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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

being 1901 and the Union i0.142, which
was remarkable considering the charac-
ter of the nghting and the circumstances.
To Capt John r. Merry, OF Manchester,
o., belongs the Sonor OF securing congress
sionai recognition OF the Vicksburg Ma
tionsl Park. In October, 1895, veterans
OF both armies met on the grounds and
the vicksburg National Military Park AS
ISOLATION was formed. year later the
matter was presented to Congress. and on
February q. 1890. the bill providing for
the park became n law.
A commission, comprised Of Gen.
Stephen d. Lee, of Mississippi: Capt
William T. Rigby, OF Iowa, and Capt
James g. Everest, OF Illinois, was ap-
pointed. The commissioners met March
10. 1899; the necessary land, i,2s2 SO
acres, was surveyed and purchased at a
cost Of s5s.s79 1e.
The Confederate line Of defense IN 1858
followed high, rugged and almost un.
broken ridge from the river above to the
river below the city, and was eight miles
In length. From this main ridge spurs,
or secondary ridges. set out frequently.
and are separated by deep ravines with
precipitous sides. The ruggedness Of this
terrain cannot be appreciated without
being seen. The investment line OF the
Union Army crossed the steep ridges and
deep rayines above described, and this
fact accounts for the IL bridges on the
7.43 miles of Union avenue. Had II been
continued to Warrenton road, like Con.
federate avenue, four additional bridges
would have been required. This topog.
rsphy made the Confederate line impreg
nable against the assaults OF General
Grants army 10 1861, but. In connection
with the nne water views afforded by
lake and river, It now offers the most
beautiful and picturesque location for
great national park that could be found
on the continent.
The plans OF the Commission contem.
plate the restoration Of the lines Of
esrthWorks and the batteries OF both
armies. the mounting of at least one gun
In each battery Of the kind and caliber
actually used IN It, the placing OF al
appropriate battery tablet Inscription at
each Of these guns, the placing Of other
tablet inscriptions referred to, and the
monuments and markers erected by state
commissions, at appropriate Bites-lurgely
on Union anu 1ouftdetaLe avenues, some
on the other avenues aud roadways and
n the park between Confederate and
Union avenues, When the work OF esfab-
lishment and establishment has been
finished the Vicksburg Park will be not
only O faithful reproduction Of siege
and defense conditions Ia 1858, but also
great landscape picture, simple In
plan. harmonious Ia details aud interest
ing to a degree that can scarcely be sur
passed.
The National Commission has been
greatly assisted 10 the work Of deter.
mining the positions OF regiments and
batteries on the lines OF Investment and
defense ny state commissions that have
visited the park from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min
aesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hsnp-
shire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Wis.
consin. and by visits Of veterans of
both armies. The embellishments Of the
park with appropriate and beautiful state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

thrown from the lines of Unio@ infantry
and artillery.
Then there is the old Wheat Field and
the Bloody Angle. both spots where the
lines fought almost hand-to-hand and
each carefully marked with tablets, mon
uments, etc. DEVILS Den, too, Is we'll
preserved, and here and there amid the
boulders are markers that tell their
silent story,
An interesting part of the neld which
is not often visited, because Of its dis
lance from the town. is the cavalry
field, where mounted troopers fought
their share of the conflict This area
is well marked with tablets and monu-
ments. so that the history OF the place
is retained.
The itinerary Of the troops to the field
is also, to great extent, marked by
tablets, particularly the lines over which
the Confederates approached, and along
the roads leading from the Potomac one
may practically follow the army route.
The story of the three-day battle has
been told and retold so often that al
most every schoolboy is familiar with II,
but to the student the Gettysburg Ma
tional Park will ever be one OF the most
interesting places In the country to visit,
and those who have had charge of con-
vertlng the battlefield into a public park
have done their work we'll
Included In the park, and a part OF
the original battlefield, is the National
Cemetery, where Thousands Of those who
died on the field are sleeping. In one
corner of the cemetery there Is a vast
number OF small headstones; upon each
Is carved but one word-"Unknown." The
men who sleep beneath those stones are
the heroes of the battle They are the
ones who lost their all their lives and
their names-and no one can look along
thu many rows OF little stones without
moralZing upon the awful conflict that
separated households and pitted brother
against brother.
In the Southland. where every road
echoed the tread of armed hosts OF both
sides. and where clashes were of almost
daily occurrence, the government has
purchased end set aside as a public park
a portion of the country 10 the vicinity
of Chattanooga and Chickamaugs, where
the Army OF the Cumberland aud the
Army Of Tennessee fought
The theater OF movements and the
battleheds in that vicinity may be seen
from Lookout Mountain and Is better
known as the Chattanooga Campaign.
The main operations upon the territory
OF 176 square miles included the battles
of Chlckamauga ana Chattanooga, each
OF three days. and the mirsf affairs OF
Wauhatchie and Browns ferry.
In D'any respects the Chattanooga cam
paign was one Of vast Importance. There
were SO many natural obstacles In the
path Of the Union army that what II
accomplished was little short OF mar
velous.
In view OF the extent of the campaign
the government has set aside portion
OF the area as public park, and II was
formally dedicated In 1895.
Except TO those who are acquainted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

IMAM otherwise.
II must not be forgotten that the Union
Navy, under Admiral Porter, played .
most important part in the siege. In
fact. II is stated by historians that had
II not been for the Navy the campaign
could not have been carried out along
the lines It was. The Navy carried the
troops past the vcksburg batteries. from
Miilikens Bend to Port Gibson, below
the city, where the FIRST battle Of the
campaign was fought.
The Confederates were repulsed and re-
treated, while the Union troops pushed
on northward to Raymond, almost due
east Of Vlcksburg. In that vicinity
number OF engagements were fought with
General Pembertons troops, but the lat
ter were gradually forced back until they
reached Champions Hill, where they made
firm stand and fought the hercest bat
tie OF the campaign. Again the Confed-
crates were driven back; but, determined
to make the enemy pay dearly for their
ground, another stand was made on
the east bank OF the Big Black River.
This stand was OF short duration. The
victorious army, encouraged 10y what IL
had accomplished, rushed forward. and
the Confederates retreated across the
river, destroying the bridges as they
crossed.
On May 10 the Union Army crossed the
river and marched directly upon the city
Of Yicksburg, then bvt few miles dis
tant On arriving In front Of the line OF
defense OF tine city General Grant thought
TIA city could be carried by assault. The
scoops advanced at 2 O'Clock IN the after
noon Of the 10th, and while the general
line only made q reconnaissance In force,
Blair's division Of the Fifteenth Corps
assaulted the stockade redsn. on the
Graveyard road, but was repulsed with
considerable ioss.
That was really the nrst serious setback
the Union Army had received. but neither
General Grant, bis officers or men felt
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that II was impossible to carry the city
by assault A second attack was made
the following day and the y nole line ad-
vaDced, but was thrown hack. Then ali
realized that the city must be conquered
by siege. and both sides settled down to
II In earnest.
While the Union Army lay In a huge
semlcircle II miles long around the city
TO the eastward the Navy, occupying the
river, was busy.
The Confederate line OF defense was
eight miles long and mounted about 1870
guns In 81 batteries, while the works
and connecting curtains were loop holed
for sharpshoOters. The Union line OF In
vestment was about II miles loLg. and
and at the beginning OF the seige mount
ed about 1872 guns, which number was in
creased by naval ordnance until at the
close there were about go guns.
The seige was a desperate one, Every
day the Union lines bombsrded from one
side, while tie navy. 10 the river. bonn.
barded from the other. The invaders
also Slapped and mined under the Con
federate works, and the defenders during
the AZ days that marked the seige, re-
mained constantly In the trenches without
relief. and. toward tue end, without suf
bcieDt ratlons.
II the soldiers In the trenches suffered,
even more 40 were the privat ons OF the
few citizens 10 the town. The citizens
referred 10 were the children and old
meD-all others were soldiers When
General Pemberon realized that to hold
out longer would be needless sacrifice
for relief was out Of the Question-hs
sent a note to General Grant. The two
then held a conference on what La now
known as Surrender Hill. The terms
we're speedily made, and on July 4 the
Union troops marched into the city IN
hindered, receiving the arms Of 70, 491
officers and men.
The losses during the campaign wers
hhont ennhl fhoaa Of the Cnnfederatea
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

with the vast area required by the move
ments Of great armies in sctual battle,
the extent Of the park will astonish the
visitor. The Chicamaugs field alone en-
braces 10 square miles. which has been
purchased BY tine government and juris-
dictlon ceded IL the federal government
by the state OF Georgia. All OF the roads
over which the contending armies moved
to the battleneIds have also been ceded to
the government and constitute the ZAP
proaches' to the park.
vicksburg.
OF all the conflicts during the Civil
War there was none that had the same
importance TO both North and South as
the capture of Vicksburg That city, on
the banks Of the Mississippi River, stood
as the center OF the Confederacy. To the
South IT represented tue backbone OF the
nation, for with It In the hands OF the
Union the commerce on the Mississippi
was dead to them. To the North the
investment Of the city meant the break
ing of the Confederacy In twain and
free and uninterrupted waterway for
traffic.
With so much at stake II was but nat
ural that tue conflict that ragged around
that city should have been memorable
one. The campaign against the city be-
gan March 20, 1863, and closed July 4,
1853. What transpired during those days
has made the siege of vicksburg not only
famous 10 history, but II ranks with
other famous sieges of history.
General Grant was In command Of the
Union forces. and 1t was this CANT :isp
that maze for him his fame 40 q warrior.
The Confederates were commanded By
Lieutenant General John G. Pemberton,
who showed to the world that he, too,
was man Of war; but, recognizing, also,
that human endurance has its limits, he
capitulated only when to have held out
lnnRpr would haNa been coMardlX rhthag
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29
CHI tn Little - Bits OF Interesting Information

than London, though London has 100000
more inhabitants than New York city.
The use Of butter in connection with
bread IL entirely unknown TO the native
population Of Turkey, yet immense guam
titles are consumed Butter as known to
Americans ia chiefly imported, very lit
tie being produced locally, owing 70 the
poor quality Of the pasturaEe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

thesters show that there Is an average
Of 10 new plays produced each month In
the year.
Both in the United Kingdom and the
United States alcoholic beverages con.
tribute more than a fourth-about % per
cent-of the total receipts into the treas
ury.
New York city has more telephones
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

death. At all other times be shuns soap
and water.
Nine. Schumann-Heink recently had her
10 made payable TO her children. Before
she took out this policy she was insured
for Ss5, 600.
There is no desrtL OF dramatic variety
10 New York city, where the books Of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29
Gathered from Various Sources.

Germany Is the leading producer Of
beer, with 1904 10000 gallons In 1905.
The United Kingdom, which brewed
1,21B, OOO,0N0 gallons, has lately resigned
the second place 10 the United States,
which manufactured 1.418, 900 gallons.
The Ceylon pearl fisheries ended on
April 3, having lasted 80 days. In that
time pearls valued at $4,000 wer-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

The average valuati,u of the paper
money printed daily By Vncle Sam totals
ever $1,000, 900.
Real estate values In NV 1ofk cry
according 10 the assessmtnt figures, are
Increasing 81 ,0eS,9 T0 each day.
Three go~F washes are received By an
AbyssInian during bis career-at bis
Airth, on bis marriage morn and At his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

now found only in the mines Of Eskt-
schehir, In Asia Minor, and the output
there is very small. Agents OF Americas
and English manufacturers have secured
control OF this entire output, and Ger
man manufacturers can count on no mora
supplies from that source. In the last ave
months the price Of raw meerschaum haa
advanced 30 per cent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

Drought up.
Paris cab horses work only every other
day, and are fed on the days they work
only, not on the days they rest"
At the Tobacco Exposition In London
some women made cigarettes at the rate
OF 120 in 80 minutes.
Practically all known deposits Of nicer
schaum have been exhausted. II being
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-05-29

memorials and with monuments is the
work Of the state commissions. A good
hrginuiug has been made and much more
has been planned for N this direction.
Massachusetts was the FIRST TO send
commissions, It made the hrst appropria-
tion for monument ana mas the honor
of holding the hrst dedication exercises
in the park
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15
Troubles in Mans Life.

A mans life is full of crosses
and temptations. He comes into
this world without his consent
and goes out against his win, and
the trip between the two is ex-
ceedingly rocky. The rule Of
contraries is one Of the impor-
tant features in the trip.
When he is little, the big girls
kiss him; when he is big, the lit
tie girls kiss him. If be is poor,
he is a bad manager; if rich, he
is dishonest. If he needs credit,
he can't get it. If he is prosper
Gus everyone wants to do him a
favor. If he is in politics, it is
for "pie;" if he is out of politics
you cannot place him and he is
no good for his country. If he
does not give to charity, he is a
stingy cuss; if he does, it is for
show. If he is actively religious
he is a hypocrite; if he takes nc
interest in religion, he is q wick.
ed man. If he seems to care for
anyone, he is a soft specimen; il
he seems to care for no one, he
is cold blooded. If he dies
young, there was a great future
before him; if he lives TO an old
age, he has mist his calling.
The road is rocky, but mar
loves to travel Tx.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15
Folks Blunder.

The recent removal Of police
officials in Kansas City by Gov.
J. W. Folk viii probably put an
end to his political career, at
least with the people Of Missouri.
The prospects for Folk Rs q
senator or presidential candidate
had been very favorable. He
had won the praise Of different
factions in his prosecutions. But
it appears his success could not
last and he was not able TO stand
its tempting atmosphere. Dis
content with the present honors
and the hope of greater ones nc
doubt led him on. Now his star
is dimmed and Folk viii be a
"has-been."
A Kansas City minister right.
TX put it in speaking Of this aOi
when he said: Too much sue.
cess has been known to stimulate
some men to a dangerous belief
in their own infalibility. They
come to hold that when once they
have acted with the approval Of
their conscience that they are
right beyond question or contra
diction. Others spoke in like
trend, all in high praise of Com
missioner Frank Rochelle.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15
Interstate Fair and Exposition.

A big attraction for the people
of the Middle Western states
this year, is Kansas City's Inter.
state Fair and Exposition, plan
ned to excel anything of the kind
ever seen in this section Of the
United States. The Interstate
Fair and Exposition opens Sep.
TENDER % and continues through
October 5. Preparations are be-
ing made TO entertain more than
one-half million out-of.town WISH
tors during the Interstate Fair.
This is Kansas City's first annual
fair Of the kind. and money is not
being spared 10 make it a grand
success on an elaborate scale.
Arrangements have been made
for the comfort and pleasure Of
the visitors and everybody viii
be entertained in the true Kansas
City style.
Purses, premiums and prizes
aggregating more than $4,000
viii be given away. Catalogues
of premiums and prizes have
been sent out 10 more than 90
900 prospective exhibitors, and
exhibitors Of all kinds of pro-
ducts and live stock win share
the benefits Of the large amount
of money which viii be given
away.
Euhscriha for Tue TRmuNR-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15
Haywood Demonstration.

The demonstrations in some
parts Of the country proclaiming
Haywood as a martyr is usually
regarded by all fair minded peo-
pie as an evidence Of ignorance
and folly.
Although Haywood has much
to be thankful for in being aequit-
ted by the Jury at Boise, it should
not be considered a victory for
labor by any means.
Very few people believe in
Haywood's innocence and many
are Of the opinion that had the
trial been held in Kansas City or
some other eastern city, the YER
dict would have been different.
At any rate he was acquitted
and has thus far cleared himself
in the eyes Of the law but deep
in his heart, perhaps he thinks
different. II might be possible
for a while TO hide from the
world the misdeeds but they
will sooner or later come 10
light.
But since this verdict was for
acquittal, the best thing to have
done would have been 10 remain
silent. The demonstrations can't
convince the American public OF
anything and the consequence is
that Haywood and his sympa
thizers are generally lowered in
the peoples estimation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15
FrOliesOms Girls.

An exchange tells of a choir
who had learned that the minis
ter intended TO preach on court
ship and marriage, and they mis-
chieyously selected appropriate
hymns. First was Faint Yet
Pursuing" next, Almost Per
suaded." The minister arose,
announced his subject, read the
lesson and called the next mum
Der and the choir sang Triumph
at Last" The people were
much amused and the preacher
said, After prayer sing No.
POI, and he prayed that the
spirit Of levity that seemed 10
possess the congregation might
be banished. When they started
up Hasten, Lord, the Glorious
Day everybody laughed and the
minister had a hard time 10 sup.
press a smile. Then followed
behold the Bridegroom Com.
eth. and finally the organ pealed
out What Shall the Harvest
Bei1
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15

It doesn't always pay to believe
all the golden day dreams we
hear all the time about the fabul-
Gus wealth Of western country or
undug riches underlying land
that can be bought for a song.
Keep in mind that Missouri has
land far more valuable and that
it is increasing in worth; that the
climate is healthful and that the
people here in old Nilsson are
the best in the country. Mark
it down that no Spectator is 50
interested in you that he viii for
get his own interests in showing
you the road to wealth. And re.
member, if you can't make q
good living here, your chances Of
existence elsewhere are slim, in.
deed!
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15

Bryan minimizes the Tariff, =
says a contemporary. The fact
is, gentlemen, Bryan only talks
about it. If oratorical gas would
phase the Tariff schedule then
Willie Waddy might knock the
bedraggled robbery into a
cooked hat.-Ex.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15

Il is discovered that over t.,
100000 immigrants landed in
this country in the last year.
Isn't it about time for us to
move?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15

The telegraphers strike IS be-
ginning to look serious. Over
1000 are out and more seem to
be coming.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15

The heat is no respector OF
persons nowadays and it is mere
ly the survival of the smallest.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-15

The Carthage Press remarks
"But even though be is innocent
it is hoped Bin Haywood will
never do it again.