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mand of Colonel Robert L. McCook.
Many Of these troops were Germans,
and with a cry Of Forward, my bully
Dutch" McCook led them to the fight
at double quick. Scarcely had they
got into action than they were with
drawn, however, and as darkness was
now coming on General Rosecrans or
dered his men to sleep on their arms,
ready to renew battle in the, morning.
Floyd Retreats at Might.
During the night Floyd retreated
across the river, destroying the tenn
porary bridge and the ferryboat to
prevent pursuit. The Confederates
left Il large amount of camp equip
age. The Union losses were about
fifteen killed and seventy wounded,
and the Confederate casualties were
smaller. The moral effect Of victory
rested with the ifederals, as the move
ment against Cox was frustrated. Ii
was claimed that if McCook had been
allowed to continue his charge the
Confederates would have been disaS-
trously defeated and owing to their
cooped up position might have been
captured. General Benham was criti-
cised and owing to this and other ac-
lions dismissed later from the service.
The battle of Cheat Mountain con-
sisted of skirmishes, chiefly fought on
the morning Of Sept. i, but lasting
until as late as the 10Th General
Reynolds was at this time in com
mand OF Eosecrans First brigade,
consisting of the Thirteenth, Four
teenth and Fifteenth Indiana, the
Third and Sixth Ohio, detachments
from two Virginia regiments, two
troops of cavalry and battery.
These forces extended il Il long line,
guarding the roads through the Ale
ghenies, with headquarters at Cheat
Mountain pass. The battle was occa-
stoned by an effort Of General Lee to
break through this line, capture Reyn-
ODDS army i'll detail and either strike
ROsecrans at Gauley or press through
to the Ohio river. Pickets or scouting
parties from the two armies had been
thrown out constantly, and there were
encounters almost daily.
Lees movement began on the night
Of Sept. II. 1t is said that he had
5000 men and with these designed
making simultaneous attacks on the
pass, on ElkWater, few miles distant;
and on what is known as the summit,
where Colonel Kimball with the Four
teenth Indiana was stationed. Kim
ball had been warned of Lees ap-
proach and when the telegraph lines
were cut at midnight on the nth pre-
pared for action. A storm was raging
at the time. and through this he has
tened down the mountain, soon en-
countered the Confederates and drove
them back. In the meantime Colonel
Coons, in command of the Federal
forces at the pass, had been closely
invested, but had repulsed the enemy
Kimball now sent some men to re-
enforce Coons, and these, with one In
diana and two Ohio regiments, sue
caeded in dispensing the enemy, who
cast away heavy baggage and supplies
in their fight. At another point Cap
tain Foote with few Indiana troops
repulsed large force of Confederates.
There were about 5000 of southern
troops in these various actions on the
mountain under command of General
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TO PARENTS:

If you will give your child a
dollar or more and send him to us,
we will very kindly teach him how
to open an interest bearing savings
account. Many children in this
territory have accounts with us.
we have a few safes left, which we
will give to those first coming.
THE EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-19

FOR WATER LIGHT AND BOND COMMITS
SIONER.
hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of water, light
and bond commissioner, to succeed
myself, subject to the white prim-
airy to be held on September Goth,
and if elected, pledge my very best
services to the city.
most respectfully solicit the
support of every qualified voter.
Respectfully Yours,
L. O. TIsDEL.
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FOR TREASURER

am candidate for reelection
to the office of City Treasurer, sub
ject to the Primary to be held
Sept Goth. and if elected will en-
deavor to do my duty and fill the
office satisfactory to the public.
| will appreciate the vote Of
every voter of our city.
Respectfully,
G. P. MINGLED0RFF.
August, 10th. 1911.
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FOR MAYOR

am a candidate for Mayor for
the city of Fitzgerald, subject to the
primary to be held September goth;
and if elected, promise a fair and
economical administration for the
city of Fitzgerald.
Yours truly,
D. p. ADAMS.
Aug. 9th, 1911.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-19
BY JAMEs A. EDcsRroN.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton. 1911

~ ENERAL M'CLELLAN'S boast
n on July IA that he had ami
hilated the enemy in western
Virginia" and that secession
is killed In this country" was not
borne out by later events. General w.
s. Rosecrans had to complete the work.
pitted against him was no less com
mandcr than Robert L. Lee. Two
months after the close Of McCle,lan's
brilliant campaign actions Of some note
again occurred in western Virginia.
During the week ending Sept. IL were
fought the battles of Carnifex Ferry
and Cheat Mountain.
In justice to General Rosecrans 1t
should be said that he actually planned
the battle Of Rich Mountain. the de
ciSive action in McC!eilan's campaign.
Not only so, but he had to labor for
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The War Fifty Years Ago

Rosecrans Completing Mcclellan's Work In Western
Virginia Under FLOYD Defeated at
Carnifex Ferry---Genera Benham Criticised FOR
Failure to Annihilate Enemy---Coonel John W. Lowe
Killed---Relative of George washington Also rams
cenera, Roher4 2. Lee Defeated at Cheat Mountain.
Small Skirmishes In Missouri--The Launching OF
the Kearsaree---Albert Sidney Johnston Appointed
n Command All Confederates In Mississippi.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-19
For Alderman.

I am a candidate for reelection
for Alderman at large and re-
spectfullY solicit the support Of
the voters Of Fitzgerald at the
Primary to be held Sept. GOTH,
1911. d. B. Ware.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-19
To the Voters of Fitzgerald.

To the Voters of Fitzgerald.
| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of Alder
man subject to the primary called
for the purpose of nominating five
candidates for the December cleo
ton, and respectfully solicit the
support Of the voters of the city.
c. A. WHEELER.
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For Alderman.

I am candidate for reelection
for Aldermen at large subject to
the primary to be held Sept. 20.
I respectfully solicit the support
Of the voters of Fitzgerald.
DIR. j. NJ. Adams
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All Quiet on the Potomac.

Despite the reconnaissance at Lewins-
vile, all was quiet on the Potomac"
General Mcclellan, who always over
rated the enemy's forces, was once
more engaged in the pastime of laying
the ghost of Beauregard, which haunt
ed him night and day. About this
time he wrote in letter to his wife:
Rode along pickets from Corcoran to
Chain bridge. Found everything in
good condition and ready for battle.
If B. attacks now he will inevitably be
defeated with terrible loss. I
feel now perfectly secure against at
tack. The next thing will be to at
tack him."
Alas, that next thing did not come
TO pass until Lincoln began to insist
on action many months later.
In another letter Mcclellan grows
almost humorous. what a shame"
he says, chat any one should spread
such wicked rumor in regard to my
being killed! beg to assure you that
have not been killed single time
since I reached Washington" That re-
calls Mark Twain's remark when his
own demise was rumored that the re-
port Of his death had been ''very much
exaggerated" But 'Little Mac" beat
Mark to it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-19

GENERAL H. W. BENHAM, WHO UNDER
GENERAL W. S. ROSECRANS FOUGHT THE
BATTLE OF CARNIFEx FERRY, A UNION
VICTORY, BUT WAS CRITICISED FOR NOT
CAPTURING FLoYD'S ARMY AND AFTER
WARD WAS DISMISSED FROM THE SERv-
ICE.
Anderson Of Tennessee. While they
were being driven back General Lee
with the main army was facing Gen
eral Reynolds at Elkwater. The Con-
federates attempted to advance, but a
portion of LOomis' battery made such
havoc among them that they soon
withdrew. Lee again attempted
flank movement against Cheat Summit
on the 18th: but, being once more re-
pulsed, he gave up and abandoned his
grand plan Of advancing to the Ohio.
The Federal losses In these various ac-
tons were ten killed. fourteen wound
ed and sixty -four missing. The Con-
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR ALDERMAN

FOR ALDERMAN
| am candidate for alderman,
subject to the white primary call
ed for September 10Th.
Respectfully,
L. L. Griner.
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FOR MAYOR.

| am a candidate for Mayor, sub
ject to primary Sept. Goth, and
promise if elected, an economical
administration of the citv's affairs.
A. B. Cook.
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Beginning of Lexington Siege.

During this week there were several
other skirmishes, extending all the way
from eastern Virginia to Missouri. The
most important of these was the action
beginning the siege Of Lexington. Mo.
AS this siege lasted till near the end
OF the following week, however, 1t Will
be told In later story. Other affairs
were at Lucas Bend, Ky, on the 10th.
in which the Confederate losses were
reported at slxty-elght; at Stewards
Hill, Va, on the 18th. where the Con-
federates had twelve killed; at Lewins-
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federates lost approximately 100 killed
and wounded and ninety prisoners.
The Confederates forces far outnum-
bered the Union men. but had the dis
advantage Of attacking in mountain
Gus country. One Of the Confederates
killed on the 18th was Colonel John
A. Washington. collateral descendant
Of the first president. Colonel Wash
ington had at one time owned Mount
Vernon, but had sold it to the Mount
Vernon society.
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FOR ALDERMAN

FOR ALDERMAN
| hereby announce my candidacy
for Alderman subject to the primary
called for September Goth.
Sincerely,
JOHN H. MAYEs.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-19

GENEGAL ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON, AP-
POINTED BY PRESIDENT DAVIS OF THE
CuNFEDERACY TO COMMAND ALL TROOPS
IN MISSISSIPPI, IN SEPTEMBER, 1861.
GENERAL JoHNSTONS DEATH IN THE
BATTLE OF SHILOH IN APRIL, 1862, WAS
A SEVERE BLOW TO THE SOUTH.
some time to get the approval Of his
superior. Roaecrans was born in 1919
and was educated at West Point,
where for several years he was an in.
structor in engineering. The Confed-
crate historian, Pollard, virtually adj
mits that ROsecranS outGeneraled Lee
in western Virginia and finally did end
the fighting in that section, which
Mcclellan announced had been ended
some months before.
The position OF the forces in west
ern Virginia in early September was
roughly as follows: General Lees
headquarters were ut Huntersville, and
facing him General RosecranS had
placed General j. j. Reynolds III the
vicinity of Cheat Mountain pass. The
Confederate General John b. Floyd,
who had been secretary Of war in Blu
chanan's cabinet, was in the Gauley
valley, threatening to cut of General
Jacob ID. Cox.
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The Kearsarge Launched.

Other events of the week were as
follows: On Sept. II was launched
the KearSarge. which afterward was
to win Immortality by sinking the
Alabama On Sept. L. General B.
Il. Butler, fresh from the victory at
Hatteras inlet, was authorized to raise
5000 troops in New England. Sept.
10 the police arrested ten Baltimore
members Of the Maryland legislature;
also the mayor, two editors and some
others.
More fateful than all. on the 18th
General Albert Sidney Johnston was
appointed to command all the Confed-
crate forces on the Mississippi.
AT the outbreak of the war this
veteran of Mexico and of Texas. whom
President Davis considered his ablest
commander, had been i'll command of
the United States troops on the Pacific
coast. He promptly resigned, made
his way across the plains to New Or
leans and reached Richmond on Sept.
2. General Johnston was then fifty
eight years of age.
General Johnston established head
quarters with Buckner at Bowling
Green, Ky.
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Fight at Carnifex Ferry.

EOr the purpose OF StIlhuS lOSu
and saving Cox, General Rosecrans
made rapid march toward the eau
gey valley. His route lay through
some OF the most picturesque scenery
in the mountains, his army being cor-
PEELED to thread wild mountain roads
and narrow trails. Especially ragged
was the ascent of Gauley mountain,
the summit of which he reached on
Sept. g. He now began to encounter
Tloylls piclA,ts and on the next day
saw the enemy in force. Floyd's posi-
tiOn was q strong one. He was IN
bend OF the river, with each Of his
TANKS protected by the stream. His
front was shielded by wood. A bat
terry on high ground commanded the
only road by which Rosecrans could
advance. The Union army was nearly
5000 strong and the enemy something
less.
The Federal commander sent for
ward brigade under General Fl. W.
Benham to reconnoiter in force. This
brigade consisted of three Ohio regi-
ments and two batteries. The battle
began upon the emergence of the I'm
ion troops from the woods. The Tenth
Ohio, Colonel Lyle, was in advance
and charged the Confederate center,
but was met by such hot fire that
the Buckeye boys" sought shelter i'll
the woods, from which they continued
the fight. Lyle was wounded. and his
horse was shot under him. General
Benham in the meantime ordered the
Twelfth and Thirteenth Ohio to attack
the Confederate right, which they did
under cover of the woods. Upon
emerging into the open the roar of bat
tie became continuous In this new
quarter. One of the Union batteries
was soon wheeled into position and
began q duel with the Confederate
guns. siIencing two OF them. In lead
ing his advance Colonel John w, Lowe
OF the Twelfth Ohio was killed.
General Rosecrans now ordered up
another brigade, consisting Of three
more Ohio regiments, under the COM
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GENERAL FLOYD WAS PRESIDENT BU-
CuASAN's SECRETARY OF WAR AND WAS
VERY UNPOPULAR IN TEE NORTH BE
CAUSE IT WAS CHARGED THAT he HAD
TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF HIS OFFICE TO
TURN OVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION TO
THE sOUrH--AS A CONFEDERATE GEN
ERAL HE WAS DEFEATED BY kOSECRAHS
AT CARNIFEX FERRY.
vile, Va, also on the 18th, in when
during reconnaissance in force from
the Chain bridge at Washington the
Federais sustained a loss of six killed
and eight wounded, Confederate losses
being unreDOrted; at Bonneville, Mo-.
on the 18th, where the FederalS lost
one killed and four wounded and the
Confederates twelve killed and thirty
wounded at Ball's Cross Roads, Va,
same day, where the Federals had
four killed; at Shepardstown, Va, on
the 18th, where the Confederate loss
was four killed and sixteen wounded;
at Jamestown. Nd, Sept. Is, where
five companies of Union men repulSed
$50 ConfederateS; at Pritchards Mills,
Va, same day, where the Federal loss
was one killed and three wounded and
the estimated Confederate loss was
eighteen killed and twenty-five wound
ed AID at Camp Talbot, Mo. on the
18th, where the Confederates lost thir-
ty killed and five missing. There were
also two naval actions Of some note.
On Sept 13 the Confederate steamer
Yorktown was driven off from an at
tack on Newport News, and on the fol
lowing day the Confederate prtvatoer
Judah was destroyed near Pensacola
by the United States flagship Colorado.
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Hussins a Lamb"

Parson Johnson had been caught
hugging one of the finest "ewe" lambs
of the congregation who happened to
be very popular young lady and 1t
created quite stir in the church. So
"Brudder Johnson" was brought for
trial.
"You have seen these great pic
lures, l suppose, SO you know dat de
great Sheperd am always pictured
wild lamb in his arms" said "Brud-
der" Johnson.
Yes. sab, pahson, dat am 3d." ad-
mitted Deacon Jones.
"Den, Brudder Jones, what am
wrong in de sheperd Of this flock
having lamb in his arms?"
This was too much for Brudder
Jones, SO he proposed that the people
have a called meeting that afternoon.
After the point was discussed at the
afternoon meeting the following reso-
luton was made:
Resolved, Dat for the future peace
Of this congregation. dat de next
time Brudder Johnson feels called on
to take a lamb OBJ de flock in his
arms, that he pick out a ram-lamb."
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THREE CURED OF ECZEMA

when a child, I suffered eight
years with eczema. I could not sleep
at night, and had sores all over my
chest. We had doctors and none
could do any good, until my mother
saw the advertisement of the Cuti-
cura Remedies in the paper. We used
the Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Resolvent. and they cured me of
eczema. l also used them on my five
children. Two Of them had eczema
very badly. When my children had
eczema, was not worried at all, as
I knew the Cuticura Remedies would
do their work. They had sores all
over their heads, their hair would fall
out, and they would scratch all night
and day. They had it on their heads.
face, and in back of the ears so that
thought their ears would drop of.
washed their heads and bodies with
Cuticura Soap and they are as clean
as the driven snow. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment also cured my children
of ringworm. would not be without
the Cuticura Remedies. They are
wonderful" (Signed) Mrs. Violet
Cole, 26 8. Redfield St., Philadelphia,
Pa, Oct. 20, 1910.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are
sold throughout the world. Send to
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, sole
props. Boston, for free book on skin
and scalp diseases and their treat
ment.
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Paris Siege Bread
Observation-Disclosures

collector Of curiosities in Boston shows with
pride piece of bread that baked in Paris
during the siege. OF course, 1t is now harder
than brick, and looks unpalatable
Emile Bergerat, the sonin-law Of Gautier is
writing his memoirs-and the first volume Sou
venirs dun Enfant de Paris Les Annees de Bo-
heme." has just been published. Recollecting
events of the siege he has much to say about the
bread
Il think some persons must have kept theirs,
for 15 years afterward l pieces of bread in
glass case. was stupefed for two reasons In
the first place. in the severest days and after
uary Is, there was for each month only mouse's
ration, 800 grams. This was utter starvation
The Partisan, is well known, is a great bread
eater; he can deprive himself of anything else but
ordinarily he must have at least his $50 grams"
Bergerat, In the second place, does not believe
that the substance could survive the armistice
Chemistry could do nothing with It, Berthelot as.
sured Gautier that he ate the bread without un-
derstanding 1t.
This bread Dantesque and not to be an
alyzed If had been Jules Favre at Ferrieres
in front of Bismarck and said: Smell it. The city
is yours"
No one knew what this bread was made of.
says the Bakers Weekly, If anybody knew he
did not dare to tell the secret. The animal king.
dom supplied material after the vegetable was
exhausted, and the mineral succeeded the animal
In the bakery once kept by Bergerats father a
blacksmith forged bread Buyers broke their
teeth nails. The report was circulated that
bones from the catacombs at last used
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in most every instance surround overshadow
thf}space allotted to fowers-the limbs trimmed
to sufficient height from the ground to allow
the entrance of plenty of sunshine. Such trees
are, alike to the box. only to be attained as the
heritage Of time and consequently they are lack
ing in many newly established garden upon
which money has been expended without stint
All the summer houses, the tres, etc., which
one sees in these old Virginia gardens are of
frame construction, the wood usually being paint
ed white and the garden walls which on some
estates supplement the hedges are Of brick. The
gardens established too long ago to admit
OF the Introduction of the concrete products
which have done SO much for the establishment
Of the latter-day garden. Almost without excep-
ton, however. garden structures heavily
vine clad that the material of their construction
makes very little difference in appearances. Out
side the strictly tropical vegetation there few
flowers or trailing vines that will not grow lux
uriantly in the kindly Virginia climate and this
fact accounts for the variety of vegetation in the
old gardens.
The new era., 1911-06-15

England and elsewhere Whereas this form of
horticultural sculpture is lacking the Virginia
gardens embellished by many an artistic
touch. For instance the grassy or hower-banked
terraces which can be rendered effective have
been introduced whenever the character OF the
site seemed to render it advisable and foun-
tains, stone garden seats, etc.. are to be rouno
Just in the gardens laid out in more precise
fashion The gardens of the Old Dominion also
disclose wide variety of pergolas, arbors and
summer houses. Some of these are or rustic
construction and almost all OF them are unpre-
tentious in character compared with the orna-
mental buildings to be found in twentieth CEN
tury gardens where money has flowed like water,
but for quiet repose and the charm of sylvan sol
itude and trysting places for those who desire
to exchange condolences in sympathetic though
secluded environment 1t Is doubtful If there is
in the entire country anything to compare with
these vine-covered nooks.
Perhaps the ideal time to visit old Vir-
gina garden is in the spring early summer
when the prim box hedges have tips every
branch, giving them new coat OF soft green and
imparting the touch of feathers when the hand
Is passed over the soft surface Rose time is
bound to be favor1te season because roses were
Of the most cherished charges Of the
oldtme gardeners in this favored cline, and
here one may find in all their glory a number
of beautiful varieties, such the Nelly Custis.
which will not be encountered elsewhere unless
they have been transplanted from Virginia soil.
But in reality 1t is injustice to praise the
blossom time The chief ambition of the owner
of colonial garden In the Old Dominion has
ever been to select and arrange the flowers
that the garden will be continual Of
bloom from the advent of the magnolia the
SNOWFALL and the lilac in the early spring until
after the passing of the Virginia creepers, the
jessamines. the passion vines and the hardy
chrysanthS NUNS of the waning
The amount Of care necessary to keep vir
gtnia garden In proper condition would be likely
to surprise a resident of more northerly state
not familiar from experience with the rapdity
with which things grow in this favored cline
Even the box hedges-perhaps two hundred
years old-must be trimmed back every year If
they are to be kept less than shoulder high so
that they will prevent visitors to the garden
from obtaining general views of the labyrinth of
greenery The average colonial garden which
has been maintained in anything approaching it's
old-time glory has a greenhouse attached in
which plants may BE given a favorable start
early In the spring and later transplanted to the
flower beds. Many of the old gardens also have
in one corner OF the plot tiny ornamental
building used as seed house and tool house,
whereas in not few of these ancient floral do
mains the time-honored sun dial has been made
the central object in the garden and the flower
beds have been arranged around 1t pivot
At many Of the estates in Virginia. particu-
larly those which were the homes of men o. ma
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The Second Dimension.

1t was on little branch railway
in q southern state that the New
England woman ventured to refer to
the high rates. 1T seems to me five
cents mile is extortion," she said.
with frankness. to her southern cou-
sin.
IT'S big lot of money to pay II
you think of 1t by the mile" said
the southerner, in her soft drawl:
but you just think how cheap 1T is
by the hour, Cousin Annie-only
about thirty-fve cents. Youths
Companion.