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The Washington herald., 1914-02-13
THE WAR DAY By DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
e l3 Iss4-Gen Shsmans Ezpe6eaay Force Of zoooo Infantry
uarckas vesburg Across Mpp Was At Deeatur Two Days
March from Meridian Ih Objective PonGa Shernans Escape
hDm Capture
cwritten expressly for The Herald,

Il
DESTROYED The fire was started in pub
lie buildings, but 1t was not possible to
confine it to them, and several homes
were wiped out. A large tannery, where
leather had been tanned for making
soldiers shoes. was the chief building
burned.
Z Tne negroes of the neighborhood guided
the soldiers TO hidden supplies of cot
ton, bacon. corn and pork. and this was
also destroyed
Decatur being Off the railroad. de-
tachment was sent from il 10 Lake Sta
ton. the nearest point on the road. and
destroyed a large quantity of railroad
property there. two sawmills, machine
shops. lumber and two livery stables.
Willis these events were on foot the
cavalry of Shyman's command. four
regiments-the Fifth and Eleventh I'LL
nois, Tenth Missouri and Fourth Iowa.
under Col Edward +. winsiow, OF the
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double quick. and the Confederates
scattered. Its colonel had mistaken a
group of hard-riding officers. who were
raising could Of dust, for the head
of McPherson's column, and had left
his post before he should have done so,
exposing Gen. Sherman to the danger
of capture.
Delayed by. Distractions
When Sherman's troops moved out
OF Decatur on February l3 they en-
countered distractions that had been
placed in their path by the retiring
forces of Gen. Polk.
The bridges across all the creeks
We're destroyed. and trees were felIed
across the road. These impediments
caused delay and much labor for the
pioneers. The able bodied negroes
were here set to work To aid in clear
ing the road.
At one large stream, the Big Chunky.
the Confederates disputed the passage
of the ford, and there was skirmish-
ing. in which a number Of men were
wounded. \ force was sent to tn,
railroad at Chunky Station. twelve
miles south of the line Of march. and
there destroyed the road.
The character of the obstructions
put in his way, and of the opposition
to his progress convinced Gen. Sher-
man that Gen. Polk vas doing his ut
most To gain time in which to remove
the Confederate stores from Meridian.
Sherman, therefore, left his trains
behind. under guard. and ordered the
bulk Of his forces 10 strike out. over
all obstacles. straight across country
for the okatibba River, behind which
lay Meridian.
His march was to prove so rapid
that the rear guard OF the Confederutes
leaving the town was to be seen and
fired at by the first OF Sherman's troops
TO reach the place.
tSherman's stay at Meridian will be
described February I'D
Tomorrow; Col. Rose. Who Dug the
Libby Prison Tunnel, Recapturcd.
tCcpytight. lsHl
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THE EXECUTIVE RES

uke iof the army.
H4indreds of negroes had Joined the
coir4mns. Their presence was a drag
upoin the marching troops. but was
not TO be avoided. as clearing the coun-
fr,y of its rcontraband" population was
Dne object of the expedition.
The negroes trailed along with the
wagon trains strange and pictur-
iesque crowd OF men, women and chill
Sdren. following with childlke .rust the
biag that had become to them, by what
process few of them knew, a symbol of
personal liberty. Whether their lot
tsould be easier under new conditions
they- did not ask The time had come
for them to leave their old homes and
old masters. and they embraced with
elserness the opportunity to do so.
1.-THE presence of the freed negroes with
the troops had one sinister aspect Many
of the blacks were burning for revenge
on their old masters. Presenting on the
prbtection afforded them fby following the
arfny, they endeavored to square old
accounts by burning private property and
b. guiding the Federal troops to secret
stores of corn, bacon and cotton.
Decatur Nearly Destroyed.
IBeeatur although the seat of Newton
Go Inty. was not large town. but il
suffered heavily from the visit of Sher-
mans expedition. About thirty buildings
were burned, the town being practically
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latter-was several miles I'm advance, fol-
lowing the retreating Confederate infan-
try toward Meridian.
Gen. Leonidas Tolk-the fighting
bishop" Of the Episcopal diocese of Lou
isiana, who commanded the Confeder-
ates in Missssippi-thus far had been un-
abe to retard Sherman's march. He had
but SU9 infantry, and that was poorly
equipped and poorly disciplined. The best
il had been able TO do was to fall back
from the vicinity of Jackson, where il
had been posted, upon Meridian, as Sher-
man advanced.
The Confederates were stronger in cav
airy and several thousand Of their horse
men had hung upon the fianks of Sher-
mans marching columns.
Sherman Escapes Capture.
At Decatur Gen. Sherman narrowly
escaped capture by some of these Con-
fcSerate troopers. How the enemy would
have felt on catching such an impor-
tant fish in their cavalry net may be
conjectured.
Gen. Sherman tells the story at his own
expense in his memoirs. He had march
ed into Decatur with Gen. :. \. Hurl-
butts column. the Eighteenth Corps
which had been ordered TO go into camp
that afternoon about four miles from
the town. Gen. James B. McPherson's
column. the Seventeenth Corps, had not
The Washington herald., 1914-02-13
MENU FOR TOMORROW.

BREAKFAST.
Steamed Figs and Dates. Cereal.
Goldfish Balls. Tomato Catsup.
Rolls. Coffee.
y LUNCHEON.
Baked Beans and Tomato Sauce.
Biscuits. Preserves.
Chocolate.
DINNER.
Clear Soup.
Fore Quarter of Lamb. Stuffed.
Mint Jelly.
Potatoes. Turnips.
Brown Betty Cheese.
Coffee.
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Effective Valentines Can
Be Easily Made at Home
Mia CBANDLBR l1ANR

Ono always feels a certain satisfaction
as well as pleasure in making a gift IL
possible, rather than buying il. This
holds true particularly in valentines.
where ones fancy can take the atriest
flights and the creative faculty can find
great scope. Much ingenuity and good
taste can be displayed in color combina-
tions, also In the selection o. materials,
and few suggestions may he of assist
ancc to those who wish to try their skill
this year in the making Of valentines.
OF course. the simplest valentines are
those which are made on a single card
whose gilt edges are bcvelled or futed.
This card can he decorated in color. the
design. of course, being suited to the oc-
casion. Cupid. with his deadly arrows,
is a foremost favoritc, and the history
OF his pranks is a never-ending subject
for those who are gifted with brush or
pen.
An original verse printed beneath the
decoration adds TO the piquancy OF the
card. or IL this is beyond the powers Of
the artist. some old verse may be appro-
priately adopted
Pieces Of bristoIboard cut in the shape
of a heart. through which an arrow Is
pierced is also n suggestive valentine. or
n Tough-tcNtured paper may be folded
into an obIong. the decoration being
painted on the under sheet. a heart-shap-
cd opening being cut in the upper sheet
to allow tho picture TO show.
Lace paper can also be used effectively,
combined with tinted paper. and dainty.
colonial figures painted upon this surface
look charming.
Boiling cloth and satin arc more pre-
tcntious materials which make more
costly gifts to commemorate st. Nalen-
tine. and Opaque color. such as Chinese
white. used with ones water colors,
works we'll upon this surface. Heart
shaped boxes. either filed with bonbons
or some inexpensive triflc, also make wei
como valentines.
Great fun can bc had in making simple
little valentines from sheets of paper on
The Washington herald., 1914-02-13
For Chapped, Blotchy,
Red or WrinkIed Skin
OFrom Family Physician.

ttrom Family Physician.)
DO you realize that just beneath that
coarse. rough, or discolored complexion
there's an eXquisitely beautiful skin of
youthful tint ard delicacy? II you could
only bring this complexion TO the surface
discarding the old onel You can-in the
easiest simplest. most natural manner
imaginable Just get an ounce of ordi-
nary mercolized wax at any drug store,
apply nightly like cold cream. removing
it mornings with warm water. The wax
assists nature by gradually taking Off the
lingering particles of dead and half-dead
surface skin. causing no discomfort what
ever. Ordinarily IL takes from a week to
ten days to complete the TRANSFORMED ton.
Cutaneous defects like chaps, pimples
blotclles. liver spots. moth patches, freck-
les. OF course disappear with the old skin.
Nothing else that l know of will accom-
plish such wonderful results in so short a
time
Fine lines and even the deeper wrinkles
often appear at this season. In such cases
nothing Is better than face bath made
by dissolving I o. powdered saxolite in
x pit witch hazel This is remarkably
effective.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-13
An Embroidered Baby pillow.

This heart-shaped pillow is suitable for
any one who is accustomed to using a
small pillow. The cover is made of fine
linen: il is two separate pieces scalloped
by hand. Buttonholes are made at cor
responding spaces around the edge,
through which ribbon is woven. This
holds the two sides together Any little
suggestion in handwork can be embroid-
cred on the top.
A furnished pincushion is always an
acceptable gift at any season of the year.
and all kinds of possibilities are offered
in its making At this time the heart
shaped cushion Is suggestive as an appro-
PIRATE homemade valentine. This cush-
ion can be made of any soft silk or rib
bon. IL Is made with a putting around
the heart-shaped edge and finished with
narrow rufflc of valenciennes edging.
A variety of pins are distributed In de-
signs. while a little bisque figure Of
Cupid Is placed In the center.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-13
Delicious Brown Betty.

Peel and slice some apples: butter a
baking dish, put in a layer of fine crumbs,
then a layer of apples, then sugar, nut
meg. cinnamon and cloves, and dot with
butter: repeat till the dish is full. and
pour over half a cup OF molasses or
maple sirup, mixed with as much water
Cover with crumbs, set the dish In
pan of water, and bake till the apples
are soft. basting with a little more mo-
lasses and water IL it looks dry; serve
warm with cream; raisins may be added
TO this pudding and the nutmeg and
cloves omitted
The Washington herald., 1914-02-13

Z Fifty years ago today Gen. w. 7. Sher-
xrt<n's expeditionary force of COCO IN
f1ptry. marching from vicksburg across
1<lEsissippL left Decatur, two days march
rpm Meridian. its objective point
fhe object of the. expedition being the
1cftruction of the Southern Railroad
ne main line crossing Mississippi-and
al military supplies found belonging to
~ confederacy. its success had been
cofsiderable.
The railroad had been destroyed at a
nI1uRber OF points between Jackson and
D&dzfur. Its bridges and stations had
~ burned, the rails torn up, heated
nd bent and all water tanks, engines.
carl and other equipment found had
been wrecked.
Mstiy Thousand bushels, OF corn had
bccn destroyed. Mills and tanneries
had gone up in flames. Horses, mules
and liiveseock had been seized for the
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which decalcamania or transfer pictures
arc used. arranging them in pretty. grace
ful designs.
The old-fashioned scrapbook pictures of
pretty maidens and bouquets and doves
carrying missives. when pasted neatly on
a pretty card are a never-failiny delight
to children. =,
The so-called comic valentine unfor-
tunately has degenerated into very un-
pleasant and often unkind cartoon and
should be discouraged as much as pos
siblc- The shops bIazon them forth from
window and counter and the spirit that
they emanate should not be allowed to
flourish. but In their stead happy thoughts
and pretty tokens should help to COM
memorate the old-time festival of st.
Valentine.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-13

Troy. n. Y. has 11.457 school chill
dren, an, increase Of s?1 in four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30

ten and Walker are all very capable
young men. They have speed, and
vigor in abundance. And the whole
lineup has been handling the bat in
a manner most efficacious.
Most important OF all is the Browns
pitching stan. Hickey has seven good
pitchers. three of whom are testeu
southpaws. The seven who have
started TO do things in the box this
season are Baumgardner, Roy Nit
chell, LeverenZ, James, Carl Weilman,
wylie Taylor and Earl Hamilton. Be-
sides these. Hickey is likely to keep
Ernest Manning, versatile and talent
ed young man. He can pitch and
came TO the Browns from Montgom-
cry in the Southern league as a
twirler. But he can play the infleld
and is rated a good third baseman. has
a fine record as a batter and is fast
on the bases.
Somehow Hickey has managed to
make his men forget their sad and
meager playing in the past. They
are no longer haunted with memories
of seasons in the cellar and the old
hopelessness has passed away. With
the excellent fighting spirit that
Hickey has wished upon them and
with a really efficient pitching squad
the Browns are prepared to tie tradi-
ton to the mast and knock precedent
completely of it's stool.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Lightning a Source of Forest Fires

Exhaustive inquiry has established
the fact that lightning ranks next to
railroads as a source OF forest fire.
Forest officers say that the increasing
care with fire on the par: CT the rail-
roads and the public generally tends
to make lightning the largest single
contributing cause.
This statement represents a change
of view from that held less than a
decade ago in this country, when for
est journals gravely argued whether
lightning caused forest fires, though it
was known that trees were the objects
most often struck. Trees are said to
be oftenest struck simply because they
are so numerous, and extending up
ward they shorten the distance be-
tween the ground and the clouds; fur
Their, their branches in the air and
roots we'll into the earth invite electri-
cal discharges.
While certain trees are said to in
vite lightning, and others to be i'm
mune from stroke, it seems to be a
fact that any kind of tree will be
struck, and the most numerous tree
species in any locality is the one most
likely to suffer.
Other things being equal, lightning
seeks the tallest tree or an isolated
tree, or one on high ground. A deep
rooted tree is a better conductor than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30

ST. Louis. April 30.-Tht St. Louis
Browns. for many seasons the chief
contender for neither honors in the
American league, appear to have i'm
bibed this season a wonderful now
spirit. In the contests they have
taken part in to date they have not
only won a pleasant percentage OF
their games but they have done IL with
a degree OF gusto and pep that
amazes all who have watched their
previous performances. The current
theory here is that the applause
should 90 to Branch Hickey, new
Brown manager.
When Hickey first undertook to
escort the Browns in the general di-
rection OF the first division he made
several decided steps. He first placed
a contraband on spirituous beverages
and malt liquors. Tobacco also came
in for a little disapproval. cigarets be
ing vigorously taboOed and cigars and
pipes permitted only in moderation
Most all OF the players have had the
grace to agree to Rickey's ideas In
this connection. However. such does
not entirely explain the Improvement
the team has made.
Hickey has some good talent on his
payroll this season. He has better
balanced team than has been seen in
the neighborhood of st. Louis for
very long time. Austin, Pratt, Shot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30

Blackburne to Weaver to Chase Left
on bases-Chicago, 10; Detriit 4.
Time-1:57. Umpires-O'Louglin and
Hildebrand.
Pirates Take Clean Sweep.
Chicago, Ill, April 3O.-o'Day's
skidding Cubs dropped their third
straight game to the Pirates yester-
day. The score was to o. all of which
goes TO show how miserably the home
talent failed TO even make things in
teresting for the 500 fans present.
About the only excuse to offer is that
Babe" Adams, well known world SER
les hero. gave the local boys four hits
while the corsair crew picked about
Lavender and Vaughn had
to offer. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago. o; Pittsburgh, 7.
Brooklyn, ,; Philadelphia. 6.
Cincinnati, 8; St Louis, 3.
Boston-New York, rain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Detroit, 1 Chicago. o I'll innings)
Philadelphia, 4; Washington, 6.
New York, !; Boston, O.
St Louis. 6; Cleveland, 8.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Chicago, 2; Baltimore, 1.
Indianapolis, 2; Pittsburgh, 1.
Kansas City, 10; Brooklyn, z.
st. Louis, 8; Buffalo. A az innings).
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee, 4; Cleveland, 3.
st. Louis, o; Louisville, 3.
Kansas City. s; Columbus, 20.
Observation-Disclosures, cold.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.
Quincy, l; Peoria, 2.
Bloomington, II; Springfield. II.
Davenport, z; Danville, 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
BOB FITZSIMMONS JUNIOR
REFUSES TO ENTER RING

New York, April 3O.-Since the time
OF Bob .F'itzsimmons' announcement
that he was training his son to become
the next heavyweight champion, the
sporting world has been awaiting the
youngsters first tryout with consider
able interest. The reason for the de-
lay has just become known. Young
Fitzsimmons does not want to be
fighter. Old Bob cannot understand
why such a husky young athlete should
be averse to picking up a fortune in
the ring, and has tried to alter his
sons views, but to no avail Bobbie
cannot see things as his father would
have him and the elder F'its be given
up the job in disgust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
BLUE S0x ANNEX
EIGHT STRAIGHT
Governor Dunno Throws Frs
Ball in Opener at Spring
field.

In the eighth inning at Davenport
Yesterday Brownwich tripled with the
bases full, Graham doubled. and
O'Brien tripled, giving Davenport FIVE
rms and its eighth straight victory.
Danville was beaten, Z to 3. Score:
Davenport 1010005 so
Danville .O001O20 00-3 Z 3
Batteries-wells and Simpson; Sci
by and Erloff.
Springfield, Ill, April Ex-Governor
Dunno lent his presence and his strong
left arm to the success of opening day
at League park yesterday afternoon
In the presence of 1900 shivering fans
the governor heaved the ball over the
plate while the watch factory band
played 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner.
The usual automobile parade preceded
the ceremonies at the park. Springfield
had the visitors whipped, IL to 5, until
the ninth inning. when Bloomington
pushed seven runs over, Owing to
the cold most of the spectators had
left before the final inning. Score:
Springfield ....030321 oil IA
Bloomington LOB 000107-12 IS
Batteries = Miller, Rock and Nc
Cam; Wilcox, Syfert and Keupper.
Quincy, ILL.,, April 30.-Before a
crowd of over 1000 shivering fans,
Peoria won the opening game from
Quincy, to !. Two runs in the first
on clean hits gave the Distillers the
game. Score:
Peoria .......2OO 000Oo-2 s 3
Quincy ......O O0O000-1 5 0
Batteries - Malloy and Waring;
Tretter and Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
EUREKA COLLEGE PLAYS
AUGUSTANA TOMORROW

The second game on the home dia-
mond will be played tomorrow after
noon by the varsity baseball team or
Augustana. The visiting team will be
that OF Eureka college, which is a
member OF the intercollegiate confer
ence. That Eureka has a strong team
is indicated by the fact that it is the
only college except Augustana that has
defeated Lombard college this year.
While Augustana easily took Lombard
into camp last Saturday the team from
Eureka may give the locals a close
run. The game will be called at
O'Clock on the Ericsson field. corner of
Thirty-sixth street and Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
FISK'S HURLING
HELPS FEDS win
Tinkerites Capture Second
From Baltimore at North
Side Park.
AND SoX CONTINUE TO LOSE
o,osys skidding Cubs Drop Fourth
Straight to Pirates-onIy 500
Fans Attend Game.

Chicago. IL, April 33.-Young blood
had its inning on the north side yester-
6av when the Chifeds. sans Tinker. lei
der and Wilson scored another winner
over ?. Otto Knabe's BaltimOreans. >
n !. in a battle between moist-ball ar
lists. Victory perched on the should
ers OF MAMMALIAN Patrick Fisk. a ma
tive OF Roseland. who last year starred
for Chicago's Feds. Pitching brilliant
IL. this ponderous HEAVIER held the en-
euv 10 q couple OF scattered singles,
easily shading the terrapin headliner.
lack Quinn. who yielded six wallops
and scored nine strike-outs. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
BOOSTERS TO PLAY
THE MOLINE INDIANS

The Rock Island Boosters will clash
with the Moline Indians Sunday after
noon at the Island city park. The
Boosters have had a fast aggregation
for the past three years. and are con-
fident of UNFOLDING that reputation
this season. Manager George KEN
merling OF the Indians, is growing
chesty, however, and says his team is
going to take some of that champ feel
ing out OF the locals during the bat
tie.
Although the park is not in the best
of condition at the present time, Com
missioner Jonas Bear has promised to
have it cleaned up for Sundays bat
tie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Kennymore Wins Stakes:

Newmarket, England, April 30.-The
Two Thousand Guinea stakes for en-,
tire colts and FLIES foaled in 1911 was
won yesterday in a stirring finish by
the favorite. Kennymore, which passed
the winning post short head in front
of Corcyra. Black Jester was third.
Eighteen horses competed for the
stakes, the race being run over the
mile course. The betting was 2 to 1
against Kennymore, to against
Corcyra, and 20 to against Black Jes-
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30

shallow-rooted one, and tree full
of sap, or wet with rain, is of course a
better conductor than a dry one.
Lightning sets fires by igniting the
tree itself, particularly when it is
dead, or partly decayed and punky, or
by igniting the dry humus or duff at
its base The forest soil, when dried
out, ignites readily, because it is made
of partly decayed twigs and leaves.
and it can hold a smouldering fire for
a considerable period. 1t is probable
that most of the lightning-set fires
start in the duff.
In the mountains of southern Cali
fornia, Arizona, and New Mexico there
are likely to be each year a number of
electrical disturbances known as dry
thunder storms" They come at the
end of the long dry season, and being
unaccompanied by rain are very likely
to start many serious fires. For this
reason the forest service has to keep
up its maximum fire fighting strength
in those reasons until the rains are
fully established. In the plans and
organization for fire fighting the SER
vice aims particularly to catch these
uppreventable lightning-set fires at
the time they start
All the news all the time-Tbe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Newcomb Wins Shoot.

Philadelphia, April 80. - Charles
Newcomb of this city won the state
championship with a break of 81 in a
possible 100 targets yesterday at the
annual trap shooting tournament of
the Keystone Gun club. R. L. SPOTS
of New York, national amateur cham
pion, tied with Newcomb for high gun
honors for the day, each breaking III
of their us targets. Lester German
was high gun among the professionals
with the same score.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
TRIPLE PLAY FEATURES
SENATOR-ATHlETlC GAME

Philadelphia. April 30-A triple play
by Gandil, Foster and Mcbride feat
ured Washington's victory over Phila-
delphia yesterday, 6 to 4. In the sixth
inning the home team tied the score.
With runners on third and second and
no one out Ayres took Engie's place.
with Barry at bat. On an attempted
double-squeeze play Gandil grabbed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
NEWS OF THE SPORTING WORLD

the 20o-yard event in 2:43. Arthur
Raithel, joint holder of the fifty-yard
free-stroke mark. captured the event
in "a 3-5 seconds. Soccer polo players
wearing the tricolored circle made the
victory complete by defeating the C.
A A. in the first n. A. A. U. game, A
goals to 2