The Red Cloud chief., 1895-12-06
HE r,HEp ON scHoF,ELp.
Marrow Escape of the General from q
confederate C~nnnonccr's snlI.

narrow Escape W the General from a
confederate Cnnnonccr's Nall
From the Memphis scimetar: LieJ'.-
Gen. Schofcld. having passed the nmit
of years at the head of the American
armies necessary to qualify him for re-
tircmcnt, has stepped down from his
high place and calculates TO pass his
declining years In peace or politics. VI
Frank Ozanne, Of Memphis. while serv-
ing as gunner in the Washington artl-
lery In the Confederate army, had aC-
compllshed the laudable purpose he
once entertained of bringing Col. Scho-
field down with q charge OF lead, Gel.
Schoiield would have had TO ;orcgo the
honors he subsequently acquired aid
the country would not at this tine he
tearing It's national shirt over thu de-
tails OF tho retirement and the proape'-
tive successor. The Washington art.l-
lery was one of the best known corps
In the Confederate army. There were
three divisions. one of which operated
In the west, taking part in the battle
of Chickamauga and tho subsequent op-
crations In Tennessee. This corps of
artillery Ia still In existence as q vol
unteer company. and II took a promi-
nont part In the recent military demon
stration attending the opening of the
exposition Mt Atlanta. During the war
1t mixed with the enemy from Getty
burg to the Gulf aud from The Missis-
sippi river to Manassas. IL VAS In tic
course OF the maneuvcrs In Tennessee.
The Washington artillery. or which
Frank Ozanne. OF Memphis, wat Il men,
Der, came upon Col. Schoheld's comi-
mand, with a river separating them.
h battery was Instructed 20 dislodgc
the F%ederals. and. In obedience to this
order, trained It's guns upon Schoticld's
headquarters. That officer was In the
front OF his tent. accommodating tho
| Confederate position through his field
glasses. Just about that time n cannon
ball came careening through the can
vas. and the Federal officer. with his
aids. found II convenient TO HE hence.
The circumstance was exciting enough,
though II may sound commonplace. and
impressed Itself on the minds Of those
who took part. When Gen. Schoileld
visited Memphis last spring he was the
object OF attention from all the Con
federate veterans. Under n marquee
at Camp Schofleld he held n lovec,
where n long line Of grizzled veterans
gathered awaiting their turn TO shake
his hand, each II saying u word OF
welcome to assure him that the fires OF
belligerency that once burned fiercely
in this section are only ashes now. At
last 1t came to Frank Ozanne's turn.
General" said he, as he shook the
hand Of the commander-in-chief, Il had
the pleasure once of aiming "a shot TO
blow your head off. | was sorry at the
time that ! failed"
The general inquired about the 0c-
casion. Mr.. Ozanne went into details
and Gen. Schofleld had no difficulty in
recalling the incident. Mr.. OzanDc
was particular to remind Gen. Schofield
OF how he and his aids had scurried
behind n piece of rising ground TO get
out OF range Of the Washington artil-
lery guns. II was sorry then that |
missed you," concluded Mr.. OzanDe,
but since you escaped ! am glad to sec
you again. and | entertain no more hos
tile sentiments against you now than
Il desire to pour out a friendly iibatioD
on the altar Of peace and good WILL
The desire for reconciliation was recip-
rocated and the two adjourned to drown
the recollections of belligerency in a
glass of mild and soothing wine.