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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-09-04
The President S Address.

"Any American that has a pro
per sense of the relative proper
tion of things must realize that
to the men who fought for the
union in the dark days Of the
Civil war there isoWing a greater
debt of gratitude than to any
others. Great we're the deeds
you did and vital the need of
doing them.
MANY were the lessons taught
the rest of us, both by what you
accomplished in the war and by
the way in which, when the war
was over, you turned to the work
Of peace. with the same spirit
which had led you to triumph on
the tented fields.
During the lifetime of our re-
public each generation has had
( Il
it's allotted tasks. We have
moved forward swiftly or have
stumbled and halted according
as the work as whole was well
or ill done. We have encountered
many crises of Importance and
from time to time have been
brought face to face with great
problems, upon the rightfulsolu
ton of which much of our nation S
welfare depended. To your
valor the one crises in which not
merely the nations well being
but the nations life was at stake.
To you it was given to solve the
one problem which if not solved
Alright meant death for our peo-
pie. All of the work Of the men
who founded this republic would
have gone for nothing had you
not done your part well.
eve are now in a time of
abundance and peace. But woe
to US if in peace we do not have
ideals as lofty as yours and if we
do not live up to them as you
lived up to yours in the dark
days of defeat and in the golden
glory of the hour of triumph.
"Among the greatest benefits
of what you did was the fact
that you have also left us the
right of hearty and loyal COM
with your gallant op-
ponents who in fighting for what
they conscientiously deemed to
be their right fought against tee
stars in their courses.
"We are all loyal Americans
north, south, east and west-all
alike jealous of the nations honor
and welfare, proud of the nations
past and resolute that her future
stand even higher than her
past. !"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-09-04

The people as represented at the
state convention demanded Robert
M LaFollettee for governor. That
settled that matter. The people
without regard to the convention
demand that John g. Spooner be
elected to succeed himself as United
States Senator. It was thought
that the state convention would set
tie the matter by joining forces.
The men in control decided other
wise. 1t is now up to the people to
decide whether we NAV not have
both LaFollette and Spooner. Men
elected to the legislature should be
first, last and all the time for John
G. Spooner for United States Soma
tory aukesha Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-09-04

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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-09-04
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The National tribune., 1902-04-10
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No pay until you know it

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The National tribune., 1902-04-10

The negroes fairly worshiped our boys
We being much better clothed than the
Confederate soldiers, and having nicer
equipments, the poor contraband could
find no privates il Sherman's army-noth-
ing below the rank of Captain. Ser
geant would be frequently addressed as
"kunnel," which, of course, made the Ser
geant feel highly honored for the time,
even though the rank came from poor
negro who knew very little about military
affairs.
Savannah had population at this time
of about 10000. According to the census
of $780, the city has now 41,762.
The city is located on the Savannah
River, which is the dividing line between
Georgia and South Carolina, and on the
Charleston & Savannah Railroad. The
Pulaski Monument is one of the features
of the city. The cornerstone was laid
by La Fayette while visiting the city in
1894.
Goats were in great abundance in the
city. No Indian village had more dogs
than Savannah had goats. You were con-
stantly meeting them making quick, short
turns here and there; ever busy and on a
move, generally inspectors of every nook
and corner of Il house, as well as from
the chmneytops and other high points.
The soldiers frequently threw bricks and
other missiles at these unOffending crea-
lures, and tormcnted them in various ways
to excite their anger. Their milk was
used by all classes as n substitute for
cows milk. The quantity given at each
milking is small, seldom exceeding two
quarts, but is very rich. 1t was amusing
to see the manner of keeping these AMI
mails quiet long enough to secure their
milk. 1t usually took from one to two
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
Capture of Big Shanty.

Thos. J. Harris, Co. T., 10th H., JET
fersOnville, ILL.,, writing of the capture of
Big Shanty, says: THE S7th ILL., M'td
Inf, armed with seven-shooters, had the
advance. They did not have their "crit-
ters" with them in the charge; these had
been left in the rear. The way they
pumped their coffee mills made the
Johnnies think the entire army was upon
them; they fell back in such haste that
the Confederate officers, sitting at their
dinner tables, left their dinners un-
touched. The First Brigade, First Divi-
sion, Fifteenth Corps, the brigade being
composed Of the 103d H., 10Th Ohio, 10th
ILL.,, 9th Iowa, and an Indiana regiment
followed the S7th Ill. We drove the Con
federates two miles. The day was pleas
ant, but at night rain set in and continued
for two days and nights. The third day
after the capture of Big Shanty we moved
eastWe had not advanced far before we
struck the Confederate pickets; they fired
and ran; the brigade followed closely. We
soon came to a deep and wide ditch; some
Of the boys succeeded in jumping the
ditch, but others fell in the mud and wa
ter and had to be assisted by their more
fortunate comrades. The crossing was
made under heavy fire. We made q
dash for some breastwOrkS that had been
erected near a ravine. Many Confeder-
ates remained and surrendered. Some
distance beyond the breastworks, was q
strip of timber, where the COnfederates
had made stand and were pouring de-
structive fire upon our ranks. We charged
the timber, capturing about 500 prisoners;
the balance escaped. A Lieutenant
Colonel Of a Louisiana regiment was
chased about a mile by party of our
boys. He was about a hundred yards in
advance of the foremost. when he turned
about and surrendered. One of our men
raised his gun TO fire. We would not let
him shoot a prisoner. AS darkness ap-
preached we fell back to our main line"
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
Cavalry Service Portage Wis.

that he had met Gen. Wheeler's cavalry,
and sent them flying before him. The
track was being torn up by his men, and
Greek crosses and other fantastic shapes
were being made of the rails, thus cut
ting off communication between Savannah
and Charleston. This news was con-
tirmed the following day.
Several days later news came that the
advance infantry of Sherman's army had
been met about IL miles north of the city.
Ray began tO think that we were pretty
good prophets, and seemed as much
pleased as we were, to know that there
was relief coming TO his son as well as
to us. He had great faith in Shermans
success, but predicted stubborn resis-
tance on the part of Hardee, as he was
known to be fighter of no mean caliber.
From this report on, many rumors were
afloat as to the two armies. No reliabii-
ty could be attached TO any of them. That
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
The Neosho River.

P. w. Roseberry, Co. I, 18th Ind, Nc
Cune, Kan, has read the account of hunt
ing mule-fOOted hogs, written by Comrade
Asher S. Childers, Co. Ii, 11th Kan. Cav,
in which he states that the Neosho River
near Chetopa, Kan, is very often dry in
Summer. Comrade Roseberry thinks that
Comrade Childers named the wrong
"creek" Comrade ROseberry has lived 40
years on the Neosho River, 40 or 80 miles
above the location mentioned by Comrade
Childers, and his recollection is that the
river has always been a running stream.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10

was that for at least four hours had the
pleasure of the venerable War Governors
interesting company and conversation on
military as well as political affairs. / went
with him to the hall where he was ap,
pointed to speak, and, listened to an able,
off-hand speech TO a crowded house of
admirers. In the closing portion of his
speech, and while touching. upon the war
period, he alluded to the incident of our
coming north from Savannah together, and
the pleasant afternoon We had spent in
the hotel of their little village.
. We landed at New York the 18th day
of January, 1865. Our orders were to re
port TO Gen. John a. Dix. He assigned
us to the Soldiers Home, near Broadway,
where We remained a few days in the
enjoyment of every possible kindness and
attention. We were next sent to Cover
nor's Island, and remained at that beauti-
full place several days, when, finally, or
derS came for us to report TO headquarters,
Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md. Transpor-
tation being furnished, we took the cars
and proceeded to that place. In few
days We received three months pay and
a furlOugh of 80 DAYS.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
MY HOME COMING.

After receiving our furloughs and pay,
| our party started for their several homes.
Gordon and | travelled together as far as
Columbus, Ohio, where we separated like
brothers, promising TO visit each other;
but we have never since met. For several
years we cOrreSponded, but at length that
lapsed, and | do not know his where
abouts. | continued my journey to Wyo,
ceDa, where received a welcome from my
father, brothers, and sister, relatives and
friends, who were alarmed about me I'M
til | had written q letter to my father
from Savannah informing him of my safe
ty. No letter had ever been received by
my father from any Of the ladies at
Hagerstown With whom we left our ad-
dresses. After visiting and having a good
time to the extent of my furlOugh, l re-
ported to Col Royal at Carlisle Barracks
for further duty. | found that all of my
comrades from whom l was separated
upon leaving Andersonville, had returned,
excepting Lawrence, who died in prison.
The boys had been granted permission to
go to Hagcrstown to get the various keep,
sakes left with the ladies' Everything
entrusted to their keeping had been duly
cared for and promptly returned when
called for. They were rewarded for their
great kindness.
Several years ago / inserted a notice in
The National Tribune, asking if any of
these ladies remembered the circumstance
of our capture. | received two answers
giving the details; one from Mrs. Anna C.
Dunn, of Columbus, Ohio, whose maiden
name was Schwartz; the other from Mrs.
Annie McCardell, whose maiden name was
Biershing, these being the only two now
living, Mrs. Dunn informed me. The
same notice brought n letter from Com
rade H. o. Crosby, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was Maj. Hastingss orderly. For
some time | corresponded with my good
old friend, Ray, but he, being unable to
write, and depending on some one to write
for him, l failed to hear from him after
a time.
Maj. Royal issued an order placing upon
recruiting service all of the boys of his
command who had been in prison, with
the assurance that we could serve the bal
ance Of our time in that capacity if we
would be good boys. We assured him that
we could be, and so secured easy duty the
balance of our term of service. A law
was passed after our enlistment which
gave all soldiers who had enlisted in the
Regular service after January /, 1864, the
option TO serve three years or five. Most
Of us decided to serve but three years. /
first served on recruiting duty at Harris
burg, Pa; was transferred from there to
Indianapolis, Ind, and at expiration of
my term of service, Jan. 26, 1861 / was
at st. Louis on the same duty.
CThe end)
The National tribune., 1902-04-10

Evacuation Day. was day of gloom in
Richmond. Bitter were the recolections
of our people, and their feelings were in
tensified by the parading and jollifying
which the negroes were then accustomed
to indulge in. But a new generation has
arisen and we live in happier times. and
most people have their faces turned to
the future rather than to the past.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
The Evacuation of Richmond.
Richmond Dispatch.)

Today (April 81 is the 37th anniversary
of the evacuation of Richmond-the most
disastrous day in the history of the city,
associated as it is with surrender after
four years of war, the burning of hun
dreds of business houses, and the collapse
of the Confederacy.
For years each recurring anniversary of
The National tribune., 1902-04-10

Mr.. Davis had been afflicted with weak eyes
for many years. They would get better and
then worse. and finally. year ago. he was
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The National tribune., 1902-04-10
PICKET SHOTS
From Alert Comrades Along the Whole
Line.
FITZPATRICK RAID.

John Reed, Springville. Iowa, writes:
"At o'clock, Aug 20, 1864, Fitzpatrick s
Division of Cavalry formed at Sandtown,
Ga, on the Chattahoochee River, pre-
paratory to the raid around Atlanta and
the rebel army. The division consisted
of three brigades, the first commanded by
Gen. Jordan, the second by Gen. :. ID.
Atkins, and the third by Col. Spencer.
The 92d ILL., M't'd Inf, commanded by
Maj. Woodcock, formed the advance. We
crossed the river and proceeded cautiously
until dark. A few dismounted men acted
as skirmishers. We soon came to the
rebel pickets. The dismounted men drove
the Confederate pickets to Mud Creek.
The buGle sounded Charge" and we fol-
lowed the retreating COnfederates nearly
three miles. The night was dark-nO
moon, no stars. A few of our boys were
wounded. The rebels were Texas rang
ers. At daylight next day we reached
the Montgomery II West Point Railroad.
We cut the telegraph wires and destroyed
the tracks. This was not our objective
point; our orders We're to reach the rail-
road leading directly south from Atlanta.
We proceeded toward JonesbOrO. We
passed large house; an old gentleman
and two ladies stood at the gate. We in
quired how far to JoneSborO. Twelve
miles was the answer We asked the
gentleman to show us the way, but he re-
fused. The officer in command ordered
us to bring him along. We placed him
on horse, and he rode away with us.
We had proceeded only two or three miles
when we heard cannonading in our rear.
We stopped. An Orderly soon overlook
us with orders for us to fall back. The
rebels had cut our column in two. This
unfortunate affair delayed US nearly all
day. We did not reach JonesbOro until
dark. We began the work of destruction;
the railroad track was torn up and many
houses burned. At midnight the rebels at
tackled us. The fight lasted until about
3 o'clock, when we heard the whistle of
n locomotive approaching from Atlanta.
We abandoned JOnesboro. Our next OBJ
jective point was LOvejoy Station, about
10 miles farther south. When we reached
that place we found hornets nest. Gen.
Hood had sent division of infantry to
Lovejoy Station, and before we were
aware of the overwhelming force op-
posing US, we had been surrounded.
Fitzpatrick formed his division into
three columns; our column had the
center, with the 9TH Ky. Cav. in advance.
We cut our way out, sabering the Con
federate artillerymen at their guns. We
lost quite number wounded, but took
go prisoners and captured many battle
flags"
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
Stops the Cough

and works of the Cold.
laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cold In one
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The National tribune., 1902-04-10

aLout so days. While in Santo Domingo
/ secured number of sea shells. These
were stolen from my bunk in Washing
ton. If the comrade who took my shells
will send me one little shell, will never
mention the subject again.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
A FORCED MARCH.

Chas. W. Arrand, Co. I, 3Oth n. Y,
HOpedale, Mass, writes: I'm the Spring
of 1862, when Gen. Mcclellan marched
toward Richmond the First Corps, com
manded by Maj aj.-Gen. Mcdowell advanced
by way of Fredericksburg, the object being
to capture the railroad from Aqua Greek
to- Richmond. Two bridges spanned the
Rappanhannock River-one covered
wooden bridge at Falmouth, the other a
railroad bridge at Fredericksburg. The
First Brigade, First Division, started at
night from Callett's Station on forced
march to capture the bridges. After ad
vancing a few miles we ran into the
Johnnies, but they retreated. We drop
ped our knapsacks beside the road, and
taking hold of the stirTups, one on each
side of a cavalryman, we started forward
to save the bridges Near Falmouth the
enemy had barricaded the road. The in
fantry threw down the fence and rushed
through the field. Some of our men gained
the bridge and were part way across, but
the flames caused them to turn back. The
rest of our division did not arrive until
nearly a week later. Gen. Augur called
us the Iron Brigade. The 18th n. Y, 22d
n. Y, 9th n. Y, Both n. Y, I'd Berdan
SharpshoOters and Battery B, 4th Regular
Art, composed the Brigade. l cannot re-
call the name of the cavalry command"
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
A VETERAN KILLED.

Comrade Nielsen Hendrick, CaiTerton,
Va, reports that on March II, a man
was killed or the railroad near that place.
He had pension papers for William Sher-
win, Co. a, Both Mass. COmrade Hen
drick thinks that perhaps a notice in The
National Tribune will apprise his friends
of his fate.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
FORT BLAKELY.

A. J. Harris, Co. A. 10th Kan. Al
martha, Mo-, writes that COmrade Seese
is correct in his statement regarding the
taking of Fort Blakely, Ala. The 10Th
Kan. was on the skirmish line, and was
first over the works. An Orderly Ser
geant of the 10th Kan. knocked down a
rebel gunner with the butt of his musket.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10
NEWS OF snERMAN's ADVANCE.

The morning Of Dec. 10, Ray came 10
as with the pleasing news that Gen. XII
PAtriek, OF sherman's advance, had been
heard from at a place called PocotaI;go
on the Charleston & Savannah Railroad.
The National tribune., 1902-04-10


W. P. Kremer, 359 w. 25th St, New
Comrade II. i. Sawyer in The National
Tribune of March 90, reminds me that
there are other features of the battle of
Cold HarbOr June 3, 1864, that need re-
vision, and while the subject is up, will
someone explain why the Sth n Y. III. A
is credited by the War Department with
having killed on that date so only, while
the report of the State Adjutant-GeneraI
gives the names of 12i killed, and 50 thar
died of wounds, making in all 100 fatali-
ties, with - doubtful, swelling the aggre-
gate killed to 202. L made out Il careful list
of the killed and sent it TO the Record and
Pension Office, and asked If these men
were killed on that date; and, if so, who
failed to do his duty in this great battle
by substituting a false report? The snap
pish answer | received indicated plainly
that / was treading on forbidden ground
and asking for something that the War
Department still wished to hold as a Sc,
cret."
THE KILLING OF GEN. POLK.
NJ. ]. Rupp, First Sergeant, Co. l. 2Sth.
Pa, Lebanon, Pa, writes: with refer
ence to the killing of Gen. Polk, of the
Confederate Army, at Pine Mountain, one
comrade asserts that the shot was fred
by the 9th Ind. Battery, another by the
9th Ind. Battery. l was an eye witness
to the affair. l was talking to Richard
Henry, a gunner of Knapp's Battery
Three men came out at G point in the
Confederate line, one mounted and two on
foot. They were taking observations no
doubt. Soon after, Gen. Geary, command
ing the Second Division, Twentieth Corps,
appeared. He said to COmrade Henry:
Can you chase those fellows out of that?
His reply was, L can try His piece was
loaded and fired, but the shot went above
and beyond the party. The gun was
again loaded, and the second shot hit the
horse and its rider; both fell to the ground
That afternoon we learned from the pick
cts that the shot fired in the forenoon by
our gun had killed Gen. Polk The credit
belongs 10 knap's Pennsylvania Battery.
REsCUING \ sANTo DOMINGO COLONY.
T. b. Day, Arko, Ore, writes: 81 en-
listed in Co. G, I'd Wis; got bullet
through the knee at Antietam; was in a
hospital at Alexandria, then was trans
ferred to Co. A, 1st V. II. c.; re-enlisted
in March, 1864. and served TO the end of
the war. Sometime in January, 1864,
while at Washington, ID. c., % men of
my regiment were detailed for special
duty, we did not know what. We went to
New York, where we remained three
days crossed over to Brooklyn and board
ed sailing vessel, Marcia c. Day. The
Captain was sailing under sealed orders.
but was supposed to be going to Aspin-
wall; instead we went to Auki Harbor.
Santo Domingo, and there took on board
colony of rcgroes. These negroes had
been ccloniZed there and were starving,
and had to be brought back to the United
States. We returned to Fortress Mon
roe. there meeting u tug that towed us to
Alexandria. The entire trip required