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position I occupied ut the time Gle
| burne was on my right, to make SINH
lar assault without having to encounter
| the obstacles of a swamp and a creek.
Our cavalry had evidently seen the
folly Of attacking the Federals across
the creek, and therefore advised me to
proceed no further. I reported these
facts to Gen. Johnston, and was ordered
to return.
Union Lines Heavily Intrenched.
The following extract from a letter
Wheeler. Gen. Johnston's Chief of Cav
airy, will show that the enemy was
heavily intrenching the night of my
march around our right flank:
II recall the movement to
attack the enemy's left flank with your
corps and my cavalry, which, ! think,
was on the night of the 28th. 1 re-
member you sending for me on the
morning Of the 29th, and telling me
why you did not attack. which was ow-
Ing to change I'm position Of the enc
my and their invariable custom Of in
trenchment. I remember that the enc
my were cutting down trees during the
night, which was one of their favorite
plans of strengthening and even build
ing works, especially in SO densely
wooded country. l cannot recall what
officer was in charge of the scouts or
In command of the brigade Immediately
in front Of the enemy's left flank
l have strong impression that the
officer to whom Gen. Wheeler refers
was the gallant Gen. Kelly, who was
afterwards killed in battle.
1t might be supposed. upon reading
Gen. Johnston's recital of this his sec
ond attempt to fight, that l was ordered
to assault the enemy under any circum-
stances. and that / was again the cause
of battle not having been delivered.
Never within my history have / been
ordered to fight and have failed to obey
instructions. I have never experienced
pleasure in being shot at. but I have
always endeavored to do my whole
duty; and. although 1 have been
charged with recklessness in regard to
the lives of my men. l had sufficient
caution to know that some positions
should not be attacked, such as the one
occupied by the enemy after recrossins
Little Pumpkinvine Creek. However.
had Gen. Johnston given me orders to
attack at all hazard 1 would have done
so. 1t is true l went into battle under
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prisoners were captured, al belonging
to Howards Corps"
AT the end Of this hastily written
field report l add, Il inclose Maj.-Gen
Cleburne's report, and will forward
others as soon as received" Every
soldier of and above the rank Of Cap
tain knows that no officer sends for
ward his reports Of battle. save through
his commanding officer at the time OF
the engagement. Therefore, Gen. Gle
burne brought his report Of this "af-
fair" to me. who commanded him a;
the time, in lieu of forwarding 4,
through Lieut.-Gen. Hardee, to whose
corps he was attached.
Again, In reference to operations
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Hood Proposes nm Attack.


follows, page 333:
Hood Proposes nm Attack.
When the three Lieutenant-Generals
were together in my quarters that day
Uhe 2Sth). as usual, Lieut.. -Gen. Hood
suggested that we should make an attack
upon the Federal army, to commence
on it's left flank. The suggestion was
accepted. and the three officers were
desired to be ready for battle next
morning. Lieut.-Gen. Hood was in
structed to draw his corps out of the
line to the rear. and to march during
the night around our right and form ii
facing the enemy's left flank, some
what obliquely to his line. and to assail
that flank at dawn next day. Polk and
Hardee were instructed to join in the
battle successfully. obliquely to the
present formation, when the progress
made on the right Of each should en-
able him to do so.
1--WE waited next morning for the
signal agreed upon-the musketry OF
Hoods Corps-from the appointed
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VIM send any -
liable person Q 1890"
Gravity Washer on q
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Ill pay the freight out
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And IL you don't want
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way.too. Surely that's
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Doesn't Il prove
that the" 1900" Gravity
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again over the abatis and strong in
trenchments at Charlottesville; of the
many deeds OF equal daring, which his
tory Will immortalize.
Ito be contfnuedl
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ture; and i will add that no General
ever received more thorough co-opera-
uon or his corps commanders than did
Gen. Johnston during his campaign
from Dalton to Atlanta. He was on
cordial terms with each of US, and II
should be borne I'm mind that the ami
mus displayed toward Gen. Polk and
myself never became apparent TIL after
was assigned to the command of the
Army OF Tennessee, and the noble Polk
had been laid in his grave nigh two
months. Gen. Johnston was then re-
siding in Macon, Ca, where he wrote
his official report, in which were
brought forward for the first time these
unjust and false accusations.
II l was so little to be relied upon
and had given cause for complaint sue
cessiveiy at Resaca and Cassvillle, why
did he intrust to me the important
operations at New Hope Church. from
which 1t was supposed a general en-
gagement might ensue. The truth is
he possessed no real cause of com
plant, and. l reiterate, he had the full
cooperation of his lieutenants. Nc
matter what were the views held by
them touching his mode OF handling
an army, they were all sufficiently good
soldiers to foregO. in the presence OF
even one Of their own staff officers. any
remark which might tend to destroy
confidence in their leader.
johnston Suggests Falling Back On
Macon.
/ will cite historical fact illustra-
tive OF this spirit OF discretion and for
bearance, which will be peculiarly in
teresting, as 1t has never, to my knoWl-
edge, been made public. ,,.s
Just before leaving New Hope
Church his three CORPS commanders
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IS In III
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Personal Experiences the United Confedeat
By Lieut.. Gen. j. B. HOOD, c. S. A.
States Armies.

near New Hope Church. the author OF
this remarkable Narrative writes as
follows, page 333:
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BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte, June 20.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Allerton and daughter Gertrude
Of Aurora, Neb., are guests Of Miss
Nettie Israel this week.
Mrs. w. B. Daniels of Keokuk, and
Mrs. Kenneth Kellogg and little son of
New Britain, Conn, who have been
visiting Mrs. Cynthia Meek and other
relatives returned to Keokuk Tuesday.
F. F. Pierce and wife Of Mononga-
hela, Pa, are visiting at the home of
their cousin, BENZ. Ketchum.
Bruce Perkins of Pennington, spent
Tuesday with his father, Allan Per-
kins.
Miss Margaret Gilmore Of Aledo, ILL.,,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. WEIGH of Ar
gonia, Kan, are guests at the j. "A.
Johnson home.
Ed. Pero, who has bbeen employed
in Topeka, Kan, returned to Bona
parte yesterday.
w. D. Cormick Of Pennington. was a
business visitor yesterday.
Hon. Hugh H. Craig of Keokuk, will
deliver the Grafton here on July
Fourth.
Misses Hazel and Lorena Meek are
visiting relatives in Keokuk.
David Roberts of Primrose, has been
spending few days here with
friends.
Geo. Ellis of Keosauqua is visiting
at the Oliver Sargent home near town.
A, number Of little folks were enter
tained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Winfield Collins Tuesday afternoonh in
honor of the eighth anniversary Of
their son Albert.
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REPLENlsHlNG GAME FOWLS.
Thousands Of Eggs In Process Of Incu

Thousands Of Eggs In Process Of Incu-
baton in Illinois.
Springfield, ILL.,, June 20.-Ten thous-
and bird eggs are now under hens at
the state game preserve, recently es-
tablished by State Game Warden ]. A..
Wheeler three miles south of Auburn,
and this summer thousands of pleas
ants, quail and prairie chickens, and
also number Of wild turkeys, will
be Matched out. Among the eggs are
$500 pheasant eggs which DIR. Wheeler
yesterday received from England. Up.
on the arrival of the shipment it was
found that only eight of the entire
number Of eggs had been broken In
transit, although they had travelled
over three thousand miles. These eggs
were divided among four hundred and
fifty hens, giving each hen a dozen
eggs. which will take up her undivid-
ed attention for the next few days.
The propagation of wild birds under
domesticated conditions is an interest
ing procedure, and not only in this
state, but the government at Washing
ton, is keen interest taken in the ex-
pertinent. Already there are thousands
Of quail running at large on the state
preserve. The native .pheasants now
on the preserves are producing from
one hundred and forty to one hundred
and sixty eggs per day, and these also
have been placed under hens. At this
rate, Notwithstanding the persistency
Of the pot-hunter, Illinois will be well
stocked with wild game birds within
the next few years.
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through which everything must pass,
while Chicago occupies a similar posi-
tion of a secondary nature. Both places
from what have seen, seem to be
lacking in the more refined airs which
constitute beautiful city. Buffalo
and Boston especially represent on the
other hand more of finished product.
II could live contented forever
in Boston, but give me Ottumwa in
preference to either New York City or
Chicago. To think Of the handsome
buildings on both sides of Broadway
which is but little wider than Main
street, and then to destroy her beauty
by running two car tracks down the
center is too much for me- People up
and down this famous street remind
me of lot of disorderly ants, running
in all directions. One makes mis-
take coming here for rest and vaca-
ton. Traffic across one Of the bridges
over into Brooklyn during the bust
ness hours is estimated at 1900 peo-
pie an hour and to relieve this they
have just built another bridge which
seems only to have increased business.
New York is undergoing great
changes and repairs just now. They
are tearing down many large struc-
lures apparently for the pleasure of re-
building them. No matter where one
goes it is well not only to be on the
alert for motor cars and carriages but
to take care that 'hod' Of bricks
does not come rafting down on ones
head, or, that a shovel full Of sand is
not dashed into ones eyes.
Yes, seeing New York is fine, but it
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they all look big when they are after
a NAM took after us and in his pecu-
liar and characteristic style he meant
to tell us to take to the walk, 1 sup
pose. But instead he shook his hand
piece at us and said, Take walk,
gentlemen, your presence is not re-
CURED on the driveway could tell
you of the many peculiar incidents
that took place in Boston at the con-
vention but space will not permit. Suf-
flee it to say that the discussions were
waged with frenzied oratory in some
of the sections. / have heard of
throwing mud but they threw rocks
at each other. Fortunately when the
bell sounded each man had to take his
seat or nobody knows what would of
happened. Tomorrow 1 shall 60 to
Grayesend to see the races and pos
sibly to Coney Island, the latter is an.
other Midway and Pike.
Very truly yours,
&C. E. Huband."
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WRITES OF THE EAST.
Or. c. E. Huband Tells of Interesting
SIGHTS In York State.

Sights In York State.
Writing from Brooklyn, N. Y, DR.. G.
e. Huband, Of this city, who recently
attended the American Medical asso-
cations annual convention in Boston,
has the following things of interest to
say:
while in the great metropolis, am
writing a few of my friends at Ottum-
wa to let them know where am. and
it would hardly be fair to pass up a
daily visitor, viz: Ottumwa Courier.
Since my attendance at the Ameri-
can Medical associations annual con-
vention my trip in the east has been
one continual whirl, and really for the
first time am tired Of sight seeing.
have thought many times recently Of
a trip abroad, but now all desires have
vanished, because I don't see how
things could be ANY different there
than they are here. Americans this
season are numerous abroad and hotel
accommodations are taxed to their ut
most and steamship services are en-
gagged ahead for months to come
New York City does not appeal so
strongly to me as Z expected. l am
rather disappointed lin Broadway. She
is truly great wholesale distributing
center. the gateway, 80 to speak.
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OBITUARY
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The following from Canyon City,
Ore, paper tells Of the death Of John
H. Blake, brother Of the late G. F.
Blake, and Mrs. J. Fl. Schiewe, brother
in-law of Samuel Mahon and uncle Of
Mrs. G. Manning and Mrs. H. l.. Wa
terman:
"One of Grant county's pioneers,
John H. Blake, passed to the beyond
on Sunday, May 81, 1906, aged Is
years, 4 months and % days.
Deceased had been In failing health
for some months, and lately was con-
fined to his bed, the unmistakable
signs of softening of the brain be,
tokening the end not far away.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence Tuesday, May 49, at
o'clock, Rev. j. NJ Johnson presid-
ing, after which interment was made
in the Canyon City cemetery, num-
Der of his old friends and neighbors
accompanying the remains to their last
resting place.
"Mr. Blake was born in Germany,
though coming to this country when
quite young. He was of the stock
that make pioneers, and 1853 found
him in the mines at Canyon City,
where he has since resided, with the
exception of few years at Susanville.
He was married when quite young
man. He survived his wife but little
more than year, her death occurring
January 81, 1905.
HE leaves a daughter, Mrs. VIM
H. Schroeder, and a grand daughter
but few months old.
HE will not be soon forgotten by
his old friends, many of whom cast
their fortunes in this locality In the
early days.
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YOUNG WOMAN DIES
MRS. j. n. PHlLPoT PASSES AWAY
EARLY THIS MORNING AT
HER HOME
Was Daughter Of Rev. syIvanus Aides,
Formerly Pastor Of the First Chris
ton church--Servlees Tomorrow
lnterment In BlandensyiIIe, III.

Mrs. Ida M. Philpot, wife Of j. H.
Philpot, passed away at $40 o'clock
this morning at her home, ITO South
Davis street. At the time Of her death
Mrs. Phllpot was 20 years of age. She
was member of the Davis Street
Christian church and also a member
Oh the Loyal Legion of Plymouth.
Mrs. Philpot was daughter Of Rev.
Sylvanus Aides, formerly pastor ct
the First Christian church of this city,
and was born near Bladensburg Oct.
10, 1877. she is survived by her hns-
band and three little sons, the oldest
being twenty months old and twin
sons born June 16.
Funeral services will be held at the
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TO Be GIVEN AWAY
MRS. MARY EckERT ApvERrlsEs
FosTER-soN TO BE DIS
POSED OF
Story Is Pitlful one-Lad is Found
Observation-Disclosures is Seriously Ill
and Cannot Care for Hin,-Wishes
to Find Him Home.
From ! tuesdays Daily.

from \ tuesdays Daily.
A BOY 10 YEARS OLD TO BE GIVEN
away at 135 James street, South
Ottumwa.-( From the want column
IN last evenings Courier.)
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all depends on how one looks at it.
have learned that there are various
ways Of estimating the wealth of a
state or nation. Our wealth lies in
the soil, while New York is represent
ed by gravel, bricks and mortar.
To-day our little party took after a
fine team in Central park that we
might observe as much as possible,
when big policemen (perhaps l
ought to say big policeman because
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I became so attached 70 him Vol,

him. became so attached to him, you
know. But now,-well, can't comb
my own hair, so can't do anything
for him, and my sister has her own
family and me to care for, SO that she
can't look after the boy. Oh, mister,
if could just find some good home for
him where he could grow up to be a
good Christian man, then if it must
be, could die in peace"
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Left on the doorsteps of an asylum
IN Chicago before he was a year old
and there deserted by his unnatural
parents, adopted later by Chicago
woman, who has raised him as though
Sihe were her own, but who now lies
helpless on what may prove to be her
last bed of sickness, is the life
story of Eddie Eckert, whom his fos-
ter mother would "give away"
How many heart-aches, how many
burning tears lie behind these two
paintings of the child, first from his real
mother, and now from her, who has
proven more than mother to him. only
an omaipresent power may know.
The boy himself is too young to feel
either parting. But the women-what
powerful motive there must have been
behind the first giving away of the
child and what a price his mother
must have paid. Of the motive in the
first case, nothing is known, but the
story of the second giving away is told
below by the lads foster-mother, Mrs
Mary Eckert, a common place story
enough, and yet pitiful one.
Is Very Ill.
Mrs. Eckert is very sick woman and
totally unaole to care for herself, let
alone take care of growing, healthy
boy. She feels this terribly. She and
her husband resided in Chicago, but
shout five weeks ago they came to OF
tumwa to visit Mrs. Eckert's sister.
Mrs. Julia A. Smith, 1875 James street.
Mrs. Eckert has been i'll for some
time, but since her coming here she
as grown much worse and Is now
onfined perhaps permanently to her
3D. The boy, who Is bright and
salthy little fellow, full of the exuber-
ut spirits of boyhood, has absolutely
sfused to live in harmony with the
children Of the sister, and the result
ng discords have proven very wearing
on Mrs Eckert in her depleted state
Of health.
Mrs. Eckert's story follows: 81
In Chicago, where he had been left
late one evening by woman dressed
In mourning, who came in cab, and
Who left $40, saying to the officials of
he place that the boy would never
ack for money. But they never heard
anything Of his parents after that. So
ADOPTED MIN ana nave raised MIN as
though he were my own.
Must Give Him Up.
But now, after these years 1 feel
that am compelled to give him up.
am here helpless, the doctors give
me little hope, out have none for
myself. And If l must die l want to
be sure that he is in good home
where he can grow up to be good
man. My sister here cannot take care
of him. She has family of her own,
and the children quarrel SO that It
makes it awful" Here Mrs. Smith
spoke up and said that she would care
for the boy if it became necessary.
ooh, you know you can't" said Mrs,
Eckert "You know that it would be
practically impossible for him to stay
aere. l want him some place where
ran feel that he will be all right, and
II won't have to worry SO much about
Ills future if must die. Since adopt
ed the boy have married again, and
Mr.. Eckert has never liked the boy.
He wouldn't turn his hand over for
him and he wanted me to give him up
long ago, but l couldn't do it as long
as was well and able to take care of
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BIG FAIRFIELD BLAZE.
Electric Light and Power Plant Burn.
ed to the Ground.

Fairfield, June 19--The Fairfield
Gas and Electric Co.'S plant caught
fire at 1925 last night and was COM
pletely destroyed. 1t is not thought
that the electric light is much dam
aged The loss is estimated at about
$4,000, supposed to have caught from
q coal pile.
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Elite Restaurant
One Door East Of Courier.
Michael 8 Boyer, Props.

family residence at o'clock tomor-
row evening, conducted by Rev. G. Il.
Chambers Of the Davis Street Chris
tian church. Friday morning the re-
mains will be taken to Blandensville,
H., on Burlington No. Is. The last
sad rites will be held at that place at
4 o'clock Friday afternoon in the First
Christian church, and interment will
be made in the family lot in the Blan-
densville cemetery.
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C0QGSe dhmB l sui @ $ %;$ $ S. 49, 9 rs ss
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The Ottumwa Chautauqua will open
July ~ for a ten days session. A
magnificent program has been prepar.
ed. Season tickets admitting to all
the lectures, concerts and other enter.
tainnnents, $3.50 each. Two thousand
of these tickets must be sold. Every
citizen should do his part toward max.
Ing the Chautauqua success.
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FROM DRYDEN.

Dryden, Va, Oct. 3O.-The
Rev. Terry preached Sunday
morning and again at night i'm
the Baptist Church at t h $
place.
Messrs. Richard Smith and
Jim Reason drove down from
Olinger Sunday morning and
spent the day in Dry den.
Mrs. Johanna Litton returned
Sunday night from a trip TO
White Shoals.
Miss Fan Miller, who has
been visiting her cousin, Miss
Pat Richmond. for sew eral
weeks. returned 20 her home in
Giles county Tuesday morning.
! J Orr has sold his farm
across the river near the Stall
lard Ford 90 j. r, Sunnam, of
Norton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Hicks and
children who have been visit
ing Mrs. Hicks parents at this
place, returned 10 their home at
Madisonville. Tenn, Monday
morning. They were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Ira f.
Hicks and baby, who will spend
the winter in jacksonville.
r. NJ. Young, general gauger
and storekeeper for the Gov
eminent, with offices at
Lynchburg, is spending a few
days with hOmefolks.
Miss Edith and Kathryn Dun
can. of Norton, spent Monday
in Dryden, the guests of Miss
Pat Richmond.