Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 203, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1912 — Page 3

The CIVIL WAR

FIFTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

August 12, 1862. General Burnside, commanding the Ninth army corps of the Army of the Potomac, issued an order informing his army that the seizure erf the property of Confederates, under the recent order of President Lincoln, based on an act of congress, would not be tolerated unless made tn the presence and under authority of an officer. The prize steamer Ladona, captured while endeavoring to steal into the Ogeechee river, Georgia, arrived at Philadelphia. Col. John H. Morgan, with his force bf Confederate irregulars, captured Gallatin, Tennessee, together with a Union force under Colonel Boone, a large quantity of supplies, a railway train laden with grain, a number of government horses, etc. In the evening Colonel Miller, arriving from Nashville with reinforcements for the Union troops, fell upon Morgan's rear guard, the main body of his force having withdrawn, killing six and wounding a number of the partisans. The Confederate congress voted their thanks to Gen. Robert E. Lee and the officers and men in his command for “their late brilliant victory, oulminatlngJn the signal defeat of the combined forces of the enemy in the two great battles of Manassas.” Stonewall Jackson, Confederate general, detaching his army from General Lee's, began a raid down the Shenandoah valley. August 13, 1862. A collision occurred off Ragged Point, on the Potomac, between the steamers Peabody and West Point, in which 75 lives were lost The West Point was en route to Washington with convalescents from the army of General Burnside. Colonel Guitar with a Union force overtook the Confederate partisans under Colonel Poindexter at Yellow Creek, Clinton county, Missouri, and defeated them. The French bark Harriet Rail! was released by the authorities of the United States. A battle was fought at Clarendon, Arkansas, between General Hovey’s Union division and a part of Hindman's Confederate force, which had been sent forward Irom Little Rock to check the advance of the nationals. The conflict was savage through several hours. Hindman eventually withdrew, losing 700 prisoners. An expedition consisting of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts and a marine battery, under command of General Stevenson, embarking on board the gunboats Wilson and Ellis at Newbern, North Carolina, proceeded to Swansboro and destroyed the Confederate salt works at that place. General Pope, at Cedar Mountain, Virginia, telegraphed General Halleck, in Washington, at 7:30 in the morning: “The enemy has retreated under cover of the night. His rear is now crossing the Rapidan, toward Orange Court House. Our cavalry and artillery are In pursuit.” August 14, 1862. D. A. Mahoney, editor of the Dubuque Herald, was arrested by the United States marshal, charged with discouraging enlistments. A body of national troops out looking for cotton near Helena, Ark., encountered a force of Confederate irregulars, and came off narrowly. General Pope, commanding the Union army of Virginia, issued an order commanding officers and soldiers of the army to abstain from entering the houses, molesting the persons or disturbing the property of citizens, under pain of speedy and severe punishment. Whatever provisions, forage or other articles might be required for the subsistence or use of the troops would be taken possession of, but only by an officer with authority. The Confederate General Breckinridge addressed a note to Col. H. E. Paine, commanding United States forces at Baton Rouge, La., complaining that the Union troops in that vicinity had wantonly burned many private houses; had taken or destroyed much private property without compensation; had seized and carried away into imprisonment, upon false •nd frivolous pretexts, many unarmed citizens, and that negro slaves were being armed and organized to be employed against them. He informed him that such acts were regarded as in violation of the usages of civilized warfare, and that, in the future, upon any departure from those usages, “he would raise the black flag, and neither give nor ask for quarter." August 15,. 1862. A squad of cavalry from Washington, D. C., went into St Mary's county, Md., and encountered neat Leonardstown Capt. William Clark of the Thir-ty-seventh Virginia regiment, with a number of recruits, traveling in a wagon on their way td join the Confederates. When they were observed the ggvalry broke from the wagons, abandoned the trains and brokpfor the woods. The national cavalry'pursued them, and several shots were exchanged. Nine of them. Including one officer, were taken and sent to the Old Capitol prison. A sharp fight took place at Merriweather’s Ferry, on the Onion river, in between a body of

Union troops tinder the command of CoL W. T. Hanis and a force of Confederate partisans under Colonel Binfield, resulting in the rout of th* Confederates, who lost twenty men killed and nine taken prisoners. General Pope was confronted near the Rapidan by General Lee, and fell back across the Rappahannock. August 16, 1862. The U. 8. gunboat Pocahontas, one of the blockading squadron off Charleston, 8. Q, proceeding up the Black river on reconnoissance in search of a Confederate steamer reported in the river, found that the Confederates had sunk the steamer. On her return trip the Pocahontas was fired into by bands of irregulars, who fringed the river for twenty miles. Owing to the range no Injury was done the vessel, although some men were wounded. A body of Confederate partisans under Col. A. R. Johnson captured Hopkinsville, Ky. A quantity of ammunition and a number of rifles fell into their hands. Colonel Johnson gave notice that he had committed the seizure as a Confederate soldier, and that if any southern man or his property should be molested in consequence he would retaliate on the Union men of the place. A company of Confederate cavalry, making a rapid movement across the Rapidan river near Crooked Run, Va., captured Lieutenant Black and five men of the national army. . An expedition consisting of a number of Union -'gunboats, rams and transports left Helena, Ark., and proceeded down the Mississippi. The Richmond Examiner, editorially discussing the approaching session of the Confederate congress, sal 1: "It will be for congress to repair, as it best can, the npischlef done the public service by a weak and impracticable executive; to look at the reduction of our forces In the field; the decay of military discipline; the demoralization of our armies; and the jeopardy to which our cause has been put by a long course of trifling conduct, childish pride of opinion, unworthy obstinacy, official obtuseness, conceit, defiance of public opinion, imperiousness and despotic affectation on the part of those intrusted with the exect ion of the war.” The evacuation by the Union army of Harrison’s Landing, on the James river, where it bad taken refuge after the disasters of the Peninsula ca:npalgn, was completed. A national force was badly defeat* d by partisans near Lone Jack, Ma August 17, 1862. The office of the Constitutional Gazetteer, a newspaper published at Marysville, Kan., was demolished by a party of National soldiers belonging to Captain Bowen's company. Archbishop Hughes delivered an Important patriotic sermon in St Patrick’s cathedral, New York city. After reciting his course of action in Europe, he called upon the whole north to come out in its strength, for “volunteering to continue and for a draft to be made.” He said that if 300,000 men were not enough, to call but another 300,000. “The people . should Insist on being drafted, and so bring this unnatural strife to a close” by strength of might alone. The Sioux war broke out in Minnesota: The Sioux Indians, angered by a breach of promise on the part of the United States government, excited by reports of war from the south, and made frantic by their medicine men, massacred 500 people at Acton, Meeker county. August 18, 1862.

The war department of the United States took steps to check the political appointment df generals in the army in the following order: “Hereafter no appointments of major generals or brigadiers will be given except to officers of the regular army, for meritorious and distinguished services during the war, or to volunteer officer, who,' by some successful achievement in the field, shall have displayed the military abilities required for the duties of a general officer. “No appointment to such grades will be issued by the war department till an examination is made to ascertain if there is any charge or evidence against the character, conduct, or fitness of the appointee, and if there should be any such charge or evidence a special report will be made to the president” Col. Michael Corcoran of the Sixtyninth New York, was appointed brigadier general. Bob Edwards, famous as a partisan fighter, was killed by a party of Union troops sent out to punish a band of partisans that had fired on the Union pickets at Romney Road, Virginia. The congress of the Confederate states reassembled at Richmond, Va., whence they had fled in alarm at the approach of McClellan’s army in the Peninsula campaign. The steamers Skylark and Sallie, carrying stores of the United States government, were burned at the mouth of Duck creek, in the Tennessee river, nearly fifty miles above Fort Henry, by a party of irregulars. The Skylark had gone aground, and the officer In charge was transferring her cargo to the Sallie when the Confederates attacked and captured them both. Col. John H. Morgan, whose raids through Tennessee and Kentucky kept the Union sympathizers in constant dread, issued a notice that for every dollar exacted from hl* southern friends to pay for property destroyed by him, he would have two from Union sympathisers. (Copyright, IM by W. G. Chapman.)

GROW MORE SHEEP

dy C. F. Gobble, Animal Husbandry Department, Purdue University School of Agriculture. Purdue University Agricultural Extension.

Indiana needs more sheep. She stood thirteenth in number of sheep April 1, 1910, with 1,227,000 head. Her next door neighbor, Ohio, stood fourth, with 2,600,000 head. True, Ohio has perhaps more rough land than Indiana, but there is not enough difference in the soil of these two states to account for so great a difference in number of sheep. And it need not be from a patriotic point of view that we should have more sheep. Money can be made from steep, and farms need sheep. The particularly strong feature -of sheep rearing is the fact that sheep will gain more of their livelihood from rough feed than either hogs or cattle, and are the most perfect weed destroyers—eating 576 out of 6QO known varieties of weeds, and can be reared and sold in one season. The entire cost is low, returns come quickly, the wool will pay two-thirds of the’ maintenance cost of the ewes, and if the stock Is well handled the sheep will not only free a farm from most of the weeds, but will also utilize much of the feed grown on the farm that would otherwise be wasted. These factors are strong ones In favor of sheep raising, and there is no question but that a well-handled flock will return a good profit on all Indiana farms where the land is sufficiently, rolling or well drained to insure dry pastures. It is true that sheep require more care In feeding and management than either hogs or cattle, and for this reason a person who dislikes sheep should probably not go too heavily in the sheep business, but there are plenty of men in the state who could profitably handle at least a small flock. z How to Get Started. One of the cheapest and best ways

NEW HOLSTEIN BULL FOR PURDUE

By R. E. Caldwell; Associate in Milk Production, Purdue Experiment Station. Purdue University Agricultural Extension.

Sir Paul Beets Segis No. 47216. The New Holstein Purchased to Head Purdue's Herd.

The Holstein breed of dairy cattle, as yet, do not occupy a very prominent position, on the average Indiana farm. This breed seems to be especially adapted for the supplying of city milk and as our state Increases in population larger numbers of Holstein cows are almost sure to be kept. Already, we see indications of this in observing the breeds used in supplying the milk tor Indidnapolis, Chicago and many smaller cities. In order that Purdue might have information available for Indiana farmers concerning this breed of cattle, they purchased, a few years ago, some Holstein cows from which our present herd descended. The herd at present contains ten bead of females, five of which are yearling heifers and calves. As Purdue had no Holstein bull to breed its cows to, It was necessary to secure an individual for this purpose. On June 6 and 7 the wrlter attended the Breeder*' Consignment sale at Syracuse, N. Y., and purchased Sir Paul Beets Segis (see photograph), a five-year-old son of King Segis. This bull was bred by Mr. H. A. Moyer, tbe well-known Holstein breeder of Syracuse, N.' Y., and sold at the age of six months to a Mr. Stone, also of Syra-

of starting a small grade flock Is to buy on the market a car load of western ewes. These will probably be less Infested with internal parasites than natives and can be bought at market price. If crossed with a pure-bred ram of one of the mutton breeds, good mutton lambs will result and the flock can be gradually improved by selecting the best ewe lambs and discarding the old ewes that are not satisfactory producers, until y<w have a high grade mutton flock. How to Buy. Care must be used in buying. Deal Only with a reliable commission flrm. Let them know exactly what you want and see to It that the ewes are not more than four or five years of age, have good teeth and undamaged teats and udders. It Is true that large numbers of western ewes are shipped to market because their period of usefulness Is over, but plenty of good young ewes can be bought. When to Buy. Buy about the middle of August to the first of September, so they can be “flushed” on a piece of rape and bluegrass pasture for a month before the breeding season. Breed about first to tbe middle of October for early March lambs. Practice Selection. As the ewes increase in weight, select the culls to be fattened at once for market. The next spring again cull out the unsatisfactory breeders. The young ewes from the best mothers will be retained and thus by always using a pure bred ram, and a definite system of selection, you will soon own a flock of sheep of which you may be justly proud and at the same time one that has made you a satisfactory profit

cuse, for SSOO. Mr. Stone, used this bull on a herd of well-bred cows and his only object In selling him was to secure another to use on the daughters of Sir Paul Beets Segis. Sons sired by Sir Paul Beets Segis won third place at the New York state ,falr during the seasons of 1910 and 1911. His dam, Aaggie Pietertje Pauline, is a 24.95 pound daughter of th* famous bull, Paul Beets DeKoi, who baa 101 tested daughters, the highest being Segis Aaggie DeKoi Beets, with 82.06 pounds of butter in seven days. On the sire’s side we need not speak, as King Segis is so well and favorably known wherever Holstein blood is tpv predated. He has, at tbe last report, predated. This wonderful sire has 474 tested cows in the first three generations of his pedigree, 240 of them In the first two or the direct descendants of only seven individuals. With the blood of this splendid bull mixed with tbe blood of our present herd we should expect to produce a strain of Holstein* that would fully demonstrate the value of selecting high class individual* even within pure breed*.

FRIVOLITIES

ON THE PICTURE HAT

•OFT TAFFETA OR LACE FRILLING HAS A GOOD EFFECT. Skillfully Arranged, There Is No Trimming That Can Be Made More Es- - fectlve—Place for Crownband of Ribbon. A picturesque method of trimming a large leghorn picture hat is by using soft taffeta or lace frilling and equally soft ribbon. Frilling can be bought by the yard, and that used on a hat should be two inches wide, kilted to a very narrow banding; Sew one row of the frilling to the under side of the brim, using a tiny stitch underneath and a very tiny stitch to catch it to the straw ~ These stitches may be concealed by using the slip stitch, passing the needle through the banding . lengthwise and then running it in a slanting manner through the straw. Make a flat rosette of frilling by whipping it on to the edge of a circle of buckram, three inches in diameter, and then gathering another strip so it will form a circle and attach it to the center of the buckram foundation. To conceal your stitches here you can sew on some beads or a pretty crystal button directly in the center. A crownband of ribbon matching the frilling, If It be of silk, or of some dainty light shade If you are using lace frllliflg. Is folded around the crown and over the joining point the rosette is sewed. This may be placed on the side, but is usually more becoming when placed in the center of the front, where it balances the hat better. 'Rose pink frills or pale green are pretty on a cream-colored leghorn hat. Any of the delicate shades of violet or blue are good; but when choosing these shades take care that they suit your complexion or the good effect will be lost, as the frilling on the edge comes very close to the face. Point d’esprlt with a narrow lace edge Is charming for this purpose, and the new shadow laces look extremely well. This makes a simple pretty picture bat, that can be worn with almost any gown.

NECKLACES OF ALL SORTS

Neither in Color Nor Material Need Any Woman Hesitate to Make Her Own Choice. All the girls are collecting necklaces to go especially with the simply-made frocks of linen, crash or lingerie. A favorite necklace Is of amethyst-col-ored crystal beads and clasps with a silver bar; another is of bright red opaque beads and a third is of a composition resembling turquoise. Because yellow is so fashionable this season amber beads for necklace* are in great demand. The drnaments are prettiest when strings of graduated lengths are used to form a series of chains, one of which comes close to the throat, while the lowermost falls half-way to the belt. White necklaces are particularly a fad. the beads employed in their making are of an opaque composition somewhat resembling celluloid, and, like that material, to be cleaned

POCKETS HOLD THE LETTERS

Useful Case That Will Remind Woman of the Exact Status of Her Correspondence. For anyone who la not in the habit or, perhaps, may be unable to answer letters directly they are received, a

ease provided with pockets in which answered and unanswered letters may be kept -quite separate from each other, is a very necessary possession. In our sketch we show a practical

with ammonia. Necklace* of inAw structlble pearl bead* with solid goM clasps are charming, but not more SB than are those of white coral or of clear crystal. On any of these necte lace* may be worn color-relieved lockets of rhinestone*, with a stagSe “ruby," “sapphire” or “emerald” or of white cloisonne enamel with a pink rose center.

MAKES PRETTY TENNIS DRESS

Green and White Striped Zephyi Admirably Suited for the Design Shown Here. i ~ Green and white striped zephyr 1* chosen for our model, which ha* tbe front of skirt trimmed below knee* by a band of insertion embroidery; above this at each end is a row of plain green buttons and loop*. The bodice Is cut with a square neck outlined with Insertion, which 1*

taken right across front; buttons are sewn below. The sleeves are edged with the insertion and have undursleeves- of lace. A black leather bult encircles the waist. Materials required: 5 yards zephyr 30 inches wide, 20 buttons, 2 yards insertion three-eighths yard lace.

The Butterfly Craze.

There is at present a craze for bub terfly effects. The design flutters oa parasol tops, on smart veilings, and is wdrked in wonderful iridescent effects on the new trimmings. The winged favorite is used also as shoe buckles, brooches, coiffure orname.it* and beautiful designs are seen in enamels and slmull diamonda Black satin and velvet butterfly bow* edged with brilliants or colored stones ire lively. The material is slipped lito a frame, and' thus any color can be added to the diamond’s rimmed biw.

and useful article for this purpose, und the material in which it may be ‘lurried out is almost a matter of choice. Silk, art serge, art linen or casement cloth would do equally well and, the case should be lined with soft silk or sateen and bound at the edge* with narrow ribbon or braid, according to the material that has been selected lor its manufacture. The front and back should be itlffened with thin cardboard sewn I* between the cover and tbe lining. Tllere is a fold-over flap which bends over the top of the case and fastens to the lower part of the front with ribton strings. On this flap the word 'tetters” is embroidered, and inside, at the head of one of the divisions, is worked the word “unanswered” and on the other, “answered,” so that it may be seen at a glance which letters require attention. The upper sketch shows the tase open with the letters exposed to tiew and in the lower, it is closed and. secured with the ribbon strings. A useful case can be made oa exactly the same lines for paid or unpaid bills.

Sleeve Arrangement.

If entirely of silk or other frock material not sheer the long sleeve may start from a dropped shoulder line, but more often starts smoothly from under a bodice armhole into which it i* not sowed. The sleeve is attached to the Using and tbe bodice armhole, sometime* of large size, is finished separately and. Iles smoothly and flatly over the sleeve top. This armhole arrangement is, of course, not limited to long sleeve models, but occurs in connection with short sleeves alscu