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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
By JAr1Es A. EDeERToH.

~ SAr1ES n. EDCEhI On
ICopyright by American Press Assoc3A-
don. 1s1l1
"HE week ending Aug 5, 1881,
saw little actual fighting. The
battle at Dug Springs, No.,
was the only one worthy the
n4me. The condition of the two con-
tending sections was roughly as fol-
lows: Both congresses were In session,
that at Washington being near its
close, as the extra session adjourned
on Aug. g. Generals Johnston and
Beauregard were threatening Wash
ingson, where General Mcclellan was
terrifying the city and beginning the
creation Of the Army Of the Potomac.
General John A. Dix was in command
at Baltimore and General B. F. Butler
at Fortress Monroe, both quiet Gen
eral Banks had supplanted Patterson
in the vicinity OF Harpers Ferry. In
western Virginia General W. s. Rose
Grams had succeeded Mcclellan and
General Robert z. Lee had just been
designated to command the Confed-
crates in place Of Genera Garnett, kill
ed at Rich Mountain. In Kentucky
Colonel Anderson, of Sumter fame,
was recruiting for the Federals. In
the vicinity Of Springfield, Mo-, General
Lyon was stationed at the head Of
about 5000 men. with a vastly supe-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
a word of Wrath

The word rabbits" on board Corn
ish fishing smack arouses the ire Of the
crew. Should the hated word be ut
tered as the boat is leaving the harbor
on q pilchard expedition the speaker
would stand a fair chance Of being
hurled overheard. The mere mention
OF rabbits" destroys all chances Of a
catch. "-Lon6on Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Scott Opposes Mcclellan.

To return to Washington. General
Mcclellan came into conflict with Gen
eral Scott almost from the first. Nc
Clellan himself recounts how, on his
second day at the capital. he called on
the president and was invited to at
tend a cabinet meeting in the after
noon. After leaving the president he
called on General Scott and after an
extended conversation excused him
self. saying he had been invited to at
tend a meeting of the cabinet. Scott
tkereupon grew indignant that a sub
ordinate officer should have been
shown such an honor and the general
in chief not included and ordered Nc
Clellan to employ his time picking up
stragglers about Washington. McCleI-
Ian afterward explained to Mr.. Lin
coin why he did not attend the cabinet
meeting, at which the president SEEM
ed amused.
The differences between the two gen.
erals involved much more serious mat
ter than social precedence, however.
McClellan's plan of organization con-
templated brigades, divisions, corps
and armies. He objected to the old
geographical divisions. In all except
the brigade formations Scott opposed
him. The general IN chief insisted
that the geographical divisions were
necessary. He also said that he had
only brigade organization in Mexico
and implied that what was good
enough there was good enough in the
war between the states. Mcclellan re-
Joined thar the pnrira number of men
engaged in Mexico was but a handful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Dysentery is a dangerous disease but
can be cured. amberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
been successfully used in nine epidem-
les of dysentery. It has never been
known to fail. II is equally valuable
for children and adults, and when re-
duced with water and sweetened, II is
pleasant TO take. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
The War Fifty Years Ago

lyon Defeats confederates Under General Rains at Dug
SEzxines. Mo-confederates Gather In Force at Will
so1s Cneek to Attack Lyon at Springfield - Aged
General Scott Mffed Because Mcclellan Is Invited to
Cabinet Meetin6--He Opposes McClenans Plans For
Reorsanizins Army--Adminstratio Uphods McClel-
lan---Little Mac Creates the Army of the Potomac.
HisfopuaritY and His Skill Organizer and Driller
of Troops---Extra Session of Congress Adjourns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

When the digestion is all right. the
action of the bowels regular, there is
a natural craving and relish for food.
When this is lacking you may know
that you need dose of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
strengthen the digestive organs, i'm
prove the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Opening of Market.

Hogs 10000. Left over 1900. Open
ed sc higher. Mixed 71O0775, good
1869 100, rough 6.75q7.OO, light 40
q7.72.
Cattle 1900; strong to 1oc higher.
Sheep 10000; strong.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs 10c higher. Light 7.20G7. 80,
rough 685971O, mixed 7.1007.S0.
heavy 715@z72, pigs 7.1O4765. bulk
7.3O@765.
Cattle strong TO 10c higher.
Sheep steady TO 10c lower.
Beeves 5.2517.5O, COWS 2 .25@6. 10,
stockers 3.15@5.4O, Texans 4.75061O,
westerns 4.750650, calves 5.56Q 800.
Sheep steady TO strong, 2.2594.0O,
lambs $4,000.
Close Of Market.
Hogs closed strong, 10c TO 15c
higher. Mixed 7.20q7s5, good us
077O, rough 6.85qI1O, light 115Q
1872.
Cattle strong to 10c higher.
Sheep steady.
Western Live Stock.
Hogs Cattle. Sheep.
Kansas City ...... $500 5000 5000
Omaha -. ...... 400 400 1850
Estimated Tomorrow.
Hogs. Cattle. Sheep.
Chicago -. .....2O.OOO 1000 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
A KIna Who Left Home.

Set the world to talking. but Paul Ma
thulka. Of Buffalo. y. Y. says he always
keeps at home the King of all laxitives
DR.. Kings New Life Pills-and that
they're a blessing to all his family.
Cure constipation. headache. indiges-
ton, dyspepsia. Only Csc at all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS.

BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Wheat.
September. 921s, 90, 917s. 9214.
December. 971s, 973k, 964. 96A.
May, 1O3, 103, 10176, 1924.
Corn.
September, 65, 659s, 6494, 65.
December. C2a4, SO, 6234, C23s.
May, 90, 651s, 6414, 64$4.
Oats.
September, AZ. 421s, AIS, 41B.
December, 44a4. 4434, 441s, 449s.
May, 475s. 4734, 4G34, AIS.
Pork.
September, 1900, 1900, 1855, 17.75.
January, 1912, 1915, 1852, 1865.
Lard.
September, 9.O7, 9.12, 8.95, 9.02.
January, $50, $50. SCI, SIS.
Ribs.
September, $50, 9,52, $50, 9.37.
January, SAT, SAT. 8.35. $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Extra Session Adjourns-

The extra session of congress was
now drawing to a close. On Aug 8,
the day before final adjournment, the
two houses by joint resolution called
upon the president to recommend a
day of public humiliation. prayer and
fasting, to be observed by the people Of
the United States with religious solem-
nifty. and the offering of fervent sup
plications to Almighty God for the
safety and welfare of these states. his
blessings on their arms and speedy
restoration Of peace"
The session had lasted only two
days more than one month, having
convened on July 4. yet during that
time II had provided means for car
rying on the war. defined the nations
attitude in regard thereto, increased
duties on imports, authorized loan
OF $3.50 100000. provided for the issue
Of S5O.OOO.OOO of treasury notes. laid
increased taxes for the future, repeal
ed the specie clause Of the subtreas-
ury act. increased the army to almost
any size the president might think fit,
approved the taking of slaves engaged
IN military occupations as contra
band OF war" and generally had raj
lied 10 the support OF the administra-
ton in a manner that left no doubt
as to the attitude of the people OF the
north.
Little was said at this session of
congress concerning the ultimate fate
OF slavery. The preservation of the
Union was the one theme. But in one
OF the last debates Thaddeus Stevens
OF Pennsylvania did predict that as a
war measure IL might become neces-
sary to free the slaves OF those in
actual rebellion against the govern
ment. He would not 90 further than
that. Was this a prophecy Of the
emancipation proclamation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
THE GRAIN MARKET.
LIVERPOOL Grain.

Liverpool. Aug. Notwithstanding
the lower cables from America yester-
day and weakness in Buenos Ayres,
the market opened unchanged with a
firm undertone and shorts excited.
The lower cables were Offset by the
strike situation and the general tight
ening up of European offers, together
with apprehension regarding the Rus
sian situation. Later there was sen
sational covering movement on the
part of belated shorts, and prices ad-
vanced sharply The OglivIe Flour
Milling company Of Montreal cableG
that fears were entertained there re-
garding frost owing to the lateness Of
the crop, and also fears that black
rust would spread. London was
heavy buyer of futures in this market
and the continent is showing persist
ent demand for nearby cargoes. Al
1870 D. N. the market was excited and
strong and Is higher than yesterday.
Corn was q higher in sympathy
with wheat and the strength in Amer
lea.
Chicago Cash Grain.
Corn-No. 641z G65. No " 6s,
No. 2 Y 6534 G65h, No. 3 641641z,
No. 3 " 671k 66s, No. 3 y 65g65H.
No 4 G3&4 n ga. Nou 4 W G5H n csc,
No y 6414 G645z.
Oats-No. 2 $50 1914, No. 2 W 401z
91H, No. 3 " 4004014, No. 3 "
391z a4O. standard 4OA al.
Wheat-No 2 s969O. No. r
$50 SO, No. 2 NV 9099124, No 3 hw
sSd91h, No. 1 ms old 110q1I25z, No.
l rs new 1051107, No. 2 ms old 1O5
6110, No. ms new 98d 103, No 3 ms
old 100d104, No. rs new 9511OO,
No. S seq 9s. No. 3 94a97, VIC 81
n SO, durum 93G98.
Government Crop Report.
Washington, Aug. 9.-Condition Of
corn, e9.6; oats, 65.7; spring wheat,
59.s. Indicated yield oats, 23.2
bushels per acre; indicated yield bar
ley, 1913 bushels per acre; winter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Feed and Fuel.

Corn, per bushel, SEC and zoe.
Oats, 45c and 48c.
Forage-Timothy hay, $40.
Glover hay, SIS.
Wheat, 90c.
Wild hay. $12 TO $13.
Straw, $3.50.
Coal-Lump, per busheL 15c; slack.
10c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Now It's Pittshurnh.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The postofice
department has added the long be-
listed H to the city Of Pittsburg, Pa,
so that II win now read Officially
Pittsburgh"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Of Confederates gave way in confu-
sion.
At this tuncture large body Of Con-
federate cavalry appeared, and the
fight was resumed. The Federal ar
dllery now came into action. AS the
shells fell among the southern horse
men, killing several, the whole body
was thrown into disorder and soon
afterward fed This ended the battle.
General Rains withdra wing his forces
and making a rapid march to Join
General McCulloch, who was leading
the column of Confederates approach
ing from the west. The next day the
Federals made a vain pursuit Of their
foes and on Aug. returned to Spring
field General Lyon had lost eight
killed and thirty wounded in the fight
at Dug Springs and General Rains
about forty killed and as many wound
ed.
The effect Of the battle was to dis
courage General McCulloch from MAX
ing a direct attack on Springfield. but
General Price insisted and even pro-
posed to withdraw his Missouri troops
and fight 1t out alone. At this juno
ture an order came from General Leon
idas Polk, in command of the district,
directing that the attack be made, and
McCulloch consented. provided he was
given chief command. The entire
Confederate force now moved forward
in three columns toward Wilson's
creek As the battle at that point did
not occur till the following week, it
will be described in a subsequent ar
ticle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
TOd0y's Market Quotations

tBy wire from E. w. Wagner & Co.
members of Chicago Board of Trade.
Grain, provisions. stocks, and cotton.
Local offces at Rock Island house Rock
Island Ill Chicago office. 9S-S9-l00.
Board of Trade. Local telephone. No.
west 300
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Hi4 MonabefN.

he has unbounded faith IN himself"
I'm other words. he has a monopoly
OF the faith IN himself, ehY'-Chicago
Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

GENERAL BIN M'CULLoCH, @. S. L., WHO
ENTERED MISSOURI ~ COMMAND or
ARKANSAS AND TENRS TROOPS IN sum
MIR OF lsGl AND JOINTLY COMMANDED
COFEDERAT.zS ~ BATTLE OF WILSON'S
CRrEK; KILLED AT, BATTLE OF PEA
RIDGE ARK, MARCH Z, 1862.
compared 10 those required in the civil
war and that n more scientific and up
TO date form OF organization was nee
eSsary. Scott remained obdurate,
however, and Mcclellan went forward
On his own lines. which caused the
breach between the two TO widen.
Congress and the administration
stood behind Mcclellan. Considering
what afterward happened this state
ment has a strange sound. but this
was IN the beginning Of August. 1861
The differences between Mcclellan and
the administration did not develop I'LL
later.
Army Of the Potomac Created.
The important outcome OF the new
policy was the creation OF the Army OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

GENERAL STERLING PRICE, q. 8. A., Kx-
GOVERNOR OF MISSOURI, JOINT COM
MANDER WITH GENERAL BEN MCCLLoCH
OF CONFEDERATE TROOPS AT BATTLE OF
WILSON'S CREEK, FOUGHT THROUGHOUT
THE WAR AND DIED IN ST. LOUIS IN
1859.
er faults. Yet after discouning these
personal defects in his character one
must admire the mans ability in the
creation and disciplining of armies.
think history will decide that he was
the one man needed at this juncture.
Things do not happen by accident, Ell
Their to individuals or nations. With
a great need comes the man or men
to fill it. Whatever we may think of
him as a man or as a soldier, George
B. Mcclellan was needed in 1861.
Call it providence or what you will.
one cannot read history understand
ingly without being struck by the
larger intelligence that is behind the
shaping of events. We call things of
this kind condolences, but that Is only
a term behind which we hide our ig-
norance. However men may scheme
and seek special ends, however blind
or self willed they may be, this larger
intelligence goes on shaping the trend
of things. No man of insight can fol-
low the story of our own land, can
read the annals of the Revolution and
Of the civil war, without seeing in
them the expression of what Emerson
calls the "oversoul," without tracing
through them the finger Of God.
There's a divinity that shapes our ends.
Rough hew them how we will
1t may be objected that all this has
little TO do with a story of the war
fifty years ago, but in my own view it
had and has a great deal to do.
One of the laws procured by Gen
eral Mcclellan in the early days of
August was that authorizing the ap-
pointment of additional aids-de-camp
to general officers. These aids might
be taken either from civil life or from
the army. and none of them was to
rank higher than colonel. 1t was not
till a few weeks later that the order
was given to form the Army Of the
Potomac, but when It came it was on
the lines laid down by Mcclellan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
RIVER FORECAST.

During the next As hours only shghl
changes in the Mississippi will occur
from below Dubuque to Muscattne
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Aug 8. - Following are the quota
lions on the local market today:
Eggs, 15hc.
Butter-Dairy. 21c; creamery. 22hc.
Lard, 10c-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

o2SKRAb JOHN A. DIX, AUrHoR OF THE
FAMOUS DISPATCH, "IF ANY MAN AT
TEMPS TO PULL DOWN THE AMERICAN
FLAG, SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT" GEN.
ERAL DIX SUCCEEDED GENERAL N. p.
BANKS IN COMMAND AT BALTIMORE
EARLY IN AUGUST, 1861
rior force under Generals McCulloch,
Rains and Price and Governor Jack
son approaching TO give battle.
Previous articles have recounted
how General Lyon marched from
Boonville, Mo-, to Springfield, arriv
ing about the middle of July. Colonel
Sigel in his retreat from Sarcoxie had
reached Springfield ahead Of Lyon. a
small troop from Kansas also joined
the Union forces there, making the
total of Lyons command a little more
than 5000. Here the Federal COM
mander called for re-enforcements and
waited in vain for their arrival. In
the meantime General Sterling Price
and Governor Jackson. at the head Of
the Missouri state troops. had been
Joined by General Rains and General
Ben McCulloch, with troops from Ar
kansas and Texas, and We're begin
ming 10 draw net about Lyon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
DAVENPORT AND VICINITY
Unsettled generally and
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Light, widely scattered showers and
thunderstorms in the Missouri and up
per Mississippi valleys and the Can
adian northwest have resulted from
an area of moderately low pressure
which extends from the Rocky noun
tain plateaus eastward to Iowa and
Missouri. The northwestern area Of
high pressure, with its cool tempera-
lures, has extended eastward and
southeastwaTd to Minnesota and Ne
braska On account of the low pres
sure TO the westward and the ap-
proach of the northwestern high, I'M
settled but generally fair weather is
indicated for this vicinity tonight and
Thursday, with cooler tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

AL the news all The time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Battle Of Dug Springs.

The last Of July the Federal com
mander learned that the Coufederates
were on the march toward Springfield
with more than 10000 troops. They
were approaching in TWO columns. one
from the south and the other from the
west He decided to attack them in
detail and for this purpose moved out
with his army on Aug. l. leaving a
small garrison in the town. He aimed
his first attack nj the force approach
ing from the south. By night he had
advanced ten miles 10 Cave creek.
where he encamped- The next morn
ing he marched 10 Dug Springs. nine
Icen miles from Springfield. where he
encountered the enemy under General
Rains. Dug Springs is located in y
valley about five miles long. with pro
!ecting wooded hills iEtcTrUp;inE the
View The presence of the Confeder
ctes was discovered through the ap-
Iecrance % Il cloud Of dust ., the 9th
or end 4 the valley. General Lyon
thereupon formed his forces il lire %
hattie ana Advanced. with 4 company
q infantry and another Of cavalry in
the lead Suddenly n force Of Confcd-
crates so strong eperSad from tie
woods and sought u cUJ al the in
fantry from the cavalry.
Captain Stanley. In command OF the
cavalry. ordered his men TO fire as
sooa as the Coufedcrates Were In
range The FIRE vas returned. and
there was brisk fight for several
minutes. when one Of Stacley's on.
GERS ordered a charge About twenty
i've cavalrrmen responded and fought
with such spirit that the entire body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
OBSERVATIONS.

OBSERVATIONS.
High Low Prep
yes last 24hra
terd'y. night. inch.
Atlantic City .......80 "A 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
t yield. 455.14s.OOo bushels.

wheat yield, 55,149,000 bushels.
Liverpool Cables.
Wheat opened unchanged; closed y
higher
Corn opened "a higher; closed IS
higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Army of the Potomac Created.

The important outcome OF the new
policy was the creation OF the Army of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
WILL MANUFACTURE AUIO DELIVERY WAGONS

twib the Alma Manufac
deal with T. of the Cameron Car Co..
The ability
the
field
will be readily
mobile backed his sell
bright In perfecng bring
in
resignation which has accepted with
T. of whom made Of
will of all
Of for
oneo Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
GRAI|OT CO. SCHOOLS
Rank Second to None In the Entire
State
FIRST TO HOLD CO., INSTITUTE
Deputy Superintendent Of Instruction keeler
Compliment GratiOt Co. Schools

At the Teachers Institute, Monday
evening of last week, Deputy Supt.
Keeler spoke in glowing terms of the
schools of this county and said as a
result of a movement started in Grat-
lot twenty-five other counties were
holding similar gatherings. In the
school room the child spends nearly
one-half of its time, as a result of this
the Importance of the schools being
brought to the highest degree of eff
cheney is apparent TO every parent.
That the schools in this county are in
such excellent condition is largely the
result OF the painstaking work Of the
excellent corps of instructors en-
ployed. But back of their work is
that of man who for nearly ten
years has given his best effort to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
St. LOUIS HORSE SHOW
HELD at Stewart Bros. Barn Last Sat.
urday Afternoon

Last Saturday thirty or more horses
were shown in St. Louis that in all prob
ability represented greater money val
he than any bunch ever gathered togeth-
er at one time in the county. One span
of mares, sisters owned by Jasper Ney.
ins were sold to Smith & Cook of Con.
necticut for $4,000.
The horses were shown at the feed
barn of Stewart Bros. and comprised
among others FIVE from the Heury
Mcnamara stables, two from Jasper
Nevins and two each from Church Bios,
NJ. Mcnamara and j. Fitzgerald, while
Hickok d Son of this city we're repre-
sented by their recently purchased stall
lion, a description of which appeared in
the Record of some weeks ago.
For fine horses Gratiot County is cas-
lily entitled to first place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
FORTUNE IN RUBBISH
SaWduSt Now a Valuable Asset
formerly q Nuisance

Only a few years back sawdust was
regarded by owners of sawmils as
so much waste, to be got rid of any
how, and as quickly as possible. Auy-
body could have it and welcome
Some proprietors even paid people to
cart it away. Today all this is alter
ed. Sawdust, so far from being look
ed upon as rubbish, is greatly priced
and turned to account in a hundred
different ways in arts and manufac-
ture.
Sugar, for instance, is made from it
SO, too, alcohol, which is, of course
the basis of all spirits AT recent
banquet attended by famous chemists
from all over the world excellent
brandy was served which had been
distilled from sawdust. 1t was mel
low, Of agreeable havos, perfectly free
from any odor or taste of turpentine
and none Of the guests knew, until
they were told, that it was other than
genuine juice of the grape.
Sawdust, again, forms the basis OF
more than twenty different kinds OF
explosives. The so-called white" and
yellow" gunpowder are merely SO
much sawdust saturated with certain
acids. Gas for lighting purposes can
be manufactured from sawdust equally
we'll as from coal In the lumber re-
gions in Canada where sawdust is
cheap and plentiful, many towns and
villages are lighted with sawdust gas
The mode OF production is the same
as is used for coal gas. The sawdust
is baked in retorts and yields from
10000 to 10000 cubic feet of gas per
ton.
What is known as wood meal fod-
der for cattle is just sawdust mixed
into a mash with hot distillers' wash
and favored with rock salt. 1t can
be fed to the beasts in his fresh state,
or it can be dried and pressed in the
form of dough. Mortar made from
sawdusts is now largely used in build
ing operations.-Michigan Investor.