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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
ry Capt. GEORGE L KILr1ER. Late U. sv.

Ry Capt. GEORGE L KILr1ER. Late u. s. Y.
THE third week in July fifty
years ago was one Of constant
struggle for the mastery OF
Battery or Fort Wagner, one Of
the best laid defenses Of Charleston
harbor, next to Fort Sumter. The Con
federate outposts had been driven in by
a sudden dash Of Federals. who landed
10 the number Of 1000 on the southern
end of Morris island from rowboats.
The expedition was commanded by
General George c. Strong. whoSr br-
gade composed il. He had ortSrs 10
carry the southern end Of the island by
storm. On the following day the line
was pushed up TO the ditch and para
pets Of Wagner. But the Confederate
fire was so deadly that a line of battle
could not live through 1t. and Strong
gYve orders TO the brave vanguard to
retreat.
Eight Hundred Feet of Parapet.
Against assault from the south Wag-
ner presented an armed front 500 feet
long and extending across the island.
But the approach was only about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
The Last Stand Useless.

The historian of the Forty-eighth
New York was in at the finish, which
he described as follows:
The ground within that salient was
piled with dead and dying; the wound
ed cried for help; our numbers had
been greatly reduced by the fire and
the retirement, one at a time, of those
who thought the attempt TO hold on
was folly. There still remained 140
men, mainly Of the Sixth Connecticut
and Forty-eighth New York. although
there was hardly a regiment which
participated in the assault some of
whose men did not join that stalwart
company who defended the bastion to
the last"
Finally about midnight the Confed-
crates by a sudden rush from front,
tanks and rear overwhelmed them.
The historian quoted estimated at
700 or 500 the men who forced their
way into the bastion. that 400 or 800
fell there. that 100 or 200 succeeded in
escaping back to their own lines after
they became convinced Of the folly of
holding on. He stated that $40 of those
who persisted in holding what they had
taken at such terrible cost were after
three or four hours of desperate fight
ing actually Overpowered before they
surrendered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

courage aroused almost to madness,
poured from tie ramparts and embra-
sares sheets of fame and tempest OF
lead and iron, yet the intrepid assall-
ants rushed like tie waves of the sea
by whose shores they fought. They
fell by hundreds. but they pushed on.
reeling under the frightful blasts that
almost blew them to pieces, up to the
Confederate bayonets."
For the Federals who had gained ac-
cess to the baStion there was little
chance to escape alive. 1t was certain
death TO attempt TO pass the line Of
concentrated fire which swept the face
of the work. and they did not attempt
it. but would not surrender. In sheer
despair a few kept up a constant fire
upon the main body of the fort.
At last, after three hours of the
terrible work. General Taliaferro called
for volunteers from among the garrison
to dislodge the assailants. One of the
crack companies of the Charleston bat,
talon. led by Captain ". II. Ryan. re-
sponded. The tables had now singu.
larly turned, for the ASSISTANTS became
the assailed. and they held fort with.
in a fort. Ryan rushed upon them
but was instantly killed, and his men
recoiled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
BIRTH OF THE GRAND CANYON.
Natures Mighty Forces That Wrecked
the Crust of the Earth.

How do you explain it, inquired
one on meeting Sir John Murray. the
eminent English gcologist and presi-
dent Of The Royal Geographical So
ciety. referring to the Grand Canyon
of the Colorado. This was briefly the
answer. though not in his words:
"On either side of the wide plain ex-
tending from sixty to a hundred miles
to the right and left of the canyon
evidences of severe volcanic action are
visible. In the center was a plateau.
but you now look down upon it rs the
vast chaSm of the canyon. Thrice the
volcanic forces of nature, operating on
either side. violently and with tremen-
dOus power. forced this plateau up
ward. and finally in one cyclopic, ire
mendouS upheaval the plateau parted.
and the Grand canyon the wonder and
mystery of the world. was born.
Imagine a loaf of dough rising 81
lently under the continuous pressure
of the yeast until finally the crust is
broken and the loaf divided into two.
| Then look at this broken crust of
mother earth. In the early days a
vast area embracing a great portion of
the interior of the American continent
was covered with water. 1t was a
great sea. All over the canyon fossil
oyster shells proved this contention.
! The Grand canyon opened; the waters
! of the inland sea rushed through in q
tearing food and carved the fantastic
| forms you now see"
The questioner further inquired oi
| Sir John, NO doubt this was all very
! remote. in the early ages of the
! world?"
'Oh, no." said Sir John. Modern
! quite modern-not more than twenty
or thirty million years agow-Leslie's
! Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
TRUE HORSE MARINES.
They Helped Bolivar Out When He
Was In Need of a Fleet

was tIi NcSO OF d TiSGI.
The llanero of South America lives
on horseback, trades, buys and sells
on horseback, and during the war with
Spain the llaneros contributed much
toward achieving the independence of
both Venezuela and New Granada. In
up the Orinoco and Down the Mag
daIena" Mr.. II. j. MOzans tells of an
occasion when it was necessary for
Bolivar's army to cross the Apure in
order TO engage MOrilIO. But Bolivar
had no boats. and the Apure at this
point was wide and deep.
The Spanish fotilla was guarding
the river at the point opposite to the
patriot forces. Bolivar was in de-
spair Turning to PaeZ, he said. Il
would give the world to have the Span
ish fotila; without it l can never cross
the river"
ut shall be yours in an hour" said
Paez
Selecting 300 of his lIanero lancers,
all distinguished for strength and
bravery. he said. pointing to the gun
boats: We must have these fecheras
or die. Let those follow who please.
At once squirting his horse. he dashed
into the river and swan toward the
fotilla. The llaneros followed hin
with their lances in their hands, now
encourag ing their horses by swim
ming beside them and patting their
necks. now shouting TO scare away the
crocOdiles. OF which there were hun
Crp6S in the rivar Ar last thar raorh
ed the other side and sprang from
their horses backs on board the boats
headed BIZ their leader. To the aston
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
FIRE TRAPS EMPLOYEES IN
GOTHAM BUILDING; SAVED

New York, July 18.-Two young
men and a girl, trapped on the sixth
floor of a burning loft building occu-
pied by a skirt button mandatory,
stood helpless amid flames until their
clothing took fire. They we're ablaze
when fremen took them down an So
foot ladder. The three were badly
burned and with three others were
taken to a hospital. Most of the EN-,
ployes had not reported for work when
the blaze broke out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
COOK COUNTY BANKRUPT,
SAYS BOARD PRESIDENT

Chicago, Ill, July 1S.-"Cook county,
Chicago, is bankrupt. If it were in a
private corporation it would be in the
hands of a receiver" Making this
statement today, President McCor-
mick of the county board explained
the county is $2,317,OOO in debt. There
are no assets in sight to cover the de-
felt,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

the misguided and unfortunate Colonel
Robert G.. Shaw, his long hair waving
behind him as he led his sable enfants
perdus. A portion followed him over
the ditch and planted their flag on the
ramparts. where the colonel was shot
and instantly killed.
Some of the frightened creatures
ran like deer. Others in base paralysis
Of terror Frustrated themselves on the
ground, crawling along on hands and
feet. Then a daring deed. which the
old mortimer would have called a
deed of derring do, was performed by
men of the Caucasian race. Across
that narrow stretch before the fort.
every inch Of which was swept by the
hurricane of fire, a bosom Of destruc-
ton, the Sixth Connecticut and Forty
eighth New York charged with such
undaunted resolution upon the south
east salient that they succeeded in the
very face of he'll, one may say, in cap
turing it."
Inside the Bastion.
The Sixth Connecticut and the Forty.
eighth New York belonged TO Strong
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
'ehnoant Of every one who beheld 1t,
they actually captured the entire flo
The Old, Old Problem.

New times. new problems. Behold
how even the old world is smitten
with modernity and its horrors as re-
vealed in OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; or, What's
to Become of the Missuses?"
Servant Gal - Oh. If you please.
ma'am, there was one other thing L
should like to ave settled
Lady-Yes!
Gal-Where do you go to the seaside
in the summer? Because couldn't go
to Il dull place or where the hair
wasn't very bracing.
For the enchanting picture that IL
Illustrates this consult Punch, volume
"a. lSJ3.-New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
Illinois War Veteran Dies.

Galesburg, ILL.,, July 13.-Captafn
Charles Hutterwork, II, OF Company
K, 1O4th regiment, volunteers of IL
linois, died today from heart failure.
He served three years in the civil
war and led a company in Sherman's
march to the sea- He lived at Henne-
pin. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
Iowa Crops Damaged.

Clinton, Iowa. July lS-A fall Of
more than so degrees in temperature
from the high mark of Wednesday oc-
casioned numerous rain and hail
storms last night. There was heavy
damage to crops in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
The War Fifty Years Ago

Desperate Twilight Assault on Confederate Cita-
del Guarding Charleston Harbor---Federas Bombard
Fort Wasner---Then a Column Headed by Negro
Troops Storms the Observation-Disclosures on the Para
pet Pour Shots Into the Faces of the Assailants.
Federals Force Their Way Into Bastion---Hand to
Hand Struggle - Remnant Surrenders --- Lees
Army From Gettysburg Escapes Across the Potomac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

san Diego, Call. Elmer Vencil.
wanted in Los Angeles for robbery Of
c. J. 3. Carson, a jeweler, formerly OF
New Bedford. Mass. was arrested
here. The police say he has confess
ed the robbery OF Carson. A message
from Los Angeles said VeIcil came TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

Los Angeles from Camp Point, Ill. last
October, and that his father, now dead,
was former sheriff Of Adams county.
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

brigade II Was OC!O-k and fully
dark when tie aSsailants TO the num-
Der of 200 or 500 entered the bastion.
This was fifteen minutes after Shaw
was killed on the walls. One Of the
200. Private 4. j. Palmer Of the Forty
eighth. said that when the column
reached the ditch the parapets were
alive with CoufedcTates. who fired mus
ketS and cannon straight in our faces.
yelling with every volley and discharge.
Many fell. but the survivors climbed
the first bank step by step with swords
drawn and bGyonets fixed. Without
firing a shot they drove the garrison
back. captured their guns and maya
zines ami stood triumphant upon the
parapet of the strongest bastion of the
work
Strong was MORALLY wounded. Some
Of his wounded men made their way
back and carried messages TO General
Seymour 10 send aid TO hold the bas-
ton. Seymour ordered Putnam's bri-
gade forward In the darkness this
column assaulted the very point al
ready held by Strongs men.
Reserves to the Front.
Led by the Seventh New Hampshire.
Putnam'S column moved out in excel
lent order at first. but the enemy's
shots moved gaps in the ranks of the
Seventh. Closing up as well as posi-
BILE. the lire reached the ditch, a trench
with sloping sides and about fifty feet
wide 10y ten feet deep. For nearly its
whole length the ditch was waist deep
with water. Its side was strewn with
the dead and wounded of StrOng'S col
umn and enfladed by cannon fire.
Colonel Putnam entered the bastiOn
and ordered a charge upon a gun which
| swept the wall where the assailants
/ We're holding on. On one side OF the
! approach TO the gun a black pit yawned
when the cannon fash lit up the scene.
On the other side the passage was
blocked by a crowd Of Strong's men,
some lying wounded While trying TO
ind way out of the dilemma Putnam
was stretched dead on the parapet by a
shell from the gun he sought to silence.
The Fight Within the Fort.
The Confederate commandant OF
Wagner. General W. B. Taliaferro. de
scribed the Federal charge in CLOWNS
terms OF appreciation Of the valor dis
played. Said he: ''Th<fConfederates
with the tenacity Of bulldogs and fierce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

eighty feet wide. because the sea had
worn away the beach on both sides
In rainy weather or when the tide was
high even this strip was swept hy wa
ter and NJ best was only "A pathway Of
shifting sand Not only did the guns
% Wagner rake this approach. but
those Of Fort Sumter. one ard a half
miles distant. could be effective when
the target was charging lines of troops.
After Slroug'S assault Battery Wag-
uCr WAS made q closed work by extend
ing its parapct To cover spaces which
had been left open. Meanwhile the
Federals prepared 10 cope ON even foot
ing with its heavy guns. FOrty-one
pieces Of artillery were put in position
on an obliqGc line across the island at
distances ranging from 1900 to 1900
yards from the target
The fire OF these Federal batteries
could be supported 10y the guns Of the
navy. which entered the main channel
20 the harbor and stood Off the east
front Of the work ut effective range.
The combined fire from the land and
naval batteries seemed 10 silence the
guns OF Wagner after n few hours ac-
ton on the afternoon Of July Is.
A Twilight Assault.
Believing that Wagner was enectu-
ally silcuccd, General q. \. Gilmore
ordered an assault at dusk The col
umu was commanded by General Tru.
man Seymour. a survivor Of Major An
derSous garrison in the first siege OF
Fort Sumter. Strougs brigade was
given the post Of honor. with the bvi-
gadc OF General H. :. Putnam in sun
port The hour ~ nightfaH was cho.
sen in the hope that the troops would
escape the fire which might be poured
upon them IA open daylight
When the Federal bombardment
ceased ana the smoke lifted the Con
fedcrate garrison gathered along the
ramparts. Already the Federuls coult
be seen debouchiug and advancin,
over the narrow approach Then ,
summer storm arose b.ackening tn,
skies and making the scene weir,
one. After Strong's line had BEEF
formed some time was lost in gettin
90 the forefront the Fifty fourth Mas
sachusetts regiment OF negroes. The
had been called from a distance {
head the charge.
This scene was described by an eye
witness as follows:
Conspicuous in the van. on cam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18

All rs news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
The Fight Within the Fort.

The Confederate commandant of
Wagner. General w. B. Taliaferro. de-
scribed the Federal charge in glowing
terms OF appreciation of the valor dis
played. Said he: ''Th<sConfederates,
with the tenacity Of bulldogs and fierce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-18
Inside the Bastion.

The Sixth Connecticut and the Forty.
eighth New York belonged TO Strong
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20
HON.

The prince rides up to the palace
gates
And his eyes with tears are din.
For he thinks of the beggar maiden
sweet
Who may never wed with him.
For home is where the heart is,
In dwelling great or small,
And there's many splendid palace
That's never a home at all.
The yoeman comes to his little cot
With song when the day Is done,
For his dearie Is standing in the door
And his children to meet him run.
For home is where the heart is.
In dwelling great or small,
And there's many a stately mansion
That's never a home at all.
Could I but live with my own sweet
heart
In a hut with. sanded floor,
I'd be richer far than a loveless man
With fame and golden store,
For home Is where the heart is,
In dwelling great or small,
And a cottage lighted by lovelight
Is the dearest home Of ALL"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Raymond Benson and Asenath
Smith, Arimo, Idaho.
Letho T. Pond and Elva White,
Thatcher Idaho.
Clarence w. Knowles and Isabel
Myler, Arbon, Idaho.
Ivan s. Adams, Turner; Lucy Ann
Kirby, Grace, Idaho.
Christian M. Nickolason and Kir'
slime Brokman, fremont.
William Phillips and Mile Morris
Dayton, Idaho.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

A. ID. Hendricks of Oxford who
has been in the city for a couple of
days says that the Hendricks and
Hadleys, dry farmers, at Oxford, are
planning the construction of retain
ing reservoir in large basin west
Of the town. He says they have suf-
ficient food waters to justify the
construction OF the reservoir and
when completed. 1t will 30 long
way toward irrigating the agricultur.
al crops now produced at Oxford
which would thrive much better with
some irrigation.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Funeral services were held from
the Hyrum Third ward meeting
house yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock over the remains of Niels
Nielsen, SO years of age, who died
Saturday evening of troubles incident
to old age. The deceased was the
last of the old Nielsen stock which
came to Hyrum years ago, consisting
of father and four sons, Niels Mel
sen being the oldest son, He was
the father-in-law of our townsman /.
C. Thoreson.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

To be given away free! "15c each
every sixth item free" is the plan
adopted by The 15c Bazaar, Logan,
commencing Saturday, March %, for
ten days only, that is to say II you
buy five 15c articles the sixth one you
select is given you free. Mr.. Ras-
mussen says his stock is much too
large Advertisement. II
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Mr.. Alexander Irvine who was ALI
nounced to speak at st. Johns
Church on Friday evening has found
it impossible to visit Logan, SO the
service at 1880 that evening will be
the regular Good Friday service.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Ray Worley of This city who has
spent two months in Arizona, return
ed home yesterday morning. He
came in by way of California and
says there Is quite contrast in wea.
Their conditions here and those to be
found in the land Of the orange
groves which he visited in the SOU
thern part of the state.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Earl Skidmore, the crack guard on
the University basketball team, has
been chosen to captain the ~"
team next season. Mr.. Skidmore is
the only player on the team who fig.
ures on returning to school next sea-
son.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Reports yesterday afternoon were
to the effect that an unprecedented
advance sale of tickets had been
made to the Yokel-Turner wrestling
contest which was pulled off in Salt
Lake last evening. The bout came
off too late for a report on the out
come for this issue.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

The following names were before
the Commercial Boosters club last
evening as nominees for positions on
the directorate, five of whom will be
elected to the positions: H. G.. Neb.
eker, r. s. McAlister, J. l.. Coburn,
Paul Jones, NJ. c. Harris, II. G. Hay
ball, p. A. Thatcher, ID. H. Thomas
s. b. Thatcher and A.. Gordon.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

At the weekly shoot Of the Logan
Gun club yesterday afternoon, NJ.
Hood, salesman for the Remington
U. M. C. ammunitions was in at
tendance and gave an exhibition in
quick and accurate shootine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

The directors of the Logan Home
Building Society met Tuesday even
ing and made three loans, amounting
to about $1,000 Five or six other APP
plicatiohs were presented but have
been referred to the disecting COM
mittee for consideration. About 100
shares in the society have been paid
up and the outlook is very promising
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

A delightful social event of the
week was held at Hyde Park Mon
day evening when Mrs. David Grant
entertained for Miss Eva Blechert
before leaving for her home in Idaho.
Some very pleasing music was rem
dered by Mrs. e. B. Lindquist. lhe
guests of the evening were Miss Eva
Blechert, Mrs. e. b. Lindquist, Mrs.
Archie Woolf, Mrs. Howard Grant,
and the Misses Donna Cazier, Thel-
ma Cazisr, vilate Follett, Pearl
Thurston, Lois Ashcroft, Leah Chris.
Jensen, Florence Reeder, Tony Grant
Oneita Hyde. Rosalind Grant, and
Irene Ruud. ~
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Mr.. Henry Manning Of Ogden is
in the city visiting with relatives.
He spent the winter In California
and upon arriving home, came to this
city to give an account Of his exper-
fences for the past few months. The
Cache valley winter which we are
now experiencing is the only winter
for him this season.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

A meeting has been called of the
Cache fruit growers to be held at the
county court house today at 2 pm.
1t is the earnest request Of the com
mittee that every fruit grower in the
valley be represented or be in atten-
dance at the meeting.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Next Sunday is Easter, be sure and
see the sample line OF ladies and
misses spring coats, suits and dresses
on sale at % per cent less than regu-
lar prices at the H. G.. Hayball Mere.
Co.'S store.-Advertisem
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles
eczema, salt rheum, letter. itch.
hives, herpes. scabies-Doan's ONT
ment. At any drug store. Advertise
ment.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

William Lehman, who has been 10.
cal American Express agent for the
past six years has accepted a posi-
ton with the hnitting Factory as
travelling salesman. His position
has been filled by G.. T. Currie of
Payette, Idaho.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

The Logan City fire engine, which
is to be delivered according to con-
tract about April 1, is expected to
be shipped the latter part Of this
week.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Easter Sunday, March 20 will be
fittingly observed by the Fifth ward
Sunday School. An excellent program
has been arranged. All are cordially
invited to attend the services which
will begin promptly at ten o'clock.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20
IRON FENCING

We make the latest and the best
for all purposes. We have a few iron
gates on hand. the very best for the
money. LUNDAHL & SON. Logan
Advertisement. as
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

The Logan Arms & Sporting Goods
has fine window display of Spaul-
ding athletic goods which just arriv-
ed. A glance at this display makes
one think the season for baseball is
upon us. -s-ar' ..r r..
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Elder Levi Edgar Young will be
the speaker at the Logan tabernacle
Sunday afternoon at the special Eas-
ter services. Director G. w. Thatch.
er has arranged special music for the
occasion.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

A missionary party will be given
in the Second ward meeting house
Friday night at $3.50 o'clock for Roma
Saltzgiver. The program will con-
sist of dancing, music, etc. All are
invited.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-20

Mr.. H. c. Beers Of the Western
Nursery company, this city, made a
trip to Ogden yesterday on business
connected with the local commercial
orchard.