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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-01

ana woundea-anu now they utter
wild cheers and dash forward with the
bayonet.
Twenty minutes Of fame and smoke
and crash and thunder, and they come
back to us-come cursing their cap
tains, colonies, generals-cursing at
the commander across the river who
must be held accountable for this
through all time. Not all come back.
Up there within musket shot Of that
stone wall the dead and wounded have
been added to by ever one thousand
and six hundred And as the sun goes
down the winter night comes on those
men who have been crouching behind
the stones since noonday-thosc men
who have heaped the ground with dead
as 1t will be seen nowhere else in war
leave their cover and give the
wounded such succor as they can and
say to them:
"You have had no chance. You were
simply led to slaughter~-Capt Dale,
In Detroit Free Press
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Low Rates to Boston.

The B. & 0. r. r. Co. will sell
round trip tickets from all points on
Its lines west Of the Ohio River, to
Boston and return, for all trains July
9TH to 9th, inclusive; valid for return
passage until July 22d, with privilege
Of an additional extension until July
3lst, il desired. Tickets will also be
placed on sale at all prominent points
In the North and Northwest. The
rate from Chicago will be 5000, and
correspondingly low rates from other
points.
A double daily service Of fast ex-
press trains is maintained from Chi
cago to all points in the East. Tour
lists wiz bear in mind that all B. Il o.
trains between the East and West run
via Washington. For full pariicu-
lars write l.. S. Allen, A, G. P. Agent,
Chicago.
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WE WILL TAKE YOU
TO CALIFORNIA
Chcaply, Quickly and Comfortably,
ON THE
PHILLlPS.R0CK ISLAND
TOURIST EXCURSIONS.


Gar leaves Kansas City every Wednes-
day via the beautiful Indian Terri
tory, Texas and Sunny South line.
Car leaves Kansas City every Friday
via Colorado and Scenic route.
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CAPT. EOXS MULE.



Valley Of the Shenandoah.
Capt Reuben L. Fox, who is known
wherever presidential conventions have
ever been held for his connection with
the state committees, tells mule
story In which the mule Is doubly the
hero Of the tale;
I'VE were going down the valley Of
the Shenandoah. tells the captain,
when yarn" is loudly called for by
the assembled comrades, land, al
though we had enough to eat as a
general thing, we certainly did suffe
for tobacco, Nothing would take Its
place, and TO do without 1t was a ter
rible privation for men who hadn't
any home comforts just then. Tobacco
was our solace and Joy, and tobacco
we talked about, wished for and
went without.
"Once in every week or so we would
come across great storehouses Of to-
bacoo, and then we would load our
mules with all they could carry. But
as every veteran knows, the fumes Of
tobacco make an animal sick in
twenty-four hours, and in three he Is
staggering and trembling so he can't
walk.
I'VE were lamenting for the mil
lionth time that we had no tobacco,
when we saw within marching dis
lance across the fields large building
which we knew contained enough for
many pipe many day. To scurry
out In a small detachment to take pos.
session Of all we could carry was quick
work, and l was one Of the scurriers.
When we arrived at the storehouse we
found good old southerner in charge,
and by his side stood plump, good
natured mule. l did not want TO take
the mule by force, SO | made close
bargain for her-her name was the
musical one Of Caroline-and all the
tobacco she could carry, and when we
reappeared at camp we were greeted
with loud hurrahs.
Next day we started down the val
ley, the mule walking proudly along.
And the following day we journeyed
on again, expecting now to see Caro-.
line weaken and begin the usual to-
bacco staggers. But she didn't stagger
worth a cent In fact, she seemed 10
be enjoying her chance to see the coun.
try, and so we kept right on with her.
Well, that mule carried tobacco for US
all the way down the Shenandoah val.
ley, returning the same way, still la.
den with the fragrant weed. 1t took
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four months, and by that time she
smelled SO strongly Of tobacco that she
fairly scented the camp when she
wagged her tail Oh, how we loved
that mulel
ION our return to the old plantation
where we had bought her she seemed to
know she was at home. She frislsed
around and acted as joyfully as she
could. Her old owner was in sight
again, and when | led the mule over to
him he said. If you want to sell me
back that there animal I'll pay you
twice what you paid me for her.
~ took up his offer, as we were in
sight Of plenty Of the weed, and as
we marched away J caught glimpse
Of my tobacco mule rolling over and
over in the pasture to get eff her hide
the scent of the tobacco which she had
SO nobly borne for us through the
Shenandoah. IN. Y. Recorder.
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LEO TO SLAUGHTER.
The Awful Sacrifice Of Union Troops II
Mary's Hin.

The Awful Sacrifice Of Union Troops n
Mary's Hin.
1t is the morning of the 18th Of De-
cember, 1862. The union army has
slept on the south bank Of the Kappa
hammock, and now, as the gray Of
the morning sits through the mist
rising from the historic river, mighty
host Of men make ready for battle.
Above the town is plain-beyond the
plain a chain Of hills, Here above the
town Is Lees center. At intervals
along the hills, covering front Of SIX
or seven miles, he has three hundred
pieces Of artillery.
Nine-tenths Of the men in blue real
lie the situation. An army Of eighty
thousand men, entrenched in strong
position and hoping to be attacked, are
to be grappled with almost without
artillery. As the dawn grows brighter
we in the streets Of the town look for
the key to Lees center. 1t Is Mary's
hill. We can see 1t bristling with
cannon, but we know nothing Of that
terrible stone wall running along the
base Of It, and forming one side Of the
roadway.
1T will be q slaughter"
So the officers whisper to each other
as they gather In knots and groups-so
the men boldly and deAantly declare
as they turn their faces again to the
heights
Fall inl" Fall in!" Fall IMP
1t is broad day now, and the east Is
growing purple with the rising Of the
winter sun. We are In line as the sun
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TIE quartermaster at Atlanta, Maj.
John L, Glen, is the youngest veteran
Of the federal army, and with record
Of nearly four years service in the war
Is now, thirty years after the conflict
only forty-three years old.
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other Chronic Malanles are
cured without seeing the patient. Write for
question blanks, treatise, and other informa-
ton, describing case, and inclose ~ cents, In
stamps, to pay postage
Address, WORLDS DIsPEssARy MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, No, 663 Main Street, Buf.
falo, NY.
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IN the Iowa historical collection is a
sword carried by Lieut.. George Will
son through the civil war and previous
to that time used by him when he was
adjutant Of the Iowa militia from 1870
to ls43. Mr.. Wilson was first lieuten-
ant Of the First United States infantry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-01

An agreeable laxative and NERVE ToNI0.
Bold BY Druggists or sent by mail. &c. 6Qc,
and tl00p per package. Samples free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-01
THE MICROSCOPE.

A careful microscopical
examination and chemical
analysis Of the urine, Is q
valuable I'D In determining
the nature Of many chronic
diseases, particularly those
Of the nervous system,
blood, liver, kidneys, and
bladder. These aids make
II possible TO treat such dis
eases successfully at a hs-
lance, without personal ex-
animation Of tho patient,
Thus Bright's Disease Of the
Kidneys, Inflammation Of
the Bladder, Gravel, and
other Diseases Of the Uri-
nary Organs are success
fully treated, Nervous De
bility, Exhaustion, Dropsyt
Liver Disease, and many
- "a MI IL. -.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
Death of Albert Il. .JelIison.

Albert T. Jelison died at his home on
Pine street Saturday, in the sixty-eighth
year of his age.
Mr.. Jellison, who has been in failing
health for some time, was taken suddenly
i'll while at his post of duty in the tee-
phone exchange, less than two weeks be-
tore his death.
MIR. Jelison was native of EllsWort b,
and nearly all his life had been passed
here When still boy he lost one of his
legs by disease.
For a short time ne lived at Belfast,
" here lie learned the tailor5 trade, re-
turning later to work for Seth Padelford.
\ few years later he succeeded Mr.. Pad
elford i'll business and for several years
carried on the leading tailoring and
clothing business in Ellsworth.
Some ten or twelve years ago, when the
telephone first reached Ellsworth, the
central office was located in Mr.. Jellison's
store, and he acted as local manager.
He was connected with the company in
similar capacity until the time OF his
death. His clothing business was given
up soon after the establishment of the
telephone.
Mr.. Jellison was good citizen. AT
different times he served the city as as
SCISSOR, and was also keeper of Woodbine
cemetery. He WAS a man of strict in
tegrity and upright character, faithful
employee and a true friend.
A host of friends will mourn his death.
He leaves widow and two sisters, ISIS
Charlotte, of Boston, and Miss Elizabet b,
of this city.
Funeral services were held at the Cnita-
rian church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. l..
d. Cockrane officiating. The floral offer
ings were numerous and beautiful, includ-
ing handsome pieces from the telephone
offices here and at Bar Harbor, and from
r. H. Moses, the florist.
The cho of the Unitarian church sang.
The pail bearers were a. X. Woodward,
A. w. Greely, Roscoe Holmes and J. w.
Coombs. Interment was at Woodbine
cemetery.
Daniel Lane, of Boston, brother of Mrs.
Jellison, Mr.. Boardman, and Mrs. keeler,
OF Belfast, attended the funeral.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
Dramatic Entertainment,

The dramatic and vaudeville entertain
ment given by Henry Stockb bridge at
Hancock hall last Friday evening drew a
large audience.
Mr.. Stock bridge was assisted by Miss
Fanny Yantis, Miss Eva Aiken, Miss
Mary F. Hopkins, Mrs. Mildred Greene,
Miss Georgia R. Hastings and Frederick
Greene, jr.
The entertainment opened with pretty
little one-act farce, cousin Grace; or a
Clandestine Meeting y in which the char
acters were taken by Miss Yantis and Mr..
Stock bridge.
The entertainment closed with the
laughable farce, ga Proposal Under Diff
culties." The characters were ably sup
ported by Mr.. Stock bridge, Mr.. Greene,
Mrs. Greene and Nj iss Yantis
This was Mr.. Stock bridges first pro-
fessional appearance before an Ellsworth
audience, and his host of friends have
every reason to be proud OF him. He is
hard and faithful student in his chosen
life work, and continued success is bound
to crown his efforts.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
A FIERY WEEK.
The Fire Department Called Out Three
Times-GoOd Work.

The fire boys have been called out three
times within the past week, each time
rendering valuable service. Who will
travagantly paid?
Fire was discovered in the second floor
OF the building occupied by Patrick Null
Ian, on Water street, last Friday evening.
The hose companies and hook and ladder
company were soon on hand. The fire
was confined in the walls, and hard to
locate, but after a half-hour's work it was
extinguished. The building was owned
by Henry A. Joy. A quantity OF furni-
ture owned by Mrs. Parrott, now of
Boston, was stored in the building. 1t
was but slightly damaged. The damage
to the building amounts to $50. 1t was
insured through o. w. Tapley Mr.. Null
Ian estimates that the goods in his store
were damaged by water to the extent of
500. His loss is also covered by in
surance.
On Monday evening the firemen were
called to a fire at Ellsworth Falls. A
large shed owned by Robert Gerry was
burned. The Falls firemen had the fire
under control when the Ellsworth fire.
men arrived.
The building was burned with about
eight tons of hay and a quantity of rye.
There was no insurance. The firemen did
good work to save the surrounding build
ings. The cause of the fire is unknown.
About year ago Mr.. Gerry lost his stable
and portion of the ell of his house by
fire.
The fire department was called out for
the third time last Tuesday night, by fire
at the house of Charles w. Mason on
the extension of the house and one end
OF the barn and hay in the loft were in
flames. In a remarkably short time the
hose boys had water on the building, and
| i'll five minutes the fire was under control.
1t was good work
The main house was not damaged, as
the tirenen We're very careful not to get
water III 1t or to do unnecessary damage
getting at the fire. The fire originated
from an Oil stove which Mrs Mason
neglected to put out after using The
flames were discovered by Mr. Mason at
$50 o'clock, and had then gained con-
siderable headway
The loss is estimated at $1,000 The
building was insured through Grant &
Cushman. Mr. Mason expresses himself
as very grateful to the firemen and Others
who rendered much valuable assistance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
ALDERMEN MEET.
Business Transacted-RolI of
Accounts.

| The full board was present at the meet
ing OF the aldermen Monday evening
ing bills, and it was O'Clock when the
meeting was called to order for business
On motion of Aid. Maddocks, the sal
ary of the chairman of the board of over
| seers of the poor was fixed at $50 year
and that OF the second overseer at S15.
Rolls OF accounts for highways, bridges
and sidewalks, to July 81, amounting in
all to Si67.0s, was on motion approved,
and turned over to the tax collector.
Application for a road leading to
Branch pond from the Bangor road at a
point near Newhall's corner, was present.
ed. The application was signed by
Charles c. Newhall and twenty nine
others. Aid. Whiting was opposed to the
road, and to granting hearing, on the
ground that it was unnecessary.
Mr.. Newhall was present and advanced
arguments to show how the road would
be a benefit. The citizens who applied had
already subscribed 1870 days work toward
building the road, and more would be
subscribed. The road would be easy to
not more than $50.
The board voted TO grant a hearing on
the premises on Saturday, Aug. 81.
Aid. Carlisle reported that Brimmer' S
bridge was in dangerous condition, and
repairs were needed at once.
The matter of bill OF John II. Nevils for
extra work on the Reeds Brook bridge,
which was presented at the last meeting,
was again taken up.
A communication from ex-Mayor Nor
ris was read, reciting the facts in this
case. He was at the time, and still is, of
the opinion that the bill was not just.
Aid. Whiting moved that Mr. Negils
bill be not allowed.
Aid. Maddocks moved to lay the matter
Oh he table. The motion was lost by the
following vote: Aid. Eppes, Whiting
and Brady, no; Aid. Maddocks and Car
Isle, yes.
The original motion to disellow the bill
was then put and carried by the follow
ing vote Aid. Eppes, Whiting and
Brady, yes; Aid Maddocks and Carlisle,
no.
Motion OF Aid. Maddocks to allow
Charles +. Higgins biz of S4.75 for shovel
ing snow was not seconded
Roll of accounts No. !, amounting to
S1.172.25 was approved, after which the
meeting adjourned.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
.DOy-Royal.

a pretty wedding occurred at the home
of Mellin Joy, on Fourth street, last
Wednesday evening, the 3lst ult., when
his daughter, Grace A., was married to
Allon z. Royal.
The ceremony was performed at s
O'Clock by Rev. II. W. Conley, of Els
worth i'aI.s, in the presence OF a few rela-
tive, and lntimate friends.
After the ceremony, refreshments were
served, and social time was enjoyed to
which the piano music by Mr.. joys
grand daug ghter, Annie Louise Lord, add
ed not little.
Mr. and Mrs Royal were the recipients
OF many valuable and handsome presents
from wide circle of friends, and they
begin life with the best wishes of all for
their future. They reside for while
with Mr.. and Mrs. JOY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
Sunday School PICNIC

The excursion of the Methodist and
Baptist Sunday schools, last Thursday,
was the largest and one of the most en-
Over 700 people availed themselves OF the
opportunity for a days outing, and all
reported delightful time.
The three -masted schooner "Henrietta
A. Whitney, on which the excursion
lists were carried, was crowded from bow
spirit to taffrail. Seats were arranged on
the deck and house, the latter being re-
served for the band.
Promptly at half-past seven the 'Little
Round Top started with the schooner
in tow. The sail to East Bluehill occu-
pied about three hours.
Pleasant Point, the picnic ground
owned by 5. A. Long, proved an ideal
place for the purpose, and he crowd was
soon scattered in various small parties
through the grove and along the shore
enioving their luncheons. CLAIMS and fish
were easily obtained, and the chowder
was everywhere in evidence.
After dinner many of the excursionists
repaired to the park to witness the bali
game between an East Bluehill nine and
picked nine from the two schools. The
game was won by he Ellsworth boys, the
score being 26 to II, The boys who played
were Winnie Clark, Frank Sargent, Fred
kief, Pearl Maddocks, Arthur Frazier,
Walter Ellington, Harry Jordan, Allan
Means, Harry Lamson and Charlie Joy.
In the meantime Monaghan's Band was
enlivening the afternoon by playing on
the square, to the qualification of resi-
ents as well as the picnickers.
At five O'Clock the party returned to the
vessel and started home, tired and happy,
and all agreed that it was the most sue
cessful excursion given by the Sunday
school.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

Stephen G. Inman, whose death from
accident at How land, Me, was noted last
week, was buried from Union hall, on
Thursday afternoon, Aug. l, at = O'Clock,
Rev. II. w. Conley, officiating, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Batey, OF Ho" land. lnterment
at Juniper cemetery. Mr.. Inman leaves a
wife and three boys.
Thomas Spencer, of Cambridge, Mass,
arrived the middle of last week and with
his wife is visiting C. Il. Whitcomb.
Herbert Flood is spending a week at
Otis.
George Black, of Otis, who has been en-
ployed in the lath mill by Asa Flood, is
laid up with H lame back.
spent Sunday With her mother, Mrs, 2.
II. Conley. She was accompanied by
Mrs. w. r. Glass.
Rev. Mr.. Batey, Of Rowland, held re-
ligious service in Union hall last Thurs
day evening. A large number was in at
tendance.
Carrie b. Cochrane and Lena f. Grindell
returned from "Boston '95" last Wednes-
day evening. A most interesting report
of that inspiring convention was given
by them at he Christian Endeavor meet
ing on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Salome Treworgy, of South Surry,
and her daughter, Mrs. Jane Peeks, of
Lawrence, Mass, came on Tuesday for q
few days visit with Mrs. Treworgy's sis
ter, Mrs. p. II. Conley.
James II. Brown died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs Loren Franklin, on Mon
day, aged about sixty eight years. Fu-
neral to-day Wednesday, at 10 o'clock,
Rev II. W. Conley officiating. Inter
ment at Juniper cemetery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08

| corps entertained as its guest Mrs. Gin
deriila Clement, past president OF Merri-
mac (Mass.) relief corps. Mrs. Clement,
| (born Hall) being a native OF Ellsworth,
has tender spot in her heart for the
Ellsworth corps. She was personally
acquainted with W. II. II. Rice, after
whom the G. A. r. post here was named.
She spoke at the meeting, and her very
| pleasant remarks were listened to with
attention by all present. Mrs. Clement
is at present visiting her sister, Mrs.
Charles Beale. About year ago the re-
mains OF another sister, Miss Melissa
Hall, were brought here for interment.
At me time of her death she was secre-
tary OF the Merrimac corps.
Monaghan's band is arranging for an
excursion to Bluehill to take place Friday,
Aug. 10. The trip will be made by
schooner and tug. The band will furnish
music on board, and it is proposed to
have a dance at the town hall.
The Dirigo hose boys record is being
noised abroad. The company recently
received an invitation to participate in a
tournament way down in Virginia. The
Globe, OF Utica, y. Y, last week printed
a group picture OF the running team.
Last Saturday large company OF
friends assembled at the residence OF III.
y. Joy to meet his friend, Charles w.
Currier, of Brewer. a picnic supper was
served, and dancing was INDUCED in in
the evening. All report most enjoyable
occasion.
At the meeting of the board of alder
men Monday night Mayor Dutton men
toned informally that complaint had
been made by drivers OF public carriages
that on days when there was some special
| attraction in Ellsworth such as a circus,
or the fair at the park, drivers from out
of town We're in the habit of bringing in
load of people from their towns, and
then going into the public hacking busi-
ness in Ellsworth thus in juring the bus
mess OF the local drivers. 1t was sug-
gested that license be issued to drivers
of publ vehicles in this city, as is now
done in Bar Harbor, and thus stopping
the out OF town competition. A copy OF
the Bar Harbor ordinance will soon be
obtained, and a similar ordinance will
probably be put in operation here.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
East I.anlolne.


East Iamoine.
SALE AND SUPPER.
A sale entertainment and supper was
given by the Latona sidewalk society at
the Gault house last Thursday afternoon
and evening. The attendance was
yery large, and the occasion most enjoy
able.
Tables for the display of fancy articles
were arranged on the piazza of the hotel.
On the lawn was fortune teler's BOOTH
A shore dinner was served at O'Clock.
The concert in the evening was given
by Ellsworth friends. male quartette
consisting of E. F F.-Robinson, A, w. King,
o. w ITapley and j. .A.Cunningham, sang.
Miss NJ. F. Hopkins gave instrumental
and vocal solos, Mrs. Dora Hopkins and
Miss NJ. F. Hopkins sang duet.
Brief speeches We're made by John ID.
Hopkins and A. w. King of Ellsworth.
There was large representation from
Ellsworth.
The ladies of the society are very CRATE
full TO all who SO generously gave their
time and services in contributing to the
success of the affair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-08-08
Death of S. G. Inman.

The remains of Stephen G. Inman, who
met his death in the pulp mill at How
land last Tuesday, were brought to his
former home at Ellsworth Falls Wednes-
day. Funeral services were held Thursday
The particulars of the sad accident by
which Mr.. Inman met his death We're not
told in the brief note of his death in
The AMERICAN last week. In the pulp
mill where Mr.. Inman had been employed
for some time, is an elevator operated on
the principle of those in use for carrying
grain-a series of buckets on an endless
chain running over a drum. From the
position of the body when found it is
supposed Mr.. Inman was looking down at
the descending bucket when the bucket
from above struck him on the neck.
almost severing the head from the body.
Death must have been instantaneous.
Mr.. Inman leaves widow and three
children.