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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
Tcopyright, 1903, by G. L. Kilmer.l

ICopyright, 1903, by G. L.. Kilmer.l @ HE thrilling encounter at Palo M Alto, Miss, April 21, 1863, fig 5 ures in war histories as a caval- ry sllirmish, but it was a piv-
 otal incident in Grierson's fa- nous raid across the lines opposing Grant at Vicksburg. And Grierson's s daring ride was a pivotal event in the desperate work of hemming in Vicks- burg from the rear with line of bayo- nets and cannon. After casting aside many alluring plans for getting at the enemy in Vfcksburg Grant struck out from the sWamps on the west shore of the Mississippi for the high and dry bluffs at Grand Gulf, on the eastern shore, about thirty miles below the stubborn stronghold. With a column of gunboats and transport ships car rying his army, he was aiming for that point when Grierson rode away south ward to startle and mystify the coun- try and divert the enemy's attention from the real point of attack. Grants opponent, General Pemberton, had sent the cavalry of his army with Van Dorn to Tennessee, thus stripping his outposts of all but few home guard and partisan battalions. With 25O miles to defend along the river in the face of vigorous and numerous foes, it was equally difficult for him to be armed at all points of danger and to know just when and where the im- pending blow would fall.
 Colonel Grierson of the Sixth Illinois cavalry set out from La Grange, Tenn,
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souInwaru, accompanied by the Sev- enth Illinois and Second Iowa cavalry, about 1,7OO troopers in all. The raiders moved rapidly through the lines of General Chalmers who was deceived by two other columns which took the field to mislead him, and moved along the line of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road. Chalmers scouts were complete ly puzzled over the affair, and Grierson reached the interior of Mississippi with out meeting the enemy. The skirmish at Palo Alto was the first collision of the raid and the heaviest. Early on the 21st of April Grierson sent Colonel Ed ward Hatch, with the Second Iowa cavalry, numbering 600 sabers, to de stroy the railroad at West Point, Ma con and Columbus, then make his way back through northern Mississippi to the starting point.
 Meanwhile Grierson rode on through the heart of Mississippi There were several local regiments in the field which the raiders threw off the trail by sending out scouts in citizens clothes to mislead them. Within few days he destroyed long sections of the Vicks- burg and Meridian and the Jackson and New Orleans railroads and finally reached the Federal camps at Baton Rouge. His ride extended 600 miles.
 The sharpest fight on Grierson's route was at the crossing of Tickfaw river. The bridge over the Tickfaw was guarded by the Ninth Tennessee caval- ry battalion, posted in a narrow def1le. After capturing the Tennessee pickets Colonel W. D. Blackburn charged the bridge at the head of the Seventh Illf- nois and in brilliant dash routed the Tennesseeans at the point of the saber. Colonel Blackburn was wounded in the melee.
 Grierson's only guide was pocket map, but by capturing couriers with dispatches and making use of his clev- CT scouts he succeeded in evading the enemy. Being in motion in the rear of the Confederates defending Vicksburg, he distracted their attention from Grants column at critical moment in the campaign. Grant said of the raid, Tt has been one of the most brilliant cavalry exploits of the war and will be handed down to history as an example to be initiated
 After cutting loose from the main column the morning of April 21, Hatch rode directly toward West Point. At the village of Palo Alto he was at tackled from the rear and on both
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
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Hanks by Smiths First Mississippi cav airy, Inge's battalion and Barteau's Tennesseeans. Hatch determined to make strong fight to lead the enemy into supposing they had intercepted Grierson's main column. In their fffst dash the Confederates cut off one com- pany of the Iowa troopers. Then, us- ing two white flags, they rode close up to the column, which had dismounted in a lane.
 Hatch had one cannon, a two pound CT, but his men were armed with re- volving rifles and carbines. His line was well covered by fences and hedges. Facing part of the men to the rear, he opened deadly fire with the gun and rifles, while the oarbines poured vol ley after volley into the troopers com ing up on the Hanks. The fight ragged along the hedge until the Confederates drew back, slowly followed by the Iowans. The enemy retreated north ward, and Hatch followed up, taking the back track to prevent the enemy from pursuing Grierson.
 The fight at Palo Alto put the Con- federates on their guard, and Hatch learned that an Alabama regiment lay between him and West Point, the des- tination assigned him by Grierson. He therefore continued his ride northward, harassed at every step by the citi- zens of the country, who took the field armed with shotguns and hunting ri- f1es.
 Meanwhile General Pemberton had sent out columns in all directions to
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bag the daring raiders. Two Confed- { crate brigades marched to Grenada, one went to Columbus, on the route first taken by Hatch, and Chalmers started for Okolona, hoping to inter cept Grierson on his return, for it was not deemed possible that he would traverse the whole state without being turned back by superior numbers. Hatch reached Okolona ahead of Chal- mers and attacked with a rush. The main Confederate garrison of the town had gone southward toward Palo Alto on the news of the fight there, but by different road from that taken by Hatch on his return.
 The Iowans drove out the enemy's cavalry and local troops which were retreating before them and halted at Okolona They then burned large barrack, with military stores and am- ! intuition, and marched on toward the Tennessee border. Colonel Hatch found that his men had but twenty one rounds of ammunition left and concluded that the limited supply would not warrant him in attempting to reach West Point, with the enemy alert all along the route
 Chalmers had spread his Confeder- ate troopers across the northern part of the state, hoping to catch the raid- CTS on their return. Hatch managed to pass through the lines without dfscov cry, but when galloping through the village of Birmingham he was at- tackled in the rear by Chalmers men. Being short of cartridges, Hatch slow ly retreated concealing his line at ia vorable points and receiving the ene- my with the fire of his two pounder gun. Waiting until the Confederates came up to close range, the gun opened with terrible execution.
 The running fight was kept up for six miles, when the Confederates gave up the chase, and the column reached La Grange without further molesta- ton, except from struggling parties of guerrillas. When the men arrived at their old camp, they had but ten rounds of cartridges apiece. Half of the troopers were mounted on mules, their horses having succumbed to the hardships of their rapid march.
 Meanwhile Grant had bombarded Grand Gulf with naval guns and land ed his troops on the eastern shore of the Mississippi, the first stage of his march to the rear of vicksburg.
 GEORGE |. KILMER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
A DAY IN DAKOTAS.
The President Makes a Dozen
 Speeches.
FROM SIOUX FALLS TO FARGO.
"A Feature of the Public Greetings Was the Large Number of Children Tm the
 Thr0u~a

FARGO, N. D., April 7.-The preai- dental train arrived in Fargo shortly before o'clock this morning, but Pres ident Roosevelt did not leave his pri- vate car until 9:3O.
 The president yesterday traversed South Dakota and made more speeches than on any other day during his pres cnt trip. He began with two speeches at Sioux Falls in the morning and ended his twelfth speech last evening at Aberdeen. The speeches were con- fined for the most part to the tariff and to the general prosperity of the country. Tn all his speeches he fol- lowed closely the lines of his former addresses on these subjects.
 The president was accorded cordial welcome at the different stopping places, and at many stations where the train did not stop crowds gathered and cheered as the special train sped by. One feature of the day was the large number of children in the vari- ous audiences, and the president re- ferred to them several times, saying that Se was glad to see that the stock Twas not dying out
 The president had as his guests dur Ing the day Senators Kittridge and Gamble and Representatives. Martin and Burke, the South Dakota delega- ttoa in congress. They left the train at Abereeen.
 At TSllare the president departed from his usual custom and, descending &Enm hts car, shook hands with the people gathered at the station.
 Yankton was the first stop after the train Left Sioux Falls To the multi tude at Yankton the president spoke on the tariff and the qualities of good citizenship, saying:
 Tt iss a real pleasure to see you, and q can sum up all have to say to you Tn just a couple of phrases. You need wise laws. See that you get them. YUu need honest administration of the laws. See that you have it. But do not make the mistake of thinking that any law or any administration of the law can take the place of fundamental qualities that make good individual citizenship and make a good nation, the qualities of honesty, of courage and of good common sense.''
 At Mitchell the president made the longest address of the day. His audi ence was large and his speech ire quently interrupted by applause. Here he discussed the work of individuals and the Important part they play in the upbuilding of the nation. You can lift up man if he stumbles," he said. Abut if he lie down you cannot carry him. If you try to do so, it will not help him, and it will not help you"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
GRIeve, B1ssET 6 HOLLAND.
PENNELL UNMASKED
Buffalo Paper Makes Grave Charges Against Dead Man.
A DEFAULTER FOR 4 LARGE SUM
It Is Also Claimed That Burd1ck Murder Suspect Had ContempIat- ed Suicide For Two Years-Hovv
 the Story Leaked Out.

BUFFALO, April 7.--Arthur R. Pen. neR the principal suspect in the Bur. dick murder case, was defaulter, ac. cording to the Commercial of this city.
 His peculations, the paper says, amounted to between $15O,000 and $2OO, GOO.
 The paper also declares that Pennell contemplated suicide for two years. The whole story, the Commercial says, leaked out as the result of a legal dispute over two life insurance policies and is to the effect that Pen nell induced friends in the east who had known his family and the family of his wife to place money in his hands for investment He acted in fact as their financial agent. He would inform them of some good investment which he had come across which would pay an excellent rate of inter est, and they would send him money. The money which was sent him for investment, 1t is alleged, he spent, and when interest payments fell due he made the payments out of his own pocket.
 Wallace Taylor, who was PennelPs attorney and intimate friend, is re- ferred to by the paper as saying he had suspected irregularities. but that he had no proof of any such wrongdoing.
 Incidentally 1t has been learned that Pennell made provision for the pay naent to Mrs. Edwin l.. Burdick of S2S,O00. This was to come out of his life insurance.
 Pennell carried over $20O 1000 life in surance in order that after his death the eastern estates to which he is al- leged to have been defaulter might be able to recoup the losses which they had sustained through him. In his will Pennell named as administrator of his estate his brother, J. Frederick PenneIl
 He left to his administrator sealed instructions that upon his death he should make good in full out of his es~ tate all the losses which had been sus- tained through his defalca tions.
 His estate consisted of Sl75, 900 in personal property and only $3,0O0 in real property.
 Pennell Is said to have planned sui- eide for two years. The fact is known, says the Commercial, that Pennell planned two years ago to throw him. self in front of 8 train at PeekskiIl and to make 1t appear that his death was an accident. He stopped off at Peeks- kill on the way back from New York with the intention of committing sui eide in that way, but his nerve failed him. Recently he told the story of the Peekskill incident himself. During the Pan-American exposition he sought for days for an opportunity to commit sui eide in manner that would make it appear accidental. He had an idea that he could be run over in some way while at the exposition, but he never could nerve himself up to the point where he could throw himself under a train or drop under the wheels of a trolley car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
Asked Fer a Life sentence.

NEWARK, N. J., April 7.-Annie M. Hilderbrandt, the young trained nurse Of Orange who was recently convicted of having shot and seriously wounded Bernard J. McCallam at Orange, was sentenced to six months imprison- 'ment in the county jail. When ar raigned for sentence, she asked that she be sent to prison for life, saying that her life had been ruined and she might as well spend what remained of 1t in Jail. She fainted after her sen- tence had been pronounced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
GrieYe, BiSSet & Holland
 38 acd 40 Bank St. Telephone 222s
WOInen'S Coats and Suits
 For Easter Wear.

I WOMEN'S BLACK SILK BLOUSE COATS. l Made from extra fine and heavy peau>de soie silk, open in front, back, front and sleeves pleated, postillion back, trimmed with silk orname ents- Price $10O0 each. BLACK SILK COLLARLEss BLOUSE COATS. Made with white satin revers, trim med with black and white braid, bish- op sleeve
 Price 5000 each. WOMEN'S COVERT CLOTH COATS. Fly front, satin lined $4.98 to S10.OO and $15.00 each.
 WOMEN's BLACK WORsTED COATS. .-. Fly front, satin lined $1O.OO and $12.5O each. WOMEN'S TAILOR-MADE SUITS. Collarless blouse jacket, silk lined, pleated back and front, postllion back, gored faring skirt, made in handsome grey mixtures
 Price s25.oo suit. WOMEN'S TAILOR-MADE SUITS. Made from good quality navy blue serge, collarless blouse jacket, two capes over shoulder, stole front, silk lined, bishop sleeve, seven gore flare skirt
 Price $25.00 suit,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
Rockere1Ier Gift Reported,

LINCOLN, Neb., April 7.-John D. Rockefeller, according to report widely circulated here, is to enderv l- tle-- University of Nebraska in the sum of $666, ,000, provided the state will appro- priate sum sufficient to make the to- tal endowment $1,0oo,o0o An imme- diate appropriation, however, is -impos sible, as the legislature adjourned to- day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
Keene Refused an 1nJunctlor

CINCINNATI, April 7.-Judge Lur- ton has refused the injunction asked for by the Keene interests to restrain the Hartman interests from voting the Union Pacific holdings at the Southern Pacific's company election that was to have been held next Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-07
Pennypacnxer stgns Cigarette niYa.

HARRISBURG. Pa, April 7.-Gov- ernor Pennypack3 has signed the act of the legislature pfohibiting the sale of cigarettes or cigarette paper to any per- son under twenty -one years of age. The penalty for violation of the act Is a line of from S100 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-15
Not Barred Out.

A wedding party from an almost unheard
of county way down in Virginia came to
this city a few days ago, consisting of the
future bride, the prospective groom and
the best man. They were directed to the
office of a justice of the peace. opposite
the city hall. The young woman and the
best man remained there while the hus-
band-to-be visited the clerk of the court
for the purpose of securing the necessary
marriage license.
The best man was evidently nervous. He
edged away from the young woman and
timidly asked of group of lawyers stand
ing on the sidewalk to be informed where
he could get "a bracer." A restaurant only
a few yards away was pointed out to him.
At the entrance was short light. swinging
door. with open spaces at the top and bot
tom of the doorway.
The best man halted in front of the door.
Evidently never before had he seen any
thing like it. He examined 1t carefully with
his eyes and then, of a sudden dropped on
his hands and knees and crawled under. A
few moments later he came out again
crawling, but wfping his lips, and with a
self-satisfied look on his face.
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A Domino Party,
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
A a A A

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BELMAR. N. J., August IA. 1903.
The Hotel Columbia's pink domino party
was one of the fun-making features of the
gay week at Belmar. The women dancers
were attired in flowing dominoes of the rosy
hue. with black masks. while the men ap-
peared in simple evening dress, with masks
of pink.
Wednesday there was a charity euchre at
the Buena Vista and the prizes were most
elaborate.
The guests of the Neptune will be enter
tanned with masque dance tomorrow even
ing, and for tonight the children of the
house will hold a donkey party.
dove euchre was given at the Colorado
and Atlantic this week.
w. S. w. Eldgado of Washington is re-
Gently registered patron of the Hotel Co
lumbia, and the same hotel is entertaining
Mrs. George Gaul and Miss Marie F. Gaul
Of Baltimore.
Mrs. Samuel F. Bates and E. Carroll
Bates of Washington are spending August
at Melrose Inn.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Academy of Music.

In "The Great White Diamond" the melo-
drama which is the attraction at the Acad-
envy next week. there is character which
is one of the most marvellous and original
creations ever seen on the stage. A nycta-
lops Zone who sees in the dark better than
in the Light is the character which here
tofore has been generally known to physi-
clans only. Manager Fessler, who is quite
familiar with the subject, hit upon the idea
of dramatizing the character, and in 1.-The
Great White Diamond it is made large
factor. The play contains all the elements
of success, first-class specalties and an en-
tirely original stage villain. The company
has been selected with care and the entire
production is under the personal direction
of the author, Matinees will be given on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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accomplished great things for the park. and
the Engineer Commissioners who have
had charge of the executive work. The
Beach driveway, for instance, is named In
honor of Capt. Lansing H. Beach. former
Engineer Commissioner, while the Ross
road is named in honor of the late Com
missioner John w. Ross. Pictures of these
gentlemen would be of especial interest to
the visitors.
Original Land Grants.
Mr.. Shoemaker has three or four of the
original land grants to the Perces of terri
tory now INCLUDED in the park that would
be contributed as interesting features of
the collection. These are the very founda-
ton of the title to much of the Rock Creek
Park land.
1t is proposed to enlist the enthusiastic
support of some one or a corps of the gov
eminent biologists to make a collection of
the various stones to be found along the
creek. There are many beautifully col
ored and unique rocks to be found in addi-
ton to the jaspar. granite, flint and quartz
which contains traces of gold. In many
of the upper branches of the creek are to
be found specimens of sand which contain
gold. 1t is proposed that some of this
gold. which probably does not exist in pay
ing qualities, might be washed out and
placed in the collection.
The various woods to be found within
the park would make an interesting col
lection and study in themselves. The idea
is to include everything that can possibly
be of Rock Creek Park interest Visitors
to the city. including scientists and lay
men. it is claimed, would be surprised at
the varieties of stone and wood to be
found in the park. and which are not gen.
orally believed to be indigenous to this
section.
The vines and flowers of the park would
also prove interesting. It is recalled that
Mr.. John Saul. who was formerly superin-
tendent and chairman of the parking COM
mission in the District, once made very
pretty little speech before the court when
describing the beauties of Rock Creek val
ley. He said it seemed as if the flora of
the north and the flora of the south joined
hands at the waters of the Potomac. the
prettiest specimens of both sections being
found in this vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-15
The Buzzard, a Query.

Written for The Evening Star by II. X. S.
Professor Langley do tell US. please;
Tell every reporter that roosts in the trees,
vainly watching with eager eye.
When Will the "Buxzard'' be ready to fly;
Bye and bye?
We've waited long; come. tell what's wrong.
Is the wind too weak much too strong?
Does 1t blow too low. blow too high?
When will the ''Buzzard'' be ready t fly;
Bye and bye?
Don't keep guessing. but let US know,
For we're all anxious to see you 60
Soaring away up into the sky.
When Will your ''Buzzard'' be ready to fly;
Bye and bye?
You have exiled yourself your little houseboat,
With your airship inside and sign on the float,
mo reporters need wander around here to spy"
When finished, you really believe she Will fy1
Well. not l.
Wen ne'er have to put any salt on her tail
And force her to turn from the heavenward trail;
Wen Just wait When at last you turn It toward
the sky,
I'm mighty afraid that your ''Buzzard'' won't ny
Bye and bye.
Say. what would you do II your bird really few,
And while In full fight a dead horse came In
view?
Your old .'Buzzard' would swoop right down,
mighty spry.
You'd reach the earth, tho you'd wish to
stay high
On the fly.
We advise you. Professor. when you take your
trip.
To carry parachute, lest by some slip
Your ''Buzzard'' turn Chicken" and fall from on
high.
Say. when will the Bu.zsrs- be ready to fy;
Bye and byef
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Getting Ready for the Meet.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
SEA GRIT, N. j., August IA, 1903.
An air of peace and luietude reigns at the
famous camping ground. interrupted now
and then with the sharp crack OF "Krag.'
as some guardsman buses himself with
preparation for the big rifle meet next
month.
Aimes Grover of Washington has joined
his daughters at the fremont House, where
they will remain during August
H. G. Bailey of Baltimore is at the Parker
House. The same hotel is entertaining
Miss l.. G. wainwright, also of that place.
Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Young of Washing
ton are expected al Sea Girt shortly.
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Kernan's Lyceum Theater..

Watson's orientals will be the attraction
at the Lyceum for the week. commencing
Monday matinee, August IT. The COM
pany includes eight real fun making come
dams and twenty girls. The scenery and
costumes are all new and attractive. "A
Bogus King is the title of the opening
part. "Krausmeyer's Alley brings the
performance to a close