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The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
CIVIL WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
October H. lS6-Gen John Hood Operating Sheman Rear De
manded the Surrender Of Resae Ga which Gsoned BY 7OC
Federals and Was Refused-Hoods Retreat to Alabama


Fifty years aso today Gen. John r.
Hood, commanding a Confederate army
| that had circled north around Atlanta
and had attempted to interrupt Gen.
Sherman's communications with his base
OF supplies at the north, demanded the
surrender Of the post at Resaca. north of
Atlanta, which was defended by only 100
Federals, ard was refused.
The Confederate commander had his
whole army. about 1000 strong, near at
hand, yet the gallant band Of Federals
determined to sell their lives dearly in
case they should be attacked. In his
demand for surrender Gen. Hood had
written: III the place is carried by as
sault no prisoners will be taken" which
meant that no quarter would be given.
Col. Clark r. Viewer. OF the Seventeenth
Iowa Regiment, who was in command. re-
turned the answer: I'm my opinion l
can hold this post; if you want it come
and take it
The confidence of the garrison was not
at all warranted by the situation con-
fronting il. Gen Sherman, with the Fed
eral army which was pursuing Hood
was vet fully 30 miles south. in the vi
cinity OF Rome. The Confederates, hav-
ing crossed the Coosa River west OF
Rome, had placed the Oostenaula be-
tween themselves and the Federals, and
had marched north to Resaca intent upon
capturing the place.
1t was a most important post. cOntroll-
ing two bridges over the Oostenaula
River. II the Confederates were to de-
stroy these structures the Federal pur-
suit would be greatly retarded. So the
little garrison, realizing the Issues that
hung upon a successful defense. prepared
to hold the post until the last man was
gone.
Confcderates Fail to Attack.
The Federal defenders comprised the
bulk of the Second Brigade, Third Di-
vision. OF the Fifteenth Corps, which Col
Viewer commanded. Within the works
Illinois and two companies of the Tenth
Missouri Infantry Regiments, two COM
panies of the Sixth Kentucky Cavalry
and four small guns, in all about 200 men.
Six miles north, at Tilton. was a block
house and intrenched position. held by go
men of the Seventeenth Iowa Regiment,
under Lieut.. Col S. VI. Archer, and be-
tween the two places a construction
camp and stockade guarded by one COM
pany OF the Tenth adm one Of the Twenty
fourth Missouri Regiments.
II had been Col Viewers purpose to
withdraw the stockade guard and all but
seventy men of the Tilton garrison. but
the advance OF the Confederates had been
so rapid that this was not accomplished.
BY D. m. the Confederates were
massed In front of the Federal works
and their guns were sending a heavy
fire upon the defenders.
The Federals kept well under cover
and made every shot tell against the enc
my About 4:3O a white flag was shown
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
HISTORY BUILDERS.
II. Man Who Knew the Empress
Maria Louisa.
cwHttsn Expressly for The Herahl
nv nm n. 4. EnWARnS.


In the early summer OF this year ar
American family visited Venice, purpos'
ing remaining there until late fall. The
head Of the family had been strongly
recommended by his physician to spend
three or four months In Venice, since
there he could, II was thought, better
recuperate from the effects OF a severe
surgical operation. The American fam.
lily was recalled by the news of the prob
able outbreak Of a general European
war, an intimation Of that kind having
been received from DR.. Nicholas Murray
Butler, president OF Columbia University
who was IN Germany Just before the dec
laration Of war was made.
The sudden departure from Venice OF
this family made it impossible for them
even to bid good-by to one OF their clos
est friends, an Italian nobleman who,
both in his personality and his expert
ence as a diplomat, was an extraordinar-
Ily interesting character. This nobleman
was by name Henrico Capri, and he bore
the rank OF count, with a long pedigree
OF association with the aristocracy OF
Italy.
Count Capri, in his early life, or until
he was past sixty, had been in the dip
lomatic service Of Italy, and in that re-
Iation had met almost all OF the dis
tinguished European diplomatists OF his
time.
In conversation with Count Capri early
in the summer he said to the GONZALES
cling American:
'I can give you some very interesting
accounts of many Of the famous men and
women of more than two generations
ago. You wonder why I am able to tell
you something of those who were prom
fnanf a. Wall Il
will explain that by telling you something
about myself
Il am going to confess my age to you.
for I am proud OF II. / am now in my
ninety-sixth year My hearing Is good,
my eyesight is excellent, my appetite is
all that any man could ask, and enjoy
life as much as I ever did. like to go
about from place to place and meet the
distinguished persons Of the present time
/ spend q few weeks in Venice, a few
weeks in Rome. and at the right season
am at my home in Florence. and then
occasionally 1 90 to Vienna and even to
Paris.
II have now one ambition. and II ac-
cident does not befall me / feel confident
that I shall realize It'll am ambitious to
live long enough to be able to say that I
am one hundred years Of age.
Now I will tell you OF one incident
which may interest you. I am certain
that am the only living person who met
and talked with Maria Louisa, who was
tho second wife OF Napoleon Bonaparte.
She was, as you know, a princess OF the
royal house OF Austria.
when I was about thirty years Of age
and in diplomatic service I was invited
by Maria Louisa, who was then living
with her third husband. to dine with her
and her family. accepted the invita-
ton and could see, notwithstanding the
fact that she was then an old woman.
traces Of that vivacity and charm which
distin guished her when she went to
France as the bride OF Napoleon and the
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

there is economic feature more important than an
improved railway condition Low-prced cotton is bad
enough, but it is confined to section, while the
South itself is heavy holder of railroad invest
ments and thus carries double burden.
A great majority of the heavy shippers are agreed
on the necessity for increased rates, and it will be
an amazing spectacle for the Interstate Commerce
Commission to delay favorable action.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

former spy, who is said to have made sew
eral accurate predictions concerning the war; now
prophesies that Germany will capture Ostend, invade
England by arship and eliminate her from the war
in a month. 1t will be remembered that, after the
war began, it recalled that Nine. de Thebes had
made several accurate prophecies concerning it, and
It was announced that she had set date ahead on
which the Kaiser was to die. That date was passed
weeks ago. Apparently the prophecies that we hear
about afterward are the only ones that are verified
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

New York hotel propretors are complaining that
the day of the lavish spenders from Chicago and
Pittsburgh have gone, to return If it is really
true that the ostentatious display of easilyacqured
money has been eliminated the modest patrons
of New York hotels and cafes to be congratu-
lated on the prospect of being able to obtain proper
accommodations 5nd service for what they spend.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Already there signs of irritation abroad due
to continuous reports that this government is en-
gagged in Sorts to bring about peace in Europe
Although sem-ofcial denial has been made in Wash
ington of stories of contemplated mediation such
action seems hardly necessary. European govern
ments undoubtedly realize that President Wilson, in
rendering his good Offices once, far as it was
possible for him to CO. and that stories sent from
Washington of further steps in contemplation are
either bad guesswork or inspired by some persons
with a motive. Yet, they are calculated to have an
undesirable effect upon the people of the countries
involved in waE,
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Empress Of France. ! have made many
inquiries and have been unable 70 learn
that any one but myself now lives who
dined with and was entertained by Maria
Louisa"
IcopgnEht. 1914. By 4. J. Edwards. An rights ~
Seued.l
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards viii tell Of
The Curious Fad OF q Retired Banker"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Before the debate on the Philippine bill began the
chief objection discussion of the subject at this
time was that things might be said that would cause
resentment in Japan some other country involved
in the great war But it seems there are other perls
of which nobody dreamed until Representative Manns
proposal to give the Filipino women the vote caused
Representative Hefin of Alabama, to erupt
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
Just for One.

'T want" said the pretty girl, Ito get
a hammock. just large enough to hold
one person
Yes, miss" said the obnging clerk.
How do you like this one?"
1T looks rather frail" replied the fair
shopper. II want one strong enough TO
hold two."-Exchange.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
Not Forgotten.

Bix-You may depend upon 1t that
your friends won't forget you as long as
you have money.
Dix-Thats right; especially II you have
borrowed II from them.-Boston Tran
script.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

II there is any in Washington who has a
lingering doubt that this city is really entering upon
an era OF business prosperity, he should inspect the
record of real estate operations and building permits
issued for last week. In both items the record for
the year was achieved
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Richard Harding Davis probably thinks it ism
much of war since the French officers wouldn't lie
him see it and describe it.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

II the government does levy a horsepower ta'
en- automobile, we know one amachine that 1t vii
probably have to pay bounty
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
sncrIhce Hits.

'Oh, I'm so sorry 1 can't marry you.
I had no idea you thought Of me that
way"
Well, what do you suppose I've been
letting your father beat me at golf all
the time for?'-Judge
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
Morning Smiles.
If the boat Rocks.

''Td come over and kiss you. only I'm
afraid of upsetting the boat"
II can swim, Herbertl"-London opin-
ion.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

We wonder if those Missouri mules that wer'
purchased for the French army some months age
have learned to understand French yet.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Peace prayers might have been extended to som
homes that we wot Of
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
Obstacles in IIeIeiunl.

THE Germans found their way to
} France paved with difficulties"
Yes, in the way Of Belgian blocks."-
Baltimore American.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
the Year.
Cwrittea Expressly for The Herald-l
By JOHN KENDRICk BANGS


By JOHN KENDRICk BANGS.
AN ANTIDOTE-
tCopyTiEat, LsliJ
When first you rise
Just greet the skies
With smiling. dark or bright
Then turn around
With bow profound
And say good-5y to night.
To morning say.
Good morning, Day
You are a welcome guest.
Then to the dark
Passed on remark,
i thank you for my rest"
Such courtesy
You'll find will b
An antidote to pain.
And all the day
Will run that way
Till rest shall come again.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
Brutal Huaband.

wifey Gust wed)-George. just think
what the neighbors will say when they
hear that I do my own work!
Hubby-Whose work do you want to
do2-Boston Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Russia has put the ban on vodka. Maybe Virgin
will feel better now.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
PRESIDENT ATTENDS CHURCH.

President Wilson. with Miss Heller
Woodrow Bones. his cousin, attended th'
morning services at the Central Preshy'
terian Church yesterday. motoring int
the country late in the afternoon
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Bar Association Has Full Meeting" says head
line Now we wonder what sort of meeting that
was.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Bourbon County, Kyr voted for prohibition tn
other day. Yep.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
New York Hotel Arrivals.

SPECIAL to The Washington HeTah-
New York. Oct. u.-Washingtonians
registered today at the following hotels:
Martha Washington-Grand-
Miss J. Howard. D. II. Lamberton.
Mrs. l.. Howard. s. 3. Williamson.
York Strand
y. keston. o. G. Atwood.
r. G. Heisor. Mrs. o. G. Atwood.
H. R. Martin. Broadway Central
Normandie- A. Balti.
V. J. Malville. wallick-
Flanders S. L. Christie.
]. c. Parker Van Cortland
n. D. Window. II. K. Emmerth
Navarro Mrs. H. K. En-
G.. Burrell merth.
d. T. Mclaughlin. Herald Square
W. w. Pierce w. NJ. Garrison.
]. B. Swene. BeIleclaire-
Churchill z. II. Gordon.
S. VI. Croft Mrs. f. H Gordon
Merchants and buyers-Mrs. K. Miller,
Martha Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

The stock exchanges still closed but the peo-
pie can doubtless find other way of losing their
money.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

San Francisco Exposition officials have asked
South Carolina send an exhibition OF nuts We
nominate Gov. Blease.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

What dolefd tune some of the Democratic or
gans are playing! -
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

The reason people hear Tetrazini sing with s
much interest is that her notes so high
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

There are probably good many people who have
forgotten that not long ago Mexico had provisional
president named Carbajal
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

When in doubt an editor can always write an edi
torial OIL the laws delay
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

And you should remember that Hon George Fred
Williams said something going to happen.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Some actresses can make up so that they look a
beautiful as their pictures on the bill boards.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

We are willing to admit that might be bette
than some kinds of politics.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Col Jofre, the French commander, is said to b
a silent man. but he causes a lot of noise.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Still, 100000 rivers and harbors bill ougf
to command good many votes.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

We will be in favor of double war tax on auto
mobiles that exceed the speed limit.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

TIE body of water to the west of US is the mo
Pacific of all the oceans now
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

1t looks as if the allies going to fight it OF
on this line if it takes all winter.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

1t looks like dry farming in Virginia after next
year.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Consideration of the North American manufac-
turers opportunity in South America brings up sew
eral logical questions.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Temorrow-HanEIn of q Mosby
ranger.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs Jerome Bonaparte. who
have been spending the past fortnight at
the Virginia Hot Springs, have returned
to the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Mrs. 2. 4. Davis. who spent last spring
at the Shoreham. has returned from
spending the summer in the North and
will be at the Sho-eham until later in the
season
Mrs. Edward Lauterback. Of New York,
is spending some time at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Miss Margaret McChord. who has been
spending several weeks with Miss Nancy
johnson, daughter OF Representative and
Mrs. johnson. on Q street, has rejoined
her parents. Interstate Commerce Com
missioner and Mrs. McChord, at the New
Willard.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Miss PiIson, Miss Olga Pilson and Miss
Marion McCarty. all OF Washington, are
among the popular members Of the visit
ing dane ng set at AsheviIle, y. c.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Mrs. William Kidd, of Washington. Is
stopping at the Wolcott Hotel, New
York city. with Mrs. A. J. Parker, Jr.. Of
Albany
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Ensign and Mrs. Lawrence Wild. the
latter formerly Miss Louise Weber, whose
marriage took place here a short time
ago, are at AshevIIle, y. C.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs James Monahan. Of
North Adams, Mass, are-making a visit
to old friends in the city and are at the
Hotel Powhatan.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Or. and Mrs William Gerry Morgan
and the Misses Morgan, who have spent
the summer at their place in New Hamp-
shire. have returned to their home in
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Mrs Livingston Eagan. who spent the
early summer in France and has but re-
Gently returned to this country. is now
here on a visit TO her sOn-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Cowles
Pomeroy. at 21l3 o street
Mr.. and Mrs. Pomeroy and their chill
dren are also lately back from Europe.
where they spent nearly two years. and
will again reside here.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

Miss Margaret Clements, daughter OF
Judge and Mrs. Judson C. Clements,
will be one OF the debutantes this sea-
son. Judge and Mrs Clements and their
family have recently returned from Mil
lersyille, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12

The marriage OF Miss Helen Elizabeth
Camp and Mr.. Warren Whyte Grimes
will take place this afternoon at All
Souls Episcopal Church. Connecticut and
Cathedral avenues. at 4:3O o'clock
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev DR.. Sterrett. rector Of the church.
Miss Camp will be attended by her
cousin, Miss Katherine LounsbeTy Win
field. of Charleston. w. Va. maid OF
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
FIRE INsuRANcE cos.
 WILL PAY FOR sTAmFs
Pending suis to Determine Where os.
 IIsation Lies.

The now revenue tax stamps re- quifed on fine insurance policies are to be furnished by the insurance com. panies instead Of by the people inc sured. The stamps must be on each policy from December 1, 1874, to De- ceulbef Sl, 1915, at coet of one-half cent for each dollar of promiuna- The fro iasurance companies in Hartford have decided 10 pay this lax until friendly suit to be instituted in the United States court in some 5urisdic- ton shau determine whether company or Insured is to pay this tax The Insurance commissioners of she differ- ent states are not all agreed upon who shall pay it, and the companies feel they would occupy an incongruons po- sitiou requiring their patrons t9 pay In one state. and themselves paying ln another.
 Something like s4o stock companies and 2s0 mutual fire insurance com panies do business in this country and the one-half cent tax will result in over $2.000.0D0 on their policies in the thirteen months. About $25o, GOO is the share that Hartford companies will contribute. The decision to pay was made by a special committee of the National Board of Fire Undefwrit- CTS. Agents of the various companies have been notified to pay for the stanps necessary and to make a sep- araet charge for them against the re- spective companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
WILL CHANGE NAME
 WHEN NEW SEAL COMES
Moose Lodge Will Then Become Nor-
 wieh, Conn, Lodge, No. $50.

Through the energetic work of Chairman r. c. Sterry, the Moose home on Laurel Hill avenue is fast getting into shape so that it will be ready for the first meeting by the CT sanitation committed there Thursday night.
 Fior the last few days there have been men working every day getting things cleaned and arranged satisfac- torily to the ideas of the chairman of the trustees, MT. Sterry. who is a vet eran at such things, and knows the right way to arrange a home, and 1t will be only short time before the lodge will meet there.
 As soon as the new seal arrives the name of the lodge will be changed from Rose of New England lodge to Norwich, Conn, lodge, No. $50, and all business will be transacted under that name.
 Dictator J. A. George and a small delegation met the 2.05 train from New London Monday afternoon to pay g last tribute to q deceased brother of the Hartford lodge, Jeremiah F. Kelly.
 Brother George R. Barber, chairman of the bylaws committee, is to pre- sent the new bylaws for the final reading. after which they will be sent to the supreme body for approval, which is an assured fact after once hearing them read. This reading will be Friday night by J. C. Caswell
 Chairman J. T. F. Burns has a little surprise for the rest of the committee Thursday night. Brother Burns is a good entertainer andIt's an understood fact that all will enjoy it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
CHRISTMAS LETTERS SENT
 FROM STATE HOSPITAL
Friends and Relatives of Patients Di-
 reeted How to Send Presents.

In preparation for the Christmas tree at the Norwich State hospital pr. II. M. Pollock. the superintendent, has sent out about 1000 notices to relatives, and friends of patients. It is expected that when Christmas comes there will be some article for each patient at the hospital The Christmas letter is as follows:
 Dear Friend:
 Each year the relatives and friends of our patients have aided our endea- vor to make Christmas day as enjoy able as possible by sending gifts that could be distributed upon Christmas eve.
 We are therefore writing in the hope that you may find it possible to send some little remembrance that may at this time be given to
 Articles sent should be listed upon the enclosed slip, and may be left at Preston Brothers store, Franklin square, Norwich. or sent prepaid by parcel post or express (Adams or American). Please enclose the list and mark your package as follows: "(Name of patient), care Dr. H. M. Pollock, superintendent Norwich, Conn, Christmas Tree The listing and marking of presents during past years have involved so much labor that 1t will be greatly appreciated if you will send your gift as early as possible. AclSnowledgmen will be made as soon as practicable, and if none is made by January srd, please make inquiry.
 Trusting that we may have your CO., operation in our endeavor to provide a happy Christmas day for our pa- tients and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Q Happy New Year. l remain. etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
MRS. JARLEY's WAX WORKS.
Made Evening of Pleasure For xens
 at First Baptist Church.

The regular meeting of the Xens so- ciety of the First Baptist church was held on Friday evening with forty five members present. Mrs. John B. o'clock.
 The regular business was disposed of and one name was proposed for membership. A discussion of plans for the sale held annually by the so- ciety was held
 Foiloving adjournment the enter tainment committe took charge of the evening and announced that the Xens had succeeded with great expense in arranging with Mrs. farley and her wonderful wax works.
 Mrs. Jarley was then introduced. A quaint little figure dressed in the old time full gown and wearing a shawl and large red poixe bonnet trimmed with yellow plumes, Mrs. farley made very favorable impression upon her audience. After few words upon her work she put the lecture in the hands of her demonstxator. Monsieur de Johnson, who was wonderfully put up from his pointed toes to his silk hat, not to mention hi seye glasses and his facial additions. The lecture was giv- en under the careful supervision of Mrs Jarley, who showed much af- feetion for the exhibit
 Monsieur gave a short adress before exhibiting the wax works. The first scene was the ten figures which were carefully dusted by Little Nell and properly oiled by the two ssttndants The figures exhibited separately were rolled in on a small platform by the attendants. The den1onstrator gave a humorous talk, with many remarks upon each figure while 1t was being wound up and performing its required stunts.
 The figures were: The Orfgan Grinder ard his monkey, the Chinese Giant, Rarios Kicker; the Curious Two-E aced Girl, Mrs. Arthur R Blackledge and Mrs. Stephen Peck ham; the Sewing Woman, Miss Katie Wiley; the Yankee, John B. Oat: Mrs. Winslow with her soothin syrup, Miss M. A. Ward; the Vocalist, Ms A. F. Howard; Giggles, Miss Elizabeth Park; the Boy who stood on the burn ing deck. Martin Lloyd Rathbun: the Drunkard's Wife, Mrs. Avery Park. Mrs. John Parsons was Mrs Jarley; damonstrator, H. Nelson Howard; as- sistants were Little Nell, Mrs. H. Nell son Howard, John Parsons and AL bert Harris.