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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13
A TIMELY CHARGE.
How Gen. Hancock saved the Day at
Gettysburg.

How Con. Hancock Saved the Day at
Gettysburg.
On the I'd day of July, 1858, ono regi-
ment, detached from its brigade, d.
vision and corps, was guarding bat
terry located ut one OF the vital points
ON the field OF Gettysburg. This regi-
ment lay within full view Of Sicl,lss'
corps when IL was thrown into con-
fusion after Its gallant commander had
been wounded. The men Of Sicltles'
corps swept backward through tho
lines Of the regiment alluded TO, and tho
victorious coufedcrates pressed forward
10 capture the battery and the impor-
tant position II held.
At this moment Gen. Hancock gal
Hoped on to the ground, and for ono
brief moment took In the situation.
Looking around upon the little band of
men guarding the battery, he said;
"What regiment is this2"
1.-THE First Minnesota" quietly re-
piled Col. Coivillo.
Colonel, form your regiment, and
charge that lincl"
That line was the victorious confed-
crate division which had just driven
lIpHl Nlt H'lu wv cpVIs VI plthicht uuu
was pressing forward TO capture the
position held by tho First Minnesota
and the battery guarded by II.
Tho command was instantly obeyed.
The FIRST regiment fixed bayonets and
charged down the slope with n shout,
springing for the center Of the confcd-
crate line.
The confcderatcs paused, apparently
In perfect amazcmcnt 10 sec this little
band OF determined men spring from
the earth to offer themselves a willing
sacrifice.
The confcderates opened fire, and tho
charging column melted rapidly away.
Again and again the colors went down
TO be seized by other strong arms, and
still the little company pressed forward
until IL had crossed bnyonets with the
confederate center and thrown their line
into confusion.
While this charge was In progress thu
second corps (IIancock's) had beer
hurried forward and occupied the I'm
portant position, and the confederatei
were repulsed The writer personally
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13
THE KANSAS BANKS.
| The Bank Commissioner Greatly En-
couragcd by the Prospects

cOuragcd by the Prospects
TOrEKA, Kan, July 10. Bank Com.
missioner Brcidcnthnl, who returned
to his Office this morning after weeks
absence on business In the western part
of the state, is greatly encouraged by
the condition and prospects Of the
banks under his jurisdiction. For
some time he was npprrhrusiye that
the failures which came in such
quick suspension would causc sus-
pension of confidence among the
people and start general run on
all banks but he has been happily dis.
appointed. During the furry he csti-
mates that dcpositurs withdrew prob
1000, 900 or - per cent of their de-
posits from the private and state banks
and like amount from the national
banks. The banks are now in u better
condition to meet the demands of de-
positors than thcy were three months
ago. Their reserve funds are larger
and their paper is in better shape To be
converted into cash quickly.
Mr. Breidenthal has issued call for
reports from all the state and private
banks at the close Of business June 20
and he is con tident that the figures will
inspire confidence both at home and
abroad lie estimates the aggregate
deposits now in the state and private
banks of the state ut sl5,0O0, 900 aud in
the national banks at about eli, 900, 900.
Mr.. lireidcnthal says the withdrawal
Of deposits has not been wholly due "a
lack of confidence in banks but, in the
west especially, to the failure OF the
wheat crop which has caused a strin
gcncy in money and caused farmers t.
| draw ON their savings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

KAgsAs CITY, Mo, July 1.-The
French Bros. Commission Co. made an
assignment yesterday. The total LA
billties are estimated TO DO about $780,
600, all but Sl5, 900 OF which is secured.
The French Bros. Commission Co, has
been In existence for fifteen years, and
has done general stock and commits
sion business Va Kansas City, Spring
field, Joplin, Carthage and Nevada,
Mo-, and Fort Scott, Kan. The assign
ment was caused by tho stringency ex-
istlng in the money market
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

ASSISTANT ooMMIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE.
to the adjutant on the deck OF the YES
sci to send him fatigue party 10 un-
load his rations.
Sam was no red-tape man; indeed he
was so independent Of any circumlocu-
ton Office that he went To the other ex-
trcmo and gave off his orders an II he
were the commandment of the post.
As might have been expected, tho
onmiprescnt Butler was suddenly on
hand, and the assumption of authority
by this Eastport disciple Of Mars we'll
nigh dagcd him. lie watched the per-
Torrance awhile, then, stepping up TO
the offender, and, focusing his peculiar
eye upon him, gruiily demanded;
"Who are you, sir?"
Mr.. Leavitt coolly looked Butler
squarely In the face and rs uncon-
cernodly as though the terrible ear
was merely n company orderly, drawled
out in his peculiar tones
"Who am ~ I'm Lieut. Leavltt,"
"And who tho deuce IL Lieut.. Leav-
itt?" quoth the irate commander.
Tho pseudo commandment Of Ship
island Strengthened up TO his full pro-
portions, and, In deliberate, we'll
measured, grandiloquent language
drnwlcd:
Lieut. Samuel d. Lcavitt of East
port, Washington county, state OF
Maine, and present assistant commits
sary OF subsistence, Fifteenth Maine
volunteers"
"And who, sir, made you assistant
commissary Of subsistence2' earnestly
and cxcitcdly, his voice fairly from
bling with rage.
This was poser.
Leavitt, green as he whs In military
knowledge, we'll knew that no such
rank was recognized In volunteer regi'
ments; the title was reminiscent flash
from his schoolboy reading Of the ear
lier American war which had come u
him with Buffers FIRST intcrrogatory
But he was ever fertile In expcdients,
and after n moments hesitation he au'
daciously rcplied
Gen. Taylor"
"And who the deuce is this Gen. Tay
lor you so profoundly quote2" haughtily
demanded the general.
But Sum Lcavitt paled not
The crisis had come, but he was cquh
10 the occasion,
with a mocls-hcroic bow, Chester
fioldian suavity and quiet impudence
he coolly responded:
"Ahl excuse me, general ] forpo
| you were volunteer officer, and no
| familiar with the names Of our regular
army officers; but beg leave 10 inform
you, sir. that Gen. Taylor has been com
mssary general Of tho United State
army for the last twenty years."
Tho climax was renchcd and on tn,
CONTINGENCIES OF Leavltt's comrades II
arms blank dismay was depicted. Maj
Shorey remarked; They expected tina
he would be marched off by u squad o
men and summarily shot"
hut Lcnvitt's impudenco saved hi
head. Butler threatened him with dir
vengeance, but tho more he though
over IL the more II ticltlcd his sense o
the ridiculous, and the humor Of sun
shine soon pierced the clouds Of cxecu
tive wrath. Sam was let Oft with
fatherly ndmonition TO go and sin m
more; and ever after Lieut.. Sam II
Lcavitt, latO "asslstant commissary O
subsistence" was the recipient Of favor
at Buffers headquarters when othe
officers were curly refused.-Bosto
IsElpbp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

ont wait ana secy' ana amid rueS OF
laughter from his comrades he mounted
the horse and with them rode away.
At that time Railey was we'll of in
this worlds goods, and the loss OF the
horse occasioned him no pecuniary EN-
barrassment But since the war he has
met with many rcverses lie has been
compelled TO sell part OF his farm at
various times until he now has but
forty acres, and this spring he was COM
PEELED TO mortgage that for two hun
dred dollars in order TO obtain money to
purchase seed and some badly needed
farm implements. A few days ago he
received letter which read as follows:
"READING, Pa, April q 1893 John T. Ralley,
Trimblc Tcnn-Doar Sir; | suppose you re-
member one April morning in 1864 when n squad
OF Yankee soldier, as you called them, came to
your house and one Of them rode on one OF your
horses, which you said WIS worth two hundred
and nifty dollarsi The Yankee promised 10 pay
for the horse n II was ever In his power to DO
30, am that same Yankee Fortune has dealt
very harshly with mo until the last few years,
since which time have aeoum Hated consider
able property [ am getting old now and taxi
ing your horse was as near stealing as have
ever been guilty OF, and wish now TO pay for
him ] learn from your postmaster that you
are still In the land Of the living, and have had
pretty hard luck, which am sorry TO hear.
send YOU by today's express six hundred and
eightyfve dollars, which allows you eix per
cent interest We will, likely, never meet
again In this world, but hope TO meet you In
that land where there In no sectional hatred.
truly FRANK ". WALLDRAN"
st Louis 1iol1c- Democrat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13
NO GOOD BEHAVIOR FAvoRs.
Kansas supreme Court Holds That Con
dltIonnI sentencr. Nnmmnt Iie Impn.eh.

Kansas Supreme Court Holds That Com
dItionaI Sentences cannot Iie Imposed.
TOPEKA, Kan, July l0-Among the
decisions handed down by the supreme
court was one by Associate Justice
Allen in the habcas corpus case of W.
II. StuclSler, of Ford county convicted
of assault and battery and sentenced
TO jail, which Judgment had been sus-
pended by the district court dur.
ing the good behavior and so.
briefly of the defendant. After
the expiration Of the period for
which he was sentenced, he got drunk
and was imprisoned ON the judgment,
lie instituted proceedings in habeas
corpus. The supreme court holds that
in passing sentence ON n person con-
yicted Of an oifcnsc court has no pow
err 10 provide that the imprisonment
of the defendant shall begin AT
some future indefinite time, de-
pending ON the happening Of a
contingency and an arrest under
such conviction made after the eXpira-
ton of the term of imprisonment named
In the sentence is Illegal.
Temperance people were greatly in
! terestcd in this case because IL was
hoped that decision favOring suspen-
sion Of punishment conditional on good
behavior would have a wholesome ef-
| feet on habitunl druukards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

MoUNr CARMEL, Pa, July lO.-A das-
tardly attempt 10 wreck the parsonage
Of the Polish church Of Mount Carmel
with dynamite was made last night,
Fortunately the explosive had been ig-
norantly placed and the main part Of
the parsonage escaped unframed. The
deed is supposed 10 be the outcome Of
the attempt 10 force the pastor 10 leave,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

BENyEn, Cob, July IA magazine
containing two tons Of dynamite be-
longing 10 the Home Powder CO., To-
Gated seven miles from the city, eX-
plodcd with shock felt all over tho
city. A hat and torn shreds Of cloth
ing were found near by and II Is feared
two tramps have been blown 30 atoms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13
A BOLD BLuEE.
How an Army waE Cioveriy yanauished
Gen. Ben Butier.

Gen. Ben Butler.
The scene Is laid at Ship island In
1869, ON the occasion Of the landing Of
the big ship, Great Republic, with one
thousand men and about Ave hundred
horses, after twenty-eight days sail
from Portland. During the voyage the
boys had dicted on that familiar cpl
curean army dish, bean swagen," and
n large amount OF saved rations had &c
cumulated, which the officers of the
regiment were anxious to sec safely
housed.
The rcgimental quartermaster OF tho
Fifteenth Maine was Worthington 8.
Locke; his assistant was the redoubt-
able down-cast embryo warrior, invet-
crate wag and incarnation of Yankee
assurance and shrewdness, Lieut. Sam
uel ID, Leavitt, now Gen. Leavitt, re-
Gently chosen mayor OF Eastport.
Locke and Leavitt were prancing
about on the wharf, the latter shouting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

WAsHINGToN, July 1.-THE follow
ing fourth-class postmasters were APP
pointed to-day:
In MissOuri-At Armon, Hickory county, G..
g.. Cook, vice S T. Gregory, removed; al
Cadet, Washington county, :, Longer, Jrj al
Humansyillo Polk county, Jacob Burns, vice
j. r. Nease, removed; at Old Mines Washing
ton county, Il white, vice =, Murphy re
moved
In Kansas-At Eningham, Atchisou county
d. A. Begley, vice Il +, Cooh, removed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

BUFFALO, n, Y, July 1O.-At the
meeting OF the Central Labor union II
was announced that the strike Of the
union bakers has been declared oil.
The strike has been in progress since
May /. Fifty boss bakers have signed
the contract over which the difference
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

WAsmNGroN, July 1.-THE July gov.
eminent report places the condl-
ton of wheat &c per cent. a loss
OF per cent. since June /. This indi-
Gates a crop Of about 3s5, 900, 900 bushels,
winter and spring. The spring wheat
condition is placed at 74.l, the winter
wheat condition, m The condition
Of corn To- a3.a4 and the acreage los.a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

DENvEg, Cob, July 1.-The Chamber
lin Investment Co., the largest real es-
tate inyes tment company IN tho west,
closed It's doors tQday, Its liabilities
are O., 10000 and assets $1,000 OO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

BuzZARD's BAY, Mass, July l0.-lrcs-
ident Cleveland passed comfortable
day sitting on the broad vcanda OF
Gray Gables His rheumatism Is grad
ually leaving him, and he Is now Look
ing forward to a fishing trip about the
mihllr Of tho MNnk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

PITTsBURGH, Pa, July lO,-Four g.
a. r. posts in this city met and de-
cided TO take mp the cases Of the drop
ped pensioners in this district At the
quarterly payment of pensioners here
last week l25 pensioners were dropped
from the rolls in accordance with or
ders from Washington. II is the inten-
tion Of tho g. A. Il. posts TO test the
matter in the courts, and Congressman
Stone has been retained as counsel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

LoNDoN, July hit Is reported that
the Chinese minister in Paris has
lodged Il strong protest against the ag-
gressive French action in Slam. A
telegram from Bangkok declares that
the general position of the French in
lndo-China is approaching crisis A
Dutch gunboat has arrived at Bangkok
and a German gunboat is expected
Thursday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

ST. PAUL, MIMI, jury II,-Dy u,,a-.
nous vote the chamber Of commerce
this morning adopted a resolution call
ing delegates from commercial bodies
in Minnesota and contiguous states, in
Guiding Missouri and Iowa, to be held
in this city at some date prior TO July
81, in the interest of unconditional re-
peal of the silver purchase clause Of the
so-called Sherman act
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

WEST PLAINS, Mo-, July 1i.-A baby Of
James Shetron's, near Myrtle, ate
Rough on Rats and died almost imme-
diately The little one found the poi
son where it had been placed for rats
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

There is some talk in Chicago Of Em-
peror William visiting the worlds fair
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

NEW YoRK, July lO--The Furnessia,
which arrived yesterday, has on board
ten men Of the Kansas City fire depart
ment. They have been giving eXhibi-
tions throughout Great Britain and
have won several gold medals.
me Cnristia' T.uuraV"rurs'
MONTREAL, Can, July l0,-Another
series Of prayer meetings were held in
the churches OF the city this morning
by the delegates 10 the annual eonyen.
ton OF Christian Endeayor societies,
These were followed during the morn
ing by meetings in the drill hall and
the tent, at both Of which there was a
full attendance. The meeting at the
drill hall was devoted ~ missions.
Denominational conferences were held
in the various churches In the after
noon and meeting was held in the
drill hall at night .-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-13

The Kansas City, Mo, BARRIERS are
making another effort to close shops on
Sunday.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma
nent cure of Consumption, Bron
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and al
throat and Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all nervous Complaints
after having tested its wonderful cur
alive powers in thousands of cases
has felt 1t his duty to make 1t known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated
by this motive and a desire to re
lleve human suffering, | will send
free of charge, to all who desire it
this recipe, in German, French ol
English, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using. Sent by mail by
addrssing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. Moves, $40 Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27
The Verdict Unanimous.

W, d Suit. Druggist. Bippus, Ind,
testifes; 81 can recommend Electric
Bi'ters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case, One man took SIX bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism OF 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
belleviIle, Ohio. afiirms. "The best
selling medicine l have ever handled in
my 70 years experience. is Electric
bitters.' Thousands of others have
added their testimony, SO that the ver-
dictis unanimous that Electric Bitters
Ga cure all diseases of the Liver.
h'dneys or Blood. Only half dollar a
uottie at Blossom Il Blossoms.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27
Wei Recommended.

MIR. John Caraghar, merchant of
oaragher, Fulton Co., Ohio, says tina.
OF Patricks Pills are the best selling
plila he handles. The reason is that
'ney produce pleasant cathartic effect
ana are certain and thorough in their
actlon. Try them when you want a
le'aole n, cathartic. For sale by Blossom
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27

Hyonr children are subject to Group,
"i"ays keep bottle of Cham berlain' 8
cough Remedy at hand. 1t is a
prompt and certain cure. If given as
'oon as the croupy cough appears it
W. r"l prevent the attack. For sale by
blossom g. Blossom.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Chicago Fire.

The most remarkable art produc
ton of modern times is said to be
the new Cyclorama of the Chicago
Fire located on Michigan Avenue,
ia that enterprising city. The great
work is reported to have cost nearly
a quarter of million of dollars, and
shows ia a very realistic and wonder
ful manner the great fire of 1871.
The observer Is placed in an Gle.
waited position on the site Of OLD Fort
Dearborn, immediately south of the
Rush St. Bridge, and from this his
toric spot views this grand and awe
inspiring scene To the southwest
lies the business portion of the city,
a smouldering mass of red hot ruins,
the great north side us sea OF
Games, while along the lake shore
are two or three streets that are
doomed, but not yet destroyed. Civ
.ng here a glimpse of the old Chi
cago of ante-tire days. The scene
along the lake shore in and about
the cid u. S. Marine Hospital and
the Rush Street Bridge is one OF in
descrlbable coniusion-thousands Of
helpless and homeless in a wild and
furious Aight for safety. The whole
effect is sublime and awful i'll the
extreme.
Unusual care was taken tc make
this grand work worthy of the sub
ject, and above all, to have it his
torically correct. Professor David
Swing and other eminent authorities
pronounce the whole a faithful por-
trayal OF this great historic event. l.
will remain as one of the sights Of
the city until after the Worlds Far.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27
California
n Ptoneer's EcDericnce With
If0Od'S Sd3S0D0rjfyr.


4 am pioneer in this county, having
oeen here 80 years. Four years ago my little
son Ellery became blood poisoned by impure
virus i'll vaccination. His arm swelled terri
oiy' causing great agony; physicians said the
arm must be amputated and even then his
recovery would be doubtful One day | read
about blood purifier, new to me, and wa.
SURPRISED to learn that it was prepared by C.I
Hood, with whom | used to 60 to school in
Chelsea, VT. / decided to have my boy try
hood's sarsaparila, and was much gratified
when 1t seemed 70 help him. He continued
to grew better as we gave him the Sarsspnr-
lila, and having used bottles is now entirely
cured. As Hoods sarssparilla has accom-
plished such wonderful results, recommend
tall possibly can" JEROME NJ. SLEEPER.
Upper Lake, Lake Co, Cal.
The City Treasurer
ot Lowell, Mass, saws: 1.-The above is from
my brother, whose signature recognized. |
am also glad 10 testify to the exceIlence of
Hoods Sarsaparlls. and to say that G. |.
Hood Co. are considered one of the most
reliabl" firms in New England VAN r,
sLEEPER, City Treasurer, Lowell, Mass
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by druggists. 81; six for s.. prepared
only by G. l. HOOD & CO., Apothccaries,
Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1893-04-27
JAMES F. DENNIS
ATT0RNEY& COUaSELOR-kT-LAW
Office on
HoHt Street,
BATTLE MOUNTAIN,
Next door to Nevada Hotel.
Tho World Enriched.

The facilities of the present day for
the production of everything that will
conduce to the material welfare and
comfort of mankind are almost unlifu-
ited, and when Syrup of Figs was first
produced the world was enriched with
the only perfect laxative known. as it
is the only remedy which is truly
pleasing and refreshing to the taste
and prompt and effectual to cleanse
the system gently in the Spring-time
or, in fact, at any time, and the better
it is known the more popular it be-
comes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-10

Mt. Carmel, s. c., May 8, 1873.
Dots from the valley town.
Our little town seems to be putting on a
new growth.
Two new stores and one residence are in
Rev. A. L. Patterson preached a SER
mon last Sabbath in the A. K. P. church, from
the text Put ye In the sickle for the harvest
is ripe.
Miss Mary and Miss Leila Carlton, two
young ladies from Elberton, Ca, are visiting
their brother DIR. j. NJ Carlton.
Mr.. William Rogers paid us visit from
Augusta last week.
Miss Ada Jones and Miss Annie MCNEIL
worshipped in Warrenton last Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Mckellar left yesterday
TO visit friends In Greenwood.
Mr.. T. {. McNeill went 10 Warrenton Sun.
day.
Mrs. H. w. Heard and her daughter Miss
VIC have returned from Washington after q
long visit to General Heard, who Is quite sick
Miss JAMIE Stanton Is visiting relatives at
Rock Fence.
The young people of our town gave moon.
light picnic In Mr.. John Morrah's yard. The
afternoon was delightfully."- spent, the re-
freshments delicious and the music charm
ing.
MIR. w. W. Heard is able to 60 to Hlllmans,
Ga. for treatment,
DR.. Carlton has greatly beautin cd his house
by giving II pretty coat OF paint.
Quite q number of people left today fOI
Augusta on stock holders excursion. W.D.W,