davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona silver belt., 1890-03-22

HARDWOOD ACAHESz Y Cfu- boysl, Los 1n- gees Cal UnGerOmifidiiOnai S:s9 to $500. t'ni- forms. Opens Sept l. J. Aloszo Fisher. Ph. D.. Pfin-
Arizona silver belt., 1890-03-22
THE WEST GMc;A

PRoPRIEroHs OF THE WEST INDIA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
CAMPFIRE STORIES.
4 TeycHiNa INCIDENT:
A Baby Found on the bloody Battlefield
~ ~. I3.ehs.f

A Baby Found on the bloody Battlefield
of tile Hatchie..
bet ne r5iat5 Is yo,tl 3 .atishiHs iillis
incident that will seem a little strange
to you. j thought it passing strange, If
not wonderful, when witnessed it At
the battle " tho Haschie; when tire seis-
flict was waging fiercest, upon advancing
midway between the contending forces,
we found-what do you think? Not a
masked battery, nor any engine of
death, but sweet little blue-eyed baby.
Sweet little thing, as l saw it there,
hugging the cold eafth-=its Only bed
the little tear 81 It's sheek: That ma
ture bid 1t weep unbalanced mid the aw:
full confusion of that fearful battle, With
the missiles 81, death lying thick about
it, and yet unhurt it seemed wonders
full verification of the Divine declara-
ton, ''Out of the mouths of babes and
sucklingS will ordain wisdom" That
little child of war as it lay in its mirac-
ulous safety, seemed to say to me these
words of profound instruction, my
heipiessness and Innocence appealed to
God, and he preserved me in the midst
of carnage If you will make your plant
to Heaven God will preserve your poor
bleeding country"
Little child of destiny, born mid the
flash of musketry, the thunder of cans
non and the clash of arms, will watch
Your c6iirse through life; II possible;
and see what your history may be. Who
hot in
battle of the Hatchie, where the field
was strewn with the dead, and the
shrieks of the wounded rent the heav-
ems with agony, great army would
pause in the thickest of the conflict to
save harmless, helpless child? Yet
the brave Fourteenth, that never yet
has quailed in battle, did pause, and an
officer of the regiment ordered ''our lit
tie baby" carried to headquarters and
tenderly cared for.
I remember of having read some
where in Grecian history a story some
thing like the one | have related. 4
little child was found on the battle
field, and by an Infatuated soldier was
trampled in the dust After the battle
the victorious General, in an address to
his army saidi but for the blood of a
little child that mars it, our victory
would have been complete" Thank God
the blood of no little child married our
victory.
The next day after the battle ''our
babe" was brought before the Four
teenth, and unanimously adopted ''child
of the regim mt" Three or four days
later strange as it may seem, poor,
heart-stricken mother came searching
the battlefield in quest of her child.
Imagine. if you can, the wild exclama-
tions of thanksgiving that burst from
that poor woman's heart when informed
that her child had been rescued, and
with a mothers tenderness cared for.
saw the mother receive her child, heard
her brief prayer for the soldiers who
saved it, and with the blessings of
thousand men following her and hers,
she took away Our little baby"-little
blue-eyed, laughing baby.-Extract
from a Letter from Private Soldier in
the Fourteenth Illinois, in American
Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
ON THE SKIRMISH LINE.

THE ladies of tho G. A. r. have a cir
Gle in Dies Moines, Ia.
THERE are 50 National cemeteries in
the United States.
GENERAL JOHN NJ. CoRsE, the hero
of Allatoona, is a resident of Boston,
Mass.
THE sum of $40, 900 is to be raised to
boom Topeka, Kas., for the National en-
campment in 1892
TIE old veterans in the Minnesota
Soldiers Home were presented with
bouquets on Memorial Day.
THE National headquarters of the La
dies of the Grand Army are now located
at Topeka. Kas. Mrs. Frances n. Wood
is National President
Mrs. Crook, widow of General Crook,
has presented to Crook Post, G.. a. X.
of Oakland, Nd, a large aud handsomely
framed portrait of her husband.
EMIL WILLIS, ninety years old, for
merly a member of the Seventh llli-
nois Cavalry, was recently mustered
into Morton Post, No. 1, Terre Haate,
Ind.
The Attorney-General of Michigan
has made a construction of the State
bounty law which will give 500 cash to
about 1,5O0 veterans, who enlisted in
the Michigan regiments after February
5, 1854.
A CITIZEN of Charleston, w. Va, has
long been bothered with a smoky chin
new, and the other day he got mason
to investigate. In the flue was found a
tin box containing s.. 600 in cash, which
some one had hid away during the war
and never returned TO get it.
The widow of Sergeant Plunkett 4
Massachusetts, soldier, has just received
a pension. Various acts Of bravery
made Thomas Plunkett conspicuous, but
the loss of both his arms by the explo-
sion of a shell. while carrying the colors
of his regiment during charge at the
battle of Fredericksburg, gave him
especial prominence. He live for TWEEN
ty years after meeting this calamity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
MULE AND COMMISSARY.
Mysterious Disappearance of COnfeder'
ate Officer and His BEAST

Mysterious Disappearance of Confeder-
ate Officer and His BeastI
The two lines were facing one arioth.
er, with only short distance separat-
ing them. A farmer rode into the Con-
federate camp on mule. Most of the
soldiers had been farmers and were
good judges of horse-fesh, 50 that in
conversation with the old farmer the
merits and dement's of the mule came
up naturally for some discussion. 1t
was good mule, they agreed with the
farmer-''but," added the owner, i've
never seen another man that could ride
him."
This remark brought on another dis
cussion. Several of the soldiers protest
ed that they had never been thrown
from mule and were willing to bet
that they could ride this one. One of
the most vOciferous in praising his own
Craftsmanship was commissary. He
swore hecould ride that mule, and
finally it was decided to let him try it.
lie had no sooner mounted than the
mule began plunging viciously, and then
lie ran around in a circle several times
at break-neck speed, the cOmmissary
holding on for his life.
Suddenly that mule made a break for
the front. The cOmmissary sawed and
shouted IN vain. Every attempt was
made to stop them, but the mule was
wild and the cOmmissary knew that if
he once let loose he would have to be
buried.
On like a tornado-and as straight as
the crow flies-on past the Confederate
outposts and heading for the Yankee
lines. They watched him until the
mule was lost to sight.
That was the last seen of them, nor
has one word ever been heard from that
day to this of the commissary or the
mule.-Atlanta Constitution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
AN HEROIC SERGEANT.
ne Deliberately Risks His Life to Civ
Aid to the Wounded and Dying.

ne Deliberately Risks His Life to Give
Aid to the Wounded and Dying.
At the close of the first bloody day of
the battle of Fredericksburg December
Il, 1862, hundreds of the Union wound
ed were left lying on the ground and
the road ascending Marye's Heights,
victims who fell in Sykes desperate
charges on Kershaw's entrenched brig
ade
All night and the most of the next
day the open space was swept by artil-
lery shot from both the opposing lines,
and no one could venture to the sufferers
relief. All that time their agonizing
cries went up for water, water" but
there was no one to help them, and the
roar of the guns Knocked their distress.
Many who heard the poor soldiers
piteous appeals felt the pangs Of human
compassion, but stifled them under dread
necessity. But at length one brave fell
low behind the stone rampant, where
the Southern forces lay, gave way to his
sympathy and rose superior to the love
of life. He was sergeant in a South
Carolina regiment, and his name was
Richard kirkland. In the afternoon he
hurried to General Kershaw's headquar-
tiers, and, finding the commanding Of
ficer, said to him, eXcitedly:
General, l can't stand this any
longer"
What's the matter, sergeant?" asked
the General.
Those poor souls out there have been
praying and crying all night and all
day, and it's more than i can bear. /
ask your permission to go and give them
water"
but do you know" said the General,
admiring the soldiers noble spirit, do
you know that as soon as you show your
self to the enemy you will be shot?"
''Yes, sir, know it; but to carry lit
tie comfort to those poor fellows dying,
I'm willing to run the risk. If you say
may, I'll try it."
The General hesitated a moment, but
finally said, with emotion: kirkland,
it's sending you to your death; but | can
oppose nothing to such a motive as
yours. For the sake OF it l hope God
will protect you. Co"
Furnished with supply of water, the
brave sergeant Immediately stepped
over the wall and applied himself to his
work of mercy. Wondering eyes looked
on, as he knelt by the nearest sufferer
and. tenderly raising his head, held the
cooling cup to his parched lips. Before
his first service of love was finished
every one in the Union lines understood
the mission of the noble soldier in gray,
and not man fired shot
He staid there on that terrible field an
hour and half, giving drink to the
thirsty and dying. Strengthening their
cTamped and msngled limbs, pillowing
their heads on their knapsacks, and
spreading their army coats and blankets
over them, as mother would cover her
child, and all the while he was SO en-
gagged, until his gentle ministry was
fnisheGk the fusillade of death was
hushed Hatred forbore its rage in a
tribute to the deed of pity.-Westmin-
ster Teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
up IN fHE REtERY;
One lone Micifigsf ssbdiSr Guarding &
Union Flag at Petersburg:


Union Flag at Petersburg:
II will be remembered that Peters
burg and the strong :sc-bs which made
it the key to the rebel capital Fefe
EVACUATED on the night of Sunday, April
2. Less shar tve miles, away, at Meade
Station, on Grant Military Hsilread;"
was the famous rustic chapep Of the
United States Christian Commission.
used tkat eseninE as hospital and filed
with soldiers from the Sa.tleaelds, It
was long after midnight before we rest
cd from our varied service of providing
refreshment for the wounded, saying
words of comfort to dying men, and
writing out in our tent their last mes
sages 70 lie friends al home they would
hever sec: Between tvs and ttfee
o'clock we we're aroused by the blowiitg
mp Of the rebel rams on the James, and
saw frofii the Hill near by the fierce
shells of the Ninth Corps artillery
fiercely flying into the doomed city. AT
four o'clock we were there again, and
heard at our front the exultant
shouts of 1.-THE boys" and the sig
niicant strains of Yankee Doodle.
4 little latef iSe-"CaritUn;" the
war-correspondent and war-writer,
was one of us-were following the
flag" over rebel abatis and through de-
serted magazines to the evacuated city.
Not one Confederate soldier was left,
and only one wearing she blue, who
seemed to have been separated from his
command and to be in daZed condition,
exclaiming: We've got into Peters
burg, and got the flag up on the meetin'-
housed" The flag proved to be on the
venerable courthouse, which we found
filled with Union officers and soldiers.
Clambering up a rude ladder of cleats
on the wall, reached the attic and
CROPPED through it to the belfry. In it
was one lone Michigan soldier, proudly
guarding the dear old flag he had hoisted
there hours befOre-a matter of history
which he had recorded with his name
NV. r: Wixcey, now Of st. Louis, Mol
on the belfry blinds. There / left him,
boiling over with enthusiasm, and l
should be unable to say that he was not
there still had l not, ten years after
wards, climbed up the same steps and
found the belfry unguarded and the
patriotic inscription gone.-C. c. Car
penter, In Century.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03

Age brings us wisdom, but it doesn't
give US much time 70 exercise it
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03

Judge Joseph Cox tells Cincinnati
paper that General Sherman said to him
once: COX, a mule is the easiest ami
NAL to ride in the world. always pre-
fered to ride one during the war. In a
picture representing the burning of At
lanta the artist has me seated on fiery
steed, with fury in his eyes, etc, while
the houses are burning and the soldiers
are tearing up the railroad iron. Well,
| was there; but was not on a prancing
horse, but 1 was straddle of plain. COM
mon. everyday mule"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03

We offer to our Customers and The Trade
generally the most satisfactory work possible
IN these branches. Our facilities enable US
10 turn out work very rapidly. lfYou desire
10 release your type on some large job, send
Il 10 US for either stsrsotJping or electrotJp-
Ing, and II will be returned to you promptly
and In good order.
We make a specially Of Newspaper Head
Ings and Cuts, and have the largest assert
ment in these lines to be found anywhere 10
the country from which TO select.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03

GOVERNOR FERRY, of Washington, has
appointed Will L. Virscher, editor of
Fairhaven Herald, Assistant Commits
sary-General on the Governors staff,
with the rank of Colonel. The editor
thus comments: There are those who
think there is something suggestive in
this. but the Governor is not so unchar-
liable as those who would Judge ones
habits by the hue OF his nose. More
over, Napoleon always chose for his
Marshals men with large noses, and If
this held we'll in this country the Her
aid editor would be General Of the
army"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03

"A gentleman who was habitually
taking liberties with the Queens En-
glish was returned as member for a
Colonial Parliament. Delighted with
the Importance of his new position, he
rose, on the first chance that offered, to
make his maiden speech. Gentlemen, :"
he said, by way of introduction, ''what
have we before the 'ouse tonight" 81
think we have r before 'ouse, gentle
men," was the prompt reply of a witty
but rude member of the Opposition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03

The Indians of northern British Co
lumbia bury their dead" by hanging
them in large trees. The Siwash tribe
had 800 of their ancestors hung up III
this manner. and when hunters set the
forest on fire the bodies, dried by years
of exposure, burned like tar barrels.
The Indians are terribly excited and
threaten vengeance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
An. KELLOGG NEWSPAPER Co.,

ace 40 oEAR5 >RH ST.. CHICAGO. ILL
2a4 72s WALNUT STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO.
ia 70 ONTARIO STREET, CLEVELAND. OHIO.
g77 I7e ELM STREET. CINCINNATI. OHIO
4oI wYANDoTTE STREET, KANSAS CITY. NO
e 4 90 JEFFERSON ST.. MEMPHIS. TENN
"a TO 30 EAST sTH STREET. ST. PAUL. MIMI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
-"See here said an angry hons

See here" said an angry house.
wife. 81 thought you left me eight
pounds of ice yesterday" The ice man
said he had You can't fool me" said
the woman; Il had it weighed and there
were only five pounds. WELL" was
the crushing rejoinder. don't the tongs
weigh any thing?"-Philadelphia Rec.
ord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
AMONG THE LAWMAKERS.
Conferees on the Tariff Bill Making
Good Headway-Other Matters.

The conferees on the tariff bill had another
hours meeting this morning and made further
progress toward complete agreement The
paper schedule was disposed of, as was the
hemp, fax and jute schedule. The Senate
amendment relating to fish was modified so as
to limit the free importation Of fish caught by
American vessels, equipped with American
nets and other appliances. The next formal
conference will probably be held Monday
morning. Meanwhile the republican conferees
expect to devote the larger part of the time in
tervening to private consultation.
AGAINST THE coNGER LARD BILL
Senator Blair today presented the following
telegram, which was signed by about fifty
names:
THE undersigned delegates to the state re-
publican convention of South Carolina respect
fully request you to protect the interests OF the
colored farmers and laborers of the south by
using your influence to defeat the Conger lard
hill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
FRENCH CONQUEST.
The Society Islands subjusated without
Much Fighting.

sAx FRAxcrsoo, Sept 2o-The barksntiDs
Tropic Bird arrived from Papeete, Tahiti,
yesterday with news that the French forces
have subdued the natives Of the Society lslands
and est~blisheda q protectorate over them. The
war ships Dubosrdier, champlain, Wire end
gun boat are at fapeete with combined naval
and land force of 5000 men. The French cub
dued the natives with but little fighting.
At the Island Of RAiaser, however, seriou
trouble occurred. The natives hauled dovn
the French dag and the marines drsd upoa
them. Upward Of 100 natives were killed snd
number Of marines we're injured Tho
natives were finally beatsn 81 and fhe 49,
- occupied By Ne Itsneh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

CONSIDERABLE KNOWLEDGE FOR $500 YEAR
An examination will be hell by the civil serv-
ice commission September 80 to fill a vacancy
in the position Of botanical clerk. Department
OF Agriculture; salary, $500 year. The sub
jects will be photography, penmanship. copy
ing, arithmetic and botany. A knowledge of
stenography and typewriting is also desirable.
Bur ONE BID RECEIvED.-Under advertise
ment of September 10 a proposal was received
today at the Office Of Col. oh. Ernst, commits
sioner Of public buildings aad grounds, for
constructing and repairing asphalt pavement
and footwalks in the public grounds from H. l..
Crawford. The prices named were as follows:
walks, Sl.SS; for repairing and resurfacing.
sLl0. There were no other bids and this will
be accented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
GONE FOR THE DAY.
The President Will Take Look st Hh
Underground Constitute uts,

CRKssoS SPRINGS, Pa. September 10
The President and family had an early
breakfast preparatory to a days outing. AZ
10 O'Clock the presidential party, ao-
companied by Mr.. George W. Boyd, Mr..
r. n. Barksdale, Mr.. and MIRA William II.
Dill and the representatives Of the
press left Cresson for the bituminous
coal fields in the vicinity Of Clear
field. Tyrone, Osceola, Houtsdale, PhillipsburR,
Clearfeld and Curwensville will be visited end
the coal, lumber and leather industries Of the
respective localities inspected The program
contemplates return TO Cresson by Z O'Clock
tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

R~NEw BUILDING ASSOCIATION.-AS SPE-
- cial meeting of the National Permanent
Building Association will be held ON WEDNESDAY,
EVENING. September 2i at 80 o'clock. ut 81. Jo-
seph's Hall. 5th and ii sts for the pur-
pose Of adopting the Constitution. All members and
those desiring TO become such are requested to be
present.
Shares e1 per month each.
First pay ment of stock Friday Evening. Oct J
For further information apply to
G. A. Brckw ode. S..,3 9th st. ".
Lorenz Kissner, 3l1 II at NV
AdolPh Levy. 4U6 New Jersey n.
w Schafer Bro. 1920 eth At NV.
II. Burkhardt. 1913 and 1918 9TH ST. NV.
B. Murphy. corner 4th and sta NV.
John Shughrue, L Oh 9TH ST. NV.
Sergt. David Dunnigan. 1929 New Jersey ave, NV,
John Enders, DO2 9TH st.n.w.
Anton kemy 1921 I'D st.
Feb ToeI Ter, 451 st.
Adolph Miller 1905 10th st. NV.
Benedict Roth, 1888 9TH st. NV.
sl0-3t COMMITTEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

PENSIONS FOR DISTRICT PEoPLE.-Pensions
have been granted to residents Of the District
OF Columbia as follows: Original invalid.
Chas. Landgraf; increase, Henry Miller, Jas.
=. Smith (Soldiers Home) and John Bergman,
Thos. Field, Roger A. Sprague, VIM. L. 1rsm-
bly,: widow, Isabella. widow OF Geo. H. Bard
we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
The Washington and Cumberland Rail.
road Bnl-An Explanation.

There are two bills pending In Congress al
lowing the Washington and Cumberland Rail-
road Company u extend its tricks into this
city, and the Senate committee was called yes
terday TO consider Senate bill No. 4slo. This
bill provides that 'all proceedings under il
shall be In accordance with the lsws Of Mary
land.
There was no quesu1 prsseat yesterday. a.
stated in Tn SrAs, 20 there Was NO consider-
alton given any BILL butths rs1lroad ATTORNEYS
agreed among themselves 10 ignore senate bin
l3l0 and agree 70 the bill introduced in the
House By Ar. Mudd aud which has in il The
section quoted in yestefdays srAn making All
proceedings in the condemnation Of property
conform 70 the laws nd usa&es which govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
HOUSE.

The journal was read without objection. but
Mr.. O'Ferrall (va.) objected TO its approval.
The question being on the approval, Mr..
O'Ferrall demanded the yeas and nays, and as
the democrats rose in support of this demand
their names were noted. The Speaker counted
81 democrats present-not enough to order the
yeas and NAYS
Mr.. Breckenridge Ky.) demanded teIlers.
and this time the Speaker counted As demo-
cratic members
Mr.. Breckinridge-You only counted 81 be-
fore.
DIsAPPEARANcEs DISCUSSED.
The Speaker-This is not the first time gen.
tlemen on that side have appeared and disap-
peared
Mr.. r.Breckinridge- this is not the first time
correct.
The Speaker-The chair desires to say that
yesterday the count by teliers showed two less
than the count of the chair, and that was be-
cause OF two members disappearing after the
Speakers count
Mf. Crisp-There was difference of six
The Speaker-The gentleman is mistaken.
=, Mr.. Breckinridge-The country will know
the facts.
DEMOCRATIC Kxopus.
The yeas and nays having been ordered.
there was democratic exodus, and in a mo-
ment the democratic seats were well nigh de-
serted.
EARLY ADJOURNMENT.
The vote resulted-yeas Isl, nays o; no
quorum; and the House at O'Clock adjourned.
BY a clerical error Mr.. Coleman 0a.) was
noted as voting yesterday against the previous
question on the Langston- venable case MIR
Coleman voted in the Affirmative with his party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20
NEw FAIL AND WINTER Goops

We are now daily opening our New Fall and Winter
Dress Goods. Comprising all Of the newest STYLES Of
this seasons importation in dress fabriqu,s and from
this time out will continue TO display beautiful line
OF the newest and most desirable goods be found
the New York market.
We call particular attention our beautiful line of
Fine Woolen Dress Goods in pattern dresses q, very
Moderate prices.
100 pieces Alwool Cashmeres in all the new shades
and ali At very moderate prices.
100 pieces Fancy Dress Goods in dress PATTERNS OF
the newest combinations and in very choice
Also q complete assortment Of Black and Colored
bilks and surahs in all grades, which offer ct the
very closest prices
Black and Colored Trimming veiyets and a COM
pete Of Mourning Goods Of the best makes
al Of which marked in pain figures at the very
lowest price they can be sold for.
ONE PRICE IN PLAIN FIGURES
". ~ sHUsTEK SONS
81 9l9 PENN. AVE NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-20

Hon. ]. R. LYNCH, fourth auditor of the
Treasury, has accepted an invitation to deliver
an address at Columbus, Ohio, next Monday