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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
MEMS DEMANDS
!: ARE REFUSED
Railroad Officials and Unions in Con-
xAnA suItatiOn Fail to Agree. .-..
STRIKE WILL PROBABLY FOLLOW
Failure to Reach Settlement In Chi.
cago Ends Hope Of Avoiding La.
Dor TroubIe--No Further Con-
ferences to be Held.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Negotitations be
tween committee of internationa
union officials and President H. U
Nudge and F. o. Melcher, second vice
president, Of the Chicago Rock IslanC
4 Pacific railroad, were concluded
without a settlement Of the differences
which may result in the calling of Q
strike among the 5000 shopmen EN-
pl0yed by the railroad.
A committee composed of ]. w
Kline, president of the international
Blacksmiths and Helpers union;
Frank Papuin, vice-president of the
International Garments union; VII.
liam Redding, vice-president of the
International Sheet Metal Workers
union; A. F. Heinzman, vice-president
Of the International Boilermakers and
Helpers union, and j. D. Buckalow,
vice-president of the International
Machinists and Helpers union, pre-
sented their grievances to Mr.. Melcher
and later appealed to President Nudge
Of, the Rock Island road, but these
oficials refused to accede to the de.
ands Of the unions.
Both officials approved the decision
of their subordinates, who had pre-
viously decided that the demands Of
the shopmen for an increase in wages
Of two cents an hour and changed
conditions of employment could not
be granted.
It is said no further conferences
will be held between the labor repre-
sentatives and the railroad officials.
and that strike may be called at any
time.
President Kline of the, international
Blacksmiths and Helpers union said
Eve have nothing to give out at
present in regard to the dispute be-
tween the shopmen and the Rock Is
land road, We know the position Of
the railroad and we will confer with
the officers of the local unions before
action is TAKEN"
Mr.. Melcher said:
Every demand made by the shop
men involves an increase In our ex.
penses and we cannot agree to any
of them, in view Of general business
conditions"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
Pn.tty pIr.r.

Once 9 year the neWsboys Of Lon
don are given an outing some place
on the Thames river whore they can
EWim to their hearts content. As one
little boz was getting into the water
his little friend said:
-JohAnie. you're pretty dirty!"
Yea replied Johnnie. II missed the
train last year."-suecsss Magazine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
crowlro RemInIseent Now,

Teacher dear, in defining the word
Reminiscent" told the class:
Reminiscent means something
that calls up memories of things and
incidents that have gone before
something that brings q previous fact
before u.s."
Yesterday she asked the class to de-
flne reminiscent" when the little
wise boy answered:
Turkey"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
Fulton Voted Yes.

Fulton, Mo-. Nov. 2S.-The PROPOSE
ton to form the Fulton special g.
mile road district carried here by a
vote Of 42st to 101. A majority in
favor Of the measure was cast in
every ward. Elghty-elght more votes
we're cast than at the last election in
July.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
Where Were The 9ashesY

"This turkey has dots all over IT,
complained the purchaser to the In.
genuous Farmer from whom he had
made the purchase.
Blame it," exclaimed the Ingenu-
GUS Farmer, with an air of childlike
simplicity, 81 told Marthy las summer
that she hadn't oughter let them tur-
keys roost on them telegraph wires.T
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30

The Railroad Trust brings many
things
From other Trusts to view.
We ring the Trust-made dinner bell
The viands are discussed
We bow In Chair Trust seats, and
vow:
Rewarded is each Trust!"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
me SoIdlorIs VII

A veteran Of the Civil war, having
received from the government q new
cork Les n place Of The enc lost II
battle, perpslrated this Witticism "a
he return letter Of thanks:
lis sWoef % be re.membeTed ~
rhat have dona--LpDlnoou'A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
The Resemblance.

Eyes, we call that old gobbler Abdul
Hamid," said tire farmer.
Indeed" we commented. "And
why, pray?"
Because he is the old Turk in the
lot that we will not be able to get
any money out Of"
Truly, we might have foreseen this,
had we noticed the copy OF the funny
weekly in his pocket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
Now Ne HIIIs, sars No.

Washington. Nov. 27.-Positive de-
Mai was issued BY Secretary Hilles At
the White House 70 a story to The
eject that President Taft had met
the challenge Of the progresSives" and
would urge : Presidential primary n
ohio.-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30

Al midnight, in his guarded coop.
The turk sat. dreaming Of the hour
When loud the dinner bell should ring
With all It's most insistent power.
TIE boardsrs also dreamed Of him,
And how, for something like two
weeks,
fhsy'd BE- reminded Of the turk
In hash. which Somstimss almost
spoak1.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
ALnis Problem.

n . maFkstman buys 4 turkey for
n esats q pound and sells Il for u,
and his hand weighs 4 pounds and tie
turksT weighs "a. Wat \ ne nan's
nrnaLl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30

Houston, Tex, Nov. 25.-Judge
Burns of the United States district
court took charge of the Hartman
line strike situation in Houston when
he ordered the discharge of all
pickets employed by the railroad and
swore in eight special men who were
instructed to act as guards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30

4 los money on even meal" con-
plalnsd Tie Landlady.
80 % l. asserted the captioua
Boarfsf.
Whsrsupon fhey siarod Il oach oth-
= f1T sone mcuoni4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
Thanksgiving Day, 1s11.l

We patronize the
Turkey Trust;
The PUN kin
Trust for Pie;
OF Sugar Trust and
Butter Trust
~ And Flour rim 6
Trust We buy;
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
another Trust
The Egg Trust
gets US. too; a.,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30

q kin pie
With rich and flaky crust,
And vowed, In honest thankfulness,
Rewarded Is our trust!"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-30
Thanksgiving Day. 1711.)

They got the tur-
key from the
woods,
The pun pkin
from the field;
They sang with
praise Of heavy
crops, ~
And blessed the
splendid yield.
They baked the
luscious pump
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

trains. and said something to which
Sheridan took exception Meade instant
~ remarked, NO. l don't mean that,
and put his hand. in friendly fashion,
on Sheridans shoulder. The cavalry
general moved aside impatiently and re-
piled with spirit, IF ] am permitted to
cut loose from this army III draw Stuart
after me. and whip him. too. This was
the principal object of the Richmond
raid; the damage 10 the enemy was only
incidental.
a few hours were spent in prepara-
ton. The command was stripped of all
impedinlentS. such as unserviceable ami
mails, wagons and tents. The necessary
ammunition train, two ambulances to a
division. a few pack mules for baggage.
three days rations and half days for
age carried on the saddle. comprised the
outfit. Torbert being disabled, Merritt
assumed command of his division. and
Gibbs of the reserve brigade. The 9th
OF May. 1864. at am, this magnificent
body Of 1o.UD horsemen moved out on
Telegraph road leading from Fredericks-
burg to Richmond. According to a
southern authority it took four hours at
brisk pace TO pass a given polnt to
those who viewed Ii from behind barred
windows and doors it was like the rush
of q mighty torrent.
The column as it stood. tours" well
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THE @ % M % ] EVE @ @ a OF WV

then raging. were about to start for
Richmond In a moment 3is Union cap
tives rent the air with their cheers; the
guard accompanying the trains escaped.
with a large quantity of small arms
from the battlefield.
After reserving certain articles the
torch was applied to the trains ana
buildings, with 100000 rations and med
ical stores for Lees army. The railroad
track and telegraph were destroyed ior
some distance, the work being continued
throughout the night while the main
body rested.
BY the morning of the 10th Stuart mad
concentrated a large force, and about
breakfast time he announced the fact
by sending a few shells into Gregg
camp. skirmish ensued. and the march
was resumed to Ground Squirrel bridge
over the South Anna river, where all
bivoua cked. Even during the night the
enemy buZzed about us. evidently try
ing to wear us out. On the 1lth at 5
am. Davies moved TO Ashland and, not
without a severe encounter with Mum
ford's Virginia cavalry, destroyed cul-
yerts. trestle bridges and six miles OF
track. besides II warehouse and num-
Der of cars, losing thirty men.
At ) am. the main column moved
on to Glen Allen station, where stuart
skirmishers were encountered and pressed
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trated during the hottest Of the fight on
the second day. 1t was raging about
a small farmhouse apparently deserted :;
shells We're bursting in the yard espe-
cially around the old-fashioned pole
well, bullets We're pattering on the
shingles: dead and wounded men and
horses made the place slaughter house
As Capt. Jeoser. I'd United States Cav
airy was advancing his skirmishers near
the house, the cellar door was slowly
lifted and a harsh-featured woman poked
her head out. looked at the well and then
al the captain and threw an empty
bucket at him with the curt remark
'Yank, | reckon Won kin tote me pail
o. water" and promptly disappeared.
Gen. Grant states in his memoirs
that on the sth of May he gave Sherf-
dan verbal orders to start on an indie
pendent expedition toward Richmond.
But he does not mention an incident
that may have precipitated that move
ment. 1t happened that on the Sth of
May Grant. Meade and Sheridan were
together at army headquarters. Meade
seemed somewhat anxious about his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

j have been paced in command Of the
cavalry Of this army, and by - want
il all.
The 1890 paper strength of the corps
was sifted to i2,42i electives. There We're
three divisions, subdivided into seven
brigades. Gen. a. 4. A. Torbert was as
signed TO command the LIST Division.
with Gen. q. a. Custer, Col. T. G. Devn
and Gen. Wesley Merritt as brigade COM
manders; Gen. ID. Mem. Gregg to the
ID Division. with Gen. II. f. Davies
and Col. j. Irwin Gregg to brigades; Gen.
J. III. NilSor 10 the I'd Division, with
Coils j. B. Mcintosh and &. II. Chapman
to brlgades. To each division We're at
tached two batteries OF horse artillery,
with the same number as reserve.
Eheridan's Eeutenants were we'll chosen.
Torbert had already distinguished HIM
SET as an infantry commander: Gregg
had come from the regular cavalry and
possessed the confidence of the whole
corps for good Judgment and GOODNESS;
Wilson, promoted from the corps OF en-
gineers. was very quick and impetuous;
Merritt had cavalry virtues well proper
TONED, and to him was given the Re-
serve Brigade of reguars-the Old Guard.
Custer was the meteoric sabreur: Nc
IrEosh the last OF q fighting race; Devin.
the "Old War Horse, Davies. polished
genial. gallant: Chapman. the student
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back to within two miles of Yellow
Tavern. Here a determined stand was
made for the right of way to the Con
federate capital. distant only six miles.
Devin was first engaged and soon the
entire list Division went in. Several
mounted charges were made. and two
guns and number of prisoners We're
taken \ dispatch from Stuart to Bragg
asking for reinforce,nents was intercept
ed disclosing the enemys weakness.
Under the circumstances the Confeder-
ates are entitled to the greatest credit
for the pertinacty and pluck displayed.
Finally Wilson with part OF his divl-
sion was put in on Merritt's left and the
line. advancing. broke the enemy's grip
and the fight was won. At this moment
Stuart received his death wound by
pistol shot i'll the abdomen. DeeY in
the hearts of all true cavalrymen. north
and south. will ever burn a sentiment
of admiration mingled with regret for
this knishty soldier and generous man.
Sheridan had succeeded in his purpose,
but he had found foeman worthy Of
his steel.
If defeated AT this point the enemy was
not ann!hilated Richmond was awaken
ing to its peril; and. aware of the weak
ness of the garrison. the Confederate au-
thorities felt very uneasy. e when the
Germans approached Paris or when Early
mcnaced Washington. a general call to
arms was made But nature seemed
rather favorable to defensive operations
For three days ii raned more or less
and a little rain in the region of the
Chicka hominy Is known to go great
way toward making a mortar-bed of the
roads and meadows. About midnight the
Union column moved forward in the
order: Wilson, Merritt, Gregg. Capt.
Field. 4th United States Artillery fthen
serving with F'itzhughS battery, writes
of the experience OF Wilson'S command:
u
1--WE marched all night, virtually. The
halts were frequent and exasperatng. 1t
was dark that W. could only follow
the cavalry by putting a bugler on
white horse directly in rear of the reg-
ment in front of US, with orders to move
on as soon as they did. Finally whether
the bugler fell asleep waiting, or we fell
asleep while watching the white horse it
happened that found a gap of I'M
known dimensions in front Of and
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closed up, was thirteen miles long. 1t
had been moving at a walk for two hours
before the enemy caught up. and Wick
hams brigade began to harasS Sherl-
dams rear. 1t made no difference in the
progress of the Union column. although
numerous little brushes occurred. In
one of these the list North Carolina
Cavalry charged our rear guard. con-
sisting of the 9Th Ohio Cavalry and a
section of the 9th New York Battery.
In the melee "A Confederate officer cut
his way through the column to the rear
piece. Placing his hand on the gun he
exclaimed. This is my piece Not
by damned sight" replied cannoneer,
as with well-pianted blow of his fist
he knocked the would be captor off his
horse and took him prisoner
Passing through Chilesburg late in the
afternoon. the leading brigade of Mer-
ritt's division tCustersD took the trot
and charged into Beaver Dam station.
on the Virginia Central railroad, at an
opportune moment Two trains of cars
carrying wounded and prisoners from
the battle of Spotsylvania which was
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started at trot to close it. | know Of
nothing which creates such an appalling
sense of loneliness as the fact of being
left behind in an enemys country at
night. 1t was d SWampy region: the
hoofs and the wheels made little or no
sound. Once the deep blackness was
pierced by a jet of vivid flame and a
sharp explosion on the road showed that
wa had sprung one of the torpedoes which
had been to some extent planted there.
While in doubt as to the road, we
came upon a man wrapped in a blue over
coat standing near d gate, who told us
that Gen. Sheridan had left him to show
US the way. OF course, we followed his
evident that we We're very near the city.
we could see the lights and hear TIL.
dogs barking. The road became less
plainly marked and seemed TO lead into
extensive pleasure grounds, and finally
we brought up on the edge of large
fish pond AT that moment half dozen
fla shes came from what seemed to be an
embankment. and we found that We were
in. a regular trap and Immediately under
the fire of one of the outworks of the
city. The guide who had given Us the
direction was either a deserter or Con-
federate in our uniform. and had deliher-
ately misied us. He received the reward
of his treachery. for Col. Mcintosh, who
him near him, and when their guns
opened blew out his brains with pistol
About this time Gen. Sheridan and
staff. riding in rear of Wilson's division
hearing the firing, became convinced that
the head of the column had passed the
point where he had intended to turn in
the direction Of Mechanicsville. He sent
off several of his staff to strike the road,
which seemed as easily found as the pro-
verbal needle in haystack. But Capt.
+. G. Newhall did find the needle, and
Merritt was sent down to Meadow bridge
to cover a crossing.
In the meanwhile, as day broke. part
of Wilson's command. including F'itZ-
hugh s battery, found itself within the
outer line of Richmond's fortifications
and threatened from all sides. South Of
them lay Richmond and its garrison;
on the east a struggle for the bridge was
going on between Merritt and an I'M
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Death of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart

die His head was bowed and his hat fell
OFF. He turned and said as ] drew
nearer. Go and tell Gen. Lee and Or.
Fontaine to come here.
| wheeled at once aId went a. fast as
could TO do his bidding. Coming TO the
part Of the line where Gen. Lnmax was,
told him Stuart was hurt. and that he
wanted Gen l.it2 Lee. He pointed TO the
left and told me 10 hurry. Soon | found
Cen. Lee and delivered the message. lie
was riding a nght gray. il ] reIneinoef.
and instantly upon receipt OF tie news
went like an arrow down the line
When I returned Stuart rad peen taken
from his horse and WAS being carried ~
his mea off the field. | saw him put III
an ambulance and | followed II close be-
hind lie lay without speaking as u
went along. but kept shaking his mead
with an expression of the deepest dtsap-
pointment. He died the next day.
May l..
copyright 1871. hy the Century Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Like a Tattoo Artist.

RICHARD LIZ GALLlENNE. the poet.
IN said in a New York magazine oflce.
apropos of the raltry pension ref'' 60
granted by the British government 10
William Butler Yeats:
III X not a good age for poetry. Inc
poet might work his eighteen hours
day. ne might work as hard-yes, aud as
s,,ccessfully-as Edison. and still lack
food and shelter.
Il once met red-halred poet AT the
L,ranlxiIr Inn in Philadelphia. Discussing
rhe EVIL days on which poetry had fallen,
this man sad bitterly:
.Iir a poet not tattoo artist, yet II
il a literal fact that / do all my writing
ABSOLUTELY all Of it-on an empty stom-
ach -
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For Paris Sake.

DOMAIN GRESSIER, the French avi-
IN ator. was praising Paris in the sa-
loon of La Provence.
Every body praises Paris" he said.
Every body loves Paris A Vermont gem
tleman said 10 me yesterday:
Some Americans don't like Paris at
first, but the taste grows on them.
a. 'I4id you like Paris at first? l asked
Did ~ he replied. Rather! / came
home in the Storage.
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Not a "WhOIe Hog"

x<THAT was suspicious" said Senator
Newlands. in an address In Keno
on irrigation. That was as suspicious
on our opponents part as the acton Oh
the railroad conductor
"A passenger. having lost his ticke.
paid this conductor in cash, and then
said: .
WHY do you put half my fare in
vour coat pocket and the other half in
your trousers?
Well. the company's got to have
something, amt it?' was the reply.
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and confronted near Todd s Tavern by
strang force of cavalry under Hamp-
ton. which engaged Wilson vigorously
and after some fighting began to press
him back. The opportune reinforce
ment of two regiments from Gregg
turned the tables. and the enemy was
driven beyond Corbins bridge. From
the start Lees cavalry was aggressive.
and by it's ceaseless activity in that
denseiy wooded region reminded one of a
swarm of bees suddenly disturbed by
strange footsteps
On the 9Th a more determined effort
was made by Stuart uees chief of
cavalry 10 get on the left and rear
of Meade tempted by the rich prize ot
4,oOo wagons. Torbert and Gregg We're
p.tted against Hampton and Fitz Lee.
The fight lasted from pm. until after
dark. the field remaining in possession of
the Union force; II was renewed early
on the Sth. and after an obstinate strus-
gle. in which the losses were heavy on
both sides-especially in officers-tle Con-
federates gave II up and retired sui
lenly This was cavalry affair al
though in sight of the infantry OF both
armies.
The curious blending OF tragic and
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by Il Private OF Inc SIKH hH-i1ia tdNdlIE-
~ \ the morning OF the fight al yell
low Tavern May II. 1864. | was
acting as one OF StuartS couriers.
At the beginning of it | was stationed in
front of the tavern. under one oi a row
of trees that lined the way close by To
my left. about four hundred yards off.
the enemy could be easily seen emerging
from piece OF woods and forming for
battle. short distance to my right l
an irregular line Of Confederates.
Pretty soon from the enemy came lively
volleys whistlng through the trees and
starting the dust in the road.
In few minutes | saw two horsemen
approach from the Confederate side. As
they drew near | recognized Gen. Stuart
and Col Walter Hullion They halted
nearby in the road. and Stuart. taking
out his field glass, deliberately watched
the maneuvers of the enemy. though balls
were whizzing past him.
Presently regardless OF the increasing
fire which was now accompanied win
shouts Stuart put his glass away, and
taking out paper and pencil. wrote an
order. Handing il to Col Huiiion. he
told him to take il to Gen. l.omaX 1hat
officer replied by pointing to me and suS-
L
sented. and l rode off in search of Gen.
LOmaX.s
The firing continued to increase, and
many squadrons were in sight. The enc
N.Y. awake TO their superior numbers,
seemed about to make general advance,
while our men were awaiting themselves
of the character of the ground TO repel
their attack.
After going a few rods to the rear. my
horse, excited by the firing, suddenly
stopped and refused to bulge. After sew
eral vain attempts with the spur and the
fiat side OF my sword 10 start him, ! at
last struck him with all my strength right
between the ears. This downed him,
but he soon rose and ran off at the top
of his speed. l soon came to where Gen.
Lomax was, and coming into eoihsien
with his horse gained his immediate at
tention. After reading the note he told
me to go back and tell Gen. Stuart that
the order had been delivered.
In few moments / rejoined Stuart.
He was sitting his horse Close behind
a line CT disfEounted men, VINO were fir
ing at the advancing Federals. The dis
parity OF numbers Ietween the opposing
forces was very great. 10 Judge from APP
pearances. Our men seemed aware of
their inferior strength, out We're not dis
mayed The enemy confidently pressed
forward With exuitinS shouts, delivering
returned their fire with yels of defiance
Stuart. with pistol In hand, shot over
the heads OF the troops. while with words
of cheer he encouraged them. He kept
saying: STEADY, men, steady. Give 1t
to them" Presently he reeled in his sad