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He reached Lynchburg in time to save tho city,
and drove Hunter into the mountains of West
Virginia, leaving him there to make his way
ont of the theatre of war to tho Ohio River.
The rich valley of the Shenandoah lay open be-
fore the Confederate commander, and, with
Lees sanction, he swung his force down to the
Potomac. which he reached on the Fourth OF
July. From This position he threatened Pittsburg,
Cumberland Harrisburg, Baltimore. and Wash.
ington, creating great alarm in all of these
cities, and consternation throughout the entire
North.
The reserve forces of the Department of
West Virginia, which had been left by Hunter
at Harpers Ferry, were withdrawn by Sigel to
Maryland Heights, where they secure
from capture. Wallace. at baltimore, got to-
gether such troops as he could. and with good
Judgment In his choice Of position. placed them
at Monocacy Bridge, covering the roads both
TO Washington and Baltimore. Here he was
struck by Early on the 9th, and after gallant
but unequal fight his small force was driven
back upon Baltimore, after having succeeded
In delaying for few hours the advance Of
the invading army.
Early pushed forward, and on the llth he
halted before the defences OF Washington. As
his exhausted troops were forming in front of
tho national capital the Sixth and a portion :of
the Nineteenth Corps were entering the city from
the opposite side. On tho night of the 18th he
withdrew his forces rocrossed tho Potomac at
Whites Ford, and returned - the valley by
way Of Smokers Gap
To have entered tho capital Early must have
sacrificed his army without materially aiding his
cause, and he displayed sound judgment in
Withdrawing his troops when he did He had,
in fact, fully accomplished his mission under
Lees instructions, which were merely TO threat
on Washington, and by this means to cause u
withdrawal OF troops from Grants army and so
rolieve tho pressure upon Richmond. Lees
hopes were at least partially realized, for the
Sixth and Nineteenth corps were both diverted
from their intended use at Richmond and sent
to the defence OF Washington.
Wright was placed in command OF all the
=oops available to operate against Early,
with orders to get outside OF tho trenches with
all the force he could muster and push the enc
my to the last moment. Two divisions of the
Nineteenth Corps were directed to report to
him, and instructions were given to form a
junction with Hunter. The latter, by this
time, had reached Harper's Ferry, it having
been moro than three weeks since he had start
ed on his eccentric retreat to tho Ohio.
Crook was placed In command of the West
Virginia troops in tho field, and on the 18th he
Joined Wright. But Early had just slipped be-
tween them. and had escaped with all his
booty except a small wagon train, which was
captured by some OF Crooks cavalry under
Tibbcts.
Aftcr slight action at Smokers Ferry,
treat ended on the 22d, for on the goth Wright
The sun., 1897-10-03

and more easily and quickly executed than the
one actually made. Sheridan hoped by prompt
movement to crush Ramseur before tho divi.
but SO prompt a movement OF two corps through
such a defle Is plainly impracticablo, IL not
from Winchester to Martinsburg, ms Avercll
had reported TO him, 1t would have been better
to attack the centre of SO extended n line by
still had been urged upon him on the day Of the
battle by Crook, who begged authority TO move
his command against Earlys right. Sheridan,
as he himself states, had intended this at first,
but had felt compelled TO bring Crook up TO save
his army from defeat. 1t would have been bet
ter had he allowed Crook TO make the flank at.
tack on the Confederate right, even under exist
ing conditions, and Sheridan says that by doing
so he always thought 1--WE might have captured
the bulk OF Early's army"
The sun., 1897-10-03
WAS SHERIDAN WRONG
The Shenandoah Campaign
Criticised by Capt. Kennon.
GRANTS PLAN THE BEST.
The Famous Victories Should
Have Been Followed Up.

. - Rariy, Though Defeated often In the Fieid.
Kept q Far Superior Force Away from the
Liaee Around PotersburE-Ths PIan Ter the
Rattle or the Opeauon Considered ne
Fauity.-Capt Kennon Holds That Lee,s
western Lines or supply should Have
Rees Cut-Discussiops or the Strategy and
Tactics or the valley Operations OF 1seA.
Copyright. 1897. bv Capt L. W. Y. Ksnnon, o. S. A.
For three years tho successive waves Of
Northern invasion had Intellectually beat against
the rock of Southern resistance IN Virginia,
and at the beginning of the year 1864 the limos
occupied by tho opposing forces were prao-
tically tho same as at the outbreak OF the war.
Substantial gains had been made BY the Union
forces in the West but in the East little head
way had been made.
Tho people were wearied Of war. but were
mono the less determined to restore peace solely
by force of arms. Grant had been made Lieu
tenant General, and he came East to give his
personal attention TO the conduct of operations
in that portion Of the theatre Of war. Tho
Army Of tho Potomac was reorganized and
strengthened In every way possible, to prepare
for the final and desperate struggle which was
to close tho conflict between North and South.
At the outset Grant announced the principle
that the true objective Of q campaign was the
armed forces Of the enemy in the field. and in
accordance with that principle he directed his
operations against Lees army rather than
against Richmond. At the same time several
auxiliary movements were ordered. with q
view Of seizing important points and destroy
ing tho lines Of communication, upon which the
Southern army depended for supplies and rein
forcements.
The combined movements began early in
Nay, when the Army of the Potomac crossed
the Rapidan. BY the middle Of June, and
after hard fought campaign, Lee was pushed
back upon the defences of Richmond.
With tho exception Of the victory at Cloyd's
Mountain and tho burning Of the New River
bridge by the forces under Crook, the auxiliary
operations designed to aid the Army Of the
Potomac had proved failures. In the Shenan.
doah Valley Sigel had been badly beaten at
New Market, and had been relieved of his COM
mand. Butler had failed to seize Petersburg,
and at Bermuda Hundred was powerless for
offensive action.
Hunter was assigned to the command Of
sigels army. and won an indecisive victory at
Piedmont. Having united with Crook at
Staunton. he was advancing. about the middle
Of June. upon Lynchburg. This point of
the greatest Importance to the Southern army
and to save 1t, and the canals and railways in
his rear Lee detached his Second Corps, under
5ubal A. Early, to relieve tho threatened city.
On the 18th Of June. 1864, Early left Cold
Harbor what proved to be one of the bold
est and most brilliant campaigns Of the war
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

feasting. Illustrious Potentate Frank w.
Cunningham presided. and eleven
candidates from Norfolk. Portsmouth,
and this city underwent the tortures OF
the parched desert. The representatives
OF the other temples were on hand, as
was the Imperial Potentate, and they
viewed with keen plea ure 20 work done
by the Richmond organization.
THE BANQUET AFTERWARDS.
After the meeting. the Shriners re-
paired TO the grand banquet hall Of the
Temple, where sumptuous repast was
enjoyed. Captain Cunningham acted as
POSTMASTER and the Imperial Potentate
occupied the head OF the centre table.
lie responded in very happy vein to
calls for 4 speech. He expressed his de-
light and qualification at being again
among his brethren-the Richmond
nobles-and gave a brief but attractive
review OF the history OF Acca Temple.
Mr.. Dingman was .oud in his praise or
Virginia hospitality, and Of the work be-
ing done by Acca Temple He was fol-
lowed by remarks from Potentates starr
and Standford Noble Shafer, OF Phiia-
dolphia. and others. Messfs. Hotchkiss,
Lehman, Cunningham, and Cardoza IA
vored the company with several songs,
after which. the party dissembled.
The visiting Shriners Will remain In
the city until tonight, when they Will re-
turn TO their homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
THE CIRCUS Is COMING.
Bnrnum 6 Bniiey's Dig Show to BE
I'm Richmond Next Week.

Barnum q Baileys circus Will make
its first spring tour Of the South, open
ing in Richmond Friday, May 18th. The
great shows are now being exhibited in
Madison Square Garden, New York, and
are proving as strong a drawing-card as
ever.
There have been several changes made
In the circus since it was seen here last,
and a number Of new and interesting
features have been added, by way of
keeping up with the times. One, for In
stance, is n regular vaudeville show in
the menagerie at which distinguished
and capable artists will appear. An
other new feature OF the show. In
which horses play the leading part, Is an
act where eighty trained horses appear
in the ring at one time. They are di-
rected by a ringmaster. who has them
so well trained that he Is able to manage
all without the least trouble.
The football dog made a great hit In
New York This dog plays football with
the clown, and so enthusiastic is he over
the game that he has TO have the entire
arena 10 himself. While he Is performing
nothing else is going on under the tent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

vice are the Cunarders Lucania ana
Campanla. each OF which is go feet long.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. tho
steamship the North German Lloyd peo-
pie are now building. VIII be ow'eo ieet
long. The Kaiser Friedrich, being built
by The same company. will have length
of ooos2 feet. The ST. Louis and 81. Paul
OF tho American Line. are each toi1 feet
long. The Hamburg American freighter
Pennsylvania. the biggest freight-carrying
craft afioat. which has just gone into SER
vice. measures $50 feet In length. Ihus
the Oceanic. with her 7o5 feet over all.
will easily be the longest steamer ever
constructed. and the largest In all other
respects. excepting the Great Eastern.
The steamship company selected the
name Oceanic for this giant craft now
under way. because It was the name OF
the first liner put into the New York
seryice-a boat that for nearly quarter
of a century steamed back and forth
across the Atlantic with hardly an acct
dent. They propose to make the Oceanic.
they say. as good as their former stand
by. She will carry, 1t Is expected about
third more passengers. and correspond
ingly greater amount of freight. than
the largest steamship now running In
the transatlantic service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
DEATHS

BRYANT Died. at his parents resi-
dence. on Nine-Mile road, at 10 minutes
to Z. NJ, April 18th. EDDIE BRODDUS
BRYANT, only son OF Andrew Il. Bryant
and Mary NJ. Bryant; aged 10 months ana
IL days.
DONLING-Died, April %. at n:b i.
NJ. at the residence of her husband, NO.
si4 north Second street, Mrs. FRANCES
DOMIING beloved wife OF John DOM
ling, in the slst year OF her age.
Her funeral will take place from 81
Marys German Catholic church MoN-
DAY, April 18th. at A. NJ, with requiem
mass. Friends and acquaintances OK tho
family respectfully invited 10 attend.
Please omit flowers.
Baltimore papers please copy.
FARRAR-Died. az the residence OF
his daughter, Mrs. w. "A. Hecht. ltiS
north Twenty-ninth street. at A. Ma
April 2ith, NJ. c. FARRAR.
Funeral will take place from the resi-
dence SUNDAY AFTERNOON at halle
past 4 o'clock Friends and acquaintances
are invited to attend. Interfnent at Oak
| wood.
| FLEGENHEIMER.- saturday.
| April oath. at the residence or her hus-
band, s27 north Sixth street. at 10 r. h.'
Mrs. ROSA FLEGENHEiMER, In the
| 5sth year OF her age.
The funeral will be from the residence
| TOMORROW (Monday) AFTERNOON
at i30 o'clock
| No flowers.
| sCHOPF.-Died. April 2th. at go
| O'Clock A. NJ, JOSEPH SCHOPF. In the
s3d year OF his age.
Funeral from ST. Mary's church SUN
DAY at 40 o'clock T.. NJ. Friends ana
acouaintances are invited to attend.
| TRAUERMAN.-Died. suddenly. on FRI
| day, at $50 =. NJ. at the residence OF her
brother. s. W. Fleishman, sABlNA, WIG
| OF Joseph L. Trauerman. OF Chlcaso. III.
The funeral services will be held al the
residence. 62s north Seventh street. NON
DAY, April 18th. at 1890 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
SHRlNERS IN SESSION.
ACCA TEMPLE VISITED OFFICIALLY
ny THE IMPERIAL PorENrArE.
SEVERAL VISITING DELEGATIONS.
baltimore, Warrington, and Phiin-
dolphin Mobiles Attend the Meeting
and Are sumptuously Bnnqueted--
Will spend To-Day I'm Richmond

Imperial Potentate Harrison Dlngman'
of the order of the Mystic Shrine, ar
rived in Richmond yesterday evening
from Washington 10 pay an o'nciai 'isi'
to Acca Temple. Escorting MIN were
delegations from BoumI Temple, balti-
more; Almas Temple, Washington; Lu Lu
Temple. Philadelphia, and several mobiles
representing other temples. The visi-
tors arrived at Elba station at I'D
o'clock. having travelled here upon two
private Pullman-cars. They were met ct
the station by a number OF members o.
Acca. headed by Major y. F. Howard
and were taken In carriages to the Jeffer-
son. where they are quartered during
their stay here.
Last night the fires Of Acca Temple
burned brightly and there was much
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
LONGEST STEAMSHIP.
THE MAMMOTH OCEANIC WILL DE
7O5 FEET.
LONGER THAN THE GREAT EASTERN.
Placed on Lind, She Would Tower
Above six-story Dulldings-Fifty-
Five Feet Deep and Eighty-1hrcc
Feet Beam.


Correspondence OF the Dlspatch.)
BELFAST, April IA large force OF
workmen is to-day busly engaged on
what will be the biggest and longest
vessel that was ever constructed. Her
will take place next January.
a year from this time she will be voy-
aging between New York and Liverpool.
Contrary TO custom, her name has been
selected In advance, and this queen OF
the ocean will bear on her stern the
letters that form the word Oceanic"
She will be 1O5 feet long. % feet in ex-
cess Of the length of the Great Eastern.
Her depth will be little more than 80
feet. her mean draught being . feet and
her beam q trihe less than 50 feet. In
this latter respect only Is she the in
ferior Of the Great Eastern.
While the speed power Of the Oceanic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

their soft light DER the scene. AZ IL
o'clock supper was served. The guests
were Mrs. A. Rupert Henry Rupert.
Miss Kate Coghean: Miss Mollie Cog
bean of Wytheville; Miss Annie Otto,
AIR Tom Mcmahon. Mrs. j. Otto, Mr.. n.
Otto. Mrs. a. Otto; Mr. Hitchkok, OF
Fair oaks; Mrs. A. Thomas. Miss
Thomas. MIR. and Mrs. Wallace, Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffin. Lewis Griffin, Mr.. ]. Metz
ger, Mr.. Cherry, Mr.. c. Hulcher; Mr..
and Mrs. G.. Rupert, Of Washington;
Miss Mary Ollphant Of Washington Mr..
and Mrs. f. Rupert, Of Washington
ID. c.: Mr. and Mrs. c. f. c. Rupert
OF Washington: Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A.
Lucas. Of Philadelphia: Mr. and Mrs. IL.
Il. Evart. OF Pittsburg. Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
". II. Loving. Of Philadelphia, and Mr..
Walter Bradley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
A Donkey Party.

Mrs. A. LANCE. or north Twenty-eighth
street gave a delightful donkey party M
honor OF her little daughter. Freda. on
"wednesday evening. The following little
misses were present: Gertrude Earie Es-
teile Graves, Alma chatham Elsie koch'
Lille Wood, Freda LANCE; Masters Henry
and peter Koch sherman Zank, George
woody. Claude Underwood. Rufus Jen-
nings. and Leslie Wood. Miss Lille Wood
won the first prize. silver hand-mirror
Master Leslie wood won tho second.
while Elsie Koch got the BOBBY prize.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
coiored Troops Trip to New York.

The First Battalion, Virginia NoIun-
teers. Infantry. will leave Richmond to-
night at o'clock over the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway for New York, TO attend
the dedication Of General Grants monu-
ment. Major J. b. Johnson VIII carry
every member of his staff. three full
companies-A, B. and C-and the First
Battalion Band. The Second Battalion, OF
Petersburg. will come over to Richmond
at $50 p. NJ. to-day and go on the same
train with the colored troops from Rich
rnoud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
Mrs. No,yIin TO Lecture.

There will be an interesting lecture
given under the auspices Of the Central
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
at the Woman's Christian Association
rooms Tuesday at 4 p. NJ, on The
Higher Physical Culture Of Women" by
Mrs. Nowlin. formerly of Maysville, Ky.
Mrs. Nowlin is a gifted woman, and
thoroughly acquainted with the work.
There will be a called meeting after
the lecture OF the committee from each
nnion ON Confederate FestIval"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
Their Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Younger Loving gave a
most delightful supper and dance tues
day evening, II being their htth marriage
anniversary. The hostess was gowned
Ga a rich robe of mirror MORE, rare Old
lace and diamond ornaments. The halls
and parlors we're decorated with palms.
ferns, and Virginia Beauty roses, while
shaded lamps and candelabra shed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
MARRIAGES.

COX-MANGUM- Married, April IL,
1897 at $3.50 =. NJ, at the residence OF Mt.
Robert NJ. Mangum. by the Rev. Or.
Runaway, BLANCHE l.. cox to MICA
JAZZ MANGUM.
owing to the illness Of the grooms
mother, the ceremony was performed at
her bedside, at her request, In the pre-
sence OF the immediate relatives OF the
two families
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

NEW YORK, April 2t-As fitting cul-
mination OF a season, including many
great convivial gatherings, the last great
banquet that rendered 10 the Hon. Gro
YER cleveland. ex-President of the United
states. and his Cabinet by the Reform
club. of the city Of New York, tonight
at he waldorf. served TO bring together
tho REPRESENTATIVE men OF this country,
and marks an event Of national interest.
over five hundred guests were catered
10 and the Waldorf menu on this occa-
sion was made up TO serve the paIates
Of eplcures. The choicest viands, the
hest cuisine. and OF greatest importance,
the wines par excellence. Great delioera-
tion was used by those who In authority
desired TO have furnished only the very
best. The Moet & Chandon White Seal
and Noet X Chandon Brut Imperial
chamragnes were prominent features OF
the MEM. having been selected exclusive
Iv. Following precedents. the Meet &
chandon champagne was chosen exclu-
s,velv for such occasions as the Bradley
Martin hall the Patrlarchs. the Tuesday
nIght dances. and many society gather-
,nes Its high order OF excellence Is at
tested by its European reputation as well.
q being the wine used at the Derby din
ner given by the Prince OF Wales. and on
MANY other occasions OF note In Great
Britain and on the Continent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
His Father His Assistant.

Major H. c. Evans. Of Alexandria. the
father OF Mr. T.. A. Evans, Director of
the Weather Bureau here, arrived
In Richmond yesterday morning. He
has been assigned by the United
States Weather Bureau, in Wash
ington. to assist his son at the
local station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention..
ana the style Of work aud prices WIZ %
sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
THE COHEN co

THE wakefield CARRIAGE
stands I'D to It's use; II made Of best ma
terials, and costs no more than any other
Save all annoyances.
% Wakefield Baby-Coaches, regular -
value, $50.
Fine Rattan Baby-Carrisges plush
lined, for $780, Each equal TO 10 Car.
riages elsewhere. =
Beautiful Wakefield Baby-Carriagcs,
with best upholstery. lace-covered
parasols. equal to a SO carriage for
50 each.
ONE REFRIGERATOR,
above all the rest In perfection. ice-savins
qualities, and upon principles OF the most
scientific arrangements.
THE NORTH STAR,
and Cohen's recognized az once their
public must have the best. Here they
are, with contract for $500. including
every size. shape, and kind Top-notcn
in everything. We are, despite OF II, SELL
ing them cheaper than the usual poorer
ones are sold. Buying quantity ana
paying for them when the maker was out
OF work did II.
The Quincy. too. II you wish. but the
North Star for US. Well compare tho
| two side by side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
HOUSEW

All mothers want THEIR baby to look
the prettiest when it's out ON dress pa
rade. Now. how would baby look In
q ricketty carriage? Most Of 'em get so
after very short using.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
A KJD-GLOvE DAY

10 TO II O'CLOCK
CSC. Corsets for f5c.
A KJD-GLOvE DAY
again at Cohen's. We had one about a
month ago, and our patrons are stili
clamoring for more OF 'em.
To-day we'll beat the other prices, even:
Czarina, the best wearer on the market.
These in all shades OF Tan, Mode,
Gray Pearl, Corn color. and White,
with heavy embroidery. for 81 a pair.
2-clasp New Womans Gloves, In Tan,
Mode, and Black, for 1sc. a pair;
worth 81
4-button Dressed-Kid Gloves. In Fawn.
Mode. and Tan. special for 65c. a pair:
2-clasp Suede Gloves, with two-toned
embroidery, very nobby, for s-4s
pair. ,.x h.avv
Black stitching. for 75c. pair
4Button and Mosquetaire, White ana
Yellow Chamois, for 75c. pair.
Lisle-Thread, Black, Gray. Tan, ana
White. for 25c. a pair.
4-Button Taffeta Silk Gloves, stitcned
back. in all shades and Black, FOR Soc.
q pair. , ~,,.,o.
Kayser Double Finger-Tipped Gloves
in all shades and qualities. from Oc.
tn 81 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
Confirmation Of The Cohen Co.'s Id
.,,,o>>->~<, >~>~--~-~>,>o>>>ei
THE COHEN CO

$3.50 p. d. Corsets for 1.9s.
A White Coutille Corset, extra-long
waist boned bust, for 5Jc.
&c. ventilating Corsets for &c.
Best 50c. Corsets for 39c.
10 TO II O'CLOCK
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-17
Bunker Hill.

Saturday, December 11-Miss Hattie
Savage was visiting home folks in
Thayer last Saturday and Sunday.
Charley Smith is going to move the
first Of the week.
Jesse Lease made a business trip to
Shaw Wednesday.
The protracted meeting at Zion is
progressing nicely.
L. L. Amick Is baling hay in Pleas
ant Valley this week.
John Shepherd went hunting on the
river Thursday night.
Fred Chappelwent to Thayer Thurs
day, returning the same day.
Mrs. Lige. Taylor is staying with her
sister, who is sick this week.
Harry Anderson is out Of school this
week on account Of sickness.
Harry Shepard has been quite sick
for the last three weeks, but is able to
be up and around again this week.
Henry Glaze is going to leave for his
home in Tennessee next week, He
has had quite severe attack of the
typhoid fever, but is now able to be up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-17
High Prairie.

Monday Dec. 10, 97.-Another snow
storm.
Mart Rooney spent Sunday at James
Hudson's.
B. w. Colaw, went to Chanute last
Thursday. Ben is improving.
Ed Laneir is out from Illinois on
business this week.
Mac. Warner and family spent Sun
day at Lon Prunty's.
Rev. o. D. Wallace took dinner with
j. f. Giyens, last Thursday.
Give your stock plenty OF food,
water and shelter, such weather as
this.
A. A. Rowan has another big boy
at his house. Motherand child doing
well.
High Prairie school is preparing
for an educational meeting in the
near future.
ProfSipe andMissesOllie andCaddle