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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22

GENERAL DANIEL z. SICKLES, AUTHOR
IZED TO ORGANIZE ARTILLERY AND IN
PANTRY REGIMENTS IN AUGUST, 1861.
| GENERAL SICKLES IS STILL LIVING. HE
| BECAME CORPS COMMANDER AND LOST
HIS RIGHT LEG AT GETTYSBURG.
| far enough back to escape up ravine.
The Federal loss was three killed and
the Confederate somewhat larger.
| The other action occurred at Boone
| Court House, in western Virginia. Here
the Union forces attacked, killing
thirty of the enemy, capturing forty,
wounding many more and burning the
town There were no Federals killed.
On Sept. 2 the body of General Ma
thaniel Lyon reached New York after
having received tokens of honor and
respect every rywhere in its journey
across the continent
Washington was now entirely out OF
danger. On Aug. 81 General McClel-
Ian wrote: "Our defenses are beco
ing very strong now, and the army
increasing in efficiency and numb
quite rapidly. 1 think Beaurega
has abandoned the idea of crossing
river above us, and l learned tod
again that my movements had entirely
disconnected their plans. l do not
think they will dare to attack. We are
now ready for them. The news from
every quarter tonight is favorable. All
goes WELL"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Haug of Day
ton were in town Tuesday, and Mr..
Haug found time to visit the quot
camp where he did up Steve Jones,
one of Canton's best horse shoe art
lists Mr. Haug says Dayton never
takes second place in any ordinary
contest.
Mrs. Thomas ThOrSOn returned
home last week from her European
trip, stopping enroute tG spend a
week with her parents, Judge and
Mrs. Hunt at Dodge Center, Mimi,
Mr.. Thorson coming home direct from
Minneapolis. Mrs. Thorson enjoyed
her trip abroad immensely and is in
splendid health.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22
One Fare For Round Trip to the
Corn Palace.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
and the Chicago & Northwestern rail
roads have again granted a one fare
for the round trip from any point IN
South Dakota to Mitchell for Corn
Palace week At this time. it is as
sured that large numbers will take
advantage of this opportunity to visit
Mitchell on this occasion. There Is
no other town or institution in the
state that offers such a wonderful
combination of agricultural, educa'
tional and artistic exhibits and high
class entertainment as is offered Dy
the people of Mitchell at their Corn
Belt Exposition.
The decorations OF the Corn Palace
are now fast nearing completion and
they represent something entirely
new In Corn Palace decorations. This
years design is strictly Egyption in
character and will present pleasing
variety as contraSted with the Indian
designs of last season. Mr.. ellis, the
young artist who has supervised the
designing and general decorative work
is to be highly complimented upon
his ability and success in this line.
One becomes possessed of a sense OF
intense satisfaction after having en-
loved an entertainment such as Is
given on this occasion and partakes
in measure at least, of the enthu
siasm that possesses the people OF
Mitchell, which makes the Corn Pal
ace possible,
Judging from reports as we'll as
from the advertising that Mitchell
people are putting out, Corn Palace
visitors this year will get thell
moneys worth several times over ano
Mitchell has once more demonstrated
her ability to make good. lncident
ally, it is quite pertinent to comment
right here, on the fact that there i:
one price, only, at the Corn Palace
Fifty cents admits you to the whole
show.
The fact that the railroads hav'
granted a one fare rate for the rount
trip and will run special trains on al
lines makes it possible for everyone t.
attend at the minimum Of time ant
expense.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22
s1.50 PER ANNUM.

was too much for green fighting men
to endure. The fuse of this shell went
out, but soon another exploded directly
over the magazine. Fortunately this
shell did not set fire to the roof. but it
was clear that the enemy had the
range of the vitals of the work. and
there wasn't a gun on hand strong
enough to land a single shot in the
ueet
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22
The War Fifty Years Ago

First Naval Battle of the RebellionCommodoreS String
hams Vessels Attack Forts at Hatteras Inlet--Fort
Clark and Fort Hatteras Surrender With Guns and
Men After Heavy Bombardment and Heroic Defense.
Victory Blow to Blockade Running In That Section.
Fremont Assigns Grant to Southeast Missouri Com
mand---Confederates Attack Garrison at Lexington.
Mo.---General Lyons Body Reaches New York.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22

over the magazine. Fortunately this
shell did not set fire to the roof. but it
was clear that the enemy had the
range of the vitals of the work. and
there wasn't a gun on hand strong
enough to land a single shot in the
tleet.
Confederates Surrender.
Captain Barron called council of
war, and at 1915 am, less than two
hours after the firing of the first shot.
Hatteras was flying the white flag.
and the first naval battle of the war
was ended.
This was not alone the first naval
battle and naval victory of the war.
but the first unequivocal victory on
land or sea. The surrender was uncon-
ditional, and more than GOO soldiers,
with their officers, and the armament
of two forts fell into Stringhams
hands. The Confederate warships
sailed away into the sound for brief
respite of liberty.
The Hatteras victory was the begin
ming of the conquest of all the North
Carolina coast and was blow to
blockade running from that region.
The Confederates fought tenaciously
for the control of those waters even to
the end of the war, but with the fall
of Hatteras went the key to the re-
gion. Stringham's work was quickly
and thoroughly done.
Beginning of War Navy.
On Aug 20. the day on which this
action closed, the New York Tribune
announced that the T'nited States then
had q naval force of tifty-nine vessels.
697 guns and 9,212 men in the At
lantic and gulf squadrons; twenty-five
vessels in the Potomac and eight on
the Pacific coast; twelve ordered home
from abroad. thirty-one building,
thirty-fve fitting out and more than
seventy-five purchased. This was the
beginning of the navy that played so
great a part in winning the war for
the north. The south had fewer ves-
sells, and her navy remained numeri-
cally inferior throughout the struggle.
Many of the naval battles were fought
between the Union gunboats and Con-
federate Qualifications, as was the case
at Hatteras.
Ilcre were DuC rev OlueT surfing
events during the week ending Sept.
e On Aug. % General Fremont as
signed General Ulysses s. Grant to
command in southeastern Missouri.
McClellan's outposts about Washing
ton had a few skirmishes during the
week, but none Of them of moment.
On the Goth a large Confederate force
attacked about 400 home guards and
United States regular troops at Lex
ington. Mo, but were beaten Off with
considerable loss 1t was this action
which caused Fremont to send Colo
mel Mulligan to Lexington, who after
ward immortalized himself in the siege
of that city.
There were two rather stirring ac-
tons on Sept. l. At Benefits Mills,
Mo. thirty eight Union troops were
attacked by $50 Confederates. but
rendered such good account of them
selves that they drove their assailants
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22
BY Captain GEORGE l.. KILr1ER. Late

BY Captain GEORGE l.. KILr1ER. Late
u. s.. v.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton. 1911
-ATHENEVER the United States
NV navy set to work to smash
Wv things in the civil war the
fight was to the finish, and
it made no difference that wooden
ships were sent against land forts.
Even in these times of armOr plate
ship commanders are not in q hurry to
tackle forts. The sailors in 1861 took
great chances, and boldness carried
the day.
Commodore Stringham's battle at
Hatteras inlet the 2Sth and Goth of
August, 1861, proved that the navy
was equal to the work of breaking
roads for the army when a coast po-
sition was to be attacked. North Caro-
lima put herself upon the defensive
even before joining the Southern Con
federacy The steamboat WinslOw
was armed and sent out cruising in
the waters adjoining the sounds, and
all her prizes were turned into ships of
war In August there were four yes
sells in all ready to defend sounds and
to make war upon the commerce of
the north whenever a rich ship could
be run down. Stringham was sent
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22
Stringham's Plan of Battle.

Flag Officer Stringham's force was
very formidable, but victory was by
no means certainty. The steam
frigate Minnesota led off as flagship
followed by the frigate Wabash, the
sloops of war Cumberland, Susque-
hanna and Pawnee and the converted
steamers Monticello and Harriet Lane.
Three transports carried 800 soldiers
under Ben Butler. The intention Of
the commanders was to land the
troops on the shore north of Fort
Hatteras, and while the ships bonn
barded the works from a safe distance
the soldiers would charge along the
beach and capture them by storming.
The surf rolls with terrible violence
upon the beach along Hatteras, and
iron surf boats had been provided for
the troops to get ashore. The Month
cello and Harriet Lane, both of light
draft, ran close inshore to cover the
landing in case of attack. The first
landing was made early on the 2Sth,
but the work went slowly, and the
surf increased in violence. Finally
the boats we're hurled on the beach
and destroyed and after about 300
men had reached shore it was found
impossible to re-enforce them or to
take them back to the ships. Two
howitZers went ashore with the troops,
but the ammunition was wet, and the
situation was very desperate. The
glnboats were compelled to stand OIL
shore out Of range of the landing.
Without provisions or water the de-
tachment was left to its fate and
later in the war would have Jared
roughly at the hands of the "John-
MES" But In August, 1861, the south
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22
Alfalfa Palace For Land Show.

How the wonderful alfalfa plant has
been brought to America, acclimated
in zones further north than it has
ever known before, together with
graphic demonstrations as TO its value
as a food for stock. will be shown at
the Northwestern Land Show at st.
Paul in Decem Der in great exhibit
known as the "Alfalfa Palace"
This exhibit will be installed to
show samples of alfalfa seed and
samples of the hay, various methods
of curing, the mixing with corn and
other grains. Finally its effect when
used with grain to make balanced
ration for live stock
The North western Railway lines
have arranged to install this exhibit
and it will be made especially interest
ing to the northern states. Some
states have imagined that the legume
plant known as alfalfa, would not be
adapted to their climate, but the
plant breeders at TIL G experiment
stations have stretched the alfalfa
belt northward and one Of the features
of the show in St. Paul next Decem-
ber, will be to show the success with
| which alfalfa Is produced in the
north.
The Hardangerlaget meets at Sioux
Falls on September 1929, and ban
quet for 400 members is being provid-
! ed for. Thomas T. SeXe of Canton is
the only Hardanger youth in Canton
and he is a very enthusiastic one at
that. He is getting painting made
of a Hardanger "Brudefarden" and
Thomas feels that the boys will ap-
preciate such delightful subject.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Little are back
in Canton from Ashcroft, Harding
county, and are here to stay for the
winter, at least, as Mr.. Little has
proved up on his claim. He states
that he raised good crop of wheat
and corn, and everything else In
abundance. He broke his ground
deep and prepared it for seed in a
proper manner, and the result was
good, while the neighbors who only
SKINNED the virgin soil and planted
on sod had poor returns, even with
the help Of heavy July rains. Mr..
and Mrs. Little are glad to get back
home again, and their friends are
glad to see them.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
PUBLICITY.

ONE Of the Democratic newspapers remarks
~ that the Republican newspapers talk about
the expenditure of money in the election of Sena-
tors Lorimer and Stephenson, but say nothing
about what the expenditures of Senator DUPONT
we're for that is coming too "close to head
quarters.
Well, The Journal has mentioned this subject, if
other Republican papers have not, and we
have no objection TO the publication of expenses
of campaigns in this state The Journal favored
the publicity bill when il was before the Legsla-
ture
The Journal believes in publicity in these mat
ters just il believes in publicity in its af
fairs. The Journal is printed in the light of day,
its books are opened TO the proper authorities to
show that have the largest circulation in Della
ware, and why then should we object to publicity
in political affairs.
We DON'T know what the size Of the contribution
of Senator DUPONT TO the campaign fund any
more than we know the size of the contributions
Of individual Democrats during the last city and
state campaigns.
We should not object even to going back some
years, for If the expenses we're published we might
learn how much it cost certain Democratic cand-
date to attempt to break into Congress.
Oh no, The Journal has no objection. Publicity
would be good thing, for il would show Just how
much interested individuals and public service
corporations are in our politics. 1t would also
show how much financing" Of a campaign is DONE
and at the same time develop the chance that
man of limited means has in Delaware politics. If
Democratic newspapers think The Journal has any,
thing TO conceal, or wants anything concealed
they are barking up the wrong tree.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
4OUT OF THE sTATE.v

ATEW JERSEY has law which provides that in
appointing State Commissioner of Schools
the Governor shall not be confined in his selection
TO residents of the state. Governor Wilson has ap-
pointed man from Indiana TO be state superin-
tendent, and there is considerable criticism for the
critics say that there must be plenty of good men
IN New Jersey capable of filling the post in an
efficient manner.
1t would seem so, for New Jersey has several
big colleges and any number Of highly effective
schools of almost every kind II would seem as
If the Governor could have found man in New
Jersey for the place, especially as the salary is
$4,000 a year which sum would be a high hg-
ure to the average college professor
But If there is any subject on which the New
Jersey Governor is competent TO speak as an ex-
pert, it is educational matters When he decided
to go to Indiana for school superintendent he
must have had good reasons for so doing The
right man in his judgment evidently was not in
New Jersey. 1t is however, not odd TO draft on
other states for school officials Both Superinten-
dent Twtmyer and Superintendent Spad came here
from other places, and are sure that few if any
of our people regret that they became citizens Of
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
I'M A nIFFICInT PnSITInN.

A CCORDlNG to reports the Mayor has in mind
1 some highly capable men for appointment
as members of the Public Utilities Commission
The Journal fully appreciates the difficulties that
confront the Mayor in making the appointments
The provision of the law requiring that the COM
mssioners shall be apportioned according to egis-
lative districts is a very unfortunate one The
duties OF the Public Utilities Commissioners do not
in the slightest manner affect districts. Then,
again, we have no doubt that the Mayor is finding
trouble in getting men TO serve
The task of being conscientious Public Utili-
ties Commissioner is no light one by any means.
To fill such position conscentousy requires
much work and thought, faculty and love for
digging down into things and disposition for re-
Election and study. Such appointments are not
suited for men who merely desire to hold Office
for what there is in it.
man who looks upon such a position as
mere political job is not the man suitable for ap-
pointment, and he would not like the place if he
got it. No person who listened to the arguments
made by Mr.. Crosby before the Board of Trade
and the arguments of Mr. Cronin and others but
was convinced that the subject is a large one to
handle intricate in many respects Some men de-
light in such questions. They like to 60 deep
into matters of this kind, and if fair-minded and
conscientious they would be suitable for such posi-
tions
Another thing is to get we'll balanced commits
sion-that is men who look at such matters from
diherent angles They argue among
themselves and reach conclusions that are fair
As we have said the subject requires thought and
study, but We don't believe there will be any ser.
ious trouble with our public service corporations
hey are guided by reasonable men who will be
disposed TO do the right thing.
The public service commission will be check
on speculative franchises II will or should pre.
vent hoId-ups or attempted hold-tps of our pres
ent companies. II will safeguard the interests OF
the companies as we'll rs those of the people
VIC have heard il from stockholders in the pub
Evening journal., 1911-07-26

each night until cure is permanent" q"
The effect of Calocide is truly mar
velous for foot ailments. All pain
goes as if by magic and the feet feel
simply delightful. Corns and cal
louses can be peeled right off. Bum
ions have the Inflammation entirely
drawn out and are reduced to normal
size. Sweaty and smelly feet, swollen
and tender feet need but few treat
ments. Calocide was formerly con-
fined to doctors use but is now kept
in stock by any druggist OF he will
quickly get II from his wholesale
house. A twenty-five cent package Is
said to be sufficient to cure the worst
feet This will be especially welcome
news to those who have been vainly
trying TO cure their feet with patent
powders and tablets.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
G. A. r. ENcAMPMENT.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, July 26.--Rer
resenting Commander-in-chief Joh'
e. Gilman, of the G. A. R., Ephraim
Stillings, acknowledgement of Bostor
and c. D. R. Stowits, quartermastei
general, of Buffalo, ere in the cit
consulting with Colonel Henry
Redman, executive director, as to tn
detail of the national encampment 4
be held here August 21 to 26, inclu
sive.
The first Of the business sessions
the encampment will be held in Con
vention Hall on Thursday morning
August "a. The committee on rules
regulation and ritual was decided a
follows:
A. G. Weishert, of Wisconsin, chair
man; Alfred B. Beers, of Connecticut
John L. Parker, of Massachusetts
Frank o. Cole, of New Jersey; e. c
Montfort, of Ohio; A. ]. Gahagan, o
Tennessee, and Oscar L. Moore, o
Kansas.
The first meeting Of the committe
for organization will be held on Au
gust %.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
WEDNESDAY. JULY 20. 1911
A RIlsINEss.LIKE ADMINISTRATION.

q ONE Of the men who have lately become as
- sociated with the official life of the city do
think that the city would be in financial straits
If managed on business-like principles. They
think il will be a trihe difficult to have that
idea instilled into all the departments OF the city
but they believe this be done.
Ii has been common report that the business OF
the city as general thing for years, has been con-
Quoted in loose manner-that is the same care IN
expenses has not been manifested that good
business man would show in the conduct OF his
own private affairs. The capable business man
keeps his expenses within his income and is care
full He does not proceed in a reckless manner.
We have heard it stated by men in a position
TO know that with even ordinary care and skill in
the management of the city, there would be no
deficit and the city could get along very comfort
ably on the present income.
We believe that the present finance committee
of Council, headed by capable business man, will
make vigorous effort to apply as far as within
its power business-hke methods to all depart
ments of the city If it does it will have earned
the gratitude of all right thinking citizens Of Will
mington citizens who want TO get their moneys
woAh for the taxes they pay.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
:: With the Paragraphers ::

Even the watermeons are dusty inside" remarks
Southern paper. Those shipped up this way are not
exactly dusty, but they certainly have a seedy look
Kansas City Journal.
Mr. Bryan has put thirteen questions TO some ten or
a dozen Democratic Presidential aspirans It might
be appropriate TO respond by putting sixteen
Providence Journal
found dead in long distance telephone
box al Hartford Conn. When operators announce the
amount of the toll they ought 20 break the news gent
ly.-Pttsburg Gazette Times.
The ancient Egyptians invented mosquito netting
No wonder the mosquito is skilled in getting through
f. considering all the practice he has had.--Denyer
Republican
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
HANDICAPPED
fhis is the Case With Many Whining.
ton People.

Too many Wilmington citizens are
handicapped with a bad back. The
unceasing pain causes constant mis-
cry, making work a burden and stoop-
ing or lifting an impossibility. The
back aches at night. preventing re-
freshing rest and in the morning is
stiff and lame. Plasters and liniments
may give relief. but cannot reach the
cause. To eliminate the pains and
aches you must cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys and cure them permanently.
The following statement should
convince every Wilmington reader Of
their efficiency.
Mrs. William Rainey, 40 The Strand,
New Castle. Del, says: Il can en-
dorse Doan's Kidney Pills in the high
est terms, knowing them to be an ex-
cellent kidney remedy. For over 4
year l was subject to attacks Of kid
ney trouble, some of which were quite
severe. My back was weak and lame
and panied me intensely whenever
over-exerted myself The kidney Sc
cretions were highly colored and too
frequent in passage, giving conclusive
evidence that my kidneys were out Of
order. Nothing benefited me until 7
procured Doan's Kidney pills at r.
Challenger and Sons Drug Store.
They soon brought the relief had so
long sought and improved my condi-
tion i'm every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
! States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
A Button Hole Family.

Richmond Times Dispatch.
Why don't the young things learn
how to do something? What are they
here for? To wear rats in their hair.
to try on hobble skirts and make
themselves conspicuous in public
places. to have good time with their
fellows? Pity the fellows after they
have been caught and shall be com
PEELED to live all the time with the
inanities of existence. Only yester-
day, a fashionable dress maker was
complaining about how hard it was to
get any of the girls to work button
holes, very simple thing it would
seem, and so she had TO employ 4
lady 20 years Of age to do this work.
and she does 1t we'll, because none Of
the younger generation appear to do
anything of practical sort
Time was when all the clothes Of
the family we're made at home, and
some Of us have not forgotten them
happy days." even If we do resent the
sort of things we had to wear-the
seams of the trousers that invariably
came around in front Of the leg when
this necessary article Of dress was
put on, the bulging of the skirt about
where the knees of the limbs ought
to have been; and now we are told
that the youngsters among the girls
do not even know enough of domestic
economy to work button-holes. Prob
ably they do not know how to thread
needle or sew on buttons. II Is
terrible. Whittier are we drifting?
And what would It profit any of the
young men to try to live with things
like this? OF course, it will be said
that they will learn" but they ought
to know enough at least to know
where and how to start.
Think of what you must endure,