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How News of Appomattox Was Received in
Tennessee.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: At the
close of the war | was a member of Co.
T., 42a Mo. A detachment was stationed
at Shelbyville, Bedford CO., Tenn. Gen.
Grant had just rounded up Gen. Lee and
his army ut Appomattox. When the news
reached us there was general rejoicing.
Bonfires were lighted: all the houses in
town were illuminated, from the most
aristOcratic mansion 20 the humble negro
cabin. About 10 p. m. after the boys had
become somewhat exhausted by so much
rejoicing, the whole populace. citizens and
soldiers, We're called upon to listen to some
specch-making. We were marched to the
ColOneIs headquarters, and he led off with
grand and noble tribute to all our Gen
erals-Grant, Sherman, Thomas. Sheridan
and others. We were told of the great
and grand work they had done and what
the country owed them. Other gentle
men of the citizen type, some of them
scarcely recovered from wounds received
while fighting under the leadership of Lee.
Johnston and Bragg, were also there. and
took part, telling us what great men we
had in the person of Grant and the other
Generals who had the command of the
Union Army.
Among those present was an Ohio boy
who had gone to serve his country as a
LiaLtenant, but at Stone River was
wounded, and as it rendered him unfit to
serve longer he obtained discharge
Lieut.. Kirkpatrick, after his discharge,
had met the daughter of a rich planter,
and as he had ceased to be soldier, he
capitulated. He had started up in bust
ness. but ne had not lost any of the spirit
of the cause of freedom for which he had
at first enlisted. and was a favorite among
the common soldier, so that when about all
others had eXtolled praised and blessed
Grant, Sherman and others. the Lieuten-
ant was called upon to say something.
Modestly twisting his mustache and with
n school boys manner. he began his adj
dress as follows: Gentlemen and Soldiers:
You have heard the praise of Grant, Sher-
man, Thomas and all the great Generals.
and we are proud of them, but with all
their greatness they never could have ac-
complished that which now causes their
names to be lauded so high if it had not
been for you fellows who carry those
things at right shoulder shift w w.
JONES, Co. f, 42d No., Ethel, Mo.
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of the wide plain in front Of the Gap and
the solid wall Of granite rising perpendicu-
larry from the plain, hundreds of feet in
hight, crowned with frowning batteries,
was evidence that the Union troops had
some desperate fighting to do, il they dis
lodged the Confederates from their strong
hold upon the mountain-top.
The plain in front of the Gap was with
in range of the Confederate batteries, and
every foot of the ground could be swept
by their shot and shell, but no battery in
the Union army could throw shell to the
nights where the Confederate batteries
were perched.
Gen. Burnside halted his army and
placed it in camps just beyond range of
the Confederate guns, and commenced TO
study the situation
1t was determined at once that no force
could attack the Gap Immediately in front
with any hope Of success. The lofty range
Of the Cumberland Mountains stretched
away on either hand from the Gap, and
presented most formidable barrier
against military operations. Still some
thing had to be done, and it was conjec-
tured that possibly trail could be found
upon the side of the mountain where ar
tillery could be dragged by hand to the
summit. To determine if this were posi-
bic, volunteers were called for to make
the hazardous attempt. Gen. Burnside
sent for Col. Acker, commanding the 9th
Mich. Cav, and asked him If he had a
Captain and 20 men in his command who
would volunteer for this kind of duty. A
Captain and 20 men were quickly found
who volunteered to make the ascent of the
mountain to secure the information de-
sired.
Gen. Burnside loaned me field glass.
and asked me to try to approach the Con
federates close enough to count the num-
Der of their guns in battery and estimate
their force.
My little command moved out of camp
about o'clock in the afternoon with
roasted ears of green corn in our hayer-
sacks for food, as it was impossible to get
Government rations, and our cantcens fill
ed with water.
We proceeded east about two miles
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mules, and We met with very little sym
pathy from the people on the road; SO
much so that was not a little incensed
when thought of the sacrifices we had
made for them. The horse which the
Yankees had given gave out, and 1 tried to
get some one to keep him for me. and Of
fered to pay for the trouble, but I did not
succeed, and l was forced to leave 1t on
the road.
But had $1.15 when I got home, and
no true Confederate soldier ought to grum-
BILE under the weight Of that much silver.
But the joke was this money paid to ME
by the Confederate Government was Unit
ed States silver coin. The idea Of Gov
eminent at war paying off its soldiers in
the coin Of its adversary is a new depar-
ture. In fact, the assets Of the Confed-
crate Government was in United States
money.
(The end.)
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|C1OIinX7
DsW WIN JOlll\ltOllA
Conemporaneous Account Of the Operations Against Sherman
From Confederate's Diary.
BY W. A. JOHNSON, Co. D, I'd S. c.

April 22-The whole army is in sus
pense about the peace question. There Is
a great increase in the number going
home, although in a military sense they
have no right to do so, as it is strictly a
violation of the armistice. Our officers
plead with them, but all to no purpose.
There is no way to stop them short OF
force, for they assert that they will fight
if we modest them. So it is wisest and
best to let them go.
April 23.-Usual talk about the peace
question today.
April 24-Rumored that my brigade
will start for home tomorrow. Men still
going home. Our army very small now.
April 25.-The armistice between John
ston and Sherman is at an end. The
United States Government has refused to
ratify the treaty, and Sherman has given
the As hours notice, and hostilities begin
tomorrow at IL a. m. Men still going
home, and refuse to fight any more. None
of our brigade has left yet.
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Brothers in a Missouri COMPANY.

Robert p Carpenter, Co. II, 45th Mo-,
sends the following list of brothers in that
organization: Lieut.. David X. Steele,
Serg't James ii. Steele. Corp'l Robert
Steele; John H., James Il. and Robert, Z.
Carpenter; John F., Gilbert j. and Esiri
L. Dewitt; Serg't John II. and Greed
Starke. John and Rudolph Kliner, James
and William Neal, Benjamin and Chas.
Roberts, James and Martin Crabtree.
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A PERILOUS ENTERPRISE.
The Reconnaissance of Cumberland Gap
in the Face of the Enemy.
By CAPT. GEO. h. TURNER. 9Th Mich. Cav.

During the month of August, 1868, Gen.
Burnside marched force of Union cav
airy from Cincinnati across the Cumber-
land Mountains and took possession OF
Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 3, the Confederate
troops under Gen. Buckner evacuating the
city upon the approach of the Federal
forces.
Gen. Burnside Immediately pushed his
troops forward to Cumberland Gap. That
stronghold was held by 1900 Confeder-
ates. The head of Bunside's column ap-
peared before the Gap Sept. Z, and view
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Wanted, Land Warrants.

issued To soiicrs of the War of the Revolution.
Issued to soldiers of The War of 1872.
Issued to soldiers OF the War with Mexico
Issued to soldiers of any VIII also purchase
Generuls Certificates, Agricultural College
Scrip Soldiers Additional HOMESTEAD Rights, Forest
Reserve Land, or any valid Land Warrants Land
Scrip. Will pay spot cash on delivery of papers
W. E. MOSES, Jacobson Bldg, Denver. Cole
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WITH A LAME BACK :
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

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papers Is sure to know of the wonderful
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RECORD OF A MAINE Towy.

c. S. Cushman, Co. B, Sth Me-. claims
that Sherman Mills, Me-, furnished the
largest number of soldiers in proportion to
its voting population. The town had 100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
Favors for visitors.

More than score of employees were
kept busy during the evening doing
the honors to the visitors, who were
given favor in the shape of roses
and carnations. but the supply neces-
sary soon exhausted the stock of the
florists of the city. The crowd was
estimated at not less than 10000,
greatly exceeding the expectations of
the firm. 1t is hardly necessary to
state that all left fully impressed with
the spaciousness of the store and the
beauty and completeness of the dis
play
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
MR.. HAYDEN CHAIRMAN
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Supts. II. b. Hayden and S. j. Fer
guson, with the teachers who went to
attend the meeting of the Northern
Illinois Teachers association at OF
tawa, returned home Saturday even
ing. Supt. Hayden was honored by
being elected chairman of the eXecu-
tive committee. 1t was decided To
hold the next meeting in Joliet in
October, provided suitable railway
rates can be secured. The officers
chosen are as follows:
President-Royal +. Morgan, Whea-
ton.
Vice President-W. II. HOLSTER,
Sterling.
Secretary-NIiss Maude Chamber
lain. DeKalb.
Treasurcr-A. w. Hussey, Geneseo.
Railroad Secretary-C. f. Phil
brock, Rochelle.
Executive Committee-H. b. Hay
den, Rock Island; Jennie w. Clute,
Kanllallee; J. J. Allison, Joliet.
National Educational Association
Committee-H. ID. Thompson, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
THE TRAGEDY OF THE STORM.

The summer sky was overcast
With clouds that turned it black,
And earth and air resounded with
The thunder's splitting crack.
The wind came by in driving gusts
And soon the Pelting rain,
Shot down in vOlleYs thick and fast
That swept the hill and plain.
\ little dog caught i'm the storm
Was frightened as he could be.
And being far from home and friends
Took refuge meath the tree.
The lightning struck the tree apace
And, whirling down its log,
1t left beneath barkless tree
y barkless little dog.
William j. hampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
Saved Many a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds even
if it is spring, Such cases often re-
suit seriously at this season just be-
cause people are careless. A dose of
One Minute Cough Cure will remove
all danger. Absolutely safe. Acts
at once. Sure cure for coughs, colds,
Group, grip, bronchitis, and other
throat and lung troubles. II have
used One Minute Cough Cure several
years." says Postmaster C. o. Daw-
son, Barr, Ill. 1T is the very best
cough medicine on the market. 1t
has saved me many severe spell of
sickness and warmly recommend it,"
The children's favorite. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28

the second Crockett. the first up, lived
aud took second ON Hills throw into
the bleachers. Vetter hit on the
ground To Middleton. who repeated
Hills error. and when the ball was
rounded mp the batter was on second
and a score was in. Foster hunted
out. but Fiilman hit safe TO center.
bringing in another run. Wenig fan
ned and Mill grounded out to
O'Rourke. In the third Martin took a
pass and stole. King was safe on
Middletop's error and Martin took
third. King pilfered second. Jacobs
famed and Crockett flew. Martin,
however. got home ahead of the ball
and King reached third on the play.
The latter got home on a wild pitch
while Netter was having his pass to
first made out. Foster then famed.
In the fourth Fillman lived ON Vic
ker's tumble, and stole. Wenig went
out ON n foul which Conwell caught
after long run through the crowd.
Mill went out on grass cutter to
O'Rourke while Fillman took third.
Martin brought in the run with
safety and Jacobs grounded out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
DAVENPORT

Summary: Stolen bases-Martin,
Fillman. two; King. Vetter, Hopkins,
two. Bases on balls. off Stapffer.
two; Nickers. six. Hit by pitcher,
Nickers. Struck out. Wenig. l; Stauf
fer, l; Nickers, 1. Time of game 1:55.
Umpires. Mesmer and Brennan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
AN IMMENSE STORE
Clemann & Salzmann Have Four
Times the Floor Space
They Formerly Had.
BIG CROWDS AT THEIR OPENING
One Of the Finest Displays of Fur
nishings 20 be Found
in West.

What may be considered, without
hesitation. one of the greatest
events in the mercantile history of
Rock Island was the formal opening
of Clemann d Salzmann's newly re-
modelled furniture establishment Sat
urday evening. That the people of
this city and the surrounding conn
try fully appreciate the Improvement
that has been made was evidenced
by the throngs of visitors from not
only this city, but from Davenport
and Moline also, who took advantage
of the occasion to visit one of the
most complete housefurnishing estab-
lishmo hts ever thrown open to the
public.
Long after the closing time of the
other business houses of the city the
people crowded through the spac-
ious building, while Bleuer's orches-
ira, stationed on the second floor
landing, discoursed music, greatly
adding to the occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
KID-NE-oIDs CURED HIS SUFFER

Have been afflicted with kidney and
bladder diseases for the past three
years; being chronic from the start,
was in much pain and forced to stop
work. For the past four months L
have faithfully tried several of the So
called guarantee cures" but without
any benefit. finally concluded to try
Kid-Ne-Oids and began to feel better
Immediately after using them. / con-
tinued using them and am now per-
manently cured. l make this state
ment of my own volition, and will
make oath to 1t IL necessary-Geo. 5.
Estell, Kansas City, Mo.
Sugar-ooated tablets, SOC. Try them.
T. H. THOMAS. Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
Henry County Nominees.

Republican nominees of Henry
county are:
For sheriff-Bruce Stiles of Cam
bridge.
For county judge-T. II. Chesley of
Kewanee.
For county superintendent of
schools-Martin Luther of Geneseo.
Fer county treasurer-John Smith
of Cambridge.
For county clerk-F. G. Welton of
Cambridge.
For representatives. w. Tibbetts
of Kewanee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
is AN EVEN BREAK
Rock Island Drops Sundays
Game in Davenport by
Score S to I.
IOWA WINS THROUGH ERRORS
DOnneIIy and His Players in Gales
burg Today Results
Elsewhere.

Rock Island dropped the exhibition
contest with Davenport i'm that city
yesterday before the largest crowd
that ever witnessed a ball game i'm
the three cities. The score of ) to I
is an Indication that both sides play
Ell ball. but,error on the part of the
listing team contributed largely to
the size of the home teams score.
Leaving out Rock Islands errors the
score would have been l To o in favor
of Donnelly's team.
The crowd was really the feature
of the game. There were people
everywhere inside the fences and out.
too. for that matter. The seats were
packed to the point of discomfort
and men stood and sat all around the
outfield and on both sides of the in
field. till il seemed that there was no
point left from which view of he
contest could he obtained. The Dav-
export enthusiasts were out in force
and the streets of Rock Island were
deserted. The best of good feeling
prevailed everywhere and the roofing
did not at any time take on a ma
licious aspect. The paid admissions
numbered 3.642.
WenIR Pounded.
Nickers put up the article for Rock
Island through the entire game. He
kept the hits down but did not show
the fine control that characterized
his work week earlier and passes to
first became rather often. Conweil
was behind the bat and his wing was
bad. Several times the Davenporters
stole second when good throw
would have meant an out. For Dav-
export Wenig started the trouble in
the box. The locals went AT him in
- very buSinesS-like sort of manner
and the action of Manager Hayes in
taking him out i'm the sixth undoubt-
eddy saved him from being the victim
of a slaughter. Stauffer finished out
and did better work. I'm general,
however. both teams put up he kind
OF bah that will keep the game pop
ular throughout the season.
Rock Island Run Earned.
The run made by Rock Island came
in the third inning and it was earned.
Nickers was first up and went out on
a dusty one. Then O'Rourke. Middle
ton. Wright and Hill all hit safely.
the first named scoring and leaving
the bases full. Graham started the
finish by hitting a grouHder to
Jacobs at short, Middleton being
nipped at the plate. Donnelly re-
tired the side with little one.
Davenport got its five in a row. in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
Large Floor Space.

The building covers an area of 40
N1CO feet, practically giving the firm
four times as much floor space as for
merly. In the rear of the building
is Il two-story annex, i'm which a fur
niture manufacturing business viii
be carried on on a large scale. The
large display windows ON either side
of the entrance is one of the striking
features of the exterior of the build
ing. the window on the east being
2OX3O feet. The interior is finished in
yellow pine, and contains both pas
senger and freight elevators.
The members of the firm, IL. Gle
mann and l.. III. Salzmann, thorough
~ understand the furniture business,
and that they have founded their
business on the right principles is
evidenced by their rapidly increasing
trade. which has grown to unusual
proportions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
Umpires Her,

This evening the umpires of the
Three league will be given their in
structions by President Sexton. Mes
mer spent the winter here, Brennan
arrived Saturday. Popkay last night
and Hogan will be here this. evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28
HOW Are Your Kldney.s

Dr. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney his. Sam
pie free Add. sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N. T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-28

Fillman. two; King. Netter, Hopkins,
two. Bases on balls. off Stauffer.
two; Nickers. six. Hit by pitcher,
Nickers. Struck out. Wenig. 1; Stauf-
fer, l; Nickers, 1. Time of game 1875.
Umpires. Mesmer and Brennan.
Terre Haute .. Evansville ).
Evansville. April 2S.-Evansville and
Tcrre Haute of the Three | league
played an exciting game here yester-
day. the score resulting in favor of
Terre Haute, to ,. Evansville was
unable to hit Scott. The score:
Terre Haute % 0 . o O-5 5 .
Evansville III o o o o o o o % >
Terre IIaute-Hits, $; errors, l.
Evansville-Hits. 6. errors, =.
Batteries-Terre Haute. Scott and
Starnagle: Evansville. Torrance, Burt
chell and Siesler.
Cedar Rapids %. Dubuque ..
Cedar Rapids, April 2S.-The home
team defeated Dubuque yesterday.
Score:
Cedar. Rap. 6 0 0 . 0 80 6
Dubuque 30 % 90 o O-5 10
Batteries-Miller, DaIquist and
Weaver; Burrell, Staub. Durham and
Luke.
Rockford II. SpaIdIngs3.
Rockford. April 2S.-The Rockford
team scored an easy victory over the
Spaldings yesterday. Roach was hit
hard and received poor support.
Score:
Spaldings 20 OOO2 OO-3 .
Rockford II l Ill II C !
Batteries-Roach and Ransome;
Owens and Thiery.
Playing Knox Today.
The Rock Island aggregation left
this morning for Galesburg, there To
play Knox college this afternoon,
This evening il will return To this city |
and tomorrow will be devoted to light |
practice. Wednesday the bunch Will |
be off for Decatur to begin the league
season at that place Thursdays
Manager Donnelly expects to carry |
10 men through the season. but he will |
keep 13 till the weather is settled and |
the dangers attendant upon the open !
ing of the season are past. Saturday |
evening John Thompson and Ed Teet |
er, pitchers. and Charley Young, who |
was trying for second base, were re-
leased. and last evening Cadwallader. |
also pitcher, was allowed to go. This |
leave men, including the manager. |
An der player will be let out before
theI team leaves to open the season.
All the players now on hand are in
the best of condition with the eXcep-
ton of Middleton, who has a bad fin
ger To the latter is attributed the |
costliest errors of yesterday.
In National Order.
Rock Island is certain to have
branch of the United Order of Base
ball Rioters. Today the sum of s.
was sent to John Farley, of Column
bus. Ohio. head of the organization,
with an application for n charter
signed by NJ. III. Sexton, Ralph Hav-
erstick, L. c. Eddy, L. NJ Casteel, II. |
e Casteel. w. III. Gest, Frank Kelly, |
Dover and Simon Lewis, nine |
names being required under the rules. |
In a few days the charter is expect |
ed and then a meeting will be called |
for the purpose of organizing. The |
motto of the national association is: |
1--WE never knock; we always root"
Umpires Here.
This evening the umpires of the |
Three league will be given their in
structions by President Sexton. Mes
mer spent the winter here. Brennan |
arrived Saturday, Popkay last night |
and Hogan will be here this. evening.
A lighter and Younger feeling per-