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CHAPTER XXXIX.

TRYING TO BRING LEE TO BATTLE.
The Cavalry Fighting at Buckland's
s.MiIis-The Whole Army Advances
Brilliant Passage of the Rsppahannock
"A Quick. Effective stroke by the
Sixth Corps-The Affair at Rnppa-
hammock station.
The Army of the Potomac Advances.
; Lee left the most of his cavalry and
a thin line of infantry along Bull Run
TO mask his retirement The reconnois-
sanees sent out by the Second Corps
across Blachburn's Ford and the Third
Corps from Liberty Mills found the enc
my, cavalry, artillery and infantry, who
showed much audacity as well as firm
ness. Further to the right it was dis
covered that the Confederates We're still
behind Broad Run and eyinced no in
tention of crossing it.
Meade made ready, Oct. 16, to cross
Bull Run and beat up Lees quar-
tiers, when a heavy rain storm set in
which at once rendered Bull Run un-
fordable. OF course. the pontoons were
far away, no one had anticipated the
necessity of using them-were, in fact,
behind the long trains of rations and
ammunition, and Oct. II was spent in
bringing them up. Lee Shrewdly aug
mented the army'S on-agressiveness
by sending a heavy party of infantry,
cavalry and artilley to manifest itself
on the right toward the Blue Ridge
and give the impression that Lee was
moving to outfiauk Meade and pos
sibly to cross into Maryland. This had
the desired effect upon Meade, who
spent Oct. IS in accommodating and get
ting information. The cavalry was sent
forward toward Warrenton to ascertain
definitely what the enemy was doing.
and ii gained positive news that Lees
retreat had progressed two days.
Kilpatrick's Division was in the ad
vance. with one brigade moving on the
Warrenton pike and the other by the
way of Newmarket. Both soon struck
the enemy and pushed him back slowly
to Gainesville. where the division went
into camp at dark. AT daylight the
next morning Fitzpatrick resumed his
advance, with parties thrown out on his
right and left TO scour the country
These sent back the information that
Stuart, gsitn apparently the largest por-
rion of his force. had gone in the direc-
ton of Buckiand Mills. Fitzpatrick di-
rected his march upon that place, but
found his way blocked at the crossing
of Broad Run by the enemy in strong
position. An obstinate fight ensued,
lasting for two hours, when Gen. Gus
ter succeeded in getting up to the
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tackled their infantry pickets by moon
light and scattered them over the
fields, capturing many. Gen. Lee
pressed down to within short distance
of Gainesville, where he encountered
their infantry, and captured aprisoners
from the First Army Corps on that
road also. The pursuit was continued
until after dusk. The cavalry force
was commanded by Fitzpatrick and
composed of 10 regiments.
"Our casualties were slight, about
80 in all. ]. e. B. Stuart.
Gen. r. E. Lee. Major-General." I"
1t must be kept in mind that Stuart
had suffered so heavily in prestige
since Brandy Station. that he made
the most Of any successes he might
achieve.
Meade Again mt WarrentOn.
On Oct. 20 the army was again
around Warrenton, which it occupied
without opposition, all of the enemy
retiring beyond the Rappahanock. 1t
was then discovered how completely
the enemy had wrecked the Orange q
Alexandria Railroad from Bull Run to
the Rappahannock. AS this was the
army's main artery of supplies. except
by the almost impossible wagoning over
the wretched roads. it was necessary TO
halt until the railroad could be re-
built. This was task for that much
enduring, much achieving railroad force
under Col. McCallum, the Superinten-
again McCallum's executive genius
shone with wonderful brightness. In
IL days he had reconstructed the entire
line, laying the ties, fastening down the
rails. rebuilding the bridges, water
tanks. and other appurtenances. The
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ACTION ALONG THE ORANGE q
ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
lief. Meade had the First and Second
Corps within good supporting distance
Of the Third, and could have crushed
Ewen before night, but he preferred to
halt his men and give them rest until
he could hear how Sedgwick was sue
ceeding farther up the river at Rappa-
hammock Station.
Rappahannock Station.
Sedgwick, with the Sixth Corps in the
advance and the Fifth Corps in sup
port, both under his command, arrived
near Rappahannock Station little
after noon on Nov. z, and began his
usual careful study Of the ground and
the skilful arrangement of his forces
for the work before them. The Con-
federates were in works on both sides
of the railroad, and they held two hills
in the depression between which ran
the railroad. On each of these hills
were works which had been begun by
the Federa,s. then changed and
strengthened by the Confederates, and
from the hills to the river, on each
flank, touched the stream q few hun
dred yards beyond and below the pom
toon. In front of these works the
ground was low and open for nearly
q mile before, and was cut by two
bitches parallel to the river.
On Nov. z Early's Division had been
relieved by that Of Johnson, but john
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bridge and on some hills overlooking
tne enemy's position.
The Ce.slry Fight OF Bucisland's.
The 7th Mich Cav. crossed Broad
Run at the ford and moved toward the
enemy's flank, while Gen. Davies's Bri-
gade was nassed in readiness to cross.
Then Custer WAS ordered to charge
across the bridge, which he did very
successfully driving the enemy toward
New Baltimore. Gen. Davies then took
the advance and pushed the enemy
back as far as New Baltimore, when a
heavy column OF cavalry was seen ad-
yancing from Auburn. Fitzpatrick at
first thot this WAS Merritt's Cavalry
coming up from CatIett's Station. He
ordered Davies tc halt. and sent out the
9th Mich Cav to ascertain for
certain who the new comers were.
it was quickly found out that il
was a heavy column of Confed-
crate cavalry and infantry, and
Kilpafricl. sent instructions 10 the
eth Mich. Ia hold the enemy as lcng
as possible until he could make dis
positions to receive him. Clusters Bri-
Sade was pat into line. and orders sent
FOR Davies TO rcjoin the command. The
-th Mich was quickly e8riven back by
The superior force of the enemy, while
Gen Davies retired slowly before the
pressure that Stuart was bringing to
bear upon him from the direction Of
New Baltimore. Attacked by cavalry
and infantry with seven pieces OF artil-
lery, Gen. Custer was forced back until
Fitzpatrick ordered him TO disengage
himself as quickly as possible and re-
treat to theAsouth side of Broad Run.
Gen. Davies WAS still slowly fighting
his way back when Fitzpatrick sent
him an order 10 leave the main road,
take another TO the north of the town,
and cross the stream higher up, where
he would place guns and troops TO
cover his retreat. Gen. Davies exc
cuted this order skillfully and success
fully, bat Custer had more trouble
in getting away Custer was then
ordered 10 fall back on the infantry
at Gainesville and Davies to move
across the country 10 the Haymarket
road. As the latter reached the pike
he was attacked BY Fitzhugh Lee with
q large force of cavalry, but Dayies's
men vert into line and held the enemy
OF until o-clcck
Altogether the division lest about
u50 killed. wounded and missing in the
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Why Does Il Cure

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but BECAUSE lt ID . ntodlolno 81
peculiar merit, coMposod 81 moro
than twenty Q)fs6tont revaodIal
agents sfseetlno phsnsnsenal
cures 81 troubles % die blood
stomach, liver and bowels.
Thus Hoods 6arsaparilla cures scrof.
ula, eczema, anenia, catarrh, nervous.
ness, that tired feeling, dyspepsia, loss
of appetite, and builds up the system.
ess IL today In the usual liquid fofm OK u
ehocolstsd tsblst form called Ssrsstabs.
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lima troops. who appeared to me to be
more glad than sorry to throw down
their arms and accounterments in order
to run to the rear. After this there re-
NAMED only a light work in the form
of a demilune, isolated in the middle
Of q field. 1t was occupied by SO men.
who preferred to let themselves be TAX
en- to flying across the open ground.
This affair did not cost us 100 men,
and brought us in more than 500 pris-
oners. Personally it brought me the
honor, along with Gen. Russell, Of be-
ing mentioned in the order Of the day
of the army, wherein we received tho
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warrenton, Ia order that Maj
Gen. Lee, coming from Auburn,
might have an opportunity to
attack the enemy in flank and rear.
The plan proved successful. The enc
my followed slowly and cautiously
after Hampton's Division. when on
hearing Maj.-Gen. Lees guns on their
flank, | pressed upon them vigorously
in front. They at first resisted my at
tack stuhboinly, but once broken che
rout was complete. / pursued them
from within three miles of Warrenton
TO Buckland, the horses at full speed
the whole distance, the enemy retreat
ing in great confusion. Maj.-Gen
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thanks Of the \General commanding.
and an expression Of thanks Of the
President"
The Whole Corps Crosses.
The pontoons were Immediately rush.
ed forward, and the Third Corps was
soon across the river in support OF De
Trobriand. Rodes saw that he had
been outmanuvered, and withdrew to-
ward the Stevensburg road. where he
could hope to make a successful stand
until Johnson's Efe;sson could reach
him. Ewell had quickly learned of the
menace from that point, and was
marching with johnson to Rodes's re-
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below Buckland.
"We captured about 200 prisoners,
eight wagons and ambulances and
arms. horses and equipments
'+The rout was the most complete
that any cavalry has ever suffered dur
ing this war.
Crossing at Buckland, Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee pushed down the pike toward
Gainesville, while j, with the few men
of Gordon's and Rosser's Brigades who
could be collected after our unusually
long chase, moved around to our left
and pressed down toward Haymarket,
Here / encountered. beside a large cav
airy force. the First Army Corps, who
retired a short distance beyond Hey
market on the Carolina road. l at
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By JOHN McELR0Y.

fight. In spite of the vigor of Stuart's
pursuit, the division lost little in the
way of material, Daviess Brigade losing
only two wagons and one ambulance,
which were burned up to prevent the
enemy from taking advantage of them.
1t seemed that Stuart was surprised by
the advance, which caught him just
as he was sitting down to dinner at
Buckland Station. He was obliged to
leave his meal untouched, which was,
however, most welcome to Custer and
his staff. who reached it while it was
still quite warm.
Stuart's Report.
Gen. J. E. B. Stuart naturally
makes much more of the affair
and his success than. Fitzpatrick,
Custer and Davies will admit. Kill
patrick thot that he got out of
the scrape very handsomely with no
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| which had cost the Confederacy 1000
men killed. wounded and captured, by
a series of operations in that vale of
/ ill-luck for the Union-the Shenandoah
Valley. He sent orders to Imboden to
stir up the war there, which could cas-
lily be done by taking advantage of the
small garrisons strung along the Bal
| timore & Ohio Railroad and thrown
out to points in advance. One of these
isolated posts was at Moo-efieli, above
Romney and on the south branch of
the Potomac. Five troops of the 1st W.
Va. Cav. were stationed there under the
command of Maj. Stephens. These five
troops were $50 strong, and, of course,
| lmboden had no difficulty in getting
accurate reports as to their numbers
He attacked them Sept. 6 at daybreak
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, welcome whistle of the locomotive,
which meant an abundance of rations,
set 10000 men in their camps to en-
thusiastic cheering.
While this work was going on the
Third Corps was at Catlett's Station,
the Fifth at Auburn. the Sixth at War
renton, the Second near New Baltimore,
and the First at Bristoe. The cavalry
protected the men engaged in build
ing the road. ats
Here Meade's and Halleck's views
again c1ashed. Halleck wanted to Or
ganize a grand cavalry expedition to
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cut off Lees communications with
Richmond, but the conservative Meade
held that cavalry raids accomplished
little unless they were well supported
by infantry, and he did not desire his
cavalry to be worn out to SO little pur-
pose. Meade, on the other hand. want
I'd to make rush for Fredericksburg,
and plant himself on the nights of the
town before Lee could intercept him.
AS this bold and decisive movement
would uncover Washington, Halleck
had a nervous fit and forbade it.
Trouble in the Valley.
Lee sought to cover his ill-success,
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more loss at least than he had inflicted
upon the enemy. and there is wide
discrepancy between his report of the
losses and those claimed by Stuart.
Stuart's report says:
"Buckland, a., Oct. 20. 1863.
General: After offering some con-
siderable resistance to the advance of
the enemy at this point yesterday, in
accordance with the suggestion of Maj
Gen. Lee, I retired with Hampton's
DIVISION slowly before the enemy until
within two and a half miles of
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Continued on page three.)
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The cs--lry Fight OF Buclsland,s.

bridge and on some hills overlooking
the enemY's nosifion
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
TO HOLD OUT FOR OLD RATES
Railway Commission Decides to
 Make no Change.
Advice of Gov-Elect Donaghey and Prom inent Shippers is Acted
 Upon.

Little Rock, December A. Until the Federal courts have de- cided definitely upon the enjoin- ed cent passenger rate and the freight tariff of the Arkansas rail road commission, there will be no new tariff issued by the Commis- sion. This was decided upon defi- nately by the commission yester- day afternoon at meeting, which was attended by Gov. Elect George w. Donaghey and many promin- ent shippers of the city. All ad- vised the commission, as we'll as did the legal authorities which counseled the commission, to ad
 here to the old standard of rates until the highest courts of this land declare them what the railroads claim they are conhscatory, uncom- pensatory, etc, or permits the con- mission to put them into effect.
 For some time tke commission has been considering the advisabil- ity of granting the shippers some relief by putting into effect a low CT rate, ordering it temporarily un- til the old rate had been finally passed upon. This was inresponse to the pleading of many shippers, but still the commission hesitated, for fear the issuing of a new rate would be considered an admission that the old rate was not a just one.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
NEW BUILDING
 RECOMMENDED

The annual business meeting of the Baptist church was held last night. Officers for the year were elected and steps toward the erec- tion of new building were taken. The officers elected were: clerk o. o. Florence; treasurer of church fund, Chas. $. Deal; treasurer of building fund, J. Frank Jones; organist, Mrs. J. Frank Jones; Supt. of Sunday school, c. E. Hil- Hard; Asst. Supt., w. B. Clayton clerk, o. O. Florence; treasurer, Miss Elsie Harrison; organist, Miss Myrtle Lewelling.
 New Church Plans.
 The committee to make reCOm- mendations concerning new church reported that in their opin- ion the time had come to erect a new building. It is the general opinion that building modern in style and amply equipped with Sunday School rooms ought to be provided. It is the desire of the church to erect building simple in architecture and without elabor- ate furnishings. The details, how ever, have not yet been worked out, and committee will be ap- pointed in due time to investigate these matters. Rev. J. J. Hurt, pastor of the church, said this morn ing that no definite plans could be adopted until the canvass had been made for funds. This will be done within the next few days. A canvassing committee was authorized last night to cooperate with the pastor in the work. The committee consists of G. w. Bruce J. w. Akin, w. w. Rivers and Fri Livingston. Is is expected that if the local church will raise a reasonable sum the Baptist de nomination will extend some as sistance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04

The meeting of yesterday settled all doubt in the minds of the com missioners such construction would be put upon new rate, and they decided to stand firm to live or die by the old rate. With this point decided, the commission will now get back to work on the old injunction suit, preparing to fight the permanent injunction pro- ceedings, which will soon come up in the United States circuit court here.
 Attorney General Kirby today mailed to Gov. Elect Donaghey a letter explaining that the commits sion had never intended abandon ing the old rate, answering a letter sent several days ago by Gov. Don aghey to the commission urging them to stand firm.
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RATES NOT MUCH HIGHER
New Interstate Tariff but Little Higher
 Than Old Rates.

Copies of the new interstate freight tariff effective December 30 are now on file in the Conway sta tion, and the rates, contrary to the general expectation, are but little higher than the old tariff, averag- ing only about 4 per cent higher. Following are some of the rates of most interest 10 the city, the pres ent rate being given first and the new rate following:
 St. Louis to Conway-First classs, SI.oo, SI.o3; second class, S5c, S8c; third class, CSC, csc; fourth class, 4oc, SIC.
 Memphis to Conway First class, 7oc, 76c; second class, COG, CSC; third class, 45c, SOC; fourth class, soc, 39c.
 The new tariff, however, abolish es practically all of the present commodity rates.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Revival Begins.

Revival services were begun a the Presbyterian church last night by Rev. Wm. H. Richardson o Nashville, Tenn, in charge. Ht is assisted in the singing by MT Graubaugh of Des Arc. Rev Richardson made an interestin talk along the line of revivals. and why the church should have them Services will be held at 7:3o eacf night and beginning Sunday, serv' ices will also be held every after noon at 3:3O p. Ill. Everybody cordially invited to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Through Cars to Memphis.

The St. L I, Nj & $ railway will run through cars to M mphls on this road December I9, 20 and 2I. This will avoid the necessity of passengers changing cars at Little Rock f)r points on the Memphis branch or beyond and is intended to give greater accom-, modations to the holiday travellers. The through coaches will be at tached to train No. Io3, leaving Conway at 6:3O D. m.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
BROTHER AND
 SISTER ARRESTED

Gus and Daisy Birdsong, col ored, were arrested this morning by Constable o. l.. Honea on a charge of grand larceny, pre- ferred by Kirby Jones. The negroes, who are brother and sis ter, are alleged to have taken two head of cattle belonging to MT. Jones and sold them to Boydston & Adams of this city. The cattle were running at large on a range near the Birdsong place, about 5 miles southeast of Conway. The Birdsongs were brought before Justice of the Peace w. B. Wilson, who set their examining trial for 10 o'clock tomorrow.
 Ben l.. Griffin is in Little Rock today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04

WEATHER FORECAST. New Orleans, Dec. 4-Fore- cast to 8 p. m. tomorrow: Tonight fair, colder; Saturday fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
S0RE REAL Bargains
 in Real Estate

l have some attractive real estate, both city and farm prop erty. I am going to sell some of it for a good deal less than it's worth. If you are interested in making safe investment, or want to buy good home, see me at once.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Rev. Ben Cox to Preach.

Rev. Ben Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church in Little Rock, will preach at the Baptist church here Sunday night. Dr. Cox has many friends in Conway, who will be glad to see and hear him on this occasion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Hogs for Sale.

Four sows for sale, two will make early meat, others about February. I. l.. Lipe, first house east of J. M. Rotton's, north part of town.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Administrators Sale.

The personal property belonging to the estate of Martha A Bethu- ran, deceased, will be sold by w. B. Wilson, administrator, i'll Cy- press township on Wednesday, Dec o2
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
BASKETBALL
 TOMORROW

Two games of basketball will be played at the State Normal field tomorrow afternoon. The first will be between the Arkansas State Normal girls and the Purple and Gray, the game being called at 3:3o.
 The second game is the Normal boys and the Y. M. C. A. boys of Little Rock, and will be called at 4 o'clock. In this game Coach Longstreth will pick his men from the following players: Douglas, Downing, Frizzell, Longstreth, Wells, Bryant, Wray, Rock Smith, Adney, Rotenberry, Camp bell and Hamilton. The line up of the Y. M. C. A. team is as fol lows: Tarlton, Gotham and Christian, f rwards; Fletcher and Handbook, guards; Wood, substi- tute. The admission will be IS cents.
 To those who attend the game and have never before visited the Normal School will be given an opportunity to view the magnifi cent building, both inside and out.
 Bruce GreeSon a Candidate.
 J. Bruce Greeson of this city has announced that he will be a candi- date for journal clerk of the senate at the forthcoming session of that body. MT. Greeson is we'll and favorably known all over the state and will doubtless be strong fac tor in the race. He will be op- posed by I. C. Burgess of Lamar and P. F. Chappell of Prescott. He has already secured pledges from a number of senators and be- lieves his success is secured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
The Pierces Coming .

The Pierces's ociety entertainers, will be at Hendrix College next Wednesday, Dec. 9. Admission so cents.
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w. H. Duncan
 Conway, Arkansas
Team Ran Away.

A team of mules belonging to l. H. Meeks of Saltillo ran away on Front street this morning, causing considerable excitement, but doing no serious damage.
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