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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-07
FIGHTING AT ATHENS.
Fun with the JOhnnfes In Alabama at Close
Quarters.


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A short
time before the I'D Ind. reached Athens,
Ala, it was captured, with more men than
we had at the battle. The fort was surren-
dered.
We were attacked an hour and half be-
fore dark. We retired at once inside the
fort, and the ball soon opened in earnest,
with music from all sides. The Colonel stood
in an exposed place, with field-glasses to his
eyes, and directed the fire both from artil-
had the rebs driven back to q respectful
distance We then threw out line of men
on all sides and the firing ceased in the fort.
but the picket-line fred more or less all
night.
The night wore away; the rebels carried
all their dead and wounded off the field and
sent them south. Each man was given 80
rounds of cartridges, and we were all ready
for fight to the last ditch, which was Just
outside the fort. Our skirmish-line ad-
vanced till they stirred up the rebs, and then
retreated inside the fort, followed by q regi-
mental line.
As soon as our men were inside the fort
the order was given to fire. Such volley
as that was. Some ran, but most of them
fell and lay down at one time and one
motion. That fort shook and trembled and
silence fell momentary. Then the Colonel
sang out: Load and shoot at will"
Just then a little Dutchman just by my
side smoke up, "Vell kess we keeled all of
them" just then they opened up and we
! found q lively lot OF c0rpses right there.
The rebel cannon began. and they shot two
or three holes in the dirt walls, but they
were filled up in one minute with sacks OF
| sand. The rebels were driven back with
| the fire of small-arms and double-charged
canister from the cannon.
For two hours or more the musketry and
| artillery fire continued. All at once flag
of truce showed up on the rebel line, and
| firing ceased. A white handkerchief was
put on bayonet and waved. When the
carrier of the dispatch came up it read
Not wishing to sacrifice any more lives, we
ask you to surrender, and we 1.-THE rebels
| will treat you fair. I"
The I'D officers we're mad. Our Colonel
jerked out his pencil and wrote: "The 73d
J Ind. will never surrender, 80 long az there
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~.ss
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: That old
soldier-hater from New York, Who wants -
know il Ivan N. Walker would march with
Southern man who wore the gray in the
past in case OF war with some other Nation
against the United States, / answer promptly
yes, which think the questioner would not
do. will give you the proof: !. N. Walker
has marched with the men who wore the gray
at different times stree the war, and during
the war I. N. Walker fought side by side
with Southern men, if I remember correctly.
Our old I'D Ind. II. ". Walkers regi-
ment), in which / served, enlisted some
Southern men as recruits at or near Nash
vile. Tenn, who fought and march ed with T.
n. Walker. Besides that, /. N. Walkers regi-
ment was brigaded with the Sd Ala 10. 8 }
Cav, and Mt Athens, Ala, when We were
surrounded by eight times our number, the
Sd Ala 10. 81 Cav. was with us, and
think that they took orders from ]. n
Walker.-A. H. GREEN, Leroy, Ind.
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IiyaIy PurSuif.

DR.. d. Gildner, lockwood, Pa, writes:
In an engagement on June 81, 1858. al
Upperville, Va, Wilson Vannatta, Co. d,
4th Pa. Cav, did some some gallant and
brave work. He rode one and half miles
in pursuit of the flying enemy, and overtak-
isg Col. Robinson and engaging him, shot
HIM dead in his saddle. Then he captured
several prisoners and returned to his COM
mand. He was carried helpless, wounded,
from the field, his leg and arm being ampu-
tated since.
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Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice had
placed In his hands by an East India missionary
the formula Of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure Of CONSUMPTION.
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and
Lung Affections; also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com plants.
Having tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, and desiring to relieve human
suffering, will send free Of charge all who wish
il this recipe In German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing and using Sent by
mail by addressing, with stamp. naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES. $50 Posoers' Block Rochester,
y
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THEIR RECORDS
Brief Sketches Of the Services Of
Various Commands.

TIRE NATIONAL tribune has in hand several
hundred requests for regiments histories. All such
requests will he acceded to in due time. although
those received cannot be published for AZ
least year. owing 10 lack of space. Numerous
sketches haveaready been published. and OF these
can be found room for Q second time until all
have been prnted.l
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CAPTURED BY MORGAN.

Illinois Soldier Tells Of Escape by Night
While ON the Way to Prison.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On Nov.
Z, 1862, between 6 and Z o'clock in the
morning, three comrades of my company
aud were taken prisoner by John Morgan,
whose command had just been in q smart
little fight with Gen. Mitchells Division.
The rebels soon had us on the road for Gal
latin, Tenn. When we were within three
or four miles of Gallatin, Morgan's scouts
reported that the Yankees held that place,
80 we were started for Lebanon.
The first night after our capture we were
placed in little old log schoolhouse, and
for rations were furnished nothing but sweet
potatoes, which we roasted in the ashes Of
the fireplace. As there were 81 in the party
there was not much vacant space in the
house that night.
The rebels went through our pockets for
what little money we had and snapped
clothes with some Of the prisoners without
trying to ascertain whether we were willing
to trade. was one of the unlucky ones,
and soon found myself clothed in an old
rebel uniform.
We reached Lebanon Nov 8, about D.
NJ, and as Morgan entered the town with
us the citizens hurrahed for him. They
would shout: Are them Yanks? Where
are their horns ?"ssf 10
Our captors placed eus that night in a
house. We were placed in the Lebanon
College next morningt,where we were kept
until the 10th, when we started South. We
had marched several miles, when, early in
the night, some Of us made break for
liberty, and were successful. We were three
days and nights getting back to our COM
mand. The weather was cold, and it rained
| nearly all the time, and we were without
blankets. We rejoined our regiment on
Nov. IA. lb.
While trying to get back we were very
hungry, and would take turns in looking
for food. We would 60 to the houses and
| tell such stories As We thought would suit
| the people. Sometimes we were rebels and
at other times Yanks. Sometimes we would
| have good luck aud get a piece of cOrnbread
| and some fat pork, which is very good when
| eaten with the appetites We had along at
| that time.
The first two days after our capture we
marched 20 miles. Part of the time we rode
double, but most of the time were obliged
| to walk. / well remember riding behind a
| Lieutenant Of the 21st Miss. Cav. He
seemed to be pretty good sort of fellow.
There was little fellow of that regiment
who told me he was as good Union man as
| l was, and that he should get away from the
rebels the first chance he had Ii he reads
this would like to hear from him. Would
also like to hear from William Dixon and
Samuel Sissan, who were with me on that
trip.-HENRY G. BAKER, Co. A, Seth ILL.,,
! Redwood Falls. Mimi.
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h an officer left. You say no more sacrifice
Of life We have not had man killed yet.
and are we'll supplied with ammunition"
He read it our loud, 60 that every man iI-
side the fort could hear, and sent it back.
As soon as the order came to.fire every
thing that could be fired was fired. The
rebels fell back al though dazed, and every
time rebel cannon opened its mouth it was
knocked, and in 30 minutes they were in
full retreat, and we let them 60, with the Sd
Ala. Cav. taking in the hindmost. The Sd
had many men in the regiment who had
been in the rebel army, and were then fight
ing for Uncle Sam.-A. z. GREEN, Co. A,
I'D Ind, Leroy, Ind.
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Is it true that Pidger is financially
embarrassed 2"
He is awfully in debt, but it doesn't
seem to embarrass him any Chicago
Record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
ON THE PENINSULA.
THE NEws FROM THE OLD do
WINDOWS ANCIENT CAPITAL.
,.~ood TO he Made Hunting
Cround-DeIegatcs to the so"'"er"
virginia Episcopal Couhci
canal and General Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, June 5.-(spe-
o,a,, uomevood. formerly known as
HOG Island. in James river, opposite hins
AfgI Wharf. was purchased snort time
ago by Mr.. Washburn, VINO now II -
stated. will establish a clubhouse anu
hrrtine, grounds on the island for party
of wealthy New Workers.
number of those interested visited
tho island one day this week and were
highly pleased with the improvements
helng made there. The visitors returned
70 Norfolk the same day by the Foea-
hontas.
pow Charles p. Williamson and wife,
from Atlanta, are expected here shorty
70 visit Mr.. Willlamson's sister Mrs
r,zzia Harrison, Palace Square Mr.. Will
hanson is a leading minister In the DIS
c,nles' church, and quite an eloquent pri-
pit orator.
pev w. IT. Roberts, rector Of Bruton
church will leave Monday 10 attend the
ANIMAL meeting of the Diocesan Couhcli
81 Southern Virginia, when meets III
trinity church, Portsmouth. lie VIII
no the guest Of Rev. Henry >. Lancaster
pS en0 - che citv. DIR. Van +. Garrett,
~ ,oy delegate from the parish, leaves
- about the first of the week. Inc
a"Iooa+es from the Parish Chapter OF
49, yvoman's Auxiliary to the Board OF
s1,ssiors are Mrs. DR.. Hankins ana MISS
Mary Garrett. Ihey eNpe0' ~
Monday evening.
~ iobn w. Nash, assistant physician
or the Eastern State Hospital ieit LOT
Richmond this morning.
CAPTAIN Joseph Coleman formerly u
| Petersburg, now residing III ps'is'' 49, -
| and who has been here Tor severn. ny .
tha euest of the Regulars, left Tor nome
III evening The Captain was gallant
Cnn,ederote soldier. having been q mem
her of the Fifty-fourth Virginia kegi-
,an+ and was wounded five times
Miss Ida Faulkner. from the Marshal
t,ouse left for Richmond to-day, on
| brief visit. 1T. Grace
RIshop Randolph did not visit Grace
ohurch Yorktown, yesterday, but re-
| turned TO his home in NorioiK on 'n'
o,,arino train. He will visit the churcn
| there at an early day.
Miss Sue Webb. who has been attendihs
| school in Norfolk, was TO return nome
| this evening. cus.,
Misses Mary Hill and Evelyn Gordon
| two OF Richmond's most attractive girls
| viii stop at Mrs. Harrison's during com
| mencement week. =,
Mr. 7 r.. CoupIand, from Norfolk. WI
snend tomorrow here with his iainliy
VINO are visiting Mrs. II. i. Hundley
| Mrs. COPELAND and her children WI
| Ceaye Monday for West Point, 10 WISH
| relatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
THE EASTERN SHORE.
IMPORTANT CASE BEFORE COUNTY
COURT OF ACCOMAC.
A Hung Jury-On nj for killing
His ather-in-Law-That Monster
Turtle--DeIth of Young Man
Other Items of Interest.

ONANCOCK, VA, June 5.-(Special)-
Accomac County Court has been in ses-
sion all the week trying important cases.
The early part Of the week was occupied
in trying the case of Artemus Poulson
ON an appeal from the decision of JUS
tice Of the peace hning him 500 and COSTS
The Jury failed. to agree, standing eleven
for conviction and one for acquittal, and
the case will come up again at the next
term. Poulson has recently been APP
pointed postmaster at Cattail, on the bay
side.
The most interesting case, however,
was that of the Commonwealth against
George w. Bunting for killing his father
in-law. William Y. Thornton, last fall.
Runting and Thornton lived on adjoining
farms. near Temperanceville, In the
northern part Of Accomac, and had long
been on unfriendly terms, having had
several collisions. Last fall Thornton's
hogs got into Bunting's cornheld, ana
Bunting took his gun and dogs aiter
them. As he was returning 10 MS mousse
no nassed close by Thornton, who was
and Thornton, with n Ratchet in his
hand started towards Bunting. who
thinking that he meant war, shot him
down on the spot The testimony was
somewhat conflicting, and public opinion
I'm the neighborhood where the killing
took place has all along been divided as
TO the Justification or palliation OF the
deed.
The defence was conducted by James
II. Fletcher and the prosecution by Com
onwealth's-Attorney Ben. Il. Gunter'
Jr.. and n. b. Wescott. The case was
given to the jury last night, and the
court adjourned until this morning. AS
soon as the court reassemhled the jury
promptly rendered verdict Of acquittai.
THAT TURTLE.
The immense leather-back turtle caught
IN Taneler sound several days ago has
been shipped to a fsh-dealer in Balti-
more. The fishermen who caught IT,,
thinking 1t would command big price
I'm the market, declined 10 accept the
reasonable offer made here by several
parties who wished to preserve the mon
ster as a curiosity. AS the flesh OF the
animal is. according to Johnson's new
Encyclopaedia. unfit for food, and as II
left the wharf here In bad shape. IL Is
not thought that anything VIII be realized
for IL. Before 1t left for Baltimore eeNe-
raj photographs of the creature were
taken. It's specific name Is Dermochelys
coriacea. and Il belongs TO the Chelonian
order OF reptiles Ii Is reported that
one of these animals. weighing more
than seven hundred pounds. was cap
tured IN Pungotcague creek some years
ago. They are known sometimes '" '"''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
! NJ FOurQurean, Receiver j. NJ FOlTqurean, Receiver:

low the Gulf stream as far up as the
northeastern coast of the United States.
DEATH OF a YOUNG MAN.
Obed Kelly a young man residing near
Machipungo, i'm Northampton county, and
for the last two years a student at the
Virginia Medical College in Richmond,
died several days ago of typhoid fever.
He had been iii about two weeks. He
was the second son Of the late Obed
Kelly, Of northampton, and was a very
popular and promising young man.
Mr.. Charles S. York, of Baltimore, who
has undertaken to construct the new
water-works for Onancock, has COM
menced operations. Ground was broken
to-day, and the workmen are now engaged
i'm laying the foundation for the steel
tank that Is 10 hold the water.
Drum fishing in the seaside inlets con-
tnues TO be fine sport. Several days ago
Mr.. Thomas G. Kellam, Of Onancock,
and Mr.. A. ]. McMath. OF Onley. with
one other person, caught forty-eight fine
drum fish in about seven hours. This
variety OF fish is now so plentiful in the
Eastern Shore markets that 1t Is selling
for less than cents a pound.
The commencement exercises OF Marga-
ret Academy will take place here next
Wednesday.
The weather has been much warmer
since yesterday, and a refreshing shower
fell here last night, doing much good to
growing crops.
Right Rev. a. NJ. Randolph, Bishof OF
Southern Virginia, is on the Eastern
Shore visiting the Episcopal churches in
Accomac Parish, in the northern part
of this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
GREAT BICYCLE PARADE.
Fifteen Thousand Participants One
Kindred Thousand Spectators.

NEW YORK, June 5.--About fifteen
thousand riders participated this after
noon In the Evening kilograms annual
bicycle parade, which was witnessed by
fully 100000 persons. Shortly before
o'clock the parade started from Seventy
third street, and went up the Boulevard
to l0Sth street, thence TO Riverside drive.
and around Grants tomb, and returned
and disbanded at Seventy street.
1t took two hours for the parade TO pass
o. given point. The admirable arrange
ments for the parade were carried out
without hitch. The military portion OF
the parade came in for much favorable
comment. and the Brooklyn and New Jer-
sey clubs made fine showing The
floral division was greatly admired. and
a large number of wheelmen in grotesque
costumes created much amusement.
INTERCOLLEGIATE BIKE RACES.
NEW YORK, June 5.--As the result Of
the bicycle races at the Manhattan
Beach oval this afternoon, in tho second
and last of the series of track athletics
held by the Intercollegiate Association of
Amateur Athletes OF America, the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania still stands at
the head of the association, and has %
points; Yale maintains second position,
with 26 LIP; Haryard's and Prnceton's
positions are unchanged, at 10 "a and
Il 1-12, respectively, giving Harvard her
coveted third place; Georgetown has q;
Columbia and Boston University each 8;
Cornell. 4; Syracuse. /; Trinity. "a, and
Wesleyan, Is.
In to-days events Columbia won q
points, Yale 3, Pennsylvania 2, and
Georgetown j; but by prearranged
method OF awarding points for these
races. the winner OF the largest num-
Der in this afternoons contests is given
five the second two. and the third. one.
AS had been expected. ColumDias fast
riders were first across the tape In
every event. Her representatives We're
happy, for they knew before they went
to the track that a position better than
fifth was beyond their reach. and ell
their enthusiasm was centered In the
glory TO be gotten out OF this single
days work.
Collegiate records were lowered In
three cases-that for the mile dropping
A seconds. the hve-mile I minute, ! 3-5 Sc
conds, and the mile tandem 2-5 Sc
conds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
CREwE.
Masonic Officers Elected-Picture
observation-disclosures

CREWE, VA, June 5.-(SpeclaL)-
Crewe Lodge, No. 123, A. +. and A. NJ,
elected the following officers last night:
DIR. ]. w. Bryant, master; 7. S. Harlan,
senior warden; j. G. Price, Junior warden;
o. l.. Cramton, senior deacon; w. f..
Parkinson, junior deacon; Rev. S. G.. Hut
ton was appointed chaplain and j. f..
Andrews tiler. a pleasant feature OF
the occasion was the presentation of a
picture of the retiring master, Captain
w. ]. Sewers, to the lodge. IL has been
n custom of this lodge to have each mas
ters picture presented to it and hung on
the wall, and there has been no deviation
from this rule.
Mr.. w. It. Wells and Mr. l.. d. Thorn
ton. who have been attending the conyen-
ton Of Railway Conductors in Los Ange-
les. Cal, have returned home.
Mr.. =. V. May. delegate TO the annual
meeting Of Railway Trainmen. which met
in Toronto, Canada, has also returned
home.
Misses Ada and Elise Barksdale. OF
Petersburg, are visiting relatives here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
NJ. M. STRAUSE.

woman had not cooked the fish he had
purchased for himself He was angry
and cursed her. This enraged the negress,
who picked up a chair and started to-
ward him. Coleman says he smacked her.
and grabbed up a shotgun. The woman
caught hold of the muzzle OF the gun,
which was pointed at her abdomen, ana
he pulled the trigger the entire load OF
shot taking effect in her body She reeled
and fell 10 the floor. He ran away, as
some said she was dead. He came TO this
city, arriving late Saturday evening.
Coleman is about % years old, and dense
ly ignorant. lie does not realize the
gravity of the crime he has committed.
The killing occurred near Old Church,
Hanover county, on May 9th, and the
victim was Eliza White.
Charles White, a brother of the MUIR
dered woman, who lives in this city,
learned her slayer had been seen at the
coal-piers, and reported the facts 10
Chief of-Police HARDWOOD, who Instructed
the officers to keep a lookout for the
murderer. 1t was with great difficulty
that the policeman kept White from as
saulting his sisters slayer after he had
been taken into custody to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
FIENDIsH CRIME IN FLORIDA.
A Lynching of the PerpetratOE
Thought Probable.

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA, June 81
News reached here this afternoon Of q
fiendish crime, which was perpetrated at
Orangedale. about twenty miles from this.
city, last night. in which an endeavor
was made 70 murder q whole family. Tho
details, so far as can be learned, are az
follows:
Shortly before midnight a man supposed
to be Isaac Barrett, colored farm hand.
entered the home OF III. J. Hcwson. .
farmer. and murderously assaulted Mr..
Hewson, his wife. and his 7-year-old son
while they sieptr All were hit In tho
head with piece OF 2-by-4 scartlng. The
daughter. Miss Maggie. grapplci with tho
negro, and so bravely dn she fight him
that he left the house. The son IS said
10 be dying. but the parents may possi-
bly, recover. Later on Barrett was ar.
rested by Messrs. Patterson and Britton.
who proceeded With him to the office OF
Justice-of- the-Peace Zim. ON the way
the negro managed 20 disarm Brftton and
violently attacked both men. A doctor
soon approached. and the gun was also
leyelled at him. the negro holding all
three men at bay. Watching an oppor-
tunlty, Britton sprang upon tho man, and
he was overpowered and started for the
Office Of the magistrate.
IL Is reported that a party OF twelve
men took the prisoner from tho officers,
and that a lynchins was probably the
result Sheriff Dayis. accompanied hy
deputies. left here shortly before o'clock
this evening for the scene OF the crime.
No motive has been assigned for the
awful deed. but as there Is no teleeraphic
communication the details are meagrc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
millinery Department,
THE FOUROUREAN-PRICE COMPANY BUILDING,
Broad and FOusI1ee Streets.

spcnding their time on the streets IN iule-
ness for here the latest papers anu maya
zines are offered absolutely Free While
the rooms offer q pleasant place ~ Vii Iii
Mrs Joseph l.. Bickerstaff ana chH-
dren. OF Newport News, are on a Visit 10
Mrs. Biekerstaff's brother, Mr.. Lawrence
Baker. u,,o
Miss Mayme McMahan and Miss Katie
Bowen win leave for a visit TO Mrs. Ma
canerney, in Washington, on Monoay
The Post-Ofce Department has been
putting up new letter-boXes here uutlus
the past week. They are a most prhilinl
red
CAPTAIN r. C. Morton was I'm Fulton
few DAYS last week, and humorously re-
marked while here that Wednesday was
the thirty-fourth anniversary OF his death
nj the battle of Cold Harbor, whore he
was so desperately wounded. and LEFT sup,
posedly dead on the field. The Richmond
papers next day printed his name as one
OF the dead.
The need OF a sewer on Denny street
becomes more and more apparent as the
hot weather approaches and ii would
seem that to neglect this were criminal
negligence. Denny Is one of the pref
test streets here. and TO have this FOUL
smelling gutter along It is disgusting.
The Fulton Vocal Club is new organi-
zation that first saw the light week
ago. IL is composed OF the best male
voices in the place. some Of which are
exceptionally fine. The officers elected for
tho first year were: Mr.. 4. Reams. presi-
dent: Mr.. Thomas Weimer, secretary,
and MIR. Griffin. treasurer. The leading
voices are Messrs Albert Sanucls and
Maj Thompson: Tenors-Messrs. William
Christian. w. III. Reeks, and Griffin.
Easgos~-Messrs. Mosby b. Green. John
Eoier. and r. Reams; Pianist, Mr.. Guy
Mosby MIR. Tom Weimer directs the or
ganization.
The citizens or Fulton nave petitoned
the Committee ON Streets for the extern
sion OF the Richmond Railway and Elec-
trio Company's line from Williamsburg
avenue 10 the National Cemetery. 1t IL
10 be hoped that the committee Will see
fif ~ grant N