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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08
THE BLOODY RNonE
Peerless Hee Of IN Unlnouun Union offssr In
: Tas. the Fass Of Calling Fire.

: Some Of us" said the captain. in the
Chicago Inter Ocean. have been looking
for 20 years for men who played very
unusual part in the tight at the bloody
angle at Spottsylvania on the 18th Of
May, 1864. After Hancock's corps had
captured the first line Of Lees works at
the salient. and after the Sixth corps,
under Wright, had plunged into the
night, there were several pieces Of artil-
lery left near the angle, which were put
In action again by nfantrymenf from diff
ferent regiments. Up to May Is we Of
the army Of the Potomac had not been
able to locate more than onesof these
men.
Eight or ten guns were captured by
Hancock's men in the first charge early
on the morning Of May u. When the
confederates attempted to recapture the
works at the angle, some Of these guns
were drawn out and turned on the charg-
ing enemy. Later. two guns Of battery
9, Fifth United States artillery, were
ordered close up to the angle by Gen.
Wright himself. The guns went as or
dered, but the stan somcer guiding them
was shot before they reached the desig-
mated position, and in few minutes
all the horses had been shot, seven Of
the % men had been killed and is
wounded.
Then, Of course the guns were aban-
doned.. Ten years ago the only survivors
OF that squad were Lieut.. Metcalf and
Sergt. William e. Lines. To show the
character Of the rifle fire poured on the
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08
spuRRED HIS HORSE UP THE STEEP INCLINE.

men manning the guns, 1t may be said
that in the time given to firing nine
rounds. ~ bullets passed through the
Md Of the Timber chest and 80 bullets
through. the sponge bucket of the right
gun. In spite of the fact that no men
could live in such a fire. officers of a
Vermont regiment and Of the Ninety
fifth Pennsylvania ran to the assistance
OF Lieut.. Metcalf and Sergt. Lines, but
these fell before the guns were aban-
doned. Y,
'Later men Of the Fifth Wisconsin
and other regiments manned these guns
and some of those captured that morn
Ing. Until very recently Judge j. c. An
derson. Of Manitowoc, who served in the
Fifth Wisconsin at Spottsylvania, be-
lteved he was the sole survivor of this
second gun squad. In relating his ex-
perierce at the reunion Of his regiment
last year, he told how, as the last load
was ramnaed home. John Lehn, of COM
pany e, sank down wounded. Then as
Anderson went toward the other guns
manned by infantrymen, seeking am
munition, something struck him that put
him out Of action But he remembers
that two Of the captured guns were blaz-
ing away at the enemy. He stated that
3 he had repeatedly madeginquiries for
tho men serving those guns, but could
learn nothing ofsthem and his conclu-
sion was that all were dead.
All of the boys who saw service in
the army of the Potomac became inter-
ested in pushing the inquiry, and was
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

faces of the confederates. As soon -
he reached an elevation that brought him
in range Of the riaemen crouching on the
other side. his horse was struck and
rolled with his rider into the mud at the
bottom, fioundering and throwing mud
over the men firing at the confederates.
One of the boys turned his rifle on the
wounded horse, and others pulled the
rider out of the mud, as miserable look
ing creature as ever saw. He went to
the rear crestfallen, and have often
wondered who he was, and what became
Of him. It was probably brave act,
but It seemed to us q very foolish one.
"This," continued the captain, bears
out all that have said about old soldiers
placing q modest estimate on their own
services in battle. That struggle at the
bloody angle at Spottsylvania, extend
ing over "a hours. was the nearest ap-
proach to a hand-to-hand battle that we
had during the war Trees, nearly two
feet in diameter, located in the zone Of
fire, were cut down by rifle balls. Union
soldiers, shot on top of the works fought
for, fell within the confederate lines, and
confederates fell on the union side. One
man was shot through arm and body by
ramrod. It was q furious fight, and
yet Mr.. Murray, who worked~at one Of
the guns in that fight, is not Boosting Of
the part he played. Having found MUIR
ray I would like to find the officer who
rode q horse to the top Of the breast
works. Drunk or sober, he was fellow
worth knowing"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

note Of him, the lads facs lost IT. ami
rnstsSu - q .ss3sssssss .s.sssiss:ss
For minute or two tho prospsctorl
stood, awaiting an inviAticn to I'll
and eat 'How-how!" they repeated.
with great friendliness.
For answer several Indians again
gr,lnted yourly. Some were busted
With eating. but all stared hard ct the
strangers, taking in every detail Of
their dress, but with eyes resting long
est upon the handles Of their shining
new weapons.
Howl" said q big Indian; presently,
extending his hand In token that he
wished to examine one Of Tins 10
volvers.
For answer the prospectOr drew the
weapon. tossed his ASHLEY" hat high
in the air and shot two holes through
It. AS the hat fell the nearest Ute
seized upon it and passed It from hand
to hand, while the Indians examined
the ragged tears in its crown with as
constituent and admiration.
"How-how-how!" they exclaimed;
and Tim and Henry now squatted in
Indian fashion at q fire.
They sat opposite each other, that
either might observe all movements
in the rear of his fellow. While Tim
reloaded the chambers Of his Colt one
Of the Utes brought two pieces Of meal,
spitted upon sticks, and signed to the
strangers that they should cook and
eat. The prospectors Immediately set
their spits to roast, while they kept
keen but careless eyes upon the crowd
about them.
Evidently the Utes had bein not a
little taken aback at their sudden ap-
pearance and the manner Of 1t. The
sayages were in q quandary. They
refused to converse in the sign Ian
guage. but shifted into uneasy groups,
and cast frequent suspicious glances
at the timber-fringed crest whence the
newcomers had descended. ~ :.
Tim and Henry grinned at each
other with an air Of utmost confidence.
They suddenly arose and kicked their
frizzling roasts into the fire. AS quick
as thought, vesey stepped across to
the captive boy, seized the lad by his
shoulder and. set him upon his feet.
The Utes sprang to their feet with
angry cries. They had their weapons
in hand. but before man could At
an arrow to his bowstring the pros
pectors had whipped out their re-
yolyers, one in each hand, and were
hacking away with the boy between
them.
In the face Of those cleaning
weapons and, the flashing eyes which
glanced along their barrels, the Utes
4hesitated. In that instant rife
cracked upon the ridge and bullet
whizzed it's warning above their heads.
The startled Indians looked upward
to a white wreath of smoke upon the
blutf and then bolted for their horses.
They were followed by more shots
from the ridge, while the boy marched
between his rescuers, stretching his
hands to the heights and shouting joy
fully Y -. es#.sa-
Padre milo! Padre mio!'
The lad made no question that his
father. was at hand.
The meeting between these two was
one which the prospectors could never
forget.
And this had been brought about by
bloodless victory, won by keen
strategy and high moral and. physical
courage.-Youth's Companion.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08
He Ven.

Like other men Of prominence, Admiral
Dewey often comes across the irresponsible
party, who always affects to be ON terms
Of intimacy with notable persons. Courte-
Gus and genial to q degree, the admiral has
and does not hesitate to show the feeling.
Not long ago, while out walking in Washins-
ton, he was accosted by an ELUSIVE stranger.
who grasped his hand and said: 'tGeorRe..
I'll bet you. don't know me-" The admiral
looked his displeasure az he answered, grim
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08
A Good Thinx.

Every issue The Four-Track News makes
it easier for ticket agents and ticket sellers
to secure passengers for distant parts Of Enc
country, for the reason that every article and
every Illustration in The Four-Track News
see what marvellous variety Of scenery and
climate our own country possesses. The
more these facts are impressed upon the aver
age person, the more certain he or she is 10
have desire to travel. Therefore, The Fouf-
Track News is not only in the interest Of all
bears out the legend Of its title page Of IAN
Illustrated Magazine of Travel and Eduea.
ton. From the Buffalo Commercial.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

On Oct. 10Th the Kansas-C City Southern
Ry. Port Arthur Route will run : cheap
excursion from Kansas City and all stations
q Missouri and Kansas to Lake ChaTlea
Shreveport, Beaumont and Port Arthur.
The rate for the round trip will Be Sl5.
limited to q days from date Of sale, gpod
to stop over on going trip at all points en-
route, provided final destination Is reached
inside of IS days from date Of sale. This
exceptionally low rate, together with lib.
sure q great crowd, especially in view Of the
fact that this is the most delightful season Of
the year to visit the Southland. Similar low
rates will probably be placed in effect from
points north and east Of Kansas City: AsI
your ticket agent. -.
Every effort viii be made by the Company
to secure the safety and comfort of its pa
irons: All inquiries relative to desirable
locations to visit or other information Win be
eheerfully furnished. Address either s. G.
Warner, G. T. + z; A., F: +. Roesler, T. p.
Z /. a: or j. II. Morris, T. p. A.. Kansas
City, Mo.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds.-J.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

Coining Mo.ey for veaesuela.
Venezuela will have coined at the
Philadelphia mint 100000 bolivars
in silver. A bolivar is worth 1913 cents.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

If all our desires were granted our delights
would be gone.-Ram's Horn.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08
Interestins Topic.

Briggs That girl talked to me
about myself all the evening.
!. Griggz- interesting, wasn't ,she?77
Town Topics.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

The af1luence of life may be known By
its inAuenee.-Ram's Horn.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

Stops the Cough
and works of the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price Is cents
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

.Carrie-"I'm sure you misjudge Mr.. Sweet
ser, papa. He is a man of great ambitions.
You should hear him tell Of the thing. he i
going to do" Carries Papa. And SUD-
pose I'm one Of 'em; but reckon he'll find
it harder to accomplish than be fancies It is.''
Boston Transcript.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

A bird in the hand is not so musical as ON.
in the tree.-Puck.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

Economy is the road to wealth. Putnam
Fadeless Dye is the road to economy. -
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

He who begins low can 60 up higher
Farm and Home.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-08

|s% Wn00 halfway down at00 l00l006
discovered them and began to scramble
to their feet. The white men imnae-
sdiately made signs Of amity. and
walked on, to all appearance as uncon-
cerned as If approaching their own
domicile. IL
The Indians could be seen keenly
scanning the crest of the ridge, but
they made no hostile move, save that
three or four walked down toward the
pony herd. AS this was a matter Of
common precaution, the white, men
had no hesitancy in going forward.
The rash holiness or unwilling sim
plicity of the strangers evidently sur
prised these inveterate hostiles, for all
the Utes ceased eating to stare at
them as they came on.
It was an exceedingly Withholding
lot of men who greeted their CHEEKY
"How-how, cold!" with surly and
contemptuous grunts. The eyes Of Tim
and Henry, rowing carelessly among
the wayworn and fantastic crowd,
easily detected the figure Of the lad
they had come SO far and so fast to
find.
The boyswas unbound and apparent
~ had suffered no hurt beyond the
necessary l Ills of captivity and Of
rough. hard riding. He had piece
of cooked meat in his hands. but wal
not eating. His big, dark eyes were
4 for the moment. fastened upon the
4 strangers in honefi,l hawilder.ment
= Then. as neither took any apparent
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12
Thanks From G. A. r.

Last week Post II adjourned
early and in a body visited Post
10. The following was adopted.
RESOLVED: That the thanks
of Posts II and 10 G. A. r. are
hereby extended to all who Sc
ably aided us in the last Memoir
ia1 Day exercises.
We would particularly thank
Bro. W. H, DaughertY for his
able sermon, the choir of the
Christian church and those who
assisted them in rendering the
fine song service, and Gelders
of course" for his generous
tender of the use Of the Opera
House for the services on Sun.
day, May oath.
For the Andersouville services
we heartily thank and commend
Comrade Ed. S. Past, Supt. of
the National Cemetery, for the
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12
Reunion Picnic.

The following is the program
for Soldiers Reunion at Mystic,
Ca, June 18th, 1908:
Reception at depot, and music
by Fitzgerald Band en- route to
the grounds.
Song-"Sweet Land of Lib.
erty."
Prayer-By Rev. VIM. Nc.
Queen.
Bonnie Blue Flag"-By Band
Address of Welcome-By G.
Sam Wilcox.
Responsive Address-By Rev.
A. L. BLIZZARD.
"Homespun Dress"-By Band
Speech-By Col. J. Geo. Nor
ris.
Dinner.
Speeches by other prominent
speakers.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12
Red Glover.

here are a great many people
bis country otherwise we'll in
ned who do not know that
lover can be made a profit
crop here. The writer has
considerable of clover in the
(. b and west and until recent.
&lleved that it could not be
a profitable crop in any
Of the South, or at least as
South as this section of
gia. Such however is not
nere is>at present growing
five-acre tract just north
Re city as fine clover as we
eaw in any part of the west.
zee Rollins who planted the
tells us that he has already
& off the ground one cutting
spring and there is another
ready, with ample TIE it
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12

thorough manner in which flags
we're placed at each grave, and
the general aid and courtesies
rendered by him. We also &C
knowledge theg good service rend-
cred by Com rade Wilson, keeper
of the prison park. We also men
ton the Revs. S. D. futile of
Fitzgerald, and w. H. McG1auf-
lin, of Atlanta, for their eloquent
speechs. And also thank Co. M,
Capt, J. E. Mercer, and the bat
talon of the 10th U. S. Unfit, for
their excellent service in preserv-
ing the good order of the day.
M. S. HARRoD, Adj't., Post 10.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12

Il have been troubled for some
time with Indigestion and sour
stomach" says Mrs. Sarah W.
Curtis, of Lee, Mass, "aAd have
been taking Chamberlain's Stom.
ach and Liver Tablets which have
helped me very much so that now
| can eat many things that before
| could not.' If you have any
trouble with your stomach why
not take these Tablets and get
well9 For sale by j. II. Good
man & 90.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12

appears for two other cuttings
at least. Mr.. Rollins tells us that
the crop is as good as he ever
raised in the north and believes
that there is no difficulty in rails
ing hundreds Of tons of it in
Irwin county, which could be
sold at a large profit.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12

Chambe,lain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets are just what you
need when YOU have no appetite,
feel dull after eating and wake up
with bad taste in Your mouth.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate your stom-
ach and give YOU relish for your
food, For sale by j. II. Goodman
& Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12

For SALE-or exchange for
property in or near Fitzgerald,
Ga, 1877 acres of phosphate and
timbered lands in fernando
county, Fla, near railroad. cost
near $6,00O.OO. J. W. BAILEY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-06-12
Dixie BY Band.

All wives, daughters and lovers
of the Confederacy are especially
invited to the Reunion picnic with
full baskets.
Special rates on all railroads.
DR.. ]. T. DIsMUKE,
REV. VIM. MCQUEEN,
]. A. MATHIS,
Committee.
Fergus County argus., 1903-11-18

Cured at $40 o'clock at the residence
of A. Birkenfeld, 81 First avenue.
where Mr.. Klein had gone to make
social call,
Mr.. Klein, in company with his
housekeeper, Miss Asch, arrived at
the Birkenfeld residence, which is but
block and a half from Mr.. Klein's
home, on the corner of Warren and
Fifth avenue, at about 1880 o'clock.
There were present at the time, in
addition to Mr.. Klein and Miss Asch,
Mrs. B. Loeb, Miss Gertie Cohen, a
niece of Mr.. Klein, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Birkenfeld.
Mr.. Klein and Mrs. Loeb were talk
ing Of the latter's recent eastern Wis
it, when Mr. Klein complained of a
severe pain in the heart At Mrs.
Brkenfelds suggestion he laid down
on the couch, while DIR. Fligman, the
family physician. was sent ior. Mr..
Birkenfeld asked Mr.. Klein II he wish
ed to be covered up, and he replied
that he did not. These were the last
words spoken. DIR. Fligman arrived
within five minutes and gave Mr..
Klein an hypodermic injection Of
strychnine but 1t was too late. Doc.
tors Riddle and Barbour arrived very
shortly afterward. Coroner Yeager
was notified at once and after an In
vestigation and consultation with the
physicians, all of whom agreed that
paralysis Of the heart was RESPONSE
BILE for his death, the coroner decided
that an inquest would not be neces-
sary. The remains were removed to
Mr.. Klein's residence at once.
Fergus County argus., 1903-11-18
TO REPEAL LAND LAW.
Senator Hansbrough Introduces Bill
Changing Timber and Stone Act.


Washington, Nov. Ex-senator
Hansbrough introduced in the senate
today bill which, by implication, re.
peals the timber and stone act, under
which land Is now acquired at $3.50
an acre regardless of its real value.
The measure Is intended to cure de-
fects in the existing laws, put a qui.
etus upon speculation in public tim
ber lands, and an end 10 the frauds
which have recently grown into a ma
tional scandal. 1t was referred to the
committee on public lands, of which
the author is chairman
The secretary of the interior is au-
thorized under the new bill to make
examinations and estimates relative
to the quantity and value of the tim
Der and stone on public lands, and to
sell the right to dispose of the same,
in such quantities as may seem advis-
able to the highest bidder. This plan
Is now pursued in the sale OF timber
on the Indian lands in Minnesota. TT.
tie 10 the land remains in the govern
ment and the secretary of the tier
ior may fix the limit of time In which
the purchaser of the right shall re-
move the timber or stone. The right
to cut timber and make It mercan-
tile quantity is made inalienable.
II Senator Hansborough's measure
becomes law all timber land on the
public domain will be withdrawn from
entry. and the government will en-
ter upon the policy of disposing Of its
timber at its market value. One pro-
vision in the bill prohibits the entry
OF these lands under the homestead
or old land laws.
Fergus County argus., 1903-11-18
Poetry" by Ira Cole.

Across the sunlit field we wound
and saw some bones upon the ground
some broken ribs were grey and dull
and further off a grinning skull; 'ah
me-" we said, this bounteous yield
the harvest of some battlefield, should
teach lesson grim and stern" And
we had solemn thoughts to burn. A
workman walked across our way; to
him we said: Kind friend, good day
the path Is strewn with human bones
as in a quarry lie the stones. We think
that in some bygone year mighty
army perished here: perchance the
red men tracked their prey, and
drove them in this place to bay; per.
chance a Miles or Funston slew an
army, where we speak to you; famed
Bull Run was no sadder scene, Santi
ago not so sad, we ween; the fatal
field of Waterloo was not more som.
bre than this view. How sad il Is to
see these bones, and then to think
We hear the groans of dying soldiers
wan and pale; we seem to hear the
leaden hail, the cannons thunder once
again, the captains calling to their
men; the charging war.horse spurns
the dead" You're off your base, y
the workman said; you're standing
there and dreaming dreams. Last
year two crazy foot ball teams came
here and played a game; ahem. the
bones you see belonged TO them
FORSYTH Times.
Fergus County argus., 1903-11-18
ANOTHER EXPOSITION BILL.
Portland, Oregon, Asks Appropriation
for Lewis and Clarke Show.

Washington, Nov. l2.-In q bill in
troduced in the senate today by Sen.
ator Mitchell, the government is ask
ed to appropriate s2,l25,000 to aid in
the celebration OF the exploration of
the Oregon country by Captains Meri-
wether Lewis and William Clarke.
The Lewis and Clarke exposition
will be held in Portland, Ore, com
mencing May /, 1904, and ending No
vember !. 1905, or beginning a month
later and closing a month earlier, If
these dates should be designated by
the legislative assembly of Oregon.
Senator Mitchell said. In reference
TO the bill, that the exposition had
received the support of the state of
Oregon through an appropriation OF
100000 and contribution by citi.
zens of Portland amounting to $i00,,
600 Another 100000 Is now being
raised in Portland and nearly every
state as far east as Minnesota has
pledged itself to assist financially to
make the enterprise success. The
author of the bill gave notice of his
intention to make a few remarks In
connection with the measure before
asking that II be referred to the com
mittee on industrial expositions.
Included In the amount which the
government is asked to appropriate
is $250.0OO for the erection of perm
anent memorial building, to be used
as museum. devoted to history, lit
erature, arts and science. and partic
ularly as a repository of the history
of the Oregon country. The president
Is given authority to appoint sever
commissioners, to be designated a;
"The National Lewis and Clarke Cen
tennial Exposition Commission, two
members of which commission viii
act in conjunction with a like number
appointed by the Lewis and Clarke
Centennial and American Pacific Elk
position and Oriental Fair, and five
as board of arbitration to adJus
matters of differences between the ma
tional commission and the company.
The exposition is intended to ex
plot the resources OF the northweS
and will include exhibitions of nation
al and. international interest custom
AIRY for expositions of this character
including displays TO be made tb b'
made by the United States and for
eign governments. The bill fixes th,
sum OF s250,O00 as an estimate of thu
cost of the government building
sl0OoO0 for works of art for the mem
orial building; makes an appropria
tion a. $4,000 o - aid in carrying
forward the exposition; $4,000 for al
lcxhibition from the Indian industria
schools.