The Syracuse Journal, Volume 22, Number 11, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 11 July 1929 — Page 2
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By ELMO SCOTT WATSON *ULY 15 and 16 of this year mark the I sesquicentennial of one of the most I brilliant victories in the Revolution, a « feat of arms which not only greatly heartened the patriots in the struggle for liberty and gave the British a healthy regard for their opponents but also gave to the victor a nickname which has endured to this day. For it was Gen. Anthony Wayne of “fiery heart and cool, clear brain” who “marched by night with his picked
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command and stormed Stony Point with sword in hand" on July 15-16, 1779, and from that time on lie was known by the adoring soldiery of the Continental army as “Mad Anthony.” That nickname was true so far as it reflected his daredevil courage. But it was not true so far ns it suggested recklessness and lack of caution. His later career as a cool and wary commander of the forces sent against the trickiest of enemies, the Indians of the Old Northwest, proved that, for after the famous Battle of Fallen Timbers, west-bound emigrants floating down the Ohio sang: Wayne, Anthony Wayne! Free is the river from source to mouth. Free are the streams of the North and South. Praise to Anthony Wayne! ' Wayne’s capture of Stony Point was the highspot of the year 1779. During that summer Washington and Clinton, the opposing commanders, were warily watching each other near New York. Some time before that the Americans had begun the erection of a fort at Stony Point on the Hudson. Stony Point was a bold promontory, reaching out half a mile into the river from the rocky, wooded shoreline and at its greatest height about 150 feet above the water. It was an important position because it guarded King’s ferry, which crossed the Hudson to Verplanck’s Point on the east side and which was a link in the American line of communications between New England and Washington's former position in New Jersey. Before the Americans could complete the fort, however, Clinton captured the place and finished the job himself. Inland Stony Point sloped down to a treacherous swamp and to protect this approach two lines of abattis were constructed. On the summit the British mounted seven or eight batteries with communicating trenches and rifle-pits, and they also fortified a natural stone bastian on the east where a government lighthouse now stands. The place was garrisoned with the Seventeenth regiment of British infantry under Lieut. Col. Henry Johnson, a grenadier company of the Seventy-first regiment, some Tories, and a number of artillerymen to man the guns, about 600 in all. They called it “Little Gibraltar’’ and believed that it could not be captured. Soon after this Clinton began sending out raiding parties which ravaged the countryside for miles around. Thereupon Washington determined to try to capture Stony Point, not only to put a stop to the raids but also as a dramatic gesture to show Clinton that, despite his apparent advantage in the maneuvering thus far, the Continental aj;my was still a force to be reckoned with. He resolved to carry Stony Point by storm in a night attack and the man he selected for the job was the one man who could most likely succeed, Gen. Anthony Wayne, a origadier in command of the Pennsylvania line. Wayne had proved his mettle in several battles, notably at Monmouth. He was distinctly an “assault commander.” He believed that the Americans were accustomed to put too much reliance upon their rifles and their marksmanship, and Baron Von Steuben had found him a ready convert to the value of the bayonet. He is said to have remarked once that he would rather lead men with bayonets and one charge of powder than men with forty charges and no bayonets. He was also a strict disciplinarian and a firm believer in the value of smart uniforms and well-kept equipment for maintaining the morale of the soldiers he commanded. In fact, his earliest nickname was “Dandy Wayne.” In preparation for the attack on Stony Point Washington had recently formed his light infantry into a separate brigade and was ready to give this command to Wayne. According to the story, Washington asked Wayne if he would accept the job of storming Stony Point. “I’ll storm hell, General, if you will plan it,” was Wayne’s reply, whereupon Washington, with a quiet smile, replied, “Perhaps we’d better try Stony Point first.” So the two men began planning the capture of that place. For several days before the proposed attack American scouts had been operating around Stony Point, seeking to learn all they could about the garrison, cutting off farm supplies that were going into the fort and preventing the British, so far as possible, from obtaining any information about the movements of the Continental forces. Upon Washington’s orders, all of the dogs for three miles around the fort were privately killed so that they could not sound
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********************************** * * * Mad Anthony Wayne * -ji His sword blade gleams and his eyelight beams, -j. 4c And never glanced either in vain; * Like the ocean tide at our head he rides, * The fearless Mad Anthony Wayne! * Bang! bang! the rifles go, sfe Down falls the startled foe, * * * CHORUS * * * * And many a redzoat here tonight, * The Continentals scorning, * ij. Shall never meet the blaze of the broad sunlight. 4c That shines on the morrow morning. -jt 4c Was e’er a chief of his speech so brief, Who utters his wishes so plain? 4"Ere he speaks a word the orders are heard From the eyes of Mad Anthony Wayne! Aim! Fire! exclaim his eyes; «•; 4? Bang! bang! each gun repUes. S 1 * g CHORUS - * 2 It is best to fall at oiir country’s call, j If we must leave this lifetime of pain; 4c And who would shrink from the perilous brink jic 4c When led by Mad Anthony Wayne? Ran! Tan! the bugles sound, 4 s Our forces fill the ground. * * * CHORUS * Let them form their ranks in firm phalanx—--4c It will melt at our rifle-ball rain; 4. 4c Every shot must tell on a redcoat well, 4c * Or we anger Mad Anthony Wayne. 4c Tramp! Tramp! away they go; 4c Now retreats the beaten foe. •> efe 4c * CHORUS * efe 4i 4c (From “Sound Off!”—Soldier Songs compiled by 4c eje Edward Arthur Dolph and published by 4c the Cosmopolitan Book Corporation.) 4c T * * * **********************************
lhe alarm when the march on the fort began. During this time Wayne was constantly getting valuable information about the garrison from Pompey, the negro slave of Captain Lamb, a patriot who lived on a small fruit farm near the post. Pompey was sent to the'-Tort to sell strawberries to the soldiers and he became a welcome dally visitor. One day he informed the British that it was “corji-hoein’ time” and that his master would not allow him to visit the fort any more in the daytime. So they arranged for him to make his visits at night and each time gave him the countersign for the following night so that he could pass the guard. Wayne decided to make the attempt on the night of July 15. On the morning of July 14 his light infantry battalions were ordered out for an inspection, all to be “fresh shaved and well powdered” with rations and full equipment. After inspection they were ordered to march south and they proceeded to Fort Montgomery, then turned west and went through the pass between Bear mountain and Torn mountain. So well had Wayne concealed his plans that his men themselves did not know what their objective was until they went into camp that night about eight o’clock on a farm a mile and a half below Stony Point. They were then told the object of their march and the plan of attack outlined. The force of some 1,200 men was 1 to be divided into two assaulting columns, with Wayne himself leading the one on the right and Colonel Febiger, a Dane who had joined the patriot cause, leading the left. There was not to be a musket loaded in either column and if a man attempted to load his piece and fire, the officer nearest him was to kill him instantly. “Mad Anthony” was going to put the bayonet to test. In the center wa's a small force led by Major Murfree with loaded muskets who were to return the fire of the British to deceive the enemy into believing that the main danger was in the front and center of their works while the two “silent columns” rush forward for their grim business. A force of 150 men, commanded by Lieut. Col. Fleury, a French officer, and Major Posey, formed the van of Wayne’s column and a body of 100 men under Major Stewart preceded Febiger’s force. In the advance of each of these was a
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“forlorn hope” of twenty men each, led by Lieutenants Knox and Gibbons. They were to sacrifice their lives if need be to remove the abattis through which the two columns were to rush to the attadk. Pompey, who had teamed that the countersign for that night was to be “The fort is our own!” not only told Wayne that fact but volunteered tv guide the Americans and he went ahead with two stout soldiers, disguised as farmers. At about half past eleven that night the Americans advanced to the attack. Each wore in his hat something white so that friend might be distinguished from foe in the darkness. Pompey and his two companions were halted by the first two sentinels and while he engaged them in conveisation his companions seized them and nagged them. However, they found the causeway flooded and the water deeper thaA they (had expected. A British sentry heard a splash in the water and opened fire, which was immediately returned by Murfree’s men, as had been planned. This brought the British commander down to the center, as it was intended to do. Immediately the two assaulting forces swept forward. The “forlorn hopes” rushed upon the abattis and tore away through them, one party losing eighteen of its twenty men in doing so. Through these openings poured the Americans and, although the garrison was bewildered at first, they immediately opened a plunging fire of grape shot from the cannon on the bastions, which however, overshot their mark. Sweeping forward under a storm of musketry, to which the only response was the clash of steel as Wayne’s men drove their bayonets home when the fight came to close quarters, the Americans sprang upon the walls of the fort, shouting the countersign which bad become their watchword for the night—“ The fort is our own! The fort is our own!” Colonel Fleury was the first man over the ramparts and with his own hands he lowered the British flag. Convinced that resistance was useless, the British began surrendering in squads. Their commander, Johnson, returning from the slope where he had been drawn by the fire of Murfree’s men immediately surrendered to Febiger. So well timed had been the movements of the two columns that they were only a few minutes apart in reaching the middle of the fort. And so swift and successful had been the attack that sleepy-eyed British soldiers were still tumbling out of their barracks when the Americans were in full possession of the fort. During the brief fighting at the inner abattis Wayne was struck down by a musket shot which grazed his head. With the blood streaming down his face and thinking that he has received his death wound, he cried “Carry me into the fort and let me die at the head of the column.” His aides picked him up, hastily bandaged r.is wound and carried him over the ramparts on their shoulders while he waved his men on with his sword. Febiger was wounded in the face, Captain Selden was shot in the side and Captain Phelps, Lieutenant Palmer and Ensign Hall were also, wounded. The British loss was 63 killed, 70 wounded and 543 taken prisoner. At daybreak the guns of the fort were turned upon the British ships in the river and they at once cut their cables and dropped down the Hudson, carrying the message of disaster to Clinton. It was a much different message from the one which Wayne sent to Washington telling of his success. “Our officers and men behaved like men determined to be free,” he said. Clinton then moved up the river to tempt Washington in hazarding a battle to hold Stony Point. Washington inspected the fort carefully and decided that it would take at least 1,500 men to hold it, a force which he could not spare. So after removing the cannon and destroying the works, he took away stores and other property to the value of $160,000 and abandoned the posh Since Wayne had demonstrated that this “Little Gibraltar” was not impregnable, its usefulness was at an end.
Paid Dearly for Defeat According to a treaty of peace ending the Franco-Prussian war, France was to pay Germany a war indemnity of 5,000,000,000 francs ($1,000,000,000). The last installment was paid September 5, 1873. First American Printing The first printing press in tbe New world was brought to Mexico about 1500. In 1686 there is a record of one being brought to Lima, Peru, and one in Cambridge in 1639.
EVENING WRAPS FOR THE YOUNG; LUGGAGE FOR THE NEW BRIDE
ONE plus one equals two. and that is just what some of the latest summer evening wraps tn one. H<>w so? Well, lust because they are made reversible, and like the cloud with the silver fining they bespeak a new beauty, turned inside out Brilliant blue faille on one side, lined throughout with the identical silk, in however, a iemon yellow, Briefly describes the model in the picture. This charming cape of animat-
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ed silhouette Is designed especially for the very youthful sisterhood —those “butterflies” of society whose engagement book records just one party after another. There’s no need of painting word pictures in regard to this delectable summer wrap. Even in this black-and white illustration it speaks for itself and in the original it is a “dream” in color and in lines. The spirited contour of this lovely cape is in direct contrast to the equally as fashionable soft sheer and clinging velvet wraps which occur so fre quently in the summertime program The chief pride and boast of a cape like wrap, such as here pictured its its sprightly and youthful flounces and its daring, flaring, beruffled neckline. Os course, to achieve “dressmaker’ touches and furbelows sueb as en hance the model illustrated, fabrics which go into its making must be crisp and outstanding such as taffeta, faille or moire. These three silks are therefore the sought-for kind for youthful summery evening wraps of the present moment. No less important than the material itself is the lovely coloring which these voguish silken capes take on. Among the amazingly beautiful combinations are eggshell tint lined with delicate pink, or pale blue with either
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Luggage for the Bride. maize or orchid. White with chartreuse is lovely—white ; moire for one side, transparent chaitreuse velvet for the other. When the bride counts the four pieces of luggage that make up the perfect ensemble for the wedding Journey, the groom will count his blessings at the same time. For he will have no difficulty tn tracking down the elusive missing shoe case, or the new hat box, when they are dashing for the boat or train, because each piece is in the same leather and the same color, and the only thing for him to do is remember
Cream and Black Cream and black taffeta combine in a lovely evening gown for a young woman. The bodice is cream, with little revers at the deep V-neck of black. The full, circular skirt is of black with its scalloped, dipping hemline lined with cream. Black and cream flowers adorn the shoulder. Taffeta Bodice The use of two materials in evening frocks grows apace. The bouffant tulle or lace frock may have
what leather and what color his wife favors. y. The ensemble of hand luggage is an accepted fashion now, but these four new pieces which make up the 1929 ensemble are unique because they are so simple in design, and their special use is so intrinsic a part of this design. The square hat box is made to hold hats, not to hold everything. The tray is for extra pieces of lingerie. and for sweaters, blouses or
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hosiery not packed in the trunk. The hat box, Ijke the suitcase, Is made with shirred pockets In the lid and sides, and both are similar in construction to the shoe case, with rounded corners and practical locks The smaller dressing case is fitted with bottles and toilet articles in exquisite french enamel, and these may be used on the dressing table when the journey is over. Natural pigskin and creamy tan cowhide are the two aristocrats among leathers for these four-piece ensembles, and cream-white linen or beige moire are used exclusively for linings, in place of colored textiles of forpier seasons. The travel-wise will order fabric covers for the four pieces, also in matching color, and harmonizing with the leather. These covers are snapped on easily, and may be laundered as often as necessary. They are particularly desir able for motor travel, as they provide complete protection against dust and scarring. The shoe case in tins ensemble is worth special mentioning because it may be opened up and hung flat on the closet door as an ideal storage place for shoes when not in use for traveling. It is made in two sizes, to carry twelve or eighteen pairs of shoes, and with a special compart-
ment for hosiery. The fitted dressing case in the ensemble may be replaced by a small dressing case without fittings, for the woman who prefers to pack this type of bag with her own particular lotions, creams and toilet articles. The dressing case or the fitted case may or may not match the other pieces. Some women, choose them in blue, green or red ecrase. snake or. lizard, and have them cov ered with the cloth snap-on covers so that they will harmonize with the other pieces. By the way, the lovely bride pictured In miniature is gowned in medieval manner, in shimmering rayon satin of a deep creamy white tone, with a long court train and standing collar of Duchesse lace. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (©, 1929. Western Newspaper Union.)
its bodice of faille taffeta in matching shade, with a unique yoke or shoulder straps of the more fragile fabric. Sports Beret A comfortable type of headpiece many an active sportswoman will choose is the very youthful and saucy summerlsh beret in a medley of fruit colors, in medium wide stripes winding around and around the head. This is mightily attractive when .worn with sports clothes of plain colors.
Codling Moth Is Expensive Pest Apple Growers Must Rely on Lead Arsenate to Destroy (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) The codling moth is at present the ! most serious insect pest with which the apple and pear growers of the Pacific Northwest have to contend. Losses from the “worms” in some years average as high as 20 per cent of the total crop, or even as high as 50 per cent in individual cases. By the use of proper methods, however, many growers keep their losses well below 5 per cent. • Plan to Control. Tn order to control the codling moth it is essential to understand its seasonal history under local conditions. There are two generations of the codling moth a season in tine Pacific Northwest, and the various stages in these overlap. Except for a short interval worms are hatching and attacking the fruit from the latter part of Slay to October. Apple growers ! must rely mainly on spraying with lead arsenate from one to six times i during tfie season, according to their locality and the prevalence of the ! pest there. A carefully worked out i spray schedule must be used, timed to protect the fruit at certain definite ' stages of its growth and of the dei velopment of the worms., Farmers’ Bulletin 132 G-F. “Control ! of the Codling .Moth in the Pacific Northwest,” by E. J. Newcomer, M. A. ; Yothers and W. D. Whitcomb, ento--1 mologists, has recently been revised. ‘ It describes the life history of the , codling moth and contains a chart ' showing how and when the various I stages of the pest develop. Spray schedules for both apples and pears are given. Th£ importance of the calyx spray is emphasized, and it'is urged that no other farm operations, such as irrigating, cultivating, or handling alfalfa in the orchard should be allowed to interfere with the spray program. Fungous Diseases. > Two fungous diseases of apples, powdery mildew and scab, are controlled by spraying with lime-sulphur at approximately the same time that ' the spraying for the codling moth is , done. It is often convenient to comi bine the materials used for the two i operations and spray them together on the trees. Directions for doing this are included in the bulletin. Farmers’ Bulletin 1326-F is free as long as the supply lasts. Write to the United States Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C. Potato Bugs Controlled by Using Lead Arsenate Potato bugs can be controlled by using lead arsenate or Paris green applied either as a dust or a spray. If the arsenate is sprayed it is used at the rate of one pound to 50 gallons of water. If Paris green is used it is used in the ratio one pound to 100 gallons of water. The spray is more effective than the dust because it sticks on the plants better. The dusting method is the cheaper and for that reason is preferred by many farmers. When lead arsenate is dusted, it is used at the rate of one pound with 10 pounds of flour or hydrated lime which act as carriers. The ratio for Paris green is one pound to 20 of the carrier, jfhe dust can be applied by shaking through a can or from a porous sack. The flea beetle, another pest of potatoes, is best controlled by using a 4-4-50 Bordeaux mixture. This consists of four pounds of copper sulphate, four pounds of freshly slaked lime and 50 gallons of water. The flea beetle ‘works on all garden crops. Its work can be identified by the shotlike holes in the leaves. | Agricultural Notes | Dry years reduce the curculio attacks. • • • Canada bluegrass should never be planted where Kentucky bluegrass will grow. • * * The high price of oilmeal is making soy beans as a seed crop look profitable again. • • • Skim milk, a by-product of dairying, can be used most profitably by feeding it to hogs. • • • Manchu soy beans are the most commonly grown. The Dunfield bean is a new variety that is gaining quite rapid favor. • * • Soy beans are one of the easiest of all field crops to grow and also one of the surest crops to produce a satisfactory yield. « * * According to crop specialists it is permissible to spread lime on winter w’heat after it is up, as well as previous to or following the seeding of the crop. • • • Soy bean ground is generally plowed and worked about ttie same as corn ground and the beans planted after corn planting time for the sake of convenience. * * ♦ Seven mature sheep are estimated to require the same amount of feed as a 1,000-pound dairy cow. It ordinarily takes an acre and a half or two acres of pasture for a cow. • • • Roughages are usually the cheapest part of the dairy ration, but their value is very largely dependent on quality. Early cut, well-cured hay is vastly better than overripe, poorlycured hay. • • • The herd bull should not be confined to a small stall but should have room to exercise whenever he wishes. He may be kept tn a lot that will be large enough to furnish grass during the pasture season. s