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The National tribune., 1899-11-23
PERlLS OF SHILOH.
Where the Hornets Nest Was Located and
Why the Rebels Called It So.

why tne heDelS called 1t SO.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I was
much interested in reading the article on
Shiloh and the Hornets Nest, by L. W.
Holman, in the issue of Sept ID, AS
viewed by one who was engaged in the
battle of Shiloh, on April 6, 1862, every part
of the battle front was veritable Hornets
nest. So memorable has that name become
that all claim to have been engaged at that
designated spot; even some of Buell's regi-
ments, who were not engaged at all until
Monday, April 7, claim to have fought
there.
But as the title was made by the Confed-
crates themselves and located at the spot
where Gen. A. S. Johnston was killed at
2:30 o'clock p. m. Sunday, the 9th, 1t should
be enough to settle the question forever.
Gen. JohnSton's son, VIM. Preston John
We're Aids on Gen. Johnstons staff, and
present at the time he was killed, state the
exact location of the Hornets Nest as in
front of HurlbutS men. The former saws
so, i'll an article written for the Centurl,
Magasine during the year 1885. The
Hurlbut's Chief of Staff, Capt. Andreas,
after years of accumulated facts, verify the
statement of Col. Johnston in his article in
the magazine.
1t is also well-known fact by those best
informed on the subject that Gen. Johnston
Iell III 1rOnG OF Ine SZQ Ill. Where they re-
inforced the 9th Ill. The 41st Ill. fought at
this portion Of the line also, as reinforcing
column.
Col. Johnston describes the scene where
these three regiments fought: "No figure of
speech could describe the deadly peril
of assault. Hurlbut's men were massed in
an impregnable position behind the brow of
slight elevation. To the rear in the ravine
Gen. Johnston was carried, where he eX-
pired in very short time after our retreat
Five attempts had been made to carry
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this position, and not until Gen. Johnston,
Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate
army, led in person Brecklnridge's troops
did our forces give way. The determina-
ton of the Illinois boys to hold out against
the overwhelming force may be best stated
by saying that we lay down to load our
guns while the advancing host received
what we called a standing fire. | know
positively that We had expended all our
ammunition, even that i'll the boxes of the
dead and wounded, and were ordered to fix
bayOnets and receive them, before we were
ordered to retreat. tthis time we were not
more than 80 feet from the enemy. The
loss of my regiment was 5S per cent. killed
and wounded; 6S were killed or died of
wounds within a few days. Only four
other regiments lost more than the 32d Ill. (;
the 9th being the heaviest loser during this
battle. The fact is, Hurlbut's Division,
composed of 13 regiments, had 81 men shot
out of every 100 engaged, and four of his
regiments were the heaviest losers of the
day. | have access to the reports of the
War Department on the battles of GettyS-
burg, Stone River, Chickamauga, and Shi-
Ion. But Shiloh exceeded them all in regi-
mental losses, and, according to numbers
engaged its losses in killed and wounded
was one of the fierceSt battles of the war.
1t was two days battle without breast
works. The opposing forces met many
times in open field. The 4th Tenn, Col.
Strahl, charged one of our batteries, losing
81 killed and 160 wounded. Th, 9th Miss,
Col. Thornton, met the deadly volleys
poured in upon them until it lost over 300
men killed or wounded out Of an effective
force of 425.
Comrade Holman is mistaken about
Breckinridge not being engaged. In the
order of battle as promulgated, his corps
was designated as the reserve. but the re-
serves, including Bowens, Statham's and
Trabue's Brigades, We're brought into action
early in the day. 1t was Gen. Johnston's
purpose to crush Grants left and force. it
back upon his base at the landing. This
done, it would have compelled Grants
surrender before Buell's arrival. John
ston brought up his reserve under Breckin-
ridge at what he deemed critical period.
1t was Breckinridge's troops he was lead
ing when he was struck by one of our bull
lets-J. r. PALMER, Normal, Ill.
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Railroad for Bellaire. vhefe we arrived
at 2 a. m. the oath, crossing the Ohio
River, and again took passage on the
same railroad. Everything was screech-
ing cold.
We continued our box-car journey
through Cumberland and Harper's Ferry
to Washington, where We arrived on the
night of the 26th; however, the remainder
of the brigade coming up the Ohio ON
another boat did not arrive until the 2Sth.
The Potomac being frozen, this afforded
us few days in the city to await thaW,
so we were quartered in Camp Stoneman'
but before going out to occupy our new
barracks the whole brigade was given
breakfast at the Soldiers Rest"
The weather getting milder, on the Sd
we were ordered to pack up, march down
to the river, and embark on vessels. We
arrived at Fortress Monroe about Z p. M.
We anchored, but soon got orders from
the headquarters ship Atlantic TO shove
right out. The Chesapeake was rough
and officers and privates We're nearly all
sick. Out of sight of land, after leaving
the point, one could see nothing but the
blue sky and raging waters all day. 1t
was tremendously toggy, ana we got ell
tirely lost from the rest Of the fleet About
noon next day it cleared off.
We anchored off Fort Fisher, and on the
9th. after landing on the beach. we could
scarcely walk. as it seemed as though the
ship Was still tossing around with us.
Effects could be seen of the Storming the
fort had received by Gen. Terry and his
brave men % days before. We moved
up the river two and half miles. Gun
boats were still shelling Fort Anderson.
On the 18th we were up at ) a. m, ate
breakfast. and about o'clock marched
out with the Twenty-fourth Corps (colored),
who charged the enemy'S skirmlshers
under Gen. Hoke, driving them INTO their
main line of works, capturing 80 prisoners.
Our monitors and gunbOats moved up the
Cape Fear, and shelled the rebel fort The
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CAMPAIGNING WITH A GRAND ARMY.
Some of the 10th 0hos Service in the Latter Part of the War.
BY L. r. BECKER, IO4th Chic.

ARRIVED at Franklin about : n. m Nov.
80. Troops almost worn out. Lines were
at once formed around the town and the
position fortified as fast as possible. Ten
O'Clock, the enemy pressing our forces
closely, cannonading heard distinctly, and
their lines could be seen forming in the
distance for battle, with colors flying.
About p. m. the skirmishers were driven
in"
l quote here from the Century War
Book" page 27S: "On came the enemy, as
steady and resistless as tioal-wave, A
couple guns in the advance line gave them
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about There was slight cannonading
and Skirmishing as usual. The 10th was
very cold and stormy.
We had all the usual soldiers duties to
do up to the battle, which opened five days
later. The invincible host. under Thomas,
swept all before it, completely routing
Hood s army, who retreatcd towards Frank
lin. closely pursued by our forces.
The weather being rainy, the roads on
which we Travelled were often a sea of mud,
and here and there tie bottom out the
pike, as teamster with balky mlleteam
put it. After our arduous march in driz-
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Deaths in Quincy Home,

Adjt f. L. Higgins reports the following
deaths in the Quincy Qll.) Soldiers Homer
Boston S. Russell, Co. A, 18th Pa. Cav;
Robert Howard, Co. 81, I'd Ind. Cav: Thad.
A. Stinehart, Co. E, 18th Wis; Jas. Taylor,
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9th Ill.
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Hoods Sarsaparilld is the best friend the blood
ever had; cleanses it of everything
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
Easter, April I'd.

Easter will be here this year before
spring is hardly started. 1t comes on
second day of April and is earlier than
it has been for the past five years. On
last year it came on the tenth of April,
and in 1885 it came upon the twenty
fifth-the latest it ever comes. 1t will
not arrive on the twenty-fifth again un-
til 1913. AS the date of Easter is fixed
by calculating the first Sunday after
the first full moon after the twenty
third of March, the festival can occur
as early as the twenty-third of March
and has done so. In 1888 1t fell upon
that date and in 1857, and in 1918 it
will be repeated. In 1896 Easter came
upon the twenty-nlnth day of March,
which proved to be the coolest and
most inclement day of the winter,
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Ex-Governor Taylor to Lecture.

AtJobe's opera house, Monday night,
March 81, our people will be given an
opportunity to hear ex-Gov. Robert
L. Taylor in his new lecture, Glove,
Laughter, and Song" This is I'M
doubtedly Mr.. Taylor's grandest effort,
and this is saying much when his pro-
nounced success in the past is taken
into consideration.
The proceeds are for the benefit of
Oak Grove Cemetery Association.
Tickets on sale at Gump Bros store.
Admission-50c, 95c, and csc. Lecture
begins at 7:3O D. m.
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An Attractive Place,

If judged by the number in attend
ance and the ordinations of apprecia-
tion and approval, Messrs. Hart &
Houston certainly have much cause to
be proud of their spring opening We'd
nesday. This firms ability in select
ing goods for its trade here has always
been appreciated by all classes of Gus
toners in this section, but the open
ing yesterday evidenced the fact that
Messrs. Hart & Houston had not
failed to profit by their tactful expert
ence, and are now displaying, in the
various departments, stock of goods
that is most complete in every particu-
lar. A visit to their store will prove all
this and more.
Their special bargains will be noted
from time to time in the columns Of
The COMET.
Grip sufferers should take Miles Neryine.
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The 3 C's Bond Case.

The suit of the Travellers Insurance
Company against the town of Johnson
City, growing out of the bonds issued
to the @ railroad, was heard on de-
murrer in the federal court at Knox
vile on Tuesday last, and the case dis
missed. The theory of the plaintiff
was that it had the right to recover
fifty thousand dollars and interest
thereon, paid by it for fifty of the bonds
issued to said railroad company. The
town of johnson City defended on sew
eral grounds; among others that the
Travellers Insurance Company's money
was not paid to the town, and did not
go into it's treasury, and that conse-
quently that there was no implied
promise on the part of the town TO re-
fund the Insurance Company its money.
Judge Clark took this view, and sus-
tanned the demurrer. The suit will
probably be appealed to the United
States circuit court of appeals. As in
the former litigation the Insurance
Company was represented by Webb &
McClung, of Knoxville, and Fl. H.
Carr, of this city; and the town by
Isaac Harr and Burrow Bros.
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School Closed.

School closed at Oak Hill in the 10th
district, March II, with recitations,
declarations and music. There was a
large attendance and there was lots of
nice dinner. Everyone seemed to en-
Joy themselves with the last hymn,
"God be with you till we meet
again." was sung, when many of the
students and the professor broke down
in tears and seemed to be very much
hurt.
The school girls made the professor a
nice present and he presented to the
pupils nice souvenir cards.
A great deal of good done during the
last six months. They had a nice box
supper there this session and bought a
very fine bell and other nice things for
their school house.
Mr.. Swadley and his pupils should
be highly appreciated by the patrons
and the general community. 1 think
Mr.. W. H, swadley has given perfect
| satisfaction. X,
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Slide at Fullens.

The very hard rain of Saturday night
caused the embankment in a cut on
the Southern railway near Fullens,
few miles west of Jonesboro, to give
way and slide down upon the track. An
east bound freight train, coming around
the curve, ran into it before the engin-
eer could check his train. The engine
was derailed and overturned, the engin-
eer and fireman escaping without in
jury. No one hurt, and not much dim
age done to railroad property.
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Bristol wants the Collector,s Office

1t is now asserted that Congressman
Brownlow wants the internal revenue
collectors Office removed from Knox
vile to Bristol, and that in securing a
public building for Bristol the first
step was taken in that direction. Knox
vile, backed by Congressman Gibson,
will Of course vigorously oppose any
such movement; but if it is true that
the First district congressman wants
the change made, here's our boots on
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
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The Poor Editor.

We knew q country editor once who
did much good for the town in which
he lived, doomed it, was the direct
cause of securing q number of pros
porous indutries, encouraged and sup
ported them, but was finally closed out
by the SHERIFF.. Then the town said:
"He was shiftless and never could save
a dollar" when the truth was that al
most every man in town owed him from
81 to $22. The only wonder was that he
managed to stave off the Sheriff as long
as he did. This is not imaginary, but a
real event in actual life. Southwestern
Sentinel.
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Our New Citizens.

The following is from the Eenoir de-
partment of the Loudon county Rec
ord: "Mr, U. S. Archer and family left
for johnson City yesterday, where they
will hereafter reside. The best wishes
of the entire community go with them
to their new home. The Record COM
mends Mr., and Mrs. Archer to the good
people of johnson City as being wor-
thy of their confidence and esteem"
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A Pretty Displav

The new millinery parlors of Miss A.
K. Hardy, on Spring street, have re-
Gently presented a most attractive APP
pearance, drawing a crowd of visitors
to inspect and admire her splendid
stock of bargains. The quality of the
goods exposed and the usefulness of
the display stamp her as thoroughly
competent and up-to-date.
She is being ably assisted by her
sister and Miss Lydia Boucher
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23
Under New Management

Sam F. Smith has taken charge of the
Star Restaurant, succeeding Mr.. and
Mrs. Skinner. He will continue to
operate it as a frst-class restaurant and
lodging house. Sam is we'll known
here and will ne doubt deserve and re-
ceive liberal share of patronage.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

s. E. Miller spent Tuesday in Knox
vile.
Isaac Harr made a short visit to Knox
vile.
Tuesday was vernal equinox - the
day and night being equal.
Saml Stone and son, Joe Stone,
were in Bristol last Friday.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
R. Brown has been seriously ill.
Lynn, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
". s. Mitchell, has been sick for sew
eral days.
Quite number of our boys, volun-
teers of the Third Tennessee, were
welcomed home by relatlveand friends.
Saturday.
Bob Taylor's Glove, Laughter and
Song" at the opera house next Mond ay
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. III. Kirkpatrick, of
Jonesboro, visited relatives in this city
Saturday.
Mr.. John Lusk was down from Roam
Mountain, Sunday and Monday, min
Cling with friends.
Plant your fruit buds and blossoms
in the dark of the moon, this month, to
prevent injury by freezing.
A small blaze occurred Thursday last
in shanty occupied by colored fami-
ly near the electric light plant.
Jas. A. Summers, of Summers, Bar
ton & Parrot, returned Tuesday night
from short trip into the valley of Vir-
ginia.
Mrs. o. f. Dillworth, of Jonesboro,
is spending this week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. J. Eskridge.
Miss Kitty Fulkerson, after a few
days visit to Miss Mary Bayless, re-
turned to her home at Ewing, Virginia,
last Monday.
Parson Burroughs, of the Nickel's
House, Bristol, keeps open house at all
hours for love-smitten SWANS. He
married an impatient couple last Sun
day morning at o'clock.
General Walker and Attorney W. s.
Hamilton, victims of the recent shoot
ing scrape IN Bristol, are slowly re-
covering-Hamilton being able to leave
his home.
Mr.. Cy H. Lyle is in Nashville this
week, attending the meeting Of the
grand lodge of the Royal Arcanum.
DR.. J. W. Cox is having the Will
Harr house on Roam street repaired,
preparatory to occupancy by himself
and family.
Miss Lydia Boucher, one of our city &
friendly and winsome favOrites, is as
sisting Miss Hardy in the latter's new
and attractive millinery store on
Spring street.
The excessive rains last Saturday
and night caused the railroads much
trouble and delayed the trains. East
and west bound trains on the Southern
road were several hours late Sunday,
because of heavy landslide at Fullens.
Miss Hardy will have her formal
opening Monday, March 27th. All the
people of johnson City and adjacent
towns are cordially invited to visit hen
at her establishment On Spring street
The many warm friends and admirers
in this city of Rev. W. s. Neighbors
will be pleased to know that he is con
Quoting most successful revival at the
Broad street Methodist church, Knox
vile, of which Rev. Neighbors is the
much beloved pastor.
Rev. TT. Eskridge, who is absent
assisting in ministerial work in Virgin
ia, and who was expected home this
week, will not return for some days.
His pulpit, however, will be filled mex
Sunday at the usual hour.
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Best of All

To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when Spring
time comes, use the true and perfect
remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the gen.
uine. MANUFACTURED by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all
druggists, at 90 cents per bottle.
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Federal Court Items.

In the federal court at Knoxville this
week several matters of interest were
taken up and disposed of.
The case of Travellers Insurance COM
pany VS.. Mayor and Aldermen of John
son City, was dismissed from the docket.
Upon order of the court, the jury in
the case of Alice Henninger, admins
tratrix, vs.. Southern railway, returned
al verdict for the defendant, and the
suit was thereupon dismissed.
The court admitted s. e. Miller,
ESQ.,, of johnson City, Tenn, to prac-
tice before it.
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Mrs. 7. II. Drummer

Will announce the date of her opening
day in the next issue of The COMET.
1t may be the LIST day of April will
dawn upon the lovely roses, the modest
violets, the beautiful flowers of almost
every shade and color in her establish
ment.
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Game Law Effective.

The Tennessee game law went into
effect March 1, making it violation for
hunters to disturb the existence of quail
rabbits and other game after that time
until the hunting season begins again
in the fall. Nimrods will take warning.
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WANTED-A hustler to sell an ar
ticle affording good profit, speciality
for which there is steady and increas-
ing demand. No samples required.
Good situation for right party. Only
those meaning business need apply.
Address Manufacturer" Cleveland,
Ohio. 765-6t
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Nashville Boy.

Nashville, Tenn, March 81. Walter
Parish, company @, First Tennessee,
accidentally killed at Iloilo, was
twenty-one years old and son of d.
NJ. Parish, of Nashville. He has
brother in the same company.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

For School Books, Blank Books, Mem
orandums,, Inks, Paste, Mucilage,
Liquid Glue, Envelopes, all kinds of
Writing paper, such as Box Paper,
Tablets, Ream goods, Mourning Paper,
Visiting Cards-envelopes to match,
Pens, Pencils, Penholders, Fountain
Pens, Typewriter paper, Ribbons and
supplies, cards and envelopes for invi-
tations. Ladies Pocket Books, Purses,
Ink Stands, Hand Mirrors, Games.
All the leading Magazines kept on sale.
Bankers Gases, nice gift books, etc.
Books worth 25 and IS cents at 16c.
Sets vols. worth $1.75 at $1.1S, I
sell musical instruments either for cash
or installments. Am having good
trade on such goods.
First-class Job Printing, Satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
J. ". CASS.
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Keep Quiet

and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for pains of the
stomach and all unnatural looseness of
the bowels. It cures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

The largest and best can of Baking
Powders for cents is Perfection at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or Csc.
II c. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

TRAVELLING MEN dasiring sala-
BILE side line of well established staple
goods (not requiring the carrying of
samples) commission 20 and 20. Ad-
dress Manufacturer, P, 0. Box 1853,
Covington, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-23

FRESH OYSTERS
on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday of each
week, at George R.
Browns Restaurant.
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DOES YOUN ROOF LEAK9
How to PrOlOng the Life Of an Old
Roof.

If an old leaky tin, iron, or steel roof, paint
1t with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
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Balm Gilead Buds wanted at 10 to 10
cents per pound = Cash on delivery,
Send for price list of Roots and Herbs
bought. Joseph Powell, Abingdon,
Virginia. Box 80.
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Remine & Co. sell both Jellico and
Pine Mountain Coal and are always
supplied. Prompt delivery and full
weight guaranteed.