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The National tribune., 1903-08-27

River were correct to a dot. Hope lie will
give us n write-up on other Western bat
ties. His account of Stone River reminds
me of an act of gallantry to which l was
an eyewitness, and which l have never
seen mentioned.
When Gen. Johnson's Division, on our
right, was routed, the Confederates swung
around on the next division. which gave
them 4 cross-fire. and we were compelled
to fall back. This we did in very great
disorder, holly pursued by the victorious
Confedcrates, until the railroad was
reached. where reinforcements and the es-
tablishing of our broken lines stopped the
pursuit. l don't believe there was n COM
pany or regiment in the division, certainly
not in the brigade Carlin's), which pre-
served its alignment. Near the edge of
the woods bordering a large cotton field.
through which the retreat was made, and
close to CIR hospital tents. occurred what
| started to mention. Lieut.. Bush Harris.
of Co. X, gathered the scattered members
of his company and formed them in as
perfect line as if on dress parade. TO stay
the advance of n victorious division of
Confederates, with not another sign of
help in sight, and this under whitening
fire. l was wounded few minutes be-
fore the retreat was ordered, and passed
within n few PAGES of where this took
place, and heard Lieut.. Harris using some
vigorous language to his company. The
following is a sample: Don't let it be said
that Co. X disgraced itself or its country
by showing cowardice on the field of bat
tie" Looking toward the advancing enc
my. and seeing nothing but broken fraS-
ments of what had a few hours before
been fine battle line, the Lieutenant
faced about ard led his company from the
field in good order. For less acts of
bravery many officers from lower ranks
have won the eagle if not the star, and
Lieut.. Harris should have had it. l am
Informed that he died some years ago. at
Newton, ILL.,. which was his home previous
to the war Co. * will verify the fore
going-W. Il. BUNTING, Co. l, 3Sth ILL.,,
Whittier Cal
The National tribune., 1903-08-27
From the y9uDMe
vo@HIbr Hutd R9lIezV
By LYMAN S. WIDNEY, 34th III.

The surging masses of our assailants
recoiled from our barbados like spray
from the sides of well-buit ship whose
PROV divides the oncoming waves.
But our line running back OH the left,
having the length of three regiments only,
was too short to keep our assailants from
swirling around into our rear.
Gen. Morgan then threw his reserve
Brigade Fearing's) into the gap, but it
could not cover the necessary space and
was soon encompassed by superior num-
bers, its ranks decimated by a deadly
crOss-ire and its commander disabled by
wound. 1t was driven away from us
and back to point far to our left and
rear, where it joined the other four bri-
gades in establishing a new line and later
On in the battle did valiant service in
connecting that new line with ours.
The recession of Fearing opened the
gap wider than ever. We had cleared the
front with our muskets, but now more
omnibus danger threatened us from the
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reached us from the rear of our column.
1t consisted of COgswell's Brigade of the
Twentieth Corps. Gen. Slocum threw
it into the gap between our brigade and
Fearings. This movement was stubborn
ly resisted by the enemy, and for half an
hour the roar of battle was terrific. As
the sun disappeared behind the pines and
the dark shadows of evening began to steal
upon the battlefield, the tired soldiers Of
both armies dropped the smoking muskets
at their side and sunk exhausted upon the
ground. They knew it was now too late
to add to victory or detract from defeat
until the light of another day should offer
new opportunities.
Ito be continued)
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Pherson's orders to Gen. Logan; Gen. NJ.
ID. Leggetts Official report. See, also. the
History of Life and Deeds OF Gen. U. S.
Grant, by Frank A. Burr; also, the His
tory of the 124th Ill. There are many com
rades yet living belonging to these regi-
ments which composed Gen. Leggett's Bri-
gade, which can verify the above state
ments.-A. NEwLAND. Co. ID, one hundred
and two dozen, Tennessee, Ill.
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What Was the Comrades Name ?

W. c. Lane, Chaplain of Lamor Nc
Connel Post, Maryville, Tenn, writes:
Can any member of the Sd Ind. Cav.
give me the Christian name and company
of soldier of that regiment named Shell
ton! He was killed on the Howard Farm
in Blount Co., Tenn, near the Chilhowee
Mountain. Mrs. Howard shot him from
an upper window. Immediately there
after Skeletons comrades burned all the
buildings on the farm"
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A Lieutenant's Heroism at Stone River.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Gen. G..
B. Raum's articles, "With the Western
Army" are superb. Next to these l en-
joy reading those contributed by our Con-
federate friend, MosgrOve. His descrip-
ton of the battles Of PerrIyille and Stone
The National tribune., 1903-08-27
A Fine Kidney Remedy.

Mr.. A. s. Hitchcock. East Hampton, Conn,
(The Clothier0 says II any sufferer from Kid
Dey and Bladder Disease will write him he will
direct them to the perfect home cure he used
He makes NO charge whatever for the favor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
THEY ARE DOING A THRIVING
BUSINESS.
Continued from Page One

been constantly added until they now
have what can be properly termed a
model mill in every sense of the word.
They have more machinery and OF a
later design than before the fire and in
consequence the output is greater. They
manufacture sash, doors, window frames,
inside finish for dwellings, churches and
stores, besides all kinds of special
work, such as store fixtures, book cases,
etc. a fair sample of their store fix
lures can be seen any day in the fine
cases used in Sharrar 81 Mulholland' 5
drug store, the entire outfit being pro
nounced up TO the standard of any in
use in the finest city drug store. Their
work Is In evidence in Shepherd Nit.
Peasant, Glare, Marion, 81. Louis,
Ithaca, Lakeview, Belding and many
other places and at present the firm has
orders in for the entire seasons output
of the mill.
Between fifteen and twenty men are
employed, nearly all of which is skilled
labor and good wages are paid.
Besides the manufacturing business,
a lumber yard is conducted and tile,
sewer pipe brick, lime, cement and the
Grand Rapids Gypsum wall plaster are
retailed.
AT present there is a scarcity of tile
and brick, and dry lumber Is also diff
cult TO obtain, but the firm is striving
hard TO keep a stock on hand sufficient
to accommodate their customers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
COLLEGE NOTES.

Baseball on Davis Field tomorrow.
Game begins promptly at 200 standard.
The seniors will be entertained by
Lucius Bagley, '03, at his home tonight.
Miss Pearl Copeman. of Lapeer is a
new student in the music and art de-
partments.
week teaching in place of Miss Mae
Notestein, X. G.. '03, who is i'll.
Roy Buckler put the 10 Id. shot 36 #.
inches one day last week. This is few
inches mora than the college record.
The Albion game cost the athletic
association in the neighborhood of $50.
The gate receipts amounted TO about S37.
Miss Kathryn Adams, Of Chicago,
who is on her way home from visit In
the east, is with her sister, Mrs. f. j
Harper, for few days.
NJ A e.. has a strong team this year.
They won from Michigan two weeks ago
and lost 60 Albion last week 1t remains
70 be seen what they will do on Davis
Field tomorrow at ? O'Clock.
1.-The State" the official organ of the
Michigan Y. M. G. A, has on the front
page OF its April number a neat half
tone cut OF the Alma boys who went &c
Greenville during vacation.
Miss Pauline Hazelton has been
awarded the senior honors by being
made class valedictorian. The class has
appointed Messrs. Helmer, Bagley
Ronald and Miss Laura Soule as speakers
for commencement day. Three other
speakers will be chosen from the class by
the faculty.
The bloodiest sophomore-freshmar
rush in the history Of the college tool
place last Friday morning, Arbor Day
! between four and seven O'Clock The
sophomores ran up their yellow flag OF
| the staff in the main building abou
| four o'clock and then proceeded dowr
the railroad track to take breakfast will
Miss Aria Holiday. member OF the
class. Three or four freshmen saw tina
yellow flag go up and when the soph
had gone these freshmen boldly climbed
the ladder and tore down the '05 colors
substituting their own. All would hav
been well had not one of the sophomore
looked around and seen the change. Tn
sophs returned and four freshmen wer
ducked under the college pump. Tha
was about o'clock BY six, all th
freshmen we're on deck and CORY bat
tie ensued on the third floor Of the mair
building which ended. il is said, In tn
defeat Of the freshmen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
r
( Editorials
+ By the
t People,.
That Alleged Hold-Up.

To the Editor-"Be sure and shoot as soon a.
the brush moves" may seem all right to IA man
up tree, but what about the other fellow This
is in reference 10 an article in last weeks
Record concerning an alleged attempted hold
up on our public streets. 1t is perfectly proper
and jus for person TO protect himself from
burg lar or would be assassin, a sself preserva-
ton is one OF the first laws of nature, IL he was
coming at you with gun, but to shoot at "A per.
son lust because he was out at time of night
when gentlemen should be In be in bed, seems
like pretty risky business. Suppose those two
imaginary foot pads proved to be young men
returning home from an evening spent with their
best girls which is not and unusual thing. and IL
Mr. Ainsley had shot one or both Of them in his
frightened, nervous condition. would jury of
twelve men have exonerated himy | fear not
understand those men made no attempt 70
assault M. Ainsley, yet he opened fire on them
be- cause they did not halt when ne told them 10
How many murders are committed by Just such
careless use of firearms. | would suggest that
those who must carry guns, do not go loaded
for fear
Alma, April 26 GOOD GOVERNMENT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
Alma College
INTERESTING BALL GAME.
Lack of Team Work and Weakness at ia
Defeated Alma-M. 4. &. Here Saturday.

Lack of Team Work and Weakness at bat
Defeated Alma-M. 4. &. Here Saturday.
When Albion's baseball squad arrived
in town Friday afternoon the rain was
pouring down steadily and Davis Field
was sea OF sticky clay. The spirits of the
Alma financial manager were at very
low ebb and spirits sank lower and low
er as the rain continued to pour until
night. In spite OF dark prospects IL was
decided to keep the Albionites over night
and they were accordingly taken to
Wright Hall in the evening aud given
the best entertainment that the college
affords. A bright sun and brisk wind
Saturday morning changed the aspect
of things and by 9 o'clock the town was
billed with handbills ammo nncing that
championship game would be played on
Davis Field at 2 o'clock. BY that time
the field was dry and smooth and three
hundred people were assembled in the
grandstand TO see the game.
1t was a game which Will long be re
membsred. Remarkable for its brevity,
and for beautiful pitching on both sides;
it was interesting throughout, IN spite
OF the onesidedness Of the score. Alma
was beaten, but she'was beaten by "A
team that aim jst beat Michigan and did
beat Nj. A. y. More over Albion had the
advantage of having played more games.
Alma's men suffered from stage fright
If Mcbride had received even fair SAP
port III the field and the boys hadn't
been so scared of strikes off the little
left handed Methodist pitcher, the score
would have been different. The game
showed up weak nesses in the home team
but they are failings that can be
overcome by coaching and games. Alma
still has good chance OF getting into
the intercollegiate tina 8. Tomorrow the
second 1of the three home intercollegiate
games If the season will be played on
Davis Field with the team from Michi.
gan Agricultural College, Alma may
not win this game, Tor the farmers"
are strong this year, but it is bound TO
be pretty game. Game begins at 2
O'Clock standard
The following is the score Of last Sat-
urday's game.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Huntley visited school Monday
Louis Tooley has entered the third
grade.
Rose Martin, OF Detroit, has entered
the second grade.
Eliza Emsley has returned to school
after long illness.
The eighth grade girls have been
identifying their rooms.
Hattie Myers and Dora Wall are new
pupils in the sixth grade.
The sophomore class took trip on
the river Tuesday afternoon.
Guy Gongwer has returned to school
after severe attack of lagrippe.
Paul Delavan was in Saginaw last
week taking the entrance examination
for Annapolis.
Twenty one from the first grade and
twenty eight from the second had half
holidays this week.
A new register has been placed in the
school. 1t is a great improvement
over the old form.
Arbor day was observed last Friday.
Two trees were planted and short talks
were given in the different rooms.
The seniors and juniors of st
Louis gave reception TO the seniors
and Juniors Of Alma Thursday even
ing.
The students christian association hell
its first meeting Tuesday afternoon
Miss Boughton gave an interesting tall
Oh missions in the Home and School.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
A NARROW ESCAPE.

How Orlin Fletcher escaped serious
injury last Saturday is miracle. He
had just climbed to the top Of a wind
mill on one OF A. w. Wright's farms for
the purpose Of oiling it, when gust Of
wind struck him and he was swept from
the platform, falling the entire distance
of sixty feet. He struck feet foremost
and Co that fact, no doubt owes his life
although it naturally made him
somewhat sore in the joints and as he
states it. he feels little shortened. Mr.
Fletcher states that this is the first time
that he ever struck right end up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

but because IT Will be a difficult matter
10 secure another as capable. The Alma
school board offered 60 raise his salary
next year If he would stay, but the
Manistique school board made him an
offer Of still higher salary, one that he
. could not very we'll refuse
Prof Hanson graduated from Albion
in 1897 with the degree of Phi B., and
followed teaching from that period up
to the present time, with the exception
of short time when he attended the
u. of M. summer school in 1901. He
was granted life certificate by the
state board Of education in 1901. Pre-.
vious TO this he taught in the Henrietta
schools for two years. He was re.
elected at an increase of salary, but re-
signed TO accept the principalship Of the
Alma high school, which position he
held one year ana was then promoted
TO the position of superintendent, a
position he has filed with the utmost
satisfaction for three years During
those three years our sch OILS have been
placed on the u. Of M. approved list
and last year was the only school in
Gratiot county that was placed uncon-
ditionally on their list
A number If the other te ichars have
signified their intention of remaining
another year although few expect TO
leave for OF er Fields of work
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
A WORKMAN.
EItLawfnIt to Cnrry a Gun2

Editor Record Noticing an item in The Rec
ord last week, which gave an account of an at
tempted hold up in our village. aud also the
statement that the man who thought he was
about TO be robbed, frightened the woud-be
footpads by drawing revolver and firing three
shots AT the fleeing men, luckily hitting no one,
| take the liberty of asking II II il safe for n
person 10 be out on the streets after the places
OF business close Not that would cc alarmed
over being held up and robbed by anyone, but
II every man goes armed and meets another late
at night, one or the other IL likely 10 be perfor
ated full OF holes and sieve made OF his body,
than the one whom the article mentioned las
week. Further, in regard to our self-protect on,
would IL not be wise l. ascertain If there II not
law still In force which forbids a man carrying
concealed weapons; II there is such "A law, and
we all know there Is, why is one man allowed "a
carry firearms any more than another without
he carries them in Il belt in plain sight?
QUEsTGoNER
Alma, April 20.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

THERE are persons In this world who
are so maliciously inclined that they lay
awake nights to think Up new methods
o. deviltry and meanness. We think that
possibly there are some in Alma who are
so depraved that they do not sleep at all
for fear that some chance might escape
them whereby they could exercise their
cussedness, One of the acts OF mali.
ciousness that has been brought to our
attention is the injuring of the new
cement walks that are being built
about town. During the night. on
several occasions a number of the walk
have been dug full of holes by the heels
of the person, whoever it was, that has
so degenerated morally that wanton de.
struction of property seems to be rec.
reation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

Ii Is stated that there are several boys,
old enough to know better, who are IN
the habit of breaking into the boat
houses along the river and appropriating
whatever articles there may be there.
1t is barely possible that these youthful
offenders are not aware of the fact that
breaking into boat hou.e is just as
much crime as il would be 10 break
into any other kind Of building, tut it
is, and it is proposed to make an exam
pie of the first one caught in any such
depreciation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
THE IRON MASK.
Made Famous by Alexander Dumas IA
nous Novel "The Man i'm the Iron
Mask"

The powerfully interesting story Of
Castor, the twin brother Of Louis the
XIV, famous because Of the corruption
of his court was told at the Calumet
theatre last evening. The story of the
"Iron Mask" was long ago made famous
by the Dumas novel and 10 is intensely
interesting at every point. The COM
pany that played here last night was
composed of capable people and the
entertainment was first. class. Earle
Doty In the leading role was excellent
and seemed fitted for the position
Mining Gazette. Calumet, Mich. Alma
opera house, Friday, May /. Reserved
seats on sale at Sharrar q Mulholland' q.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

DROBATE ORDER:-state OF Michigan
i County OF Gratot. Probate Court for
said county, ss;-Notice Is hereby given, that
by an order OF the Probate Court for
the County OF Gratot. made on the 9Th day
OF April A. D., 1903, six months from that date
were allowed for creditors TO present their
claims against the estate OF Willard Britton.
tors or said deceased are required to present
their claims 20 SAID Probate Court at the Pro.
bate Office, in the Village of Ithaca, for examin.
alton and allowance, on or before the 9th day OF
october next, and that such claims will be heard
before said court on Tuesday. the eth day of
July, and on Tuesday the 9th day of October
next at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF each OF
those days.
Dated Ithaca. April 7th, A. d. 1903
a-lO4w(Seal) lsAACS. SEAvER, Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
ALMA CAME IN SECOND.
"Bismark" and the German Judges wer,
Too Much for Pearl Decker.

At the high school oratorica contest
or this district held in Saginaw last
Friday night, Pearl Decker, student of
the Alma high school, was awarded
second honors, Saginaw winning first,
Ithaca third and st. Louis fourth, Carl
Schrber, the Saginaw contestant, using
for the subject Of his grafton, Bis
marck, and as the judges were Germans,
naturally he would be favored. In giving
an account of the contest, the Courier.
Herald has this TO say regarding Mr..
Decker's grafton: Pearl Decker, Of
Alma, won second place, with his ora
ton, American Ideals He took wide
range and his effort was TO show that the
ethical rather than the commercial spirit
must triumph. The commercial enter
prise had brought advancement, but il
must be controlled by the ethical"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
!. Churches and Societies

At the NJ. +. church Sunday morning
the pastors subject will be 1.-THE Holy
Ghost and Us " Evening subject
"Pauls Elaboration to Archippus." All
are welcome
The subject of the morning sermon at
the Presbyterian church will be THE
Victory of Faith" The evening subject
will be, Building for Oneself" All
are welcome.
The Baptist pastor will preach next
Sunday morning on the subject "Our
price in Redemption. The evening
subject will be "The Plague of the
East" Young peoples prayer meeting
at six o'clock standard time. All are
welcome.
The ID. of 4. will change their night
of meeting from Friday to Tuesday
beginning next week.
There will be a regular meeting OF
Alma lodge No. pa, f. q A. NJ, on
Tuesday night. Work in the +. A. de.
gree
The Ladies' Guild of st. Johns
church will meet with Mrs. Henry
Brewbaker on Thursday OF next week
Refreshments will be served.
The members of Fitz James Lodge No
90, X of +. held very interesting ses
sion last Tuesday night and worked the
first rank. Ii has been decided to change
the night Of meeting from Tuesday unit
Friday therefore the next meeting will
be held one week from tonight.
The annual meeting of the Alma fire
department will take place on Monday
evening OF next week for the purpose OF
electing officers for the ensuing year
Officers will be elected this year accord
ing to the plan upon which the depart
ment has been reorganized.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
THE IDEAL ENTERTAINERS.
The Above Company will Play Here Next
Monday Night.

IF a play leaves its audiences better,
happier, gentler and more alive to the
higher things of life, il has accomplished
its best possibilities Joseph jefferson.
The program OF the ideals" includes
nearly all the up-to. date features of a
variety entertainment, and while touch
ing the hearts OF the people with strong
sentiment, 10 also shakes them with
laughter. Their date here at the opera
house is May 4, 1908. Reserved seats on
sale at Sharrar IL Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

Now that the country is full of auto.
mobiles, it il we'll to tie horses with o
heavy strap or rope about the neck il
left hitched in the village. A great
many horses that have not seemed to be
afraid Of anything, are very much afraid
of an automobile. They will soon be.
come accustome to the ne mach ines, as
they became accustomed to bicycles, but
it is well to take necessary precautions
now
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01
The InMn Clnck.

To the Edtor:--I do not pose as a kicker. but
do object from changing the town clock from
standard 10 sun time without moments notice
As "a working man am perfectly satisfied with
the council 5 a zion, but rs matter OF courtesy
10 the hundred OF work men who govern them
selves by IL, the council should have given notice
through the papers OF their contemplated
action
Alma. April 30 A WORKMAN
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

u OF Nj. students became hilarious
Saturday night over the victories in
baseball and the relay race at Phi'adel-
phia and started bonfires, burning every
thing they could lay their hands on.
The police were obliged to use their
clubs before the students could be sub
dued.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-01

EXPERTS all over the country will
await with interest the test of the new
motors TO b. tried on the Michigan SUI
burban line out Of Lansing. Should
Mr. Arnold's system prove success 1t
will revolutionize the motive power on
suburban roads.