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The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02
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TALE or WINCHESTER BATTLE
Col. MuIIIgan Met Death During Fight
Near inchester-SeveraI
Thrilling Incidents Told.

Comrade B. NJ. Clayton, Twenty
sixth Ohio. speaks Of fight near
Winchester as happening July 20. 1t
was the first or second Sunday In
August. The command was in was
on its way back from the battle Of
MOnocacy Junction, near Frederick,
Md. through Virginia. We crossed
the Shenandoah river near Smokers
Gap. and there got with Mulligans
brigade and the First New York cav
airy. which was very good company.
writes VIM. G. Eckman Of Atlantic
City, N. j., in the National Tribune.
We went around Winchester and
struck the pike at Kernstown on
Saturday.
The command to which belonged
was a detachment Of Coles Rangers.
under Captain Link. He was in the
advance. The First New York cav
airy did picket duty that night. On
Sunday many we're cheated out Of
breakfasts. Just at that time that
old familiar call. Boots and saddles"
sounded. The rebs had sighted us.
and opened fire on us with three
small guns. We were ordered to
charge. We drove them back, but
we did not get back to our break
fast. That started the fun for the
day. We had a few chargers and
skirmishers with Coles cavalry.
About 8 p. m. the enemy came out
Of the woods on our left and front,
and 1t was there that Colonel Multi
gan was killed and left In the hands
Of the enemy. He and Captain Link
were leading us and the First New
York cavalry. but the rebs we're too,
much for us. did not see any other
command but Mulligan's and Coles
men.
On Wednesday of that week some
Of Captain Links men escaped, and
Mrs. Mulligan. under a flag of truce.
went through the lines to Winchester
and brought her husbands body to
Martinsburg. We covered the retreat
through Winchester on the north Of
town. l was sent along with 25 or
80 men out behind a stone fence to
hold the rebs in Winchester until
General Averills cavalry came from
Berryville. But we were cut of be-
tween the two lines. We had a
guide with US, and he led US through
woods and brush and swamps till
we struck the old dirt road to Mar.
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02

When some Union soldiers were
scouting In the mountains of western
North Carolina they came to a cabin
In a clearing which might have been
across the sea Sd far as Its being
disturbed by the war was concerned
Laziness was In the air. The hogs
slept where they had fallen without
a grunt. a thin claybank mule graxed
round and round in a circle to save
the effort of walking. and q lean.
lank man. whose garments were the
color Of the mule. dozed In the shade
of a sycamore and let time roll by.
"Hcwdy dOf" shouted q soldier
when the man showed signs of life.
"Howdy," came tho answer.
pleasant country"
Fur them as likes H."
Lived here all your lifef"
The southerner spat pensively In
the dust: mot yit."
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02

tinsburg. 1t was night then. and We
had not had time to eat our break,
fast yet. II was q beautiful moon
light night. very quiet. Lieutenant
Wesley Mann was in command. We
came in contact with squad of In
boden's cavalry. and had my horse
killed. Coles Rangers came in. we'll
armed. l ran along deep gully un.
til thought 1t safe. then came out.
l was not long without horse. My
new mount was an old swaybacked
horse. but nevertheless she took me
to Martinsburg. l got there Monday
about 8 O'Clock. had had nothing
to eat since Sunday night except q
few pieces Of bareback. Early's men
were leaving there. and slipped
through to Williamsburg. Md, and
there | found my comrades. They
thought had been killed or cap
tured.
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02
Had Earned q Rest.

A man who gets a Job nowadays
under the civil service has to work.
II he doesn't. he IL fred and q real
man is put in his place. But 1t was
not like this In the good days of old.
Senator Bankhead Of Alabama. tells
the story of a man he met on the
street In Washington years ago when
civil service In the government had
just been established.
"Well." said the man. "Ive been
working myself to death for the best
three months trying to get civil
service appointment. but you can bet
your life I'm going to take it easy
now"
well. I suppose you failed, through
lack of influence" sympathized the
senator.
"No." said the man. "I've gotten
the appointment"
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02
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SHARP. BATTLE IN ARKANSAS
Charge and countercharge at Prairie
Grove 10 Graphically Related by
Veteran Of Chicago.

Western fighting was not 80 dra-
matically set forth at the time Of the
war as were the campaigns Of the
east. but Ito picturesqueness is un-
questionable. It has a special claim
on Chicago's interest because many
Of the men who fought In the army OF
the frontier are now living In Chica-
90. One Of these, George Rettig. who
lives at 2105 Leland avenue, tells OF
his experiences at Prairie Grove In
the s-Missouri campaign OF
1862. The story is as follows:
After the battle of Rhea's Mills we
came down to the place known as
Prairie Grove. Here our position was
on high ground on the concave side OF
a bend made by the valley Of little
stream. Beyond the creek and the
level land that bordered It was an
other rise Of ground, on which the
Confederates had their battery hidden
In the woods.
The Third Wisconsin cavalry. my,
regiment. was at the right, and the
Twentieth Wisconsin infantry was at
the center. This regiment started out
first. Down the hill they went. with
the fire of the rebel battery converged
on them, and across the level ground
and up the other hill they made their
way, climbing a fence to reach the
wooded ground. They reached the
guns and a captain had planted a flag
on the battery when the whole line Of
Confederate infantry. which had been
reserved for this purpose. rose up and
threw the Wisconsin men back down
the hill. More than 100 Of our men
were left hanging on the fence or dy-
ing in the woods.
Then the secesh came out in turn.
They aimed for a point half way be-
tween my regiment and the Twentieth
Wisconsin. Here Rapp's Indiana bat
terry was set up. The Confederates
tried to charge the battery, and every
time they were driven back by a rain
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02
Change for the Worst.

Some boys Of a Michigan cavalry regi.
mont. revisiting the scene OF a scout
near the line between Virginia and
North Carolina. came to a Crackers
home. which formerly stood within the
state Of North Carolina. but which.
owing to the relocation of the bound
airy line. was. then In Virginia. One
Of the boys asked the old lady how
she liked living In Virginia. She re-
piled:
Don't like hit. 'Taint healthy like
North Cay'lenia. Never used to have
no rheumatics: now got 'em all tn
time"
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02
Perkins Was Collected.

II understand" said the investigat-
ing ofiicer. that you and Private
Perkins were calm and collected when
the explosion occurred at the powder
magazine"
"Well-yes. SIR" replied the SOL
dier slowly. That is. was calm.
but poor Perkins. he was collected"
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02
japanese RStIon.

The rations for day provided by
Japan for each of her soldiers In the
field are three little bags of rice and
bunch Of dried vegetables. This
means rice for all three meals and Q
vegetable addition for dinner.
The Hartford republican., 1912-08-02


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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
BRYAN ASKS VOTE UPON
DIRECT ELECTION BILL

Washington, Jan. 13.-Renewed eff
forts to bring about report to the
house and senate on the deadlocked
direct election of senator's resolution
are expected as a result of squirting
by William Jennings Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan, on his way South, spent
several hours here yesterday confer
ring with Senator Kern of Indiana.
He urged that all members of con-
gress favoring direct elections insist
upon action on the resolution during
this session. 1t is said that he made
an unsuccessful effort to get in touch
with Senator LaFollette while here.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
NEW ENGLAND STRIKE is
~ THING OF TIE PASTD

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 13.-An the
textile mills were reopened today
without signs OF disorder FROM The
strlk ng tpera tiyes. AT the Wa shin;
ton, Wood, Aver and Lawrence Duck
company mills the workmen were con
tronted by guards. The men showed
no signs Of creating trouble and
marched into the buildings . an or
derly manner. Soon aftt M the
paymasters began the work - listrib-
ut1ng the weekly pay envelopes, which
was the cause Of the strike being
started, the pay of the workers having
been reduced incident to the decrease
in hours of labor to fifty four a week.
Whether a general strike would be
called was to be decided upon at a
meeting of the labor officials today
The mill official plan to reopen for
work next Monday morning and state
that all the strikers who desire to re-
turn to employment will be allowed
to do so.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
ENGLAND is THREATENED WITH
COAL FAMINE AND A GEN.
UINE LABOR WAR.
Looks Like There Will Be a Nation
Wide Movement and the Admiralty
is Said to Be Laying in Big Fuel
Supply.

London, Jan. 13.-Coal dealers here
are reaping a rich harvest as a con-
sequence of the ballot of the coal
miners, which unofficial reports state
to be largely in favor of nation
wide strike FOR a fixed minimum wage.
The dispute affects about nine thou
sand men.
There is no doubt that the requisite
tWo-thirds majority in favor of a
strike has been secured, but that fact
does not necessarily mean that the
strike will occur, for the employers
and workers have until. the end of
February to reach a settlement, and
the prospects of an agreement being
arrived at are favorable.
The public, however, appears not
to oe aware of this circumstance, and
orders are pouring into the coal deal
ers. The result is that the price of
coal at the mine head has been raised
so cents ton for the best household
coal, while retail dealers have in
creased the price to consumers from
rs to "a cents a ton.
The admiralty is storing big re-
serves of coal and orders have been
issued to commanders of war vessels
to economic and to utilize oil fuel
as much as possible. M
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
A BIG FIRE LOSS
In PHILADELPHIA
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM BLAZE
WILL TOTAL $500, ,ooo-sEVERAL
FlREMEN WERE INJURED.

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-Fire which
Tor time seriously threatened the
business center of the city damaged
property early today to the extent of
about 100000. The temperature was
at zero.
The fire began in the building oc-
cupied by the General Film company.
manufacturers of moving picture
films, and by moving picture theatre
at 926 and 92S Market street. An ex-
plosion started The Gre, which soon
enVeloped the place and spread to the
department store of Berg & Berg, and
the furniture store of stern & co.
adjoining. The General Film company
building was destroyed, while the
other buildings We're damaged.
The parish house of Stevens Pro-
tes,ant Episcopal church, the rear OF
which almost joins the rear of the
burned building, was slightly dam
aged by the fire.
Several firemen were injured.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
FATHER OF BRUNSWICKIAN
PASSED AWAY IN WAYCROSS

The Waycross Herald of yesterday
said:
"Mr. K. c. Smith, after an illness of
three weeks with fever, died this
morning at 4 o'clock at his home on
Brewster street. Mr. Smith was 81
years of age, and is survived by bis
wife and seven children. He moved
to Waycross some years ago from
bonneville, Ga. He was a good, hon.
orable citizen, and his passing away
brings sorrow to many. The remains
y'2re prepared for burial by Undertak-
c" T2rvil and carried to Homerville
this afternoon to the home of the de-
ceased's scn-in-law, Col. S. Burkhal-
ter. The funeral and interment will
be held at Homerville tomorrow"
The deceased was the father OF
F. c. Smith, the popular clerk at
Bruce's drug store, and he has the
sympathy of his many friends in his
sad bereavement.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
ANNUAL REPORT
SALVATION ARMY
MUCH GOOD is BEING DONE
BY THESE PEOPLE IN
BRUNSWICK.

The regular report of the Seamen's
Mission and the Salvation Army for
the past year has just been issued
and it is an excellent showing in ev-
cry sense of the word Under the
able direction of Captain Arthur much
good is being done here.
Following is the report; Afforded
relief, SO; meals served free, 308;
sick families visited. 40; free coffee
served, LIPS; papers and books pat
on ships, 2,573: people provided with
medicine, II; conversions, II; nights
lodging free, 564; situations found,
10; families visited, ISL; visits to
ships, 523; meetings at prison, AZ;
attendance at hall, S,173; hours spent
in visitations in city, 1,572; meetings
conducted on streets, 1O5; meetings at
hall, 81; Bibles and tracts given away,
$40; sailor bags given sailors, %.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
UNCLE SAM HAS STRONG
FORCE ON CHINESE SOIL

Washington, Jan. 13.-Nine hundred
men of the United states marine corps
it was learned today, are now in
China, despatched there from the
Philippines in small numbers since
October.
The United States as early as that
date was moving quietly in prepara-
ton for any eveutuality in China.
With this marine force and the bat
talon of 500 infantry men now on
its way, the United States will be
well equipped for it's share of the in
ternational work in China.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
WINDS SWEEPING DOWN
FROM NORTH BRING ICE AND
SNOW TO ALL SOUTHERN STATES
Records for Ten and Twelve Years Are
Broken in Many Southern Cities
During the Past ss24 Hours Blow.

Frigid weather, the coldest in many
years, swept along the Atlantic sea-
board yesterday extreme temperatures
being reported from Northern New
England points to the-C Carolinas. Re
lief is promised today east of the
Mississippi river, though it will be ac-
companied by fall of snow.
Canton, N. Y, reported for the east
the lowest temperature, 26 degrees
below zero, while Binghampton, with
20 below; Northfeld, VT, % below
Albany, N. Y, IA below; New York
city, below; Chicago, 2 below; Phila-
delphia, zero, give some indication OF
the continued intensity of the cold
wave.
Fairly warm weather prevails thru
the Eastern Gulf states, 70 degrees
being registered at Key West, Fla,
though New Orleans is freezing with
25 degrees above, and indications are
that the West Gulf states will con-
tinue cold.
Northwestern states, with tempera-
lures of 80 above at Miles City, Mont,
and SO above at Helena, soon will ex-
perience a cold wave from the Cana
dian Northwest. The Rocky Mountain
region and Pacific coast are enjoying
moderate weather.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
LITTLE YAMACRAW TOWS
DISABLED SCHOONER IN

Washington, Jan. 13-The little
revenue cutter Yamacraw, with a
disabled schooner in tow, is wallow.
ing in heavy sea off Charleston, un-
able to make port until the weather
moderates. Her captain reported to-
day by wireless that strong north
east gale was driving sleet against
the ship.
The Yamacraw has in tow the
schooner Estelle, of Sag Harbor, lad
en- with lime, and Is in danger oi
fire. The Estelle was found off Fry
ing Pan lightship with her stem stove
in and sails gone.
The revenue cutter Androscoggin
and thirty-two men rescued from the
steamer Carolyn, wrecked off Matinic
Ledge, Maine, is making for Rockland
Maine. The steamer, which had a
cargo valued at 100000, has broken
up,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE.
Begins at A. zeImenovitz's Monday
and Lasts for One Week.

The usual annual clearance sale.
at A. Zelmenovitz's store, will be on
in great shape next week, beginning
Monday morning. Every article in
the store will be offered at greatly
reduced prices. The object in putting
on This sale at this time is to reduce
stock and the proprietor realizes tnat
to make it a success that he has got
to offer such real values that cannot
be duplicated at any other place or
time.
Mr.. ZelmenoVitz will verify this
statement to all who come to his
store and examine the stock, and see
the prices offered The sale will con-
tinue only one week and will close
Saturday night
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14

came known today. Frozen to death
in MS saddle, his horse dead under
him, and scores of dead cattle about
him, the body of T. G. Bidwell, a
ranchman, was found half buried in
the snow near Scott City, Kansas.
Bidwell lost his life attempting to
drive his herds to shelter.
The railroads are still fighting for
a passage through Western Kansas.
The Santa Fe has been opened far
as Dodge City, but west Of that point
the line is blocked by thirty-foot snow
drifts.
Although a rise of from 10 to 20
deg-ees in temperature has alleviated
suffering here and in the Southwest,
normal conditions probably will not
prevail inside Of week. Seven de-
grees below zero was recorded here
today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
New Record fer Gotham.

New York, Jan. 13.-This was the
coldest day New York has experien-
ced in eight years From five de-
grees above zero at midnight the mer-
irv climbed steadily down until at
$50 O'Clock this morning it was 8
degrees below zero. Then rise set
in, and at s o'clock the temperature
was l degree below zero. with indi-
cations of a gradual rise throughout
the day,
Dry, cracking cold and the absence
of wind minimized the suffering of
those forced cut doors, but the muni-
cipal lodging houses and charity or
ganizations were jammed with the
homeless and destitute.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
EMPEROR HAS DECIDED
TO ARDlcATE THRONE

Pekin, Jan. 13.-The abdication of
the throne has been practically decid-
ed upon, and the retirement to Jehol
will take place almost Immediately.
A prolonged meeting of the princi-
pal members of the government this
afternoon partly arranged abdication
details. IS 5 &ass
Owing to the growing disorders in
the provinces the Manchu princes of
the imperial clan, the Manchu officials
and the soldiery agree that this is
the only course open to the throne.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
Five Years Record Broken.

Charlotte, N. c., Jan. 49, The tenn
perature officially reported from the
weather bureau this morning records
14sS above zero. This is one-tenth of
a degree lower than the lowest tenn
perature given last week and is the
coldsst weather experienced in Char
lotte for five years. A snow which be-
gan falling about midnight covers the
ground at noon to depth of about
five inches. Street car traffic was
badly blocked during the morning
hours, but has. been .regained until a
normal schedule is in operation.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
Eirst Snow in Zen Years.

Charleston, s. c., Jan. 13.-For the
first time in all Of ten years Charles
ton IS covered today with a thin man.
tie of sleet. The temperature reached
its minimum of 81 degrees at S'o'clock
this morning. Man and beast found
difficulty in trsversing the streets,
many horses falling. There was an
inch of snow in 1891 and traces in
1902, 1903 and 1904. The forecast
calls for more sleet and somewhat
colder weather. Street cars are keep
ing schedules.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
EPIDEMIC OF MENINGITIS is
KILLING MANY IN TEXAS
Three Deaths Within the Past Twen.
ty-four Hours.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 13.-Up to noon
today three deaths from cerebro-
spinal meningitis had been reported
for the previous twenty-four hours.
Two new cases were reported, which
shows an improvement when COM
pared with daily reports for the past
week.
Clergymen at Gainesville, Tex, to-
day decided to discontinue temporar-
lily services ir the various churches
as a precaution against the spread of
the diseases.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
Tow5oAT LOSES BARGE.

Charleston, S. c., Jan. 13. - The
towboat Margaret, which arrived to-
day, reported the loss Of one Of the
two phosphate laden barges she was
towing from Norfolk to Wilmington,
the other barge being picked up by
the steamer Give Grove. The cap
tain of the Margaret said he lost the
tows off the North Carolina coast, in
heavy weather. 1t is feared that the
barge has been lost, her crew of four
perishing in the water.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
THE COURT AGAIN TOMORROW.
Will Continue on the Civil Docket the
Balance of Week.

Judge Conyers will convene the su-
perior court tomorrow morning and
the trial of civil cases will be resum-
ed, probably continuing throughout
the entire week.
1t is more than probable that the
court will start on the criminal doc
ket on Monday, the 22d.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
Snow Covers Atlanta.

All .2ia, Jan. 13.-Sno'! covers the
greater part of Georgia and the south
and western portions of the Carolnas.
At Charleston, S. c., the first snow
in eleven years fell. Business was
practically suspended so the people
could witness the unusual spectacle.
About four inches of snow covers At
lanta-the hardest fall in nine years.
More is falling. Charlotte, NC. has
seven inches on the level; Columbia,
s. c., Macon and Augusta have about
three.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
THIRTY ONE "BUST" IN
WEST POINT JAN. EXAMS

West Point, N. Y, Jan. 13.-The
semiannual examination at West
Point has proved disastrous to thirty
one members of the largest fourth
class ever gathered together in the in
stitution. The class was regarded as
the best prepared collection of cadets
ever matriculated. The first six
months, however, under the military
discipline and class training proved
too much for thirty -one, and they
have been ordered to their homes.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
Quaker City Freezing.

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-Zero weather
was experienced in Philadelphia to-
day for the first time in eight years.
Throughout the state and in New
Jersey and Delaware the temperature
was the lowest in years. The mer-
curry going to 12 and Is degrees be-
low zero in the mountains of Penn
sylvania.
At Pottsville, a man was found
frozen stiff in front Of his home, evil
dently having been overcome by the
cold while on his way home.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-14
Wind and Snow Prevail.

Augusta, Jan. 13.-The first real
snowstorm that has occurred here in
a dozen years began at o'clock this
morning and shows no signs of abat
ing. The snow is accompanied by a
stiff wind. Traffic is tied up and
there is considerable suffering among
the rcor people of the city. The tenn
perature here last night at II o'clock
was As degrees, but it began to drop
rapidly, until this morning it is rs.
The snow is about four inches in
depth.