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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

time when she
found two con-
valescents ham,
nering and saw
ing vigorously
and inquire d
what they were
doing.
What we do
in? Maxim a
coffin-th a t. s
what"
"a coffin? And
for whom is it
intended 2"
wv h o for?
That Teller over
there" pointing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

taken prisoner
on the field of
Charlottesville,
Il belongs in
B ZEN sy lfania, !"
was the reply.
."Then what in
blazes are you
doing down here
in Virginia 2"
We'll, 1 comes
down here to
fight" says the
u n + or t una t e
man.
ITO fight, Ell ?
Then why don't
{ YOU. do yo,lr
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

ed himself f0s
work.
wv here are
you from?' ask
ed the officer on
duty.
&c u ! p e p er
Court House,
sab.
"wh att s the
n e w S d o W n
there?"
Muffin much.
m a S. a, 'cept
dar's a white
man down dar
los a mighty
Nanhl,e nj g,p err
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

victory. The SOL
diers of the Ar
my of the Cum
berland We're or
dered to clear
the rifle pits at
the base of Mis-
sio ma ry ridge.
This they did,
and then, ac-
cording to orders,
lay on their
arms and let
the Confederates
pop at them
without reply
ing. This did
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

do to use as an
only garment.
Captain Nor
timer de Mon
tague of the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

trains, but his own as well, and, though
hnother body of the enemy Immediately
SRttacked him from another direction,
Custer was equal to the desperate stu
alton, somehow extricated his little
force intact, Strengthened out his third
line of battle and held on until Mer-
fitt's brigade charged through to his re-
lief.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

ped up a by
road directly in
Hampton's rear
and seized all
his spare horses
b nd W a: g 9 n
trains. Ju S t
about the time
he had got them
some caya airy
from Fitz- Hugh
Lee S colum n
galloped up in
the rear of Gus
ter. and there
he was, caught
be tw cen t W o
fires. But, al
though he lost
not only his
rant11rad xya unp
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

agreed with a
celebrated south
ern officer that
sit was not war:
it was murder!"
This regret, how
ever, could not
save the lives of
the thou s a n d s
who met death
or wounds on
this occas sion
nor detract from
the valor of the
G onfe dera e S
who so resolute-
ly repulsed the
glorious columns
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

ueHiy d . , u llGu
by several thou
sand of the en-
envy and repuls-
ed five charges
in succession be-
fore finally over
powered by num-
bers. When bull
let's ran short,
the riflem en-
hurled stone $
and bricks over
the low pdIdpet
upon the heads
of the daring as
s ALA n is Id
fought the un-
equal battleSout
until reduced to
less than 30 in
number of un-
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to cot, the inmate of which was
watching the proceedings intently.
why" she said in low voice and,
shuddering, that man isn't dead yet,
and perhaps may not die after all. You
had better not go on now"
60 on! Why not? The doctor, he
told us. He said make the coffin. And
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

Price, a crowd
of negroes came
out of some cab
ms to look at
the soldiers, one
of whom asked,
Boys, are you
all for the I'm
ion ?"
"Oh, yes. mas
sa, when you
uns is about we
is"
"A nd w h e n
Price com s
you're all Sc
c e $ h, a r e n t
you?"
Il o r., y e s.
massa; we's all
good seces h
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

mence of his on
slaughts. AT one
time, however,
he was appar-
emily taken at
a disadvantage
when &c n eral
Sturgis, with an
army of 5000
men, confronted
Forrest when he
had with him
not half that
nurnberof troop
ers. He assail-
ed Sturgis on
his own chosen
position and was
at first renlIlsed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

ham Lincoln, president of the United
States of course"
Why, amt Ginrul washington presi-
dent?"
No. indeed; he's been dead for more
than 60 years.
Rushing excitedly into the cabin, she
called out: Sam, yeou Sam! Only
think-Ginrul Washington's dead!
Sakes alive, l wonder what's goin tew
happen next!"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
An Advance without orders.

In recalling some of the stirring
events of the war and some of the
unique incidents there is one episode that
should not be overlooked, and that is
the time when the privates took mat
tiers into their own hands and won
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

front 1t was at first believed that he
was giving false information, but he
was recognized as a former Union SOL
der, his advice was followed, and Cen
eral Joe Johnston's careful plan went
for naLght.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

at your service. Stuart's cavalry is all
around us and Stonewall Jackson's be-
tween you and the army"
And Stoughton was SO thoroughly de-
Iceived that, though having an army of
several thousand within CALL he allow
ed the guerrillas to carry him off a
prisoner.
The Fighting Fifth New Hampshire.
Where III were brave it might seem
invidious to mention merely a few, but
the limitations of space make this nee
essary The Union regiment accredited
with the greatest number of men killed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

Palmetto regiment suffered about an
equal loss. The regimental flag of the
Pennsylvania regiment was torn to
shreds by bullets, and in this condition
was wrapped about the body of Colonel
Ripley, to be carried north and buried
with him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Saved shermnn's Army.

It's an old story. of course, but will
bear retelling just the same, of the man
who is said to have saved Sherman's
army from great disaster, some say
from destruction
On the morning of March IS, 1865.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Colonel Mosby,s Ru.e.

Colonel Jack Mosby was not very par
ticular who he picked up on his raids
around the country. but of course pre-
ferred prisoner with straps on his
shoulders to one without them. 1t is
told of him that one night in March,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Didn't Kno

fHSiHld III uHe
summer of 1861
dis cred an
old log cabin,
with a venera-
b lie m a t r ON
standing in it's
doorway. In the
course of con-
versation one of
them asked her
if she had any
bic ctions to
h oora yin 6 for
Old Abe.
wv ho' S Old
Abe? 2" she ask
ed him.
owby Ab,o
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

est facility. Several soldiers in our H.
linois regiments have been killed in this
way. The bayonet, too, is a novelty-a
soft iron affair apparently designed to
coil round the enemy. thus taking him
prisoner
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
The Assault at Cold Harbor.

When General Grant wrote in his per-
sonal memoirs 20 years after the war,
II always regretted that the last as
sault at Cold Harbor was ever MADE"
he voiced the feelings of thousands whu
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

drawing room General Scott remarked
very feelingly, 'Ah, here comes another
of the wounded heroes!
He's not wounded, general re-
marked an officer standing by.
Then why is his head bandaged up
SOP asked the venerable veteran.
Oh said the officer, that's only
one of the shirts made by the patriotic
women of America.
In about five minutes after this con-
versation saw the venerable veteran
and the bandaged hero at the Office TAX
ing the oath-with sugar in ito
gether.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

Stoughton turned to face the intruders
he was confronted by a brace of re-
volvers.
You are my prisoner said the guer-
rilla. MY name is Mosby-Jack Mosby,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

Tennesseeans leaped the breastworks,
and there ensued perfectly lovely
shfndy" which ended disastrously for
the Ohioans, who We're compelled to re-
treat, after leaving many men of their
regiment on the field.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

lighting in your own state?
The Pennsylvania Dutchman'
thought a minute. then replied:
Well, I fights init Jingle Sam, .und
Jingle Sam he goes eferyyere!,'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Outvvitted His captor..

One of the distinguished captures of
Gilmor, the rough rider of Early's raid
ing column in his famous dash, was
Major General w. B. Franklin. Placed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
A Sharp saber Fight.

1t was not often that the opposing
cavalry came into such close quarters
that they could use their sabers with
effect, but it happened on one notable
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
The Song of the Shirt,

The shirts made by the patriotic la
dies of America" wrote soldier feel
ingly from the front, ARE noble articles
as far down as the collar but would not
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

handed the sergeant his rifle and said:
He is too brave. Let him ,go.' He was
finally shot dead by a bullet through
the temple within 30 yards of our fort"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

had SO bravely defended and dashed
over the parapet, followed by bullets
from perhaps 500 rifles, but safely es-
Gaping with the trophy of his valor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

wounded men, After these We're con-
WINGED that all was lost a youth named
Atkinson from North Carolina seized
the tattered flag he and his comrades
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Thi. Happened ut Shiloh.

This Happened mt Shiloh.
During the battle of Shiloh an officer
hurriedly rode up to an aid and in
CURED for Grant. That's the man.
with the ffeldglass.' said the aid
Wheeling his horse about, the stran.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
A Yictory bY Forrest.

1t was General Forests motto, so
Tradition states, to get there fustest
with the mostest men" and to sweep his
opponents off their feet by the vehe-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
A Youths Act of Heroism,

The Confederate defenders of Fort
Gregg, near the city limit of Peters,
burg, less than 22O in number, were sud-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

ger rode furi-
ously at the gem
eral and, touch
ing his cap, adj
DIRE S ed him
thus:
IS hene ral, I
wants to make
o n e re b o t.:
Schwartz's pat
terry is took"
"Ah!" said the
general. How
was that?p
Well, you see.
S h general. der
hecession lists
fanked US. und
der Succession
lists come in der
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
and Armstrong.

and Armstrong. While McCook led his
division at galloping charge, La
Grange, at the head of demibrigade,
came upon superior force of Nor
gan's troopers around a battery, made
a dash for them and sabered the gun
ners as well as their cavalry support
ers, taking two cannon and many pris.
oners.
When the main opposing lines fairly
met on open ground, there ensued one
of the prettiest hand to hand combats
of the war, at the end of which the re-
doubtable Morgan was routed and his
battlefiag and escort were captured.
Didn't Know Washington Was Dead.
Some Union troopers going through
a quiet pass in the, mountains of West
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

rear OF us. und den schwartz's retter,
vas took"
Well, sir, you of course spiked the
guns"
'Vot" exclaimed the Dutchman in
establishment. ''Schpike dem guns.
schpike dem pran new guns? Wy. it
would shpoil dem,''
Well" said the general sharply,
what did you do?''
DO? Ply tam. We took dem pack
sagain!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
p FTER General Grant had
y looked over the ground and
N, said in that emphatic way

- 1--- ~ OF MS, Tie pIHCt IIIUSt- DC
taken" there was nothing else to do but
take it, of course. A column was formed,
with General c. F. Smiths division on
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
ono of clusters Performances.

1t was while Phil Sheridan was fight
ang Wade Hampton at Trevilian Sta
Aion, Va, that Custer, taking advan-
tage of the enemy's preoccupation, slip
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Those Foreign sIusket

The United States government i'm
ported some foreign arms during the
first years of the war, speaking of some
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Uncle sam Goes nferyyer..

Where do you belong?" asked vir-
ginian of wounded soldier who was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Irishmen In Blue and In Cray.

Honors We're pretty nearly even the
first time that Irishmen in blue met
their fellow countrymen in gray in the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Fighting behind Movable Breast
works.

Colonel Mulligan, who did his best to
defend Lexington in September, 1861,
attributed his defeat mainly to a clever
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
1t Made a Difference

When the Union troops We're passing
through Missouri in pursuit of General
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
The News From culpeper.

A fine looking negro went over the
Union lines on the Potomac and report.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
The Doctor Ought to Know.

A lady devoted to the soldiers was one
day going through ward of an over
crowded hospital near the front in war
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

THE grandest sight of my war expe-
rience," declares grizzled veteran who
yet treads the earth with martial step,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
Confedernte Hero.

de white folks to get ahead OBJ niggers
in dat way, massa.''
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY

crown to chin, leaving the poor fellow
nearly decapitated beside the gun he
had SO bravely defended
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30
A Rifle Duel Where Honors Were
Even.

At the battle of Fair Oaks, when the
Confederates dashed upon the Federal
outposts. it CHANGED that the Palmetto
regiment of South Carolina, came
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-30

that they were enabled to open fire
with fatal effect and finally won the
day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-11
\ NerVY Old Hen.

Mrs. R. King is the owner of a cour- ageous and capable old hen of non- descript breed that she wouldn't trade for whole flock of blooded poultry, says the Weston (Ore.) Leader. It is the only hen in Oregon. perhaps in the United States, that ever fought and killed hawk. The battle occurred O few days ago, when chicken hawk swcoped down upon a band of baby fowls of which the old hen was the mother. The hen didn't squawk and run, calling upon her offspring tc fol- low her, but with fierce and well-di- rected peck buried her bill beneath the hawks left wing. It was solar plexus blow and clean knockout. The hawk seemed surprised and dazed. It feebly arose. flew aimlessly against clothes line and then dropped into the gar den, stone dead. That hen will be queen of Mrs. Kings poultry yard on Wild Horse creek as long as she sur-
 -sx4 l .
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-11
A TELEGRAPH LINE,
In Chilli That Was Preserved from Molestation of Indians by .
 Clever Trick,

When the electric telegraph waA was resorted to in order to guard the. posts and wires against damage oni the part of the natives and to main- tain the connection between the strongholds on the frontier. There were at the time between 40 and SO captive Indians in the Gillian camp. Gen. Pinto-in command of the opera- tions-called them together, and, pointing to the telegraph wires, said;J
 Do you see those wires 2" \
 "Hes, general"
 ''I want you to remember not to gd near or touch them, for if you do your hands will be held, and you will be unable to get away"
 The Indians smiled incredu1ously, Then the general made them each in succession take hold of the wire at both ends of an electric battery in full operation, after which he ex- claimed:
 q command you to let go the wire!'s ''I can't; my hands are benumbed!r cried each Indian. The battery was then stopped. Net long after the general restored them to liberty, giving them strict instruc- l tions to keep the secret. This had | the desired effect, for, as might be ex- pected, the experience was related n | the strictest confidence to every n1A l in the tribe, and the telegraph 11l ever sinee remained -unmelestsd. M . ee
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-11
ngs and places of business, says the

ings and places of business, says the Boston Transcript.
 As socn as the men and material could be secured the wooden huts were :orn down and permanent brick build- !ngs began to take their place. Now, four months after the fire, there are over 5000 feet of solid brick buildings of two and three stories completed or nearly So. There is not wooden building on the main street. A hand some theater, called, of course, opera house." capable of seating TOO persons, has been completed; club for the so- cial wants of mining engineers, busi- ness men and their visitors has been organized and house for it erected. The best hotel north of Duluth is under way, and the village is putting in all the newest conveniences of civilization An iron mine has Undiscovered under :he town and is beng opened. The vir. yinia of to-day is very different from that of four months ago. It is an ex- cellent example of western hustle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-11
BRAVE MIR. CROCKER.
4 Story of Three Bears, a Stage
 and a Schoolma'am.
When They Met Unexpectedly the Lit. tIe Teacher Enjoyed It, But the Lion-Hearted Driver Rushed
 Out of Sight.

Maine cores pendent of the New York Sun says that John Crocker. who drives the stage on the back road be- tween Brewer and Bucksport; timld schoolma'am who was going to teach in East Rucksport. a foolish horse with no knowledge of zoology and three frightened bears met ill the road leading through some birch woods on the border Of Long Pond few days ago. and in ten minutes had manufactured material enough for the construction of half q dozen con- eGies The bears were the only ones that had cause to complain of lll- usage. The evening before they had called at the orchard of Harold Bur Till for the purpUSe of taking late supper. and BurrilI. hearing them crashing about among the trees and 1nistaking them for boys who had been pesterng him for weeks, fired his doubIe-barreled shotgun, loaded with rock salt, among them at shcrt Yange, causing great scamperlng and much sEarting from the wounds.
 Burrill went home expecting to be arrested for murder. while the bears made a dash for Long Pond, where they could swim about and let the salt dissolve and ease their pain. They had crossed the pond and We're leaving Hancock county behind tke,a, intending to cross the river to Hamp- den. where the people are afraid of bears. when they met the stage in the woods. Crocker had been telling the teacher about bears. and. remarking that he should Ike to see one of them so lie could show her how easy 1t was to fix them iii way that would forever prevent them from soaring anybody.
 "Wouldn't 1t be delightful to meet 6 bear right here in these bright woods?" she exclaimed. Then 1 could tell my friends about the ad venture and have q really truly bear story with myself as the heroine to relate to the dear children"
 "Rears- ain't nothin'!" exclaimed Crocker. fourishing his whip. Why, ] could drive hull flock of them with this little stick
 About this time the horse pushed his
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-11
TAR AND FEATHERS
To Be Treated to an Application o9
 Them Is No Joke.
It Took Five Days and Lots of Work xo Relieve = Man of . Coat He
 Got i'm the PennsylvaniA
 MininE Country.

Several hotel guests, says the Newf Orleans Times-Democrat. were sitting in the cozy corner of the lobby the other day reading the papers and exchanging desultory commentsJ "Ha! hal" chuckled one of the party, II see they tarred and feathered . couple of Mormon elders up the coun- try last night. Served lem right. by love! They must have looked funny sauntering out of town dressed in pitch and plumage!"
 'Did you ever see anybody tarred and feathered?" asked red-bearded man in the next chair. '.No? Wells let me assure you it's a pretty serious thing. I saw one case, and I'll never forget it in my life. It was in the fall of ST. he continued, in responso to general request for the storyf ''and l was running Turkish bath house at Pittsburgh, Pa. One morn-7 ing a big, athletic man of about B walked in and ordered a hot bath. A little later he rang the bell and sent for me, and when entered the room I was so astonished I nearly toppled over. From his feet to his neck he looked like half-picked black chicken. As it afterward turned out, he had been waylaid by party of men at place called Shel- don, right in the heart of the dis trict where the coal strike was re- gently in progress, and treated to . coat of tar and flea thers. He was sup posed to be q private detective who had been sent to pry into the secrets of one of the miners societies, and guess the supposition was correct. Anyhow, they did very thorough job and evidently stopped at his neck to give him 0 chance to get out of tho district without attracting attention, which was really pretty shrewd move.
 "The question before the house waa how to get the stuff off, and a mora difficult problem I never tackled. He had ridden over 1OO miles in the cars, and the tar had become perfectly dry. In hardening it had contracted slightly and pulled out millions ot the minute hairs with which all hM
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-11
HISTORICAL FACTS.

The first church at Jamestown, Va., gathered the congregation by beat of drum.
 The "white house. in the city of Washington is said to have been so called in compliment to Mrs. Wash ington, whose home was named thus.
 While president of the United States Washington occupied four houses at different times-two in New York, one in Philadelphia and one in Germantown. B..
 In 1851 the Massachusetts court ex- pressed it's "utter detestation that men and women of meane condition. education and calling should take uppon them the garbe of gentlemen by wearing of gold or silver lace, or buttons or poynts at their knees, or wake in great boots. or women of the same ranke to wear silke or tif- fany hoods 9or. scarfs,'. F