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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
FIRING IN THE DARK.


Gen. Hayes Story Of His Most Thrilling
War Experience.
Here is a war story told in my hearing
by ex-President Rutherford b. Hayes
at grand army reunions and taken down
by me from his lips:
81 have been frequently asked said
Gen. Hayes, to tell of the most thrill
ing experience that occurred to me dur
ing the four years in the volunteer
army. 1t was in 1864 that the army of
West Virginia tried to capture Lynch
burg Va, but Gen. Lee rapidly sent a
heavy force to drive us back, and it was
thought best to fall back to the Kama
wha valley, where food and clothing
could be had, and then go by railroads to
Winchester again. Gen. Jubal Early's
army was pressing our forces at every
point and was ordered by Gen. George
Crook, who commanded the divisions.
to check the enemy until our wagon
trains and artillery could get out Of
the way. A gap was chosen in the
mountains, two or three regiments
were ordered to build II barricade across
the road in the gap, one regiment was
sent up the mountain on the right and
another on the left of the gap to protect
the TANKS; these regiments selected
were accurate in firing as rfemen could
be.
ut was very dark by the time all
these preparations were made; Gen.
Crook was careful to give his instruc-
tions that this point must be held until
the artillery and long wagon trains
were beyond the reach of Early. Dark
ness, stiffness and the mountains en-
veloped US. Finally an order came to
march, to follow the army. Gen. Rus
sell Hastings, my aid, was sent up tho
mountain on one side to direct the reg
iment to come down and take the pike
in the rear Of the barricade and march
rapidly after the artillery.
another of my staff, Maj. William
Mckinley, ex-governor of Ohio, was or
dered to go up the mountain on the
other side and direct the other regiment
to come down carefully and take the
road in the rear Of the breastworks
The duty was so perilous and of such
great importance that the instructions
were repeatedly given with greatest of
care not to come down the mountain In
front Of the barricade,' as in the dark
ness our men would fire into them. Col.
Duval, who commanded the men be-
hind the breastworks, fully understood
the situation. It seemed hours while
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
stock Yards Inquiry Nearly Ended.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 1.-THE
stock yards inquiry will close to-day
with the introduction this morning of
two more expert witnesses by the
stock yards attorneys. 1t is under.
stood that the report of Special Master
Clark, before whom the investigation,
or, rather, inquiry, was held, will be
forthcoming within two weeks. He
has been at work on it for some time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

.ae body of Charles Mcmillan,
aged 10, was found in the Cimarron
river, near Guthrie, Ok, the head and
face being badly cut Foul play was
suspected.
NJ. b. Nicholson, of Council Grove, is
pronounced candidate for the Kansas
supreme court justiceship nomination
on the fusion ticket, in opposition to
Judge s. II. Allen.
A passenger train on the Pennsylva.
MIA railroad made the run from Chi.
cago to Pittsburgh, Pa, in . hours and
% minutes--nearly mile minute,
and breaking the fast-time record be-
tween the two cities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Child's Terrible Death.

WICHITA, Kan, June 17.-At Court
ney, |. T., Mary, the eight-year-old
daughter of j. ?. Eubanks, met hor-
rible death by being caught in the ma
chinery of planning mill, around
which she was playing. Her clothing
was caught in the shafting and she
was whirled around and around at a
frightful rate, and when the clothing
finally gave away, her body was thrown
against post near by, mutilating it
beyond recognition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Roles Would Accept.

Dies MONIES, Ia, June 22.-Ex-Gov.
Horace Boies will not attend the fu'
sion convention this week, but will not
decline a nomination for governor if it
is rendered him. The statement is
on the best authority. The governor
saws he does not want the nomination,
and is not looking for it, but has init
mated to friends privately he could not
shrink party duty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

PHILADELPHIA, June 2l.-Engraver
Barber, of the Philadelphia mint, has
returned from Washington, where he
has been making likenesses of Presi-
dent Mckinley for the presidential
medal series. The wax model of Mr..
McKinley's bust measures nine inches
in diameter. After this is reduced to
one-third its size, medals from it will
be struck off in bronze
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
ok,ahoma,s Harvest In Full Blast,

GUTHRIE, Ok, June 17.-Harvest is in
full blast all over Oklahoma, and every
available man and machine is at work.
The yield is far beyond even the most
sanguine predictions, and there is not
the least doubt that the total output OF
wheat of the territory will be 5000, 900
bushels Every thrashing outfit is al
ready engaged for months ahead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

WINFIELD, Kan, June 1.-THE Win
field Chautauqua assembly began its
annual session in this city last night
with an illustrated lecture by Frank
r. Robertson on Europe Prof. 5. W.
Mountz, Of the Chicago city schools, will
have charge Of the department of vocal
music, and will also direct the grand
chorus. There are already about 80
tents occupied on the ground, and
many inquiries for tents and locations
are coming in daily. The meeting will
last ten days
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Queen yletoria,s Eyeslght.

LONDON, June l7--The sensational
stories circulated in the United States
by a newspaper in regard to the eye
sight of Queen Victoria, which is said
by that periodical to be so bad that
her majesty is almost totally blird,
are not believed here. There has been
no hint that the queens sight is any
worse than might be expected in a
woman OF her age.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

eral to show his head meant peTIect
storm OF bullets. A confederate color
bearer, followed by about so men OF
the color guard, had crossed the ditch
in front Of the fort and planted his
colors on the side of the works. The
confederate yell rang out. Sergt.
Judge saw the waving emblem of the
enemy, heard the shout Of triumph,
and his blood boiled with rage. Spring
ing up from his position where he
had been comparatively protected
while firing his piece, he leaped upon
the parapet, and, running along where
the flag had been planted, while shot
and shell split the air around him, he
seized the color and returned with II
in safety to the fort. A mighty cheer
went up from his comrades, many OF
whom embraced him in their admra-
ton of his courage and the exuberance
Of their Joy over his safety. 1t was not
long after that the heroic young ser
peaut received his commission as a
captain.
Marion T. Anderson was the captain
Of the Fifty-hrst Indiana volunteers.
While leading his company at the bat
tie of Stone river he was wounded by a
bullet and was left in the field for
dead. He remained unconscious for
IS hours, and when he came to his
senses found himself prisoner. Some
weeks after his incarceration the con-
federates decided to execute two cap
tains in revenge for treatment given
to some Of their captured soldiers. Sew
enty-fye union officers were obliged
to draw lots to determine who should
be the victims. Capt. Anderson was
among the number. He did not draw
the death slip. ard his good fortune
continued with him, for few days
later he effected his escape. At Nash
vile his company held the most adj
vanced position Of all Gen. Thomas
army, occupying the crest of a hill
about GOO yards from Hoods works,
and they were in the charge by which
the works were carried. In the storm
ing of Overton Hills the regiment to
which Capt Anderson was attached
was sixth in line at the start When
within 300 yards of the confederate
works Col. Post was shot and his men,
thinking him killed, being under a
CALLING fire, lay down. Capt Ander-
son ran his horse over five lines OF the
PROSTATE troops, and ordered his COM
pany, which followed him to man,
to charge double quick, They were
met by storm of bullets, but were not
stopped. When his troops were with
in few feet OF the crest of the hills,
and the confederates We're seen to be
running Capt. Anderson, who was rid
ing from right to left, was hit by a
sharpshooter, and he fell from his
horse into the enemy's trenches. Lieut..
Scarse, seeing him fall, ran TO him and
exclaimed, Great God, captain, are
you badly wounded?" go on, the
works are ours!" answered the fallen
commander, Lieut.. Scarse rose up to
obey the order, but as he did so he, too,
was struck by confederate ball, and
he dropped by Capt Anderson's side.
The federal troops having no CON-
mander, lost confidence, and retired,
but in good order-Chicago Tribune,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Missouri Music Teachers in Session.

WARRENsBURG, Mo-, June 1.-THE
State Music Teachers association
opened at Pertle Springs yesterday with
Mrs. Nellie Strong Stevenson, of st.
Louis, presiding and H. 4. schultze,
of Kansas City, secretary and treas
urer. The morning programme in
cluded the opening address by Rev. E.
W. Clippinger, of the First Presby-
terrain church, and business meeting.
Over 200 musicians are in attendance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

ST. LOUIS, June 1s.-Michaei Dom
Mellon, So years OF age, hagman for
the Terminal Railroad association,
was struck by the company's engine at
Ninth and Poplar streets yesterday
morning, receiving injuries which re-
suited in his death few hours later
at st. Mary's infirmary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE presi-
dent yesterday sent the following
nominations to the senate: Julius Gold
schmid, of Wisconsin, to be consult
general at Berlin, Germany; Frank H..
Morris, of Ohio, to be auditor for the
navy department; Col Arson Mills,
Third cavalry, to be brigadier-gen-
aral
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

Uncle prefers buy what silver he needs III the
the prices which paid other nations He held MS
market by and silver bullion owner who insists a'
Uncle Sam agree sell silver at twice It's actual Vaue ne
tells Uncle Sam committed great crime against SILVER anu
for that reason responsible the fall from $29 to 6 cents per
ounce He Aatters ne Sam by telling him that he great enough and
wealthy enough to double price silver the world will begin 70
co II IN unlimited quantities and every it were worth
price. Will Uncle Sam be taken in by TINS ounKos'eeef'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Victory for the NeMspapers.

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-Judge Dit
tenhoefer, one of Correspondent Schri-
ver's counsel, says that Judge Brad
ley's decision, acquitting Schriver, is a
great victory for the newspaper pro-
fession, as it obtains virtually the priv
ilege of refusing to disclose the name
of an informant, under the legal prin-
ciple that such evidence is not per-
tinent or relative.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 2l.-In the
last eight days more than $50, 900 has
been pledged for big convention and
public show building in Kansas City.
Twenty thousand dollars more has
been promised and the systematic can
vass of the city has not even begun. 1t
looks as if the Sl50,000 needed to buy
ground and put up a big hall would be
nearly all subscribed before next SAT-
urday night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Cummings as n Labor Candidate.

New YORK, June 17.--An effort is be-
ing made to have Congressman Amos
j. Cummings stand as labor candidate
for mayor of Greater New York. The
plan is to have the Central Labor
union bring him out and follow this
with an acceptance by the democracy,
Tammany and other elements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

BERLIN, June Father kneipp,
well.lsnown as the originator of the
cure for bodily ills which bears his
name. died at Woerrishoffen, Bavaria,
this morning. Father Kneipp had been
seriously i'll for long time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Topeka Young Lady Fatally Hurt.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 1s.-Miss Mime
w. Wolf, daughter of Charles Wolf, a
local packer, was fatally injured in a
runaway last night. She was thrown
against telegraph pole and sustained
spinal injuries. The physicians say
she cannot possibly live.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
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FORCED INTO A CREEK.


ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. June 29.-Sanford
A. Gilmore, aged 81 years, met horri
bic death while working on cesspool.
He had sunk deep ditch into near
by creek, and while standing in it pre-
paratory to tapping the vault, which
had become filled with water from re-
cent rains, the wall broke and fell on
him. He was struck in the breast and
overwhelmed. Several men came to
the rescue, aud threw down rope
and basket, but the feeble strength OF
the old man was not sufficient until he
could be drawn out of the hole
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

National League Washington A.,
Louisville 2; Cincinnati b. Brooklyn
8; Boston IA, Chicago 3; Baltimore TO-,
Pittsburgh 3; Cleveland 7, New York
2; Philadelphia s, st. Louis Z.
Western League-lndianapolis 10,
Kansas City s; Milwaukee 10, DetroitS.
Western Association-St. Joseph $,
Des Moines 0; Cedar Rapids s, Dubuque
/; Burlington 3, Quincy 2; Rockford $,
peoria 6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
,u,cAoo lime 17,-one death ant

CHICAGO, June i7.-one death and %
prostrations, none Of them serious,
was the result of the high temperature
of Yesterday, and one death and one
prostration were added to the list to-
dav. Showers. however, caused less
ening of the heat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
100000 Canadian Shortage.

BARRIE, Ont, June .7.-Sidney j.
Sanford, county treasurer has disap-
peared. He went away last Wednes-
dav, leaving letter which was not de-
livered until yesterday, saying that
there was shortage in his accounts
which he could not meet A partial
investigation shows loss to the coun-
ty of about 100000, which will proba-
bly, be increased by further investiga-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
THRILLING TALES OF THE WAR.


How Captain Won HIS CommlSslon-A
HO0siers Adventures
First Sergt. F. W. Judge, OF Com.
pany X, Seventy-ninth regiment OF
New York volunteers, known as THE
Highlanders," performed thrilling
act Of bravery during the assault on
Fort Saunders, Tenn. The confed-
crates, under Gen. Longstreet, assault
ed the fort with view to the capture
Of Knoxville. The garrison of the fort
consisted of the Seventy-ninth New
York volunteers and I,enjamin's bat
terry. Longstreet's force was vastly
superior, and the assault was made
with vigor and determination. The
confederates had passed all the OBJ
structions and obstacles in front OF the
fort, were showering shot and shell
into the Notifications, and for fed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
State Railroads for Switzerland.

BERNIE, June 2l.-The state council,
by vote of "a to II, has declared in
favor of the state acquiring the rail-
roads of Switzerland. A bill provid-
ing for this transfer is in course of
preparation and will be submitted to
the bundesrath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Ouay's Son Made a Captain.

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-First Lieut..
Andrew Greg Curtin Quay, son of Sena-
tor Quay, has been appointed to a
captaincy in the United States army
by President Mckinley. Young Quay
graduated from West Point in 1883 as
second lieutenant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
An Earthquake In India.

SMLA, India, June l7.-The reports
that all of the buildings at Shillong
were destroyed by a recent earthquake
are confirmed Mr.. McCabe, the Brit
ish resident deputy commissioner, was
killed by falling house and the Eng
lish ladies and children are suffering
intensely from exposure. The towns
of svlhet and Cherrapunji were leveled
to the ground and whole villages sub
sided
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

CHICAGO, June II. Henry f. Eames,
president of the Commercial national
bank and well known in banking cir.
cles all over the country, died at his
apartments at the Lakota hotel yes.
terday after a long illness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

The japanese government has filed q
protest at Washington against che Ha-
waiian treaty on the ground that it
promises to lead to a breach Of treaty
stipulations between Japan and Ha'
wall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

TOPEKA, Kan, June ls.-Mrs. Min
ME Connors, of this city, was smooth
cred in her bed yesterday morning
while in the paroxysms of an epileptic
fit at her home, 1884 Woodward ave-
nue.. She was lying face downward
on her pillow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
First Stem In Jubilee Celebration,

BALMoRAL, Scotland, June l7.-Queen
Victoria left Balmoral yesterday for
Windsor castle. This is the first step
of her majesty in the long programme
arranged to celebrate the 6oth ami.
yersary of her ascension to the throne.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Lightning Kills Twenty steers.

NEVADA, Mo-, June al During a
terrific rainstorm lightning killed 20
head of fat cattle belonging to W. D.
Bailey, of this city. They We're stand
ing alongside barbed wire fence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

New ALBANY, Ind, June 2l.-Mrs
Clarence Mccarthy and her niece, Miss
Mary Fite, were drowned while at
tempting to ford the Little Indian
creek near Georgetown yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

The early inhabitants of the Nile
valley had excellent roads, paved some
what in the macadam style Of the pres1
cnt day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24
Sullivan Goes into Training.

BosroN, June %. John L. Sullivan
left to-day for White Plains, N. y,
where he is to go into training for th'
summer under the direction of William
Muldoon, the wrestler and trainer.
The prospect of a meeting between
him and Fitzsimmons is growing
more favorable every day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-24

There are 1867 miles between the
City Of Mexico and the city Of Wash
ington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-01
FUNERAL or MRS. PHILIP LYDTG.

The funeral Of Mrs. Pauline II. Lydg, widow or
PHILIP Lvdig who died IN Roosevelt Hospital on
Friday evening last after operation took place
a II o'clocl; yesterday morning in Grace Church
Many friends present. The services which
were conducted by the Rev. DR. William K. HUNT
ington, the rector of the church, assisted By the
Rev James LOB. Johnson. were extremely impress
sive The full supplied choir of the church sang
the hymns. Peace. Perfect Paace'i Il Heard q
Voice from Heaven: and Lead. Kindly Light"
After the service tire body was taken &c Green
wood and placed in the Heckscher vault Among
those present in the church were Mr ana Mrs J3h I
G.. Hcckscher, Mr.. and Mrs. John Christopher VIII
merding. Charles A. II -ckycher, Mrs. de Saues.
Mr. and Mrs George b. Mcclellan, Miss Wilmer
ding Charles Van Rensselaer, Miss Van Renssel1er.
Mr. ana Mrs. McC,lntock, Charles de saules, Miss
Caroline de Saulles. Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Albert
stevens. Mrs Redmond, August IiecksCher, Mrs rS
Mrs Frank Sturgis. Mr. and Mrs J. Staples, Peter
Marie. Mrs. Samuel Borrowc. Mrs Ferdinand WIZ
n1criing Countess D'Arschot, Miss Detmold. James
otis Mrs. Henry Asher Robbins. Elbrdge 7. Gerry
Andrew A. Bibb.. Mr.. and Mrs. cCosl'y Butt
Edward Lauterbach, paul du Chailu Colonel Law law-
ton L. Winthrop jr.. Mrs. Charles Berriman. Mrs
Charles r Costor. Frederick Gallatin. ard Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-01

daughter cripple, three co-workers, present. ,no
condition of the Blue Ridge Mission, IN the noun noun
tains at the intersection of virginia Noru Ca.u
lima and Tennessee. Slavery bighted the Hlosiet.
ity of this section and the people had iaIien H.
great degradation. Ten years ago the ftigE ROM
Mission was started among them Inc scnpoi az
tendance averages $50. ana the "oth hSS ''S'
highly successful. ,,,,oor,,
The report of the Women's Foreign Mis- sionary
Society showed expenditure OF Joy anu soou
work carried on in Japan India ana SYRIA ana III
aid Of the Jews and Armcnians. ,.
Tho Murray Fund Committee presented us slX,y-
third annual report The original legacy OF LlndIey
Murray was $2i.50) BY investment and addltoh'.i
beuueSts it aggregates S5iIVo Inc pItils, y
the givcrs still in active operation, praGutai
benefits being year by year bestowed upon lndl9hsl
colored persons and the needy and oppresse'. oi
Tho Book and Tract Committee reported eXpendi-
lures of $l.iSS The Evangcstic committee report
cd thirty-two series % meetings held ana nearly
one hundred accossiOns 10 membership. Inc ex-
penditure for the year Sl.220. i contribution
OF Si-5 was taken UP for its use. At tho afternoon
session it was decided 10 make no change In the
time OF holding the yearly meeting -
The School for COored Youth at High Point, N.
c.. 1t was reported. has grown so In general favor
there that arrangement Is pending with the
High Point Board o. Education by which, without
ccve the public school money apportoned 10 the
From oikwood Seminary it was reported that that
the whole number of students In attendance this
year Co.'s of these being girls and 90 boys-S2
Of the students being Friends.
Tho evening devoted TO a historical sxetch or
in l7?G. given by James Wood. Reminiscences of
school life there were given by Reuben G.Undcrhill
of Brooklyn. and a sketch OF lakewood seminary
by the president of the Board of Trustees DR.. j.
ing \ quinqucnnial conference of the Society or
Friends similar in its character to the Pan-Pres-
hyterian Council of that denomination. Is To- De
held at Indianapolis. IN October next. New-York
will aDDOint delegates.