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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
HIS FIRST BATTLE.
A Tennessee Veteran Interestingly Tells of
His Experience.


His Experience.
/ have frequently heard men remark
that they were terribly frightened in
their first battle, but ever afterward
they had no fear, or at least but little.
Their experience is quite different from
my own. 1 participated in several bat
ties, and l always saw and felt that
there was something to fear in every
battle l engaged in, from first to last;
but felt less fear while engaged in my
first battle, and felt more like fighting
and less like running, than did in any
that followed. My first battle was
at Okolona, Miss, in the month of Feb
ruary, 1864. To say that / was not
frightened would be a statement which
every body, who was ever engaged in
battle, would know to be false. And
yet did not feel like running We
fought while retreating. We were only
permitted to fire one or two rounds, then
fall back. Shortly after the fight began,
regiment in our rear stampeded. and
came dashing through our lines, caus-
ing a general stampede of nearly the
entire force. My regiment became
scattered. and got lost from both regi-
ment and company, with the exception
of one or two. who l happened to fall
in with. During the search for our regi-
ment we also became separated, and by
that time our entire force had moved
ahead ofus l happened to fall in with
a young man. We rode together a
short distance, when we discovered a
small force of our men to our right, in
field, going full sweep, and about the
same time we heard the report of mus
kerry in our front My young compan-
ion was frightened, and he Immediate
ly left the road. saying he was going to
the men whom he had noticed in the
field. / kept on the road, thinking
would soon overtake our force. /
road entered the woods, but could see
nor hear nothing of our own men, or the
rebels, either. The stiffness was
alarming. l was alone in the woods,
knowing that the rebels could not be
far away. After moments reflection
/ decided also to go to those men in the
field. l turned out of the road and
went down a hill, at the foot of which
came to a deep. wide gully, which l
knew my horse could not jump. saw
at glance that the only thing l could
do was to get back to the road. As
soon as / reached the road l put spurs
to my horse, determined to overtake
the command or die in the attempt
After running my horse about mile l
came in sight of about dozen of my
regiment, who, with a few others, were
in command of Major Stevens, of our
regiment. The major told me that
would find the balance of the regiment
little further on, which / did, and in
less than ten minutes we were engaged
in battle again. How escaped being
killed or captured is wonder, for the
rebels must have been near the road
during my race. / was always after
wards more careful, and, if possible,
worse frightened II this should meet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
A NAVAL "REMINISCENCES.
The Pursuit of the Alabama by the Good
Shin Wyoming.

Ship Wyoming.
The gunnery ship used for the past
ten years at the United States Naval
Academy is the Wyoming. Her place
for she is too antique and worn out for
further use-will probably be taken by
the corvette, Juniata. This story is
told of the Wyoming, who had a bust
ness-like career in other days:
She is the famous cruiser that ran the
Confederate steamer Alabama out of
the China seas, following her all the
way from Yokohama to the Cape of
Good Hope. AS the account goes, the
Wyoming was doing duty on the China
station during the civil war when her
commander received notice that the
Alabama was in China waters. From
that moment until the Confederate
steamer was run off of the Wyoming's
station, the latter ship never knew
what it was not to be cleared for ac-
ton. The Wyoming was not as fast a
vessel as the Alabama, but her battery
was stronger than that of the latter.
The Confederates were well aware of
this and fought shy. of the Federal
cruiser. On one occasion both YES
sells came within hailing distance Of
each other, but the Alabamas identity
was unknown to the Wyoming, though
the latter was known to the former.
The Alabama, with housed funnel, and
under all sail, slipped past the Wyo-
ming. As she did so a seaman in the
Wyoming's foretop thought he noticed
the blade of propeller pillow itself out
of the water as the stranger surged
past, rolling and pitching in the sea-
way. The sailor did not report the fact
until some time later, and then all at
tempts to overtake the stranger were
futile The continual chase of the
Alabama wore terribly on the people of
both the hostile vessels, so much so on
the Alabama that she found it impera-
tive to rid herself of the determined
Wyoming. In order to do this she quit
the China waters. She sailed out of
Cape Town just three days before the
Wyoming logged her footsteps in.
Since the war the Wyoming has seen
service in Europe, on the home station,
and also the Asiatic. She was always
known as a smart ship. Chicago
Inter Ocean
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
RANDOM SHOTS.

INDIANA has $4,000 Grand Army
comrades.
The largest post in Montana is Wads-
worth. No. 3, at Helena.
The United States Cavalry of the
present date is species of mounted in
fantry.
IT is proposed to organize new army
society to be known as the Society of
Vicksburg.
MASSACHUSETTS comrades want the
National G. A. R Encampment held in
Boston in 1890.
OHIO leads Pennsylvania 1,422 in
Grand Army membership. Ohio also
holds highest rank in membership in
the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of
Veterans.
The Major Robert Anderson Relief
Corps. of indianapolis. Ind, has taken
a new departure in the form of a wo-
mans campfire. The wives and
daughters of the comrades relate war
"reminiscences, while the old vets listen
and enjoy the fun.
THE Department of New Hampshire,
December 81, had a membership of
5, 267, of whom 5.013 were in good
standing. The amount expended for
charitable purposes during the year
was $5,061. Two posts were mustered
during the year. the total number now
being 80.
THERE are in the State of New Hamp-
shire 100 veterans wholly depend
ent on others for daily bread. and $50
partially dependent Since 1885 the
State has expended $50, 900 in provid-
ing for dependent veterans in their own
homes The feeling is strongly in favor
of the establishment of State Soldiers
and Sailors Home
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
CALLED GRANT A FOOL
How the Great Commander Was Repri-
manded by an Irate Private.

How the Great Commander Was Repri-
manded by an Irate Private.
Private soldiers have their own pri-
vate opinions, even about the behavior
of their commanding officers, and now
and then they can not help expressing
them. The historian of the Ninety
sixth Ohio Regiment cites an instance,
at the siege of Vicksburg. At nine
o'clock every morning, in full view of
the forts, and always over the same
course, General A. j. Smith could be
seen riding the same black PAGER at
lightning speed. At that hour. there
fore, the Confederate artillerists stood
to their pieces, knowing they should
have a chance to shoot at the ''old
white hat which the General always
wore. As a consequence, the boys
came to expect battle shower at pre-
cisely nine o'clock. General Grant,
too. made his daily Investigations, at
first riding about with his staff. appa-
rently paying no attention to conse-
quences, individual or collective. At
ldSG Q0 Sc0lucO w oloSOfOI biin1 LILO OF
pearing with 80 many attendants caused
an unnecessary exposure of his men, and
next day he came alone. This did not
lessen the enemy's attentions, and on
the following morning he appeared
without insignia of rank, AMI mounted
on a mule. He halted in the rear of
the Ninety-sixth Ohio, surveyed the po-
sition in open view Of the enemy, and,
intent on knowledge, coolly drew his
field-glass, took steady survey, ap-
pareutly not being aware of the we'll
aimed shot and shell that whizzed past
or exploded above and around him.
This play of fireworks over the soldiers
in the trenches was a little trying to
their nerves, and one of the men be-
came thoroughly indignant.
"See here, you old fool" he shouted
to the distinguished observer, who was
only a few rods distant, eff you
don't get off that mule, you'll get shot"
Some one informed the man who it
was to whom he was administering such
peremptory advice.
"Well, l don't care!" he retorted.
Whats he foolin' round here for, any
way? We're shot at enough, without
takin' any chances with him. Youth
COMPANION.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
NOTES OF THE DAY.

~ Secretary James &. Blaine will
hot deal in imported diplomacy. He
will keep only American goods in
stock. They are warranted to be the
best--Baltimore American.
B9-President Harrison will never
urge the people of the United States to
buy the products of foreign workmen
in preference to the products of home
labor. He is a protectionlst through
and through. Wheeling 1ntelligencer.
@r"Why don't General Dudley fol-
low Pigott's example?" says the Bour-
bon Manchester Union. The Union
do seem to note the fact that it was
,rger who committed suicide. If
l-s Its example should be contagious
there would be thinning out of East
ern Democratic and mugwump editors.
General Dudley is playing Parnelrs
part in the Democratic conspiracy
Chicago Inter Ocean.
EH-It is an instructive career, this
of Grover Cleveland. It teaches that
no one can afford to build a wall
around himself and to keep from rub
bling up against the people. if he
wishes to be useful in public life; and
it teaches that in the long run the
broadest sort of self-culture. moral as
well as intellectual, is needed to keep
one who aspires to lead a nation from
making fatal mistakes.-N. Y. Press
6President Harrison imperiled
his life to defend the old flag. He is a
lover of wife and home and children.
Without particle of bigotry. he is a
sincere and earnest Christian. No
conditions can exist and no complica-
tons can arise with which he can not
be safely trusted Brainy, honest and
earnest, he is man of the people, in
full sympathy with every thing that is
good. With the cooperation of the
people, his Administration will be
marked by four red-letter years in the
history of the Republic. = Chicago
inter Ocean.
E9It has been the policy of a Dem
ocratic administration, which has en-
eouraged the Southern brigadiers to
parade their true sentiments with
impunity, and it is to the policy of a
Democratic administration that we are
indebted for the public prominence
which men like Rosser have dared to
court. The people who believe in a
united country and the supremacy of
the stars and stripes may well give
thanks that Republican like General
Benjamin Harrison has been elected
President of the United States.-Roch-
ester Democrat and Chronicle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
STORY OF A SCAR.
An EI-Confederate Corporars Experience
in Front of Petersburg.

in Front of Petersburg.
Yes, it's singular scar" replied
the old man as he passed his hand
along his cheek, land folks is material
! ly Gurus to know how got it What's
yer opinyun?"
II should say you were struck by the
edge of board.
/, That's a sensible guess. but not
within forty rods of bein' right I've
had five hundred men guess at it, and
not one hit il"
''Give me one more chance I once
saw a wound like that made by a bull
let"
That's k-rect, my boy. It's the
track of bullet fired by Yank sharp
shooter in front of Petersburg. Want
to hear the yarn?"
''Of course"
"Well, let me take my time and my
own way, for I've got chunk of
Yankee lead in this left leg, and sixty
years of life hev began to tell on me
right smart. Ever see the spot whar
the Yanks dug a mine and blew up a
fort?'
Eyes. They call it the crater"
Reckon they do. and its a good
name fur it had rife pit front of
that fort about a month before it was
histed. The Yanks had pits all along
in front, and we was so nigh each
other that you could throw a later
across the neutral ground. / was sent
fur and put into that pit to outwit
Yank who had killed off seven or eight
of our men. was counted one of the
keenest sharpshooters in the hull Con-
federacy, and went into that pit be-
lieving 1 could fool any Yank alive.
He had killed the last three men in the
hole, and the airth was soft with blood.
when it cum daylight" continued
the old man, after pause, 81 laid low
to make the Yank believe the pit was
empty. He seemed to believe it, for he
banged away to the right and left and
paid no attention to me. My object
was to catch him off his guard, and
laid as quiet as a mouse for three long
hours. had a duelling pistol fur my
weapon-a long-barreled, Investigated
tool, which had bin used on the field of
honor more than once-and little by
little put the bar'l over the dirt until /
got it to bar on the Yankee pit. Then
l kinder held my breath and waited fur
another hour! At last the Yank showed
his head above the ground and l fired.
Kinder hated to do it, ye know, but war
is war.
when a man shoots he materially
starts up" said the old mar as he ten
derby rubbed his cheek Il give sort
of bob, and the next instant a streak of
fire ran along my cheek, and fell back
ward. The Yank had been layin' fur
me, and had fooled me. His bullet hit
the loose dirt in front of me and was
bruised, and that's what makes this
scar look so ragged"
How did you get the bullet in your
Lego"
''Got it that night while crawlin' into
the fort, and by the same man. 1t was
darker than forty black cats, and after
he fired he called out, Say. Johnny,
please excuse me for hittin' you in the
leg! fired at the back Of your head,
but hevin' bin cooped up yere fur three
days I'm beginnin' to be nervous.
That's what he said, and he sort O
chuckled to hisself, and killed cor
poral who was tryin' to help me
through an embrasure. IN. Y. Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

People who are fond of condolences
will find it interesting to note that
William Henry Harrison Miller, born
in the year the first Harrison was
elected President, and named for him.
becomes, forty-eight years later. the
Attorney General of the second Presi-
dent Harrison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

TIP eye of any of my regiment or COM
pany, or any who participated in the
engagement above mentioned, would
be glad to hear from them.
Griffitt. Co. F, 4th Tenn. Cav in
Toledo Blade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

JUAN A. PIzzINr, editor and publisher of
the Catholic Visitor, Richmond, Va, says:
Having tried Shallenberger' Antidote for
Malaria, we do not hesitate to say, from
personal experience, thatin our case it acted
like a charm, and did all the doctor claims
for it, and we would assuredly have re-
course to it again if exposed to Malaria
Sold by Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
Engravings

Engravings of Buildings, Portraits, Etc.
II you want Engravings of any descrfp-
ton - Buildings, Portraits, Machinery,
Maps, Plats, etc,-write to US for samples
and prices. Only photo-engraving estab-
lishment west Of the Mississippi run by
electric light
A. n. KELLOGG NEWSPAPER Co.,
Kansas City, No
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
s@Itis a notable fact that as the Dem

H@It is notable fact that as the Dem
ocratic party retires from power, its
most prominent and influential leader
is Samuel j. Randall. man who has
been more abused by Democratic news
papers and politicians than any other
Individual in the country with the pos
sible exception of James G. Blaine
ST Louis Globe -Democrat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
Trips Undertaken for Health's Sake

Trips Cndertaken ior heAlths oAko
Will be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues of travel counteracted, if the voy-
ager will take along with him Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and use that protective
and enabling tonic, nerve invigorant and
appetizer regularly. Impurities in air
and water are neutralized by it, and it Is q
matchless tranquilizer and regulator of the
stomach, liver and bowels. 1t counteracts
malaria, rheumatism, and tendency to kid
ney and bladder ailments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

MAIL is now carried between New York
and San Francisco in one hundred and
thirteen hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

An empty freight car which was carried
of In the Mississippi cyclone Of three years
ago has just been found in a swamp ten
miles from the spot where it was picked up
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

PRof. JAMESON, lecturing at Brown Uni
versity the other day on writer's Of Ameri-
can history, said: ''In our own time James
Schouler has given the fairest history since
11S9 yet published"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

ALL cases of weak or lame back, backache.
rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one
Of Carter's Smart Weed and Belladonns
Backache Plasters. Price % cents. Try them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs" are
widely known as an admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Coughs and
Throat troubles Sold only IN boxes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

In watering, wait until the plants show
that they need it, then give copiously. Hang
ing baskets are best watered by pluDging
them into pail Of water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

THE Shah Of Persia sent his congratula-
tons to President Harrison the day after
his inauguration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
leves whoopIng cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

Do not purge nor weaken the bowels, but
act specially on the liver and bile. A perfect
liver correcter. Carter's Little Liver Pills
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

A ZINE portrait Of Mrs. Cleveland has
lately been placed in the Corcoran Gallery
At Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

HARRISON is said to have a mascot in the
shape Of q yellow cat that appeared with his
coming and haunts the White House.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

THE total appropriations made by the
Fiftieth Congress amounted to $281, SIS, 695,
sSl, as, 200 of which was ON pension account.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

CARIBOU (Me.) citizens were recently
treated to the unusual sight Of . rainbow by
moonlight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28

IT il grave error to think every Boston
woman is Q mass Of culture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-03-28
Blood Poison
Salt Rheum
Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar

old By all druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared only
y C. /. HOOD CO. Apothecsries, Lowell. Aass.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
Depot J Ottings.

A park is to be laid off by the Southern
Pacific at the north end of the Wolskill
depot.
Mr.. VIM. Bedell, coast agent for the
Pennsylvania system, will return north
to-day.
Col. j. A. Reed, travelling passenger
agent OF the U. P, who has been visiting
the city, left yesterday for his headquar-
ters at Chicago.
General Freight Agent Mccullough,
of tie Chicago and Northwestern. accom-
panied by his family, is at the Wolfskill
depot. lie is travelling in u special.
An extra passenger coach is to be
added to the Santa Barbara train be-
tween Sargus and Santa Barbara, on &C.
count of the increased travel between
tt ose points.
Traffic Manager J. G. Stubbs, of the
Southern Pacific, and Freight Agent W.
A. Bissell, of the Atlantic and Pacific,
are working hard to get 80 cent rate for
canned fruit from California to the East.
Only three passengers left Los Angeles
for Washington to witness the inaugura-
ton, and the railroad mems advices
show that the travel for the occasion
from the State was much lighter than
was anticipated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28

ton over the Panama Canal Company.
The Civil Court recently decided that the
comt any is not subject to civil law and
the eupon appointed a liquidator. .Contrac-
tors with unsettled claims against the
company then brought suit before the
Tribunal of Commerce. The company
pleaded that the Tribunal had no juris
diction, but the Tribunal accorded the
claims of the contractors. After hearing
intricate arguments the Court of Appeals
deferred judgment for week. Panama
canal shares were offered at At. to-day
with no buyers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
IS The Best Laid Plans OF Mice and
Men

Gang aft aglee." Not 80 Hostetter's Stomach,
Bitters. 1t goes right to the spot it is designed
to be nefcially affect and there is no tardiness
patton in common with dyspepsia and liver
complaint-associate evils-the gripping and
abdominal disturbance produced by drastic
nurgatives never precede its operation. Its
chief characteristic OF most laxatives, and one
that is highly prejudicial to both bowels and
stomach. 1t is only by invigorating the intes-
tinal canal, and thus fitting it to perform its
Office as na,u al sluice for the effete mater OF
the system, that its regularity can be perpet-
uated. To weaken by drenchiug is to Insure
its relapse into disorder. This the Bitters
never does Chills and fever. nervousness.
kidney complaints yield to the Bitters, and ap
petite and sleep are improved by it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
A Little Hasty.

Mr.. W. S. Bartlett, of Orange, who
arrived in town yesterday, made his
name conspicuous on the Hollenbeck
register by inscribing himself as from
"Orange county, CAL" 1t is true that
the bill calling for the county he SO
fondly desires has passed the Assembly
by big majority, but it has got long
way to 60 vet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
Woifskill Orchard Tract

Is the best property, with the lowest prices,
and the easiest terms now on the Los Angeles
market.
Business corners and residence lots in this
tract will prove better investment than gold
dollars compou nded. Bo not wait until the
prices advance, come at once. select your lot
and pocket the profits yourself. Long time
and easy payments.
Los ANGELES LAND BUREAU.
G. w. FRINK, President.
Office: No. 20 West First street; also on tract
corner Fifth street and Wolfskll avenue.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
Adjusting the ALASKAN boundary.

OTTAWA, Ont, February 27.-The re-
port of the Interior Department contains
the following with reference to the Alas
kan boundary, at present a subject of
dispute between Canada and the United
States: "The observations of William
Ogilvie, in charge of the survey in the
Yukon district, have not yet been COM
pletely reduced, but an approximate cal
culation shows the boundary is nearly
ninety miles below the point where
marked on United States maps. This is
of great importance, as the line passes
through the beat gold-bearing districts
yet discovered in the country.0
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
shnoh,s Consumption Cure.

No. l. This is beyond question the mos.
successful Cough Medicine we have ever sold
A few doses invariably cure the worst cases OF
Cough, Croup and Bronchitis, while its wonder
inl success in the cure of Consumption is with.
out a parallel in the history of medicine. Since
antee, test which no other medicine can stand,
If you have cough we earnestly ask you to
tryit Price 10 cents, so cents and 81 90. II
Shiloh's Porous Plaster Sold by c. F. neinze-
man
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-28
Murder and Suicide.

AURORA, H., February 27.-Edward
Artiz shot Kitty Palmer on the public
streets yesterday afternoon, inficting a
fatal wound. Artiz was rejected lover.
He fed, pursued by an infuriated mob
three miles, when he shot himself
through the heart, dying instantly. Both
were colored. His mother went insane
as result.