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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-06

ridge and instructed Colonel Hundley
how to defend Lookout with skirmish
line in case Hooker sprung an attack.
The morning of Nov. "A opened fog
gy. the atmosphere being thick with
heavy vapor. Under cover Of the mist
Hooker's advance, led by General ]. w.
Geary, scaled the slope and attacked
Walthalrs brigade, capturing half of
It and sending the remainder to the
rear before supports from Pettus' line
on the summit could reach the plateau.
The affair was surprise to Steven
son, and when he learned that Walt
hall was making stand farther up
the mountain he hurried Pettus' bri-
gade forward to join Walthall. A po-
sition was taken up overlooking Chat
tanooga valley, where Grants army
lay, and there the fighting ragged all
day. Here" says Colonel Hundley,
"is where the battle above the clouds
was really fought. The previous en-
gagement could hardly be called bat
tie at all. But here the two armies
confronted each other, and, although
not over 100 yards apart, each was
totally invisible to the other. Their
respective positions could only be de-
termined by the lines Of fire as volley
succeeded volley. The scene presented
was weird and indescribable.
Il did not long remain on the field,
for my duty was on the mountain top.
Returning there. l FASTENED to the
Confederate battery stationed on Point
Lookout. the sQns of which were work
ing vigorously. If the scenes just wit
messed below had impressed me as
weird now had before me a scene
grand beyond comparison and awful in
its grandeur. 1t is permitted a man
but once in his lifetime to behold so
sublime a spectacle. The guns were
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-06
A FoRTIETH
Hooker's Fight @ss !=ss9
".'. NJ; a. Above the Clouds

copyright 1903, by G. L. Kilmer.i
~ URING the lifetime of General
Hooker the famous battle
above the clouds" so long asso-
ciated with the name of Flight
ing Joe," was pronounced a myth by
General Grant in an interview made
public through the New York Herald.
Hooker, supported by many of his old
army friends, contradicted the state
ment with some spirit. Whether the
wordy war opened the eyes of Grant to
the truth is uncertain, but afterward
when writing his memoirs Grant de-
scribed something very like battle as
having been fought on Lookout noun
tain Nov. "a, 1868.
Below is a summary of the state
ments of two Confederate officers
showing that, battle or no battle, there
was q mastery military achievement
on the part Of Hooker's army when
Lookout mountain fell into Federal
hands. The Confederate force on the
mountain when Hooker'S troops sea led
that lofty height consisted Of Steven
sons division. Colonel D. R. Hundley
Of the Thirty-frst Alabama was divi-
sion officer Of the day for the twenty
four hours which included Hooker's at
tack. Stevenson's line was spread up
on the crest and along the slopes, and
it was the duty of Colonel Hundley to
make the rounds and know by personal
observation all that took place on the
whole front.
The key to the position which offered
the aSsailants q first foothold on the
mountain side was guarded by Walt
halls brigade. This key point was a
wide plateau about halfway up the
mountain, overlooking the approaches
from the Federal side. AS support
for Walthall the brigade of Pettus
stood on the summit above, and as a
reserve Nesbitt's brigade Of Georgians
lay at the base of the mountain OH
the Confederate side. 1t should be
stated that at the time Of the affair
on Lookout mountain the whole Con-
federate army Of Bragg, with the ex-
ception of Stevenson's division, and
the army Of Grant, with the exception
of Hooker's corps, faced each other at
Mission ridge, a minor elevation con-
tiguous to Lookout, Bragg holding the
ridge and Grant reaching for it from
the valley below. Stevenson momen-
tarily expected that Bragg would call
his division to the defense Of Mission
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-06
Farming In the South.

The Passenger Department of
the Illinois Central Railroad Com.
pauy Is Issuing monthly circulars
concerning fruit growing, vegetable
gardening, Stock raising, dairying
etc, In the States of Kentuckey
West Tennessee, Mississippi, and
Louisiana. Every Farmer, or
Homeseeker, who will forward his
name address, to the undersigned,
will be mailed free Circulars Nos.
I, 2, 3, 4. and S, and others as they
are published from month to month.
3. A. RICHTER,
Travelling Passenger Agent. Park
building, Pittsburg. Pa II
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21

down the incline and being tossed upon
the water waiting at the foot to re-
ceive the boat.
1t was with ceremony that the chute
was ushered into service. Little Miss
frankie Cohen, daughter of Mr.. II. H.
Cohen, had been chosen by Mr.. A. NJ.
Barbee, the proprietor, to christen the
huge gondola, the Willie r. Armed
with quart bottle of champagne. she
took her post, and, as the gondola,
freighted with it's happy young people,
started upon its first public trip down
the incline, smashed the bottle against
the side, saying:
"Mr. Gondola, I christen thee Willie
B..
May you make a lot of money for Mr..
Barbee."
and then, rhythm being forsaken, but
still strong on the rhyme,
And always ride me free"
The patronage of the chute was
liberal. After several trips there was
a temporary cessation, the machinery
being new and demanding a bit of
tinkering. This was given it by Mr..
Harry Sturtevant, and to-day it will
be in perfect order again.
1t seems a certainty that the chute
will be a great attraction, especially
for the young folks. During the sum-
mer afternoons there will doubtless be
many visitors to Isle of Hope, drawn
by the chute and other attractions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21

During September and October there
will appear in Savannah all of the
racing cracks who are now trying to
make rings around Robbie Walthour
on the National Circuit.
Jack Prince has been heard from
and declares that he will be in Savan-
nah on Sept. l. He intends to put
the Coliseum into service again and
hopes to recover what he lost early In
and emitting blasts of hot air in New
Hampshire, at present.
Judging from the newspaper ac-
counts Jack is just as enthusiastic in
the North as in the South. He is still
building 1.-THE fastest track In the
world, and if you don't believe me the
riders will tell you So" Prince writes
that he will be in Savannah with Wal
thour, Joe Nelson, the Terrible Swede,
the Frenchman who did Walthour a
night or two ago. and several other
cracks. If Jacks schedule don't go
wrong there will be many fast pace
followers in Savannah this fall.
1t appears now that Prince Is Offer
ing diamonds as prizes Just how
from is not stated. The sparklers are
to be given at the opening of Princes
new track tomorrow night. Among
other things the Manchester Union
has this to say of Prince and his
track:
Prince promises to make the track
as fine a one as there is in the coun-
try, and to have here during the season
the best celebrities of the wheel. The
amateur racing win, however, be the
great attraction, and it is more than
likely that the best amateurs from all
parts of New England will appear at
Massabesic during the forthcoming
season. -Four motor cycles will con-
stantly be kept in commission for the
use of trainers and for the running of
finals. Diamonds, instead of cups
or medals, will be offered for amateur
prizes.
Lawson, the Terrible Swede,' whom
Prince expects to develop into the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21

opinion, and to admit that he was sur
prised.
The veteran measurer spent an hour
or more in getting a line" on Sham
rock III, as she lay propped up in the
big dry-dock.
There is no question" said ne, that
she is an easy boat to drive and does
not show all the power she possesses.
am amazed at the difference between
her midship section and the midship
section of Reliance. Just see the con-
vexity of her form forward, and what
tremendous strength she has there.
She is not at all likely to pound in a
seaway, so nothing can kill her speed.
The midship section runs with dead
rise in comparison with Reliance.
whose floor Is f1at-much flatter than
this boat
Her deep bilge is carried well for
ward and aft. Shamrock III win heel
very easily but when she does she Will
sail on a lolig flow. She Il a wonder
fully modelled boat, absolutely fair, and
beautifully finished"
That the members OF the New York
Yacht Club were Intensely interested Ia
the model Of the latest challenger. ana
we're anxious 20 see her - the earliest
opportunity was shown BY the pree.
ence 81 the expert sailing masters coon
after the dock had been pnmpaa ouf
and fhs underhodies ~ shs two yachts
Continued % slkth Paes
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21
RACES AT SHEEPSHEAD.

New York, June 20.-The Cough
acres stables Short Hose, with Hack
up. won the Tidal Stakes for 3-year-
olds at Sheephead Bay to-day. The
race was run over a track fetlock deep
in mud, and only mud runners of a
pronounced type faced the starter.
After a few minutes delay at the
post they were sent away to a good
start. Charles EIwood was first to
show, with Black Hussar second and
Whorter third. O'Neil sent the favor
lite up to second place. Black Hussar
dropping back to third place.
At the one-half mile pole Odom sent
Meltonian up to third place, and was
apparently holding his own, but soon
fell back, beaten. Making the far
turn, Hack. on Short Hose, who was
running fourth and who looked hope
lessly cut out, began to make his run.
At the eighth pole in the stretch he
passed the leader and finally came UNI
der the wire winner by two lengths.
Summaries:
First Race-The Introductory steeple-
chase, short steeplechase course. Mys-
tic Shriner, 10 to /, won, with Top
Gallant, 4 to /, second, and Fox Hunt
er. to /. third. Time Abs.
Second Race-High weight handicap,
six furlongs, on main track. Young
Henry, to l. won, with Duke of Ken
DIAL, 20 to 1. second, and King Raine,
TO 1, third. Time 1:16.
Third Race-The Foam Stakes, last
five furlongs OF Futurity course. In
flexible, to 5. won, with Minosa, 7
10 8. second. and Monson, Is TO /. third.
Time 1901 3-5
Fourth Race-The Tidal Stakes, one
mile apd a quarter. Short Hose, to
/. won. with Charles Elwood. 20 10 /,
second. and WhOrter. Q 20 10. third.
Time 1921 Is.
Fifth Race-Last five and a half fur
longs OF Futurity course, selling. Sweet
Tone, s 20 6, won. with Miss Ehyl0ck.
20 10 /. second. and Sir Walt 5 70 I,
third. Tim 100
Sixth Race-One mile and a six
feenth. on turf. Leader, 20 4, won,
with Mackey Dryer. 20 20 T. second.
and Flying Jib. 70 l. third. Time
1854.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21

In a game that was devoid of special
interest, the Chatham Artillery ball
team defeated the Y. M. C. AS yes
terday afternoon at the Bolton Street
Park by a score of to 2.
The association team has been I'M
fortunate this week, having trailed its
colors three times in defeat. The
Chathams scored their first victory.
The game opened at 4:45 o'clock, the
up flew out to catcher, Doty was
thrown out at first by the catcher who
dropped the third strike, and Stark
famed"
Downey was given lift by error of
third, McIntire hit to right, who muf-
fed the ball, and both scored on a
passed ball. Krenson and Papy both
struck out, and Virgins hit to pitcher
and died at first Score o.
In the second inning Lang made
three efforts to connect with the
sphere and failed, Werner hit to right
for two bases and Mcconnell followed
with a single to the same territory;
Werner died at home in an attempt to
score and Nc. went to. second. Right
on, IL, new out TO CaCCHeT.
Clarke hit past second for one base,
but was out at second in an attempt
to steal that bag; Mcbride, fly to sec
ond and out; Neve, safe at first on err
ror by short, was left on base, and
Barrett struck out. Score OF.
In third, Savarese struck out, Right
on, M, out on grounder to first. When
Brewer came to the plate he lodged a
ball which struck the end of his bat
and rebounded to pitcher, but this was
not marker to what he did to the next
ball, which he caught near the end of
the stick for a clean single to right,
but he was left on base by Doty, who
was out at first by a throw from short.
Downey out, second to first, McIntire
walked. "Aleck' hit to center, who
passed the bali to short-he threw wild
to the plate in an attempt to cut off
Mcintyre and both runners scored.
Papy singled, Virgins out pitcher to
first, Clarke struck out. Score GA.
In fourth, Y. M. c. A, 1928. For
Galatians, Mcbride got pass, but the
next three were easy victims. GA.
In fifth, Y. M. C. A. retired in quick
succession, and theI Artillery dupli-
Gated the performance. "a.
In the sixth Righton, M, hit for one
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21
Standing of the Clubs
DIoxr1l w. 90
SAVANNAH SHOTS
WON MANY EVENTS
Returned Yesterday From Interstate
shoot Mt Warm Springs.

Returned Yesterday From Interstate
shoot Mt Warm Springs.
The Savannah shots who participated
in the Meriwether Gun Club Shoot at
Warm Springs returned home yester-
day. With the exception of the handi-
cap match, in which they were not able
to overcome the handicaps allowed,
they succeeded in capturing first money
in almost every event Of the shoot.
The shoot lasted four days, beginning
Tuesday. The first day was given up
to shooting at clay pigeons. out of
ten events, nine were captured by w.
j. and Holly Thompson. The mani
mate target shoot was won by J. L.
Baker of Griffin, with H. d. Freeman
of Atlanta second.
The second days shooting was at live
birds. Each contestant shot at twelve
birds. DR.. Wilson succeeded in bring
ing to earth the entire dozen, and he
divided the prize money with others
who accomplished the same feat.
In the third days shoot Wilson and
H. Thompson killed the entire eight
birds shot at, and divided the money
with one or two others who did like
wise.
The fourth was handicap day, TWEEN
ty-five live birds being shot at. This
event was captured by Hightower Of
the Atlanta team.
There were fifty entries in the shoot,
which was an interstate affair. Sa-
vannah was represented by w. J.
Thompson (captain), Holly Thompson,
DR.. Wilson, Harry Lemcke and Henry
Woeltjen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21
University Boys Re-
turn Home With
Gridiron, Diamond
and Track Honors.

With the return Of the university
men to Savannah, a review of their
records in athletics during the past
year will not prove undressing, es-
pecially since they were particularly
prominent on gridiron, diamond and
track.
All of those whose names stand out
most prominently are first-year men
those who have never attended the uni
versity before the past year. These
are r. McCay bearing, sophomore
class; Weyman Harmon. sophomore
class; Frank P. McIntire, senior law;
George C. Hayward, Jr., senior law,
The first three named were most
prominent, Hayward taking no active
part in the sports, but rather acting
as manager. Newcomb, while winning
no special distinction, participated in
the track events, and, with steady
work, may develop into good sprinter.
Bearings Record.
McCay bearing was most prominent
on the track, where, in addition to low
ering three college records and win
ming many more points than any other
man in the field day events. he at
tanned the distinction of being elected
captain of next years team, an honor
seldom conferred on one who has par
ticipated in athletics for but a single
year.
The records lowered nv Dearinp were
in the 12O-yard hurdles, the 220-yard
hurdles and the pole vault The low
erng of these records is in itself at
stestation of Bearings ability, for they
were not alone among the best at the
university, but in the South. The rec
ord of 10 LIS seconds for the 12O-yard
hurdles, which had previously been held
by Gordon, go, was lowered to 16 is;
Blacks record for the 220 hurdles,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21
CHATHAM ARTILLERY WON
WITH HARDLY AN EFFORT
Soldier Boys Defeated Y. M. c. A. Team by Score
Of to 2, and Won Their First Game

base, stole second, Brewer sawed"
Doty made a drive TO right which was
apparently safe, but Downey, after a
hard run, captured the ball and threw
Righton out at second, ere he could re-
turn, making a neat double play. When
their turn at the bat came the Chat
hams scored one run. Clarke was
given a pass, stole second and scored
on Neve's single over second. Score
0-5.
In the seventh. Y. M. c. A, Starke
out pitcher to first, Lang singled to
left, Werner struck three times at the
ball and ran, when the catcher dropped
the third strike, runner was out at
first, and Lang forced out at second.
Another double, play For Chathams,
Downey out third to first. McIntire
hit safe TO left. Krenson hit past first,
Papy struck out, and Virgins drove a
scored. Clarke out. short to first.
OF.
In eighth. Mcconnell flew out to
short, Righton, H., was given a pass,
stole second. Savarese singled and
Righton scored. Savarese stole second
and on an overthrow went to third.
Righton, M, struck three times and on
the throw out at first, Savarese scored,
Brewer hit safe. Doty out, short to
first Chathams, 1, 2, 3, Score 2-7.
In the ninth, Lang hit safe, but was
left on base. Score 2-7.
The Chathams improved on their
play of last week, whereas the Y. M.
G. AS were below their usual form,
as seen from the error column. In hits
the two teams were about even. Wer-
ner gave three bases on balls two of
which scored, while Barrett's one base
on balls also tailed.
G-T1
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21
THE PICKET WON
AMERICAN DERBY
He Took the Lead at the Start and Would Not
Surrender II
Surrender 1t

Chicago, June 20.-The Picket, a
horse that never before flashed past
the post, won the American Derby to-
day. He set the pace at ever step of
the distance. was never challenged
and won in gallop by six lengths. He
ran the Derby distance, one mile and
a half, faster than 1t was ever done
before in the race. His time was 1888.
Claude, the winner of three Derbies,
was second. Bernays, the Cincinnati
candidate was third. 1t was a race
without the thrill Of an exciting fin
ish.
The crowd Of 10000 people which wit
messed the sixteenth running OF the
event saw a contest that was decided
when the field turned into the stretch.
In front of a struggling field, The Pick
ct ran so easily and truly as to leave
no doubt where he would finish. The
roar of cheers which greeted the sue
cessful horse began when The Picket
was more than an eighth of a mile
from the wire.
The Derby was a record-breaking
turf event in more than the fast time
that was made. Nineteen horses went
to the post, the largest previous field
being fifteen.
Inc largest crOWQ tnaL ever gain
cred on a Western race track covered
the Washington Park grounds. The
race was worth $32,275 gross value,
the richest in the history of the race,
with one exception. More money, 1t is
asserted, was wagered on the Derby
than on any other race ever run in
America.
The victory of The Picket was no
surprise, because surprise was ex-
pected, but there were some big dis
appointments. Savable, the favored
son of Salvador, thought by John A.
Drake to be invincible, failed TO live
up to his reputation. He received a
ride from Jockey Lester Reiff that
seemingly a novice could have dupli-
Gated. Savable was never dangerous,
and the fortune bet on him by his
owner want to enrich the bookmakers.
Sinner Simon, a dark horse" was
the first 10 get in motion, but The
Picket did not delay an instant. In
the first rush for positions he was sue
cessful and had the lead in compare
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21

lively a few strides. Past the stand
Au Revoir the hope Of Memphis, was
running second, with Gilfain, Maxey
Blumenthal and other inconspicuous
candidates in the next positions. There
was no hustling until the field struck
the stretch. Savable was in seventh
place. There was not an important
move by a jockey until the field had
passed the half mile pole and struck
the big bend. The Picket, running at
his own clip, never faltered Au Re
voir began to weaken. Linguist was
all through and began to drop back
Claude made his move and quickly
advanced to fourth place. Savable,
at this critical place, only held his
own. q
The gradually lengthening of the
field of horses was at the head of the
stretch. The remainder of the jour
ney was through lane of people who
were clinging to the rails 100 deep on
either side Of the course.
There were no electrifying final
struggles. The Picket had his field
beaten and beaten badly. He was sim
ply running as he pleased. Jockey
Helgerson held him up a bit as he
neared the wire. The race was over
and a Kentucky horse had won.
Summaries as follows:
First Race-Purse, $1,000. one mile.
Gregor K, to 2, won, with Beau Or
monde, 8 to /, second, and Bondage, -
to l, third. Time 1:39 3-5.
Second Race-Purse, $500, six fur
longs. Alan A. Dale, 9 to 20, won, with
A. ID. Gibson, IL to /, second, and Ev-
ening Star, so to 1, third. Time 1913 s-5.
Third Race-The American Derby,
3-year- Odds, one and one-half miles.
The Picket, 10 to !, won, with Claude,
Z to !. second, and Bernays, to l,
third. Time z:33
Fourth Race-Purse. 5000, seven and
one-half furI1ngs. Wartenicht, to
l., won, with Flaunt, Is to 1, second.
and C. B. Campbell. 10 to /, third.
Time 1874.
Fifth Race-Purse, 500, four and
half furlongs. Copperheld. 6 to 1, won,
with Advantage, s to 1, second. and
Mast, 30 to 1, third. Time 0:54 2-5.
Sixth Race-Purse, $500, seven and
one-half furlongs. Eva's Darling, 80
to /, won, with Lord Touchwood 90
to /, second, and Fading Light, 4 to /.
third. Time 1:34 2-5.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-21
HYSL0P PRAISES
LIPToN'S BOAT.
Expert MeRsurer Says Shamrock HI
Is Dangerous.

Expert MeRsurer Says Shamrock HI
IL Dangerous.
II the opinion Of an expert. acknowl-
edged to be a past master in judging
OF the capabilities Of sailing craft,
counts for anything, the view taken by
John Hyslop, when he saw the lines
OF the cup challenger exposed in the
dry dock in Erie Basin, possesses
some significance, says the New York
Press. Mr.. Hyslop was for many years
the Official measurer Of the New York
Yacht Club. His tape line has been
stretched over more aquatic racers
than that Of any other man employed
IN a similar capacity IN the world. His
judgment never has been challenged.
Mr.. Hyslop is not given 10 express
ing opinions off-hand, end rarely has
he anything 10 say concerning the re-
spectiye merits, as be sees them, Of
chslleneers or defenders IN the interna-
tionsl cup races. II was UNUSUAL there
fore. thaf be SHOULD have been moved
as he Was yesterday 20 express "a