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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
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IR5l5GTEe'I|E9ESY
ATE RATS AND LIKED THEM
Fall Of Port Hudson Followed Close on
That Of vleksburg-Was Outlet
for Commerce.

The second great siege of the Civil
war was followed closely. Scarcely
had the forests ceased to echo to the
tread Of Grants legions in the rear of
Vicksburg when another Federal host
under General Banks suddenly appear
ed on the banks of the Mississippi
near Port Hudson, some miles south of
the doomed city. Like phantom shapes
the federal troops crept toward the
garrison wherein were General Gard
ner and his warriors of the Confeder-
acy guarding this important key to the
Mississippi and the gulf
Port Hudson in antebeIlum days was
insignificant in Importance. being only
a river landing for cargoes of cotton
from surrounding plantations in Louis
lana. At the landing there were few
crude dwellings,. Here the Confed-
crates had thrown up Notifications
from which they could guard the
mighty outlet for the commerce of the
north and west
This siege also lasted six weekst
Until four days after the surrender of
Vicksburg General Gardner was encir-
cled by the cleaning bayonets and
cannon of Banks. He could neither es-
cape nor could succor reach him. Still
the Confederates fought and slept
while the summer sun sent down its
heated rays upon the worn figures in
gray until 1t seemed impossible to
withstand another days bombardment
and fatigue The rank and file lay down
on their rude beds to gasp throughout
the night for a breath of cool air.
Without the entertainments the in
vaders from the highlands of the north
suffered the torments of an inferno.
A dense mist was arising constantly
from the marshy land and the fever
infested swamps. Day after day scores
OF soldiers were carried to the hos
pitals. Assault after assault was de-
liVered on the Confederate works, but
each was sturdily and bloodily re-
pulsed until it seemed that the post
would never surrender. In the center
of the fort was -four mill, which was
used to make fresh bread for the Con-
federates and this became the special
target for the Federal gunners.
1t was late in June when a thunder
ing cheer sounded through the fed
eral ranks as a shot struck the build
ing. The gunners watched the mill in
tently. Confederates were seen run
ming about the Enclosure with pals.
kegs and whatever else would serve to
carry water. A slender thread of fame
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

site, where the cross-road continued
to hold way. Crouching low in the
saddle, We followed him as silently
as though We were but spirits OF the
night. Up the road | caught the red
gleam Of a fire almost spent, and a
black figure crossed us, casting an odd
shadow against the face of the rock
where 1t was lighted by the Pickering
red blaze. 1t was all over in a mo
ment, mere glimpse, but 1t formed
one of those sudden pictures which
paint themselves on the brain and
can never after be effaced. recall
yet the long shade cast by the mans
gun, the grotesque shape of his flap
ping army overcoat, the quick change
in the silhouette as he wheeled to re-
trace his beat. But there was no
noise. not even the sound of his foot
steps. reaching US. Even as / gazed,
lying open at full length upon my
horse, We had crossed the open, and a
perfect tangle of low bushes hid US
as completely as II we had entered the
yawning mouth Of a cavern.
A hundred yards or more Of sharply
curving road densely lined with shrub
berry on either hand, and then Craig
swung into saddle and again gave
spur to his horse.
I'VE must ride for 1t now" he said.
tersely. When thet patrol makes
their round, them fellers will be after
US hot"
| urged my tired horse to gaIlop,
pressing upon Craig's heels as closely
as dared; nor did glance back, for
| knew we'll that dead picket was
lying somewhere by the crossroads.
and that his comrades would be heard
from before dawn. We were moving
bravely now; for tha road under foot
grew better as We advanced, and gave
back the dull thud OF soft earth in
stead Of the rattling qIang of the
rocks we had been so long accustomed
to. Then, suddenly, my horse was
jerked almost to standstin, the hand
upon his bit seemingly as hard as my
own, and | wheeled in the saddle,
pressing my knees tightly to prevent
being thrown, only to perceive the
woman tugging desperately at the
lines.
What now?" asked sharply, and
in sudden anger | forced her to re-
lease her grasp. I'VE must ride, and
ride hard, madam, to be out Of this
Gordon by daylight"
Ride where?"
She faced me stiffly. and there was
a slight sting in her voice, | fell.
"Where?" | repeated; then partially
gathering my scattered wits: why,
to the camp we are seeking. Of
course"
! was conscious that her eyes were
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

leaped from tho building and quickly
swept over the structure. Then a burst
Of joy resounded from the Federal
troops. The mill was on fire! Soon
the building was consumed and the
feuerals had gained another step to-
ward the capture of the coveted post.
Meat had early given out within the
garrison at Port Hudson and, like the
soldiers at Vicksburg, the Confederates
began to cook and eat their mules and
horses. A diary kept by one of the
besieged warriors records the follow
ing: Many of the men, as If in mock
cry OF famine, caught rats and ate
them, declaring that they were better
than squirrels"
Throughout the siege the night had
been made brilliant by the constant
storm of shells that crashed from the
Union guns and arched through the
heavens, to drop with a laundering
detonation in the garrison. It was
three nights after Independence day.
The cannonade trebled in intensity.
In a lull of the roar cheers were heard
in Banks camp.
"Vicksburg has surrendered" was
the startling news that was waited
across the battle-scarred entrench-
ments.
What! VicBsburg, the impregnable.
surrender? Never!" But the news
was confirmed when a federal picket
pushed a copy of the message Banks
had received over to his opposing
picket
Hope was now gone. The courageous
men of the garrison. realizing that their
struggles were futile against the forces
arrayed before them. The white flag
was slowly unfurled over Port Hud-
son and the defenders of the post ac-
cepted the hospitality Of their foe.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

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RED, Graniteville, vt.
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For more than 80 years it has been
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Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass.
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
~when You Is About We Is

During the passage Of the national
troops through Missouri, in pursuit Of
Gen. Price, crowd of negroes came
out of large house to see them, when
the following colloquy took place:
Boys, are you all for the union ?"
"Oh, yes, massa: when yon's about
we Is"
"And when Price comes you are
secesh, are your"
"Lor, yes, rnassa, We's good secesh
then, Can't allow the white folks to
git ahead Of niggers in dat way
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

knowledge. She had come to us unde-
sired and in darkness, her form en-
yeloped N a cavalry cloak, her face
shrouded by the night. AS to wheth-
er she was young or old ] had scarce
means Of knowing, saving only that
the tone of her voice and the graceful
manner of her riding made me conf
dent that she had not lost the agility
,of youth. But beyond this vague i'm
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
et critical stage OF the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts to Capt Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
I6ergt. Craig. an old army scout. Wayne
starts on his mission. The two, after
wild ride, get within the lines of the
enemy. In the darkness, Wayne is taken
for Federal officer who came to keep an
appointment.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
caution.

This looks like an exceedingly
good thing" Sanibad the Sailor said
when he had discovered the thins
Nov the thing to be done is to real
ize on this wealth before the conser
vationists get busy aud ryl.cs ~
Job.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
CHAPTER v.
A Disaster on the Road.

UISdster on the Road.
To me she was merely woman
whom it had become my duty to pro-
tect. and whatever of chivaIrous feel
ing | may have held toward her was
based upon nothing deeper than this
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

I rom nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms, and I
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We BILE Com
pound has proved
worth mountains of
gold to me, as il
restored my health
and tire ngth. I
never forget to tell
my friends what
|Lydia r. Pinkham'a
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

It's always the other people who
should be satisfied with what they
have.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invgor-
ate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
laying Upon Her Horses e Led Forth to Where Waited

to more rapid speed all sound of his
progress was instantly lost in the
pounding of our own hoofs on the
hard road.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19

A woman thinks a man is sensible
II he tells her that she is handsome.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-10-19
CHANGE
IN WOMAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Graniteville, Vt.-"I was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09
WHITE WAY=DAY

White Way Day promises 10 be gala occasion here. II is indicated already that there will be thousands of visitors to Pine Bluff on septem- her l4. to witness the grand illumina- ton of the downtown districts, see the great industrial parade and to be present in the afternoon at the great aeroplane flights that will be pulled off at Forest Park
 The real drawing card. however, will be the aeroplane flights. One cf Americas best airmen, Oscar A. Brindley, who broke worlds reeo9 curing the recent International Me, in Chicago has already arrived in the city and is preparing the aviation field. There is no doubt about the flights being pulled off -ar, Brlnd- ley says the conditions here are most favorable and he assures prospective visitors that they will be given a higa class exhibition.
 As this will be the first aeropian@ flight ever given in Southeast Ark ansas it will doubtless attract hun dreds of people from the rural dis tricts throughout this section, who have never seen an aeroplane or even la flying machine. The merchants Of this city should cooperate in every way to make the day a big success and judging from the number Of firms list ted for floats and other arrangement I that are being made for displays, it will be a tremendous success.
 In addition to the many firms that will have floats in the big industrial parade. many societies and organiza-
 lions will be represented with de eorated automobiles and other attfac- tiye floats Among the organizations that are preparing decorated autos are the Civ Beautiful Club. The Cemetery Association, The Ladies Hospital and Benevolent Association and the w. C.. T. U. The members of ]. Ed Murray Camp, the city officials and members of the Eagles lodge will also take part
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09
77l,4l5 BALES
 GINNED THIS YEAR
trkansas shows 10 as Against 2s
 Last Year to September 1.

Washington, Sept. S.-The first cot ton ginning report of the season, is sued today by Director E, Durand of the bureau of the census department of commerce and labor, shows that I'll flo, counting round as FNlf bales, had been ginned from the growth of 1911 to September 1, compared with 393,o1t of the growth of 1910 ginned to September 1. 1910, 38S ,242 bales for 1909. and 4o2 229 bales for 1908.
 Round bales included this year were 6.a94, compared with 10,S76 for 19f0,115S7 for 1909, and 20,862 for 1908.
 The number of Sea Island bales in cluded was 539 for 1911, 21S for 1910, ,23G for 1909, and l,221 for 1908.
 The growth of 1911 was carried on more actively throughout the cotton belt to September 1 this year than in any similar period in the history of the industry insofar as accurate fi- gures were obtainable This was shown by the first ginning report of the season compiled by the census bu- reau from reports of it's correspon- dents in the cotton-g growing States. A total of 77l .415 was ginned up to a week ago. This was greater by I- most a hundred thousand bales than the previous record made in 1905.
 The continued hot weather in a large portion of the belt, and especial ly in Texas, was chiefly responsible naturally for the increase. This meant the early maturing of the crop, but this was not considered the foremost cause. Planters have been active ia getting their yields to the ginneries In some counties of Texas it was said where the bulk of the increase was re- ported ginned the entire crop has practically already been received.
 According to census bureau experts there was little relation between the size of the crop and the quantity Of cotton ginned during any previous period of the season. This was shown in the big crop years of 1904-06-0S each of which respectively produced more than 13,000.0O0 bales. In these years the percentage of the total crop ginned to September was 2.8, 31 and 3l respectively. while in 1905 the crop was 10.S00 900 bales. with 4.5 per cent ginned by September 1. Last year 3.1 per cent of the total crop was ginned to September 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09
AITHEIMER RESIDENTS
 HAVE RETI RIVED HOME

According to special received last night by the Graphic, nearly all plea sure seeking Altheimer residents have returned from their summer trips which they spent in various parts or the country. Among prominent resi- dents of Altheimer who are home from summer trips are Jim Walt. from Chicago and points in Wisconsin, II. l.. Furr and J. w. Bellamy, from Chica- go and points in Canada: F. l., Bowe and Ike Leblowitz, from New York, Washington and Chicago; w, II. Bel lamy from New York and Chicago and w. C. Crittenden and daughter Miss Virginia Crittenden, from points in Colorado and California.
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SALOONlMEN, -sasz ssxssxzzkSnUssSsssss0zE1 a1c~ zvas
 GET NEW LICENSE
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toned gentleman, thoroughly reliable and trustworthy and several of them say that his word is as good as his bond During the long years that they have known him, the writers say. he has always conducted himself as gentleman of the highest type has always been a law abiding citi- zen and that during the many years that he was in the saloon business in Camden he vas never accused Of violation of any law or agreement He has been liberal to churches as well as business enterprises and pub lie propositions. say the willing tes- timonials, and no man is held in high CT regard jn Ouachita county than Will Belzner.
 The letters are from such men as Mayor H. c. smith, B. c. Powell, banker; IF. c. f'reidhefm, register of fine United States Land Office; L. E. Rowe. receiver of United States Lands, George L. Ritchie, banker Walter W. Brown. capitalist; W. N Snow bank CT; Henry M. Myar, capitalist; Louis Bauerlae, Postmaster; J. C. Russell, Adolph Felsenthal, Judge Leonard NJ. Stern, c. D. Gee, E. r Reynolds, Mitchell aud Feibolman, Daniel Fay Tor. Arthur Levy A. W Ellis, Bert Brothers, J. \. Mcdonald and Ruffin T. Davis
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NEWS NOTES FROM
 NOBLE LAKE. ARK

H. H. Doggett, of Chattanooga, Tenn was here on business Thursday.
 R. P. Stalnaker, of Ladd, was visitor here Friday
 Marcus w. Johnson of the w. A. Mathews Slave Co.,, Pine Bluff, was here on business Friday.
 Joe Boyce ,Jr., of Pine Bluff, passed through here Friday en route to Var ner.
 Mrs. ]. Hoster is ill and has been confined to bed for the past two days
 Mrs. A. C. Bays has returned from Kansas where she had been visiting relatives for the last two months.
 Miss Jessie Cessor who has been ill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

for several days is now able to be up.
 Noble Lake Planting Co. is putting large quantities of Paris Green on their cotton in an endeavor to get rid of the army worm, which has been doing damage in this vicinity.
 Dr. J. F. Hilburn, mayor of Noble Lake, is very busy with his profess sional and executive duties at pre- sent
 w. R. Rice our new chief of police has made several important arrests lately and is proving himself to be a good officer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

If there are any young ladies in this city who desire to make a flight with Oscar A. Brindley, the aviator. at Forest Park on White Way Day, they should send in their names to the Graphic and be listed. Now girls. don't all speak at once. Mr Bfindley is handsome young man and single.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

Mayor Jordan and the members Of the City Council are going to be in the White Way Day parade in white uniforms They are going to ride in Deauthully decorated automobiles of white and will doubtless present an attractive appearance. The city's
 finest will be mounted and the fire
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

Get all the debris off the streets and give the city thorough clean ing before White Way Day. Let every body who can wear white and make the occasion one that will be talked about everywhere. Pine Bluff is going to get a world of free advertising from it's White Way
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

An aeroplane went mp in front of Union Station in this city yesterday -on a billboard, advertising the Great White Way flights.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09
BY M AL.
Cash In Advance.
ANNOUNCEMENT. A
For Congress.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Judge James Gould, of Jef- ferson county for Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, his candidacy being subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Col. s. NJ. Taylor. of Jefferson county, as candidate for Congress from the Sixth District, his candidacy being subject to the action of the De mocratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

Batteries-Richter, Smith, Brown and Needham; Humphries, Keefe, Mc- Lean and Clark
 Boston-Philadelphi Cold weather St Louis-Pittsburg Rain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

If you need Furniture see Anchor Furniture Co.,, they will save you mo- ney on all house furnishings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

No more joy rides for Henry Clay Beattie Jr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

Governor George rGonashey is trying to bring about sentiment in favor of Inc TurHer-Jacobson law. Be fore il was made certain shat the mea- sure vas 10 be referred 10 the peo- pie. he opposed the Initiative and Referendum idea. If was Governor Donaghey who urged the passage of the I. and R. amendment Looks rather strange at this late day why he should not wish 10 make use of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

men will make their usual good show ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

Batteries-M Morgan and Livingston killilay, Hall and Nunamaker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-09

atteries-Klawitte and Angemei- CT; Kent and Elliott.
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BASEBALL
 NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Batteries-Marquar and Meyers;

Fucker, knetzer and Bergen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-05
Bids Wanted.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

FL Paso, Tex, June 18th. 1911.
Bids will be received in accordance
with forms prepared by this company
until the 10Th day of July, 1911.
for the construction of the graduation
and masonry of Sc miles of railway
roadbed, including incidental work, in
ARIZONA The principal items are, ap-
proximately: Grading, 100000 GU.
yds.; foundation excavation. $4,000 Gu.
yds.; concrete. 5000 Gu yds. Work TO
be done in accordance with plans and
specifications on file in the office of
the Engineer Maintenance of Way.
Southwestern building, FL Paso, Tex.
All bidders are required personally
to examine the ground and conditions
prior to bidding. The proposed work
Will be ready for inspection beginning
june goth. 1911
All bids must be in writing, addressed
to said Engineer. and be accompanied
by a certified check in the sum OF
IS, 000 90 as evidence of good faith and
security for the giving of bond for
100000 in a Surety company approved
by the Company for the performance
of the contract
The envelope containing the bid shall
be endorsed as such bid and have the
name of the bidder written thereon.
The Company reserves the right 10
reject any or all bids
Ell Paso 6 Southwestern Railroad Co.,
By II. J. Simmons. General Manager.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-05

1878.
Three south front lots, E. Missouri
St., close to Dallas st. Price 1915 per
lot.
Two south front lots on PIedras St.
Fart Ell Paso addition. $3.50 for the
TWO.
room modern brick cottage on
MUndy Ave, on 371s by 120 feet OF
ground, paving paid for. Price $500;
$500 cash, balance in one to five years.
$3.50.
close in corner on Magoffin Ave-.
so by 120 feet. improved. Price $3.50.
1-3 cash, balance one and two years.
TO RENT.
R. cottage, 1119 n. st. Vrain. .$22 so
R. cottage, GA n. Octavia -. $500
r. and bath, 213 w. Overland. $3.50
r. and bath, 1903 E Overland. 1900
r. modern cottage. 1872 E.
ONerldDO -.-............. zz.5O
BEHR 6 WATTS,
log S. FL Paso ST.,
Phone 454; Auto. 145A
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VAUGHN AND ROSWELL. MAIL AND
PASSENGER ROUTE.

Automobiles leave Vaughn daily at
S:45 g. m, arrive at Roswell D. m
Leave Roswell 1880 D. m. arrive az
Vaughn $50 p. m Baggage allowance
100 pounds. Rate for excess Eaggags
Is $500 per 100 pounds
We are equipped to carry any kind
OF trunks or baggage, up TO 1900
pounds Special rates are given FOR
excursions, for eight or more passen-
gers For further information write
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