this immortal battle-ground. made forever
glorious by American valOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20
NOTABLE LFthIs.


Passing to the special feature assigned
to him--the grouping together OF the
more notable events connected with the
History OF the Army OF Tennessee-he
said:
"0uo of the striking features In the
history of the Army Of Tenressee, and
that section OF our country which be-
came the field OF it's operations, is the
rather singular fact that although VIZ
ginia i'm the east and Missouri In tho
west were the scenes OF active opera
tions and were occupied By large armies
early In the summer OF 1861. the expanse
Of territory some 400 miles In width COM
urising the States OF Kentucky and Ten
nessee. lying between Virginia and North
Carolina on the east and bounded by
the Mississippi on the west. escaped be-
ing the seat Of actual war until nearly
a year later-the complete organization
OF the Confederate Government" He
then traced In detail all the events lead
ing up TO the battle of Chickamauga.
OF that engagement he said:
"The battle OF Chiclamauga very dis
tinctly marks the turning point In the
great question Of warfare. which involves
the policy Of. aggressive and defensive
tactics.
I'm TO and including the battle of
Chickamauga the notable successes OF
the Army OF Tennessee were achieved by
bold and determined attacks on the op-
posing armies. This was the policy gen.
orally; It was the policy at Berryville. at
Murfreeboro. and most certainly was the
policy at Chckamauga and marked a new
era. and from that time the Confederate
policy was not so successful, but was
frequently quite the reverse. change
of tactics was In a measure forced upon
the army Of the Tennessee by the over
whelming strength and improved admin
istration and discipline Of the Federal
Army. At the battle OF Missionary Ridge
and in all the battles in the Georgia cam
paign and the campaign around Nash
VILE ard In the Caroiinas. the
numerical superiority Of the Fed
eral army was 80 great aad their
plan OF battle such that We had few OPP
portunities to advantageousiy attack.
BLOODY BATTLE.
"The most usual policy OF General john
ston was. therefore. 70 use all his skill
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VOL. 9-NEW SERIES. NO. 1872.

all duly set in order. and d semblance
OF Quiet secured. =,
The addresses OF Senator John NJ.
Palmer. Of Illinois. AID Of Senator ana
General John Is. Gordon. of Georgia,
we're oreceded by the singing of Amer
ica." by the audience, and followed by
AUD Lang Syne"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20
GENERAL LONGS RECT.

General GOrdOn's thrilling close was o
signal for an outburst of applause last
ing several minutes, during which there
were calls from the spectators for Mchln-
ley and Morton.
The programme having speeches from
the visiting governors as the next
I'm I'm order. there were mingled cries
for Longstrset, and that old veteran, still
erect. despite his seyenty-eight years, was
introduced by Vice-President Stevenson.
Before he began, however. General Cor
don again claimed the attention OF the
crowd. Holding aloft his hand he said:
Il have here button drenched with
blood. taken from the coat OF the poet
soldier. George Lyttle. author OF
the well-known line beginning: Il am
dying. Egypt dying" who fell on this
immortal field. 1T was cut from his coat
by G.. G. Lindsay. color bearer OF the
Tenth Mississippi Regiment, who autho-
rizos me to present IL TO any friend OF
that hero who Will accept ana cherish
and nand IL down to posterlty.'
Turning 10 Attorney-Gencral Harmon,
resident OF Cincinnati, which was also
General Iyttle's home, General Gordon
presented il 10 him. Subsequently Cap
tain silas Mofort. Of Cincinnati. Informed
General Harmon that George Lyttle's
nephew. the son Of his sister. was pres
ent OF the ground. and Mr.. Harmon sent
the precious relic 10 him.
Another relative OF George Lyttle, who
was a soldier. was found 10 be present.
This incident having been closed, Gem
eral Longstrcet made short address.
which. unfortunately, was delivered IN
so low "A tone as 10 be inaudlble after
the first few sentences more than
dozen feet away. he said that he had
had the honor Of o presentation 10 the
ARMY OF the Cumberland on a former
occasion. The season was more pleas
ant than the present. but the events were
even more stirring.
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DRY gIMrs.

lIl atAA1.
Very near the spot on which lie stood
one late summer afternoon his frusai
lunch was spread. st consisted o. Ma
sau bacon and Georgia sweet-pOtatoes.
II WAS rather dry, hut enjoyable. There
was no water nearer than the river,
mile away. and AIT other liquids were on
the other side or the line. and when
we got through" said General Long
street. IN a dolorous tone. I'VE found
everything as dry as with US" laugh
ter)
General E,ongstreet then read the
address, prepared with View 10 its de-
livery al the joint meeting tomorrow
night. OF the survivors OF the Army OF
Northern Virginia and that portion OF
the Army of the Potomac that fought
at Chattanooga. He said. in part:
81 would look to the unfinished work
and the great task remaining before us,
in which the Blue and Gray, and the
sons and daughters of veterans on both
sides can heartily join in extending,
broadening. confirming. and perpetual
ing a government Of the people, for the
people and By the people lie referred,
he said. in this, 70 happenings In lS'o'
10 the exasperating European m'efief-
ence I'm Hawaii. Nicaragua, Venezuela,
nurnose of Great Britain 10 fulify or
encroach upon the Monroe doctrine.
I'm its inception, Great Britain CO.
onerated with the United States In declar-
ing the doctrine, rather than 10 see spain
uowerful on the American continent.
Now the conditions are different" said
General Longstreet, and from this bat
tlefeld" he continued, Il appeal TO my
comrades i'm Gray and their sons to lock
shields with the Blue and their sons, 10
preyent the future occupation by Great
britain I'm Venezuela. and resist any
further sncroaehment oy England upon
Nicaragua. and In fairness to the Presi-
dent and his able Secretary Of War twho
Is here with us,. and 10 the Secretary
81 the Navy. who fought with me at the
,viiderncss I'm 1864. | will say, had we
been fully prepared. that the British gum
boat would never have landed at corinto.
II we had possessed a navy strong enough
IN cone with England. the American flag
would have hoated from the top-mast.
the decks have been cleared for action,
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sides: that they fought not Tor CON
quest or change in the form OF govern
ment. but for inherited construcuohs VI
the Governments fundamental law
Tpr RfM,RKanLr WAN.
~. o,,aor that Christcndom was
amazed that at the end of the stiusEle
,ha soidie,s NJ both armies and the peo-
,1o 30 noth sections were found standing
,st.hg,,ilv for the DEGREES of the battle
snd ali for the cherished Constitution or
A. fatbers No wonder that the civil
izod world regards our civil war, as MS
,orv will vet proclaim II. the most re-
,,,,,lsabIe conflict i'm human annals.
Narilv my countrymen. II was re-
,,,a,i,ahla war in all its aspects; remarka-
Me for the similarity and elevation OF sem
,inent which inspired and the impulse
which guided It; remarkable for The char
acter OF the combatants which IL enlisIfu
and the death roll which II recorded; BUG
more remarkable for the patriotic fervor
which IL evoked and intensified among all
neople and all sections; still more re-
markahle that each side fought benea-A
tho aesi, OF a written Constitution with
ike limitations powers and guarantees.
aud that the rallying cry which rang
through the ranks Of the blue and gray
was Liberty as bequeathed by the
fathers: but far more remarkabie-most
remarkable Of all-for the legacy OF a
broader fraternity and more complete
unity which II left TO America.
Is this fraternity to last? Is this unity
10 endure? If yes" then liberty shall
live. If no" then the republic IS
doomed: for IN the womb Of our country )
future are mighty problems. instinct with
life and power and danger to solve which
will call into rcquisiiion all the states
manship, all the patriotism, all the man
hood and loyalty to law OF all the sec
tions. The patriotic American who loves
his country and its freedom and who fails
to discern these coming dangers. ana the
urgency for united effort 10 meet them.
"a NOT a statesman; and the statesman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-12

soF aF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-13

CHINA AND JAPAN.-A dispatch from
St. Petersburg says the Chinese gov
eminent has informed Russia that il
certainly will not subscribe to the peace
conditions which have been laid down
by Japan and which it considers much
too onerous. China now has all her
hopes upon external intervention, and
this she urgently requests from the
European powers, and especially from
Russia.
The London Morning Post learns
from Yokohama that unless peace be
concluded during the present armistice
the Japanese armies will advance upon
Pekin as soon rs the armistice shall ex-
pire.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says
"China regards Japan's conditions OF
peace as impossible, and is again tax
ing diplomaticstep to obtain European
intervention. She will make a special
appeal to Russia, and it is stated upon
excellent authority that Russia is firm
ly resolved to oppose Japan's plans to
annex territory on the Asiatic continent.
The increase of Russia's naval and
military forces in the east was made to
enforce respect of this determination"
Another dispatch says Russia has de-
termiued to make diplomatic opposition
the annexation by Japan ofsny portion
of the Asiatic continent. 1t is an
nounced that the Japan. China peace
commissioners have reached an under
standing, and that the treaty will be
signed during the next few days.
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TO-DAY,s TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

LONDON, April ia dispatch from
Pekin says that Japan has presented
her ultimatum giving China one day in
which to accept or refuse it. Japan has
reduced the sum demanded for in
demnity by 100000. The govern
ment officials are divided as to the &C
ceptance of the Japan proposals. The
situation is critical.
LONDON, April 13.-An answer to
the British ultimatum to Nicaragua has
been received at the foreign office. 1t
is understood that the reply is so salts
factory that the action which the gov
g 'nment threatened to take will not
now be taken.
PRAGUE, April ia disastrous fire
occurred at Toep!itz, the famous
Bohemian watering place, yesterday,
by which twenty-five hotels and board
ing houses and a large number of resi-.
dences were destroyed.
BERLIN, April ia duel was
fought to-day between Baron Won
Reischach and Freiherr Won Kotze.
The latter received bullet wound in
the thigh, which is not serious. The
encounter grew out of the scandals in
volying the arrest of Won Kotze some
time ago on the charge of having writ
ten letters to prominent persons accus-
ing them or their relatives of gross i'm
proprieties.