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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

their enemy could not cope except with
mounted men. In the north was Il great
rush to Zine the cavalry" OF course
the government furnished the horses.
and it was the tremendous outlay
of money necessary to lit out mounted
troops which had caused the govern
ment to halt. In the Confederate cav
airy the trooper furnished his horse.
Cavalry service was also popular with
southern men. and the Confederate
government accepted norsemen as fast
as they organized.
In the matter of the navy the United
States again had the better OF the
Confederate states. All of the sloops
and frigates of the old navy. with the
exception Of the Merrimac, which was
burned to the waters edge in the de
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

the Monitor. Even with the largest
navy the United States was not IN a
position to push the war afioat be-
cause the best ships were stationed on
blockade service. In the shallow wa
tiers of the sounds and on the rivers
the light draft river steamers. even
ferryboats. were pressed into service.
Early In the war the general senti-
ment north and south was in favor OF
severn punishment for prisoners taken
IN the war. To the southsrners the
men in blue were 1nvad1rs ana homs
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
CANTON SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY.

the works. named respectively Fort
Beauregard and Fort Walker, consisted
OF forty-three guns about evenly dis
tributed.
Dupont's plan of attack was to sail
rapidly between the forts, deliver his
fire on both while passing: then. after
going two miles in. return and take
Fort Walker on its land side, which
was the weakest AS the fleet adHail"-
ed Tatnalrs ships met them in the en-
trance. and the pennant of the Confed-
crate dagship was galIantly dipped
three times to the Wabash for the sake
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
The War Fifty Years Ago

Great Armies on the Border Lines Preparing For Ac
tion-Strength of the Contending Armies and Navies
The Infantry Cavalry and Artillery---Fghtine Ships,
Old and New---Status of the Prisoners of War-Ne-
sotiations For Exchange of Prison Life
In Richmond Appeals For ReleaseAetaton For
Immediate Freedom of Negroes In Bondase--Con-
seryatve Attitude of Lincoln.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

cheered themselves hoarse, and the
battle, as Grant himself declared, was
soon turned into Fourth of July
orgy of bubbling eloquence.
But the Confederates had not aban-
loned the Missouri bank-only dropped
down under the bluff out of range.
No one demanded their surrender, for
the victors seemed to think that the
position the armament and the camp
were the sole objective of the cam.
paign. When the guns at Columbus at
tempted to fire upon the invading mob
at Belmont the shots passed over, to
the merriment Of Grants men. They
changed their tune, however, the mo-
ment their enemies under the river
bank began to climb tall trees and send
bullets into the captured camp.
Successful Flank Attack.
About that time several steamers
loaded with Confederates were seen in
the river steering for the shore above
Belmont, between Grants column and
the landing. Then began general re-
treat, and from that time on until the
GTduSpOTIS were IedCIeil LIE
was one continuous brush fight The
Confederates were at home on the
ground Grants soldiers were nearly
exhausted by the excitement of the
day and the Iabors of the march, but
they galIantly fought their way to the
landing. 1t was there that Grants
horse performed the difficult feat of
trotting aboard over a single plank
twelve or fifteen feet long.
This sudden turn of Grants fortunes
had been brought about by the prompt
and energetic action of General Polk.
the Soldier Bishop" as soon as he
discovered that General Pillows force
was being defeated The Federal gun
boats Tyler and Lexington. which had
engaged the Confederate batteries at
Columbus, We're repulsed after two
attacks and retired to the landing to
await the results of Grants adven-
ture on shore. The river being clear
of enemies. General Polk crossed over
to Belmont in person, with additional
re-enforcements, striking the Federal
flank and rear, as above narrated
Dupont Leads the Attack.
Dupont's task at Port Royal was the
dangerous one Of attacking land fortifi-
cations with ships. and his fleet WAS all
wooden vessels except four little gun
boats OF the ninety day" type. In his
flagship. the steam frigate Wabash,
Commodore Dupont led the attack.
| paying no attention to three Confeder.
ate wooden ships commanded BY his
old messmate in the United States
navy. Commodore Tatnall. The forts
encountered lay on opposite sides OF the
entrance to the harbor about two nau-
deal miles apart. The armament OF
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

GENERAL GIDEON ]. PILLOW, o. s. A., con
sPTCUOUS AT BELMONT
ence at home and abroad. 1t gave the
northern navy one OF the finest har-
bors on the Atlantic seaboard as a
base for operations and paved the way
for the blockade of the entire coast
south of Charleston.
Other events Of the week We're the
seizure of the Confederate European
commissioners. Mason and Slfdeli. on
board the British steamer Trent in
the Bahama channel by the United
States steamer San Jacinto on the
Sth, heavy skirmish at Ptketown.
KY, between General William Mel
sons FederaIs and Colonel j. S. Will
Iiams' Confederate force on the 9th
and two minor actions at Occoquan
river, Virginia, and Guyandotte. west
ern Virginia, on the 10th and 18th.
The Trent affair created worldwide
sensation whsn the facts OF the sef1-
urs bseamD known on the maitland
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
The Confederate Array.

The Confederate forces were natu-
rally distributed in the same held as
their euemys. At Norfolk and York
town. Va. at the eastern end OF
their line. they had about 10000 men.
Confronting Washington. they had
line extending from the lower Poto-
mac to the upper, with the center and
miles from Washington. This position
was strongly fortified and held not less
than $4,000 troops. This entire force
was estimated at 10000 men. Its com
mander was General J T.. Johnston.
The Confederates also had troops con
fronting Buell. in Kentucky and Ten
nessee and at various points in Mis-
souri,. also IN Florida. Small forces
were held at vicksburg. Natchez. New
Orleans. Mobile, savannah and Charles
ton The total force under arms was
not far from $4,000 men, although it
was estimated at the time that about
100000 men had rallied around the
Confederate flag.
The Federal authorities thought that
GO,OOO cavalry was too large force
Of that arm OF service for the kind of
warfare ahead The recruiting of cav
alrymen had stopped. but 1t was not
long before the war department heads
changed their mind. The Confederates
were expert horsemen and used mount
q troops in such daring way that
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
The War Fifty Years Ago

Battle of Belmont Mo- and Naval Attack at Port Royal
S. c. General u. S. Grants First Important En-
eaeement---Vct Glorious at First and Finally Compelled
to Retreat---Flae Officer Dupont Won Brilliant Vic
tory and Opened to Federal Ships Fine South Caro-
lima Harbor - With Wooden Ships He Outfoueht
Confederate Batteries Shore---Brothers Fought
Opposite Sides
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

MANpINa THE SEVENTH IOWA AT BRL-
MONT.
of auld lang syue. Then the firing be-
gan. Tatnall was forced TO retreat be
fore the broadSides of his old friend
Fort Walker had twenty-three guns in
position and Fort Beauregard twenty
The guns raked the channel for long
distance but Dupont carried his neet
sufficiently near the works to get their
outline the night before the battle and
anchored just out of gunshot.
Moving at the rate of six miles an
hour. the Federal ships were complete
" lost to view in the smoke of their
own guns. The forts fired ut blind
targets, vet bore on the channel. so
that many shots told After passing
the forts the hanking line stood on
and fired into works. while the other
ships turned and sailed over the
course Dupont's flagship still led. ana
after turning sailed to within 600 yards
of Fort Walker She was an especial
target. but was scarcely touched.
Brother Against Brother.
Fort Walker was the first 10 fall. 1t
was commanded by General Thomas
f. Drayton whose brother. Captain
Percival DrAyton, commanded the l'o-
cahontaS in DupontS fleet. General
Drayton said that the fire from his
guns was delivered with coOlness and
precision. but to his surprise the ships
passed apparently unharmed. The Ell
flading fire from he tianiting ships.
he declared. proved the most deS;"ur-
tive to his work. At the end Of an
hour and Il half the gunnerS at work
were exhausted, and Drayton went
personally to Il battery in the rear and
brought up fresh men. These fought
for four hours. and then, when only
three guns remained fit for service,
abandoned the work.
The fight of the garrison from Fort
Walker was signaled by the ottawa
lust as the flagship turned for the
third time TO sail past and deliver her
broa dside Orders were given to cease
firing. and the flagship steamed close
and delivered Il single shot. 1t was
unanswered. Captain John Rodgers.
serving as aid to the flag officer. went
on shore with flag Of truce.
The battle of Port Royal was one OF
the first great Federal successes Of the
war and eXerted a wonderful infiu-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

by Caprain GEORGE l.. kiLN1ER. Late
u. ,. v.
rconyri.ht nv American Press AssoCia-
ton. 1911.
THE reports OF the secretary or
the war and navy. which these
officials presented TO congress
at the opening of the session.
Dec. Q, 1861, showed that the United
States armies numbered G6O.9Il men.
of whom all but 10000 were voun-
teers The infantry arm comprised
$4,000 the cavalry about 6o,oOo, the
artillery $4,000. The navy comprised
264 warShips, carrying 2.55I guns and
$4,000 sailors.
The army was distributed along the
line extending more or less direct from
the Atlantic coast to central Missouri.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

Forces were concentrated at points in
Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, with
detac chments at Port Royal, S. c., and
Pensacola, Fla.
The largest force was in Virginia
and the next largest in the depart
ments commanded by General Buell.
and General Halleck. with headqnar-
ters at Louisville and St Louis re
spectively The force in front of
Washington intended for the defense
OF the capital numbered from 100000 to
200. 900 men. Buell. had about 100000
and Halleck nearly as many under his
command. The entire force. including
the troops under General T.. w. Sher-
man in South Carolina and the regi-
ments designed for the expedition to
New Orleans under General Butler.
made not more than 100000 to 4I3OpO
in the field.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

On Friday evening a most delight
full surprise party was rendered Miss
Winnie Condor at her home, SOC
Van Buren, street. The following
guests comprised the merry crowd:
Misses Lois Little, Lucille Copeland
Carrie May Sockwell, Lucille Lown-
des, Marcelite Hall, Pauline Pittmal
Margaret Seewald, Pearl Burkhea l.
Margaret and Della Patterson, NJ
dina Anthony and Louise Gilbert an
Messrs Ed Little, Raphiel Davenpo
Stoval Lowery, Chester Rice, Lesl
MOBILES, Ralph Wheeler, Glen Hught
Rollo Cartwright, ]. NJ. Donaldso
Harry Kimbrough and Herman Be
lette. =
The affair was complete and ha
py surprise to the little hostess, w
has only lived In Amarillo a she
time and has met many friends. I
guests brought ample refreshments
fruit and candy, delicious iced FRI
punch being served by Mrs. Condo
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

The Y. W. A. OF the First Bapt
church met yesterday afternoon
the home OF Miss Willie Kimbroug
lilo Van Buren, street, who prov.
herself a most charming hoste
throughout the afternoon. An {
joyable program was rendered, aft
which ices and cakes refreshed {
guests before their departure. NJ
Grace Sockwell was a guest OF {.
afternoon.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23
Mrs. MEIkLEJOHN LEAVES
FOR NORTHERN MARKETS

Mrs. J. ". Meikleiohn left Sunday
for Chicago where she will spend two
weeks in the markets, buying for the
Emporium In the Grand Opera house
block. j, is probable that Mrs. Met
klejohn will return 20 Amarillo about
August G. This Is the first marketing
for the early fan season, and II Is e1-
pected that the Emporium will show
some elegant opening styles
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

FOR RENT-Two or three rooms fur
nished for light housekeeping mod
ern conveniences. 10? Tyler cystic
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

FOR RENT Groom modern house.
9O0 Monroe Apply s G. Carter 4O3
W. 7th 2o'uc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

FOR RENT Modern rooms with
beard 4Ol Buchanan. lsiuc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

Circles c. and ID. OF the First Bap-
fist church will entertain with very
enjoyable social afternoon this week
complimentary 10 the other circles
OF the church. Readings, music and
refreshments will fiji the hours with
pleasure for the guests, and all men,
bers OF the various circlse are invlt-
ed 10 attend. The entertainment viii
be given in the parlors of the church,
the time and day 10 be announced
later.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23
watermelons. Watermelon,

Now on track They are from Sui
phur Springs, Texas, and selected es-
pecially for US They are large ripe
and sweet VIII also have them fee
cold. First and Clevolands streets
at Crystal Ice CO plant Texas VI.
An. Co, phone 500. 225 GO
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

Everything IN the hairdressers arr
AZ the Elite Hair Dressing Parlor
ground floor. Carson building, oppo.
site postoffIce Shampooing SOS
220tfC
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

The Ladies Aid Society OF
First Presbyterian church. unable U
meet last Wednesday on account o
the weather, will meet Wednesda,
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at tn
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

we'll represented az this convention
as number OF its graduates reside
in this city. Among those who will
probably attend are Mesdames G. c.
Savage. John VI Gaut. White. Rush,
Howes. w. Arthur Hardy W. w. Pin
son, Lee Hampton Emmett Cooper,
Miss Laura BlaloCk and several
Others.
Mrs. J. y. beasley will entertain
La Costura club this afternoon at her
home, 1902 Madison street, from
$3.50 10 6 o'clock
ST. AIMS Altar Guild viii meet
this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at the
home OF Mrs Edwin Weary. 90l Van
Buren, street a full attendance is
requested,
Miss Ethel Anderson q Vernon Is
visiting Miss Clio Hal 1916 Polk
street.
Mrs James Carrick and Mrs. :. W.
Thomasson from Georgetown Ky,
have returned hon, after TWO
weeks visit 20 Mrs Thomassou sis
ter. Mrs. j. Lindsay Mum
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23
--s@ esq 3 @ 8

TELEPHONE tOt

home OF Mrs. Oscar Donaldson. 1902
Washington street. The members are
requested to come prepared 70 sew
as work will begin on fancy articles
for the winter bazaar.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Forbes have re-
turned from very pleasan, trip 20
Santa Fe. y NJ
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

tOh -
own o Van Buren, street, have as their
.o,t. rsts their daughter and little
Mrs X. A. Harry
II baby OF Bartlett, Texas.
FOE o
CmlMrs Oscar Schiling will entertain
Knie Friday Five Hundred club FRI
sell y afternoon at the st. Charles.
Am
- Mr.. and Mrs. NJ l.. Garrett. ac-
roJmpanied by their children, c. A.
rutarrett. ]. NJ Garrett and Mrs Bate
" On, who came up on an overland trip
"'kom Waco and we're guests OF an
Eother daughter, Mrs A. X. Sims, left.
a Saturday in their touring car for
Waco. but will make stops at Plain
Wow and Brentwood on their way
, home.
|. Mrs. c. h. Thornton and little
. daughter OF Cordele, Okla. are on a
I very pleasant visit at the home of
Mrs Thornton's sister, Mrs. S. 7.
/ Mckinney, 70l Harrison street.
Mrs. c. l.. Park. who has been in
! Hereford the past two weeks visiting
| with her sister, Mrs. Cloyd, has re-
| turned TO Amarillo.
II Mrs. c. T. Henry has as her guest
her daughter and granddaughter,
i Mrs George NJ. Curry and Miss May
/ Curry OF Oklahoma City.
The intermediate League OF the
Polk Street Methodist church Will
L give a mystery social" Tuesday even
: ing at 1915 Tyler street. A delight
! full round OF mysteries will begin az
| o'clock. The entertainment will be
given for the Cuban Missionary fund,
and a large attendnce is cordially in
/ vited.
| The following taken from the
i Nashville (Tenn.) Banner. will be OF
Interest in Mary sharp alumnae re-
siding in Amarillo:
MARY SHARP COLLEGE.
Much enthusiastic interest has been
shown by the alumnae members OF
Mary sharp College over the third
annual reunion, which will take place
Friday and Saturday at Winchester
The Chattanooga Times OF reeeni
date states tht the conviction vii
be OF signl interest In Tennessee anC
indeed throughout the South, as thii
Iinstltutlon stood for over 40 yearl
as a high type college for girls. an'
It's graduates are now leaders and
representative women In many
! Southern city and town.
10 Is OF interest 20 recall nov tha
. the students OF this old alma mate
are 10 reassemble. that Mary nharl
College was the first 10 the unitoi
State 10 confer the Az. degree upoi
woman. even Ynaaar dld not tax
The initiative IN this.
The convention Will be- held 10 inl
auditorium and the college VII .
nov modornlged and improved
used aa au up.io-daie public da
school fof ths children Of franhlli
county
III Me- a. 81 whitaker ~ chailan
00ga IL president ~ ihe association
sna ibe pf0fmm ~ fflaag mofhiH
nader bee special alfecllqn
CO., ihH fffund daF coo alHmhs
Hill lf ihf fHfsla ~ Me- Wllef .m
bffy "a aH al..daf rlrnle ~ hef haha
Some homo ln NlHlhffiff No iH
hfey sa iha hlH rfaasaie ~ haf
fhaIp fa'lffr
= N.lI iIHI Hashll'la sIH
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

Miss Addie Whitcomb, president
of the Christian Endeavor OF the Pan
handle district. has called a meeting
Of the district workers for Thursday
evening at her home, 5O9 Fillmore
street, at o'clock.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Henry OF Du-
book, La, are in the city visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs W b. Ponder and
Mr.. and Mrs W l.. Ponder. Mrs.
Henry is sister of the Messrs Pom
der and they are rejoicing in the
meeting. IL having been five years
since they laet Sou aach otha~
JR RENT NolcTn east 'front.' II
furnished room 500
ok street 80 40
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23
Life.

Life is a plank OF dritwood
Tossed on valley man,
Another plank encounters
Meets, touches, and parts again,
Thus tossed and drifting ever
On life's unbounded sea,
Men meet, greet and sever.
Parting externally.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-23

The Beaunot club will meet Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. al the home OF
Miss Sophia Meyer, 1908 Monroe
street.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
COIbOurn News

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Godfrey enter
tanned number of friends last Sunday.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Char
les l.. Dickerson is very sick.
Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Simms, our
former pastor and his wife. have had
the misfortune to lose their infant son.
Miss Essie Bratten and Miss Laura
Dickerson and Laurence Dickerson
visited friends in Delaware last Satur-
day and Sunday.
Miss Mabel Dunlap. of Snow Hill.
spent Sunday with her sister. Mr.. j. D..
Dickerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Dryden enter
tanned the Ladies Aid Society last Sat
urday evening at Masked Social. The
costumes were very comical, especially
that Of the Old Witch and the Gypsy
Fortune Teller. A delightful evening
was spent by all. Ice cream and cake
were served.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
The Extra Session.

Nobody seems to be able to
suggest any good reason why
there should not be an extra
session of the Congress just
elected for the purpose of re-
vising the tariff downward
earlier than would be possible
otherwise. The next Congress
will not assemble in regular
session until a year from the
approaching holidays. The
formalities of organization
would prevent anything being
done until 1914, and then it
would be necessary to consider
the appropriations and the tariff
together. That would be too
large an order, and If fulfilled
it would be necessary to give
notice of a month or two before
the new tariff became effective.
The people have ordered the
tariff reduced more than once,
and are ready for the reduction
forthwith. To postpone the re-
duction until the eve of the
elections of the Congress to
succeed the one just voted for
would reduce elections TO an
idle form. and to make mock Of
the popular mandate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
SNOW HILL. MD. NOV. Is.
Of The Whole Country.

South Carolina and Massa-
chusetts, Boston and Charles
ton. Fort Sumter and Faneuil
Hall, the Puritan and the
Huguenot and Cavalier, blue
blood and red blood-it is all
the same; the country is ere
united, again." for the third or
fourth time since the Washing
ton Light Infantry paraded at
Bunker Hill and the Boston
Tigers fraternized on the Bat
terry. State lines have been OBJ
liberated. Maine salutes New
Mexico, California shakes hands
with Louisiana and the words
and music of "Where Rolls the
Oregon" and Way Down
Upon the S'wanee River" are
the common songs of the plain
people who have come into their
own at last.
Most wonderful of all that has
happened in the political life of
this country in more than half
a century, the triumphant host
is led by a Southern mana Vir-
ginian by birth. a Carolinian
by residence and education, a
citizen of the world, and the
Governor of a Northern State.
For the first time since Abra-
ham Lincoln,a man of Southern
birth will be the Chief Magis-
trate of the United States by
the choice of all their people.
The South. however, was not
necessary to the election of
Woodrow Wilson. He could
spare every Electoral vote in
the South without impairing
his title to the office of Presi-
dent, and it is in this non-sec-
tional aspect that his triumph
is the greatest ever won by a
public man in our history. Even
better than this, if it be posi-
BILE to conceive of anything bet.
ter, is the non-partisan charac-
ter of his victory. Tens of
thousands of voters in all parts
of the country broke away from
old party associations and cast
their ballots for him.
The election was so near
unanimous that Mr.. Wilson is
not bound to any particular
State or section or party for his
election. He will be all the bet
ter able to administer the Gov
eminent in the interest of the
whole people and with an eye
single to the growth and pros
perity of the United States. 1t
was a Virginian who achieved
the independence of the Colon
MES; it was a Kentuckian who
Saved the Union; it is a Vir-
ginian to whom has been re-
served the honor and duty of
building upon the old founda-
tions a new and larger Ameri-
can Commonwealth.