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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-08-29

had been anticipating. He therefore
directed his men to withhold their
fire until suddenly the supposed friends
opened on him murderous volley that
sent his lines Keeling in confusion.
Sigels Division Routed.
The deception was caused by the
color of the uniforms, which were
nearly the same in portions Of the two
armies. 1t was also stated by the
federals that the enemy carried
Union flag until close enough to fire,
when they ran up their own colors.
Most of the authorities agree in this
statement, some of them asserting that
this ruse was resorted to twice by the
Confederates that day. As it was
trick often practiced in border war
fare, it is credible, although the Con-
federate accounts of the battle do not
mention it. At any rate, this was the
turning point against Sigel. He now
sought to withdraw, but nearly all of
his troops were ambuscaded and killed
or captured, Sigel himself narrowly es-
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Hot Fight In Cornfield.

Plummer's regulars became separat-
ed from the rest of the Union troops
and crossed to the other side of the
creek, where they suddenly faced a
large body of Confederates In a corn
field. The fight here grew hot until
one of the Union batteries, that I'M
der Du Bots, took position on hill
enemy in the cornfield that Plummer
was enabled to withdraw his men.
At this juncture the firing grew
heavy at the other end of the line,
where General Price attempted to turn
Lyons flank. The arrival Of the Sec
ond Kansas frustrated this attempt,
but Prices troops still charged several
times only to be beaten back. Tot
tens Union battery had taken posi-
ton on a nearby hill and helped to re-
pulse the Confederates. This was one
Of the fiercest actions Of the day, the
firing becoming an unbroken roar.
An interval here ensued during
which Price brought up fresh troops
and started another attack all along
the line. The Confederates charged
many times and the lines reeled back
and forth In a fierce struggle that last
ed an hour At this time Lyons en-
tire force was engaged He had so
few troops that he could spare none
for reserve. At last the Confed
crates temporarily gave way.
In the meantime Colonel Sigel had
gained the rear of the enemy and be-
gan an attack from that side, driving in
some scattering troops of the Confed-
crates and following them for a long
distance. At first he met little re-
sistance. Sigel could hear the roar of
Lyons guns and expected the victori-
Gus Union troops soon to break
through and join him. At this juno
ture General McCulloch's men ad-
vanced in considerable force, and Sigel
thought, the..ra the Federal troops he
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-08-29

men throughout the state and leave
that part of Missouri to the enemy
If he waited in Springfield to be at
tackled he endangered his entire force,
as Springfield offered no natural ad-
vantages for defense. There was but
one course left, and that was to move
out and attack the foe before the foe
moved in to attack Lyon.
General Lyons plan was to make
the advance on the night Of Aug. 8.
His men were footsore and tired, how
ever, and as new supplies were about
to arrive some of his officers prevailed
on him to defer the movement one day.
The delay was almost fatal, for the
Confederates intended to move on
Springfield the night of the 9th. but
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were deferred by threatened thunder
storm. The Union troops got under
way about o'clock. There were only
5000 all told, and part Of these were
home guards left in Springfield. Lyon
divided his force into two columns,
1,1OO or 1900 under Colonel Franz ST.
gel, the remainder, something less than
1000 effective men, under his own com
mand.
The soldiers were underfed, poorly
clothed, some of them were In tatters
and, still worse, lacked shoes. The
Confederate forces were even in worse
condition, however, and were not so
well drilled as the Union men. There
is dispute as to the size of the Con-
federate army, no two authorities
quite agreeing. McCulloch, who was
In command, admitted that he had
1000 men. Northern historians in
sist that he had more than 10000. AT
least a part of the discrepancy may
have arisen from the fact that Nc
Culloch and Price picked up several
thousand farmers and others along the
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way, and these were without training
or arms, hence were useless in the
fight. The facts seem to be that of
effective troops the Confederates had
between two and three times as many
as the Federals. Lyon had repeated Y
asked for re-enforcements from Gen
eral John c. Fremont. then In COM
mand at st. Louis. but had asked in
vain. In consequence he was far from
confident of winning.
Sigel marched due south to strike
the flank and rear Of the enemy, and
Lyon headed southwest to attack in
front. Arriving while it was still dark.
Lyon waited till dawn. He then sur
prised the Confederates preparing for
breakfast. Frying pans were hastily
thrown aside for muskets. A flying
picket warned General Price cold
Pap''), who commanded the line where
Lyon attacked.
Leading Lyons advance was Cap
tain Piummer's battalion of regular in
fantry, two companies of volunteers
and Totten's battery. These struck
Rains pickets about O'Clock in the
morning. The Union forces at once
formed in a skirmish line which ad-
vanced a mile and half and pushed
the Confederate skirmish line up the
slope. A large force of Confederates
was then seen on the hilltop, which
was attacked by two regiments and
Totten's battery and driven to the
slope Of the next hill.
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GREATEST FAIR CROWDS.
All Indications Point to a Half Million
Attendance and Comfort viii
Be Provided for All.

Attendance and Comfort VIII
Be Provided for All.
Every preparation is being made for
the care and entertainment next Sep
TENDER of a greater crowd than ever
before attended the Minnesota State
Fair and Exposition. A large number
CT additional park seats, new drinking
fountains, comfort stations, a rest hos
pital and nursery have already been
provided for.
The sidewalks on the main avenues
have been widened and number of
the streets and street corners have
been so graded as to care for greater
crowds Additional ground has been
given the street car company at their
central terminals and this space will
greatly increase the company's faclli-
ties for handling the immense crowds
that are expected
The Agricultural society has pur-
chased nine lots adjoining their pres
emit railroad yards and unloading plat
form and these will be increased in
number and convenience. Fences and
buildings on the fair grounds are be-
ing repaired and painted. A new build
ing Is being erected that will connect
the wonan's building and annex. Sew
eral new structures for machinery ex-
hibits are being built on Machinery hill.
=
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The Importance of the Beard.

The Importance Of the beard was full
~ recognized in the middle ages. Here
is a passage QUOTED by ]. A.. F. Or
baan in "Sixtine Rome'O from a letter
of the writer, Bartolomeo Catena: 1T
is we'll that those who have to lead
and govern should have long and fine
beard. And can assure you that the
government of cities and provinces has
been given to more than one prelate be-
cause he had long and fine beard;
otherwise he were not worthy that
honor"
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many of his three months men was
about to expire. Ten miles distant was
an opposing army outnumbering him
three to one. Between him and st.
Louis another Confederate army was
approaching to cut off retreat in that
direction. If he withdrew he stood
chance of encountering this second
army with his dwindling force and,
moreover. would discourage the Union
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By JAMES A. EDGERTON.
by American Press Associa-
ton, 1911

- ECOND to Bull Run the battle
~ of Wilson's Creek was the
@ greatest fought in 1861. It
was decisive in Missouri and
sealed the decree that the state was to
remain in the Union. These things
made it important, but the death of
General Nathaniel Lyon, the Union
commander on that field, rendered 1t
immortal.
After his return to Springfield from
the fight at Dug Springs Lyon was in
a desperate position. The time of
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Educational.

do they teach domestic science at
your college?" inquired the visitor OF
the freshman.
"Only sewing" replied the freshman.
"Good idea," said the visitor. "And
what do you sew chiefy?'
"Wild OATS" replied the freshman
Harper'S Weekly.
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Tnnk L. "a Hat

Didn't you hear all Of the pro-
fessor's lecture"
"Why. no. He began by saying that
sleep is the secret Of right living. and
then came home and went to bed."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-08-29

The feeble howl with the wolves.
bray with the asses and bleat with the
sheep Roland
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Gaping He saved only one gun. mis-
cavalry. Dragons and part Of his in
fantry.
The sudden disaster to Sigel left the
entire Confederate force free to attack
Lyon. This was about 10 O'Clock in
the morning and shortly after Prize
had been beaten back. Fresh Confed
crate troops now moved to the attack
ana Lyon ordered up the Second
Kansas and two companies of the
First Iowa to charge the enemy's line.
which was partly concealed in the
brush. The Union general already had
been wounded twice, once in the foot
and once on the head. and had had his
horse shot under him. but this did not
deter him from personally leading this
charge. swinging his hat and cheering
on his men,
General Lyons Death.
The charge succeeded In dislodging
the foe and driving him back to the
next ravine. but Lyon fell with a bull
let In his left breast.
Nathaniel Lyon was perhaps the
most promising general developed on
the Union side during the first year Of
the war. He was born in Connecticut
in 1918. graduated at West Point,
served with distinction in the Semi
mole and Mexican wars, was In the
early troubles in Kansas, where be
wrote vigorous articles for the news
papers, and at the beginning of the
civil war was assigned to Missouri
where his career became one of in
creasing glory. 1t is not too much to
say that General Lyon held Missouri
In the Union and sealed the pact with
his blood. His will left practically all
his property, $4,000, to the cause Of
his country. He died unmarried.
The death Of the general did not end
the battle. The chief command now
devolved on Major Sturgis, who knew
Lyons plans and continued the fight
on these lines. For a half hour longer
the engagement continued, when the
Confederates once more gave way. 1t
was only hull, however. Suddenly
they reappeared along the entire front
and for the first time began an effec-
tive assault from a battery. The fight
once more became general, the Confed-
crates attempting to turn the Union
right flank and assaulting Totten's bat
terry at the center. The Federal line
now stood like wall Of steel. Several
times the enemy charged forward al
most to the muzzles Of the guns and
as often were driven back.
At last Major Sturgis decided that
he had too few troops to try to hold
the field and determined to retire to
Springfield and thence to Rolla. The
Confederates admit that they were
"glad to see him CO." Nor did they
attempt pursuit
Losses on Both Sides Heavy.
The battle had lasted till II o'clock
and for the number of men engaged
and the length of time consumed was
one of the fiercest in the history of the
war. According to the Annual En-
encyclopedia of that year, the losses were
as follows: Union, 223 killed, 721
wounded and 292 missing; Confeder
ates, SIT killed, about 800 wounded and
80 missing. The battle Of Wilson's
Bull Run, for at Bull Run the Union
loss was only 9 per cent of those en-
gagged, while at Wilson's Creek 1t was
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06
ELLETNDALE.

We note that new Glendale CORES.
pOndent appeared in the Chronicle last
week. We hail this newcomer with great
delight and are puch pleased at the talent
and ability displayed by it, and hope to
see this valuable progeny spring into great
prominence and popularity, as it is evi.
dent that we must soon lay aside our pen
after scope Of 80 years of experience.
Much improvement may result from the
change
How that old war horse, d. A. c.,
comes in with his sarcasm to criticise our
blowing. He thought he hit US big last
week. Well, our boy, full of spirit of
progress and improvement, attempted to
break up that old hedge row along the
road that the oveneers bad neglected. OIL
course it was rough but after the disk and
narrow have done their work then see the
Inference Don't discourage the boy 10
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

THE Supreme Court has made a
ruling upon the law which requires
every business man in Delaware to
pay one dollar and register his full
name under which he is doing bust
ness, with the Prothonotary of the
county annually. The Court stated
that the law so far as it related to
individuals, was irregular and not
according to the Constitution of
Delaware, but that so far as part
nerships are concerned. it is valid
and holds so that all partners will
be compelled to register their names
with the ProthonOtary. This law
does not affect corporations doing
business under the general incor-
poration laws of Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

gave German a majority of only
one in the convention, the result of
the recount will discredit the can
didate now on the Democratic ticket
in Maryland for Governor. and it
is believed that the honest Demo.
Gratis of the State will resent this de-
liBerate reversal Of their ballots cast
in their primary election, and de-
feat the old gang of ringsters who
have been attempting to strangle
Senator Raynor and his friends,
and SO hedge the ring in power by
crooked methods, that Mr.. German
will be able to succeed that Senator
when his term expires. In the mean
time the Republicans are looking
on at this showing up of the Cor
man faction with its rotten political
and are conducting a
campaign which commands the re-
spect of all law abiding citizens.
The days of crooked work in poll
tics went by long time ago, and
honest primary laws honestly en-
forced will give to the people the
light to have their opinions re-
'pected as we'll as heard. Delaware
should have a real primary election
aw for the whole State.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

FAcTIoNAL bitterness is gradu-
ally and rapidly dying out in the
few sections of Sussex County where
it was most in evidence during the
last campaign. In the Second Rep
resentative District, which is COM
posed Of Bridgeville, and where
there was a bitter fight at the pri-
maries last year, there seems to be
a general understanding, and so far
has this gone, that those who op-
posed the nomination of Cornelius
P. Swain as Senator from that dis
trict, have Joined in recommending
him for appointment to the United
States Marshalship for this district,
which will be to fill next December.
This should and will wipe out the
iiscOrd which ran rampant there
asst year. Mr.. Swain is well quail
led for the place and is backed by
eading Republicans generally in
he two lower counties.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

In the matter Of the building OF
the great boulevard through Della
ware, Milford has a great interest
in the location of its route, and we
believe that should Milford be left
several miles off its course, that
those now living, will see the day
when Milford will lose patronage.
and property owners bewail the
shOrt-sighted policy of those who
discouraged its passing near the
town. ItnOw looks to an outsider,
as if the route to Houston from
Georgetown, would be finally agreed
upon, which would leave Milford
just four miles distant from the
main line.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

THE State Sentinel, Republican
paper in its politics, but which was
controlled by John Edward Addicks
for many years past, was sold at
sheriff sale last Saturday to cover
bills which had accrued against it
for materials and rentals. II was
bought for the exact amount of the
claims, and it will be continued
under the management of Mr.. Lou
derbOugh, who has been getting
the paper out for the past twenty
years. In the future this paper will
be more aggressive and of more
force in the affairs of the party to
which it gives support.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

What is the matter tn that Lincoln
CHAP who takes exceptions to our report
lot the Lincoln-Ellendele game Why
does be abuse us by calling us swamp
Angel? Now may we ask this smartv
what is Swamp Angel? We do not
lye'in swamp, nor have we reached
that sublime stage Of purity as to be call
ed an angel
Prof Smith has moved his family here
from Georgetown.
Geo. Curry has moved his family back
to Baltimore, and Phillip Owens form
erly Of Owens Station, will take his place
We are glad to see Mr. Owens and VEL
come him here as a good citizen.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

IT has been recommended that
the graduating classes in the public
schools should be taken to visit one
or more of our prisons, as a lesson
on the results of crime, and the
manner of its punishment, and we
believe that the idea would be good
for the future citizens of the State,
as 1t would give them a realizing
sense OF what prisoners experience,
and also widen their sense of re-
sponsibility for future government
through enforcement of the laws.
How many persons Of intelligence
are able to answer intelligently the
cost OF maintenance Of our hospital
for the insane, or the number of its
inmates even in an approximate
lgure How many realize that A
.erm In prison should mean a term ,
u reform restraiHt, so that the con
'ict may regain freedom without
bitter thoughts of revenge upon
hose who caused his imprisonment?
We believe that the children of the "
ublic schools should be taken to "
he sessions Of our courts occasion
lly, and be given a chance to learn =
ivil government through actual e,
bservance of the workings of the
Nv. Let them see how iuries are d.
how trials are CON M
ucted, how juries are polled, and 81 81
It a general opinion howsoever vi
light it may be, as to how the ma
linery of the law is used for the M
election of the public, and for q
e ends ofjustice between man and :"
an. 49,
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

his good work D a c. had better stick
to the old box in the corner bv the stove
until he can find another loaier to give
him food for his letter. We DEFY D. A.
c. to go into the field and beat this 10
years old boy with pillow. So come on
and prove your skill before you critieise
others. It is a case of put up or shut up.
The Sunday School Convention held
here last Thursday was the greatest sue
cess of anything of the kind ever held in
this town The topic of Sunday School
Government was most thoroughly. dis
cussed by able exponents. Miss Mary
Warren, superintendent of the "Cradle
Department. made her first appearance
in public She was qnite eloquent at
times, and we feel proud of her as one Of
our bright stars in the coming generation
of public workers.
Whiskey still seems to have the same
old influence over our people, notwith-
standing that this is a dry county. Last
week proved to be very plenty. Two of
the best men among our lahOring class fell
out, and while imbiding too freely, got
into fight in Reeds Mill 1t was a case
for the alderman and he weut the limit
and fined them $40 each and costs. Two
small boys in the basket mill took in the
fighting fire water too freely and we're
fined one dollar and costs, as well as be-
ing severely repremanded. Now here
comes two OF Bob Clendaniel's men. who
are of good and highly respected families.
They went to the swamp to hide their
liquor but they could not resist the effect
and fought it out. Esquire Warrington,
Of Georgetown, settled it with Sl3 fine and
costs and big peace bond Better have {
The saloons open and drinking in an hon
sst way than have this dirty stuff that a
,omes in jugs and is killing our people
Our boys have a great time on their '
baseball expeditions. They are such good l
latured fellows that everybody seems to
axe advantage of them. Last Saturday I
hey we're treated in the most shameful v
manner at Greenwood, and it became an o
utrage in sight of the good citizens of g
hat town, who took the matter up in il
svor Of our boys. Governor Pennewill Il
anne to our rescue, then the Greenwood Il
oys refused to play longer than the 9th
ming, and sooner than take defeat and cc
umiliatIon they called the game off. fo
ccording to the rules this gives our boys d
le game, ioO te
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

UNDER the primary laws of Cali
fornia it is possible to elect an Of
fetal without finally placing the
candidate on the official ballot. 1t
is decidedly new in effects for even
the most radical of primary laws.
1t is said that under this law in
California, if one man nominated
has more votes than all the others
combined, he is declared elected
and there is no occasion for another
election. The city OF San Francisco
has just had this happen.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06
MILFORD NECK.


The Ladies' Aid Society Of Milford
Neck NJ E Church will meet at the
home of Mrs. Charles Bennett this Sat.
urdsy evening. Everybody invited.
The farmers of this vicinity are busv
sowing wheat.
Mosquitoes seem to be very scarce at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armor Quillen. of Brown
Neck, we're the guests of Mr.. Ouillen,s
sister, Mr.. David Mills, Of South Bowers
Miss Amanda Sipple, of Frederick Is
spending some time with her sister. Mrs
Chas. Bennett.
Mrs. Emma Davis and daughter Nav
OF Boston, Mass, is visiting Mrs. L A
Thompson and family.
Mr. and Mrs, Cyrus B. Favinper and
daughter, Miss Madolyn, and Samuel
Thomas, of Frederica, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Jester Sunday.
Mrs. Harvey Thompson is pass;no
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs !
David Stevenson, of Harrington.
Cyrus Davis, a hired man of Frisbv
Kirby, met with a runaway accident last
week. While in the field plowine. one
ot his mules became frightened and he.
gan to run, which resulted in the break.
ng of reign. When caught bv Davis
he other mule had been cut severely by
he plOw. y
Willis Voshell, young msn, of this
community, also met with the same mis-
ortnne on Saturday, be having been
irving pair Of horses to wagon Tha
cam was stopped at Thompsonvine.
Milford chronicle., 1911-10-06

THE flag Of the progressive
movement in Delaware, which was
raised by few disgruntled Repub-
hcans, mostly made up of ex-ofice
holders in Sussex and Kent conn
ties, has had few to rally to its sup
port, and it is more than probable
that the number who will even be
led to consider the proposition will
repudiate the association of their
names with the attempt to organize
a new party long before the cam
paign Of next year opens. The Re-
publican Party Of Delaware has
kept straight along the line of re-
publican principles when many Of
he great States have joined in the
popular clamor against the leaders
# the party in national matters.