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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27
IN. had BOY. ans the Good Old Ma"

"Any chestnuts round here =" asked
one Of three boy. who me, an aged, benevo-
lent. looking farmer out in Montgomery
county. The old man hesilated. "Iou
don't want to steal EN- " he asked. "Oh,
no, We Just wanted to lind out We'll,
there's a few trees back lhert; but ]: !
thought you wanted to steal them would
no, have told you, for the owner has gone
to town. But you're bright, honest-look-
ing boys.n The boys blushed with the
pride Of conscious goodness. when will
the owner be back =" "well, not before
dark, | reckon The boys respectfully
thanked the old man, waited until he got
out Of sight, jumped the fence, and were
soon shsking down the burrs. The shak-
ing was easy, but the orening Of the chest
nut burrs was more difficult aud unpeas-
ant. At last the boys had splendid pile
Of handsome brown nuts on the ground
and they prepared to put them in the bag'
they brought with them. "Please don't
take any more trouble" said the benevo-
lent old man, who s,ood by the fence beam
ing kindly on the startled boys. "l'm moi
so strong as once was, and fear | cant
hold in this dog much longer. II you'll
hurry, though, guess | can keep hin
here till you get to the railroad track
Down, Tige, sir As the boys looked
back from the railroad fence, they ooulc
zee the STOPPING figure Of the old mar
scooping the rich brown ohesInuts into I
two -bushel bag 4 Hartford Courant.
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EXTRACT From THE DIARY of THE
CzAR.-April -, II Pm. A quieter day
than usual. \ noise was heard in the
wainscot about 5 p. NJ; turned out the
guard mouse. Clarina ieariully nervous;
no wonder; this boycottins business must
stop shall go out ii it blows me. My
eldest son looked at me rather curiously
this afternoon; seemed tn be examining
my points. Can he have joined the Nihi'
lists ? Took pin to-nighii had il ana
lyzed; made the guard swallow three OF
them to make sure. lIark,what was that
Nothing Of course; falling clinkeri what
foo,ishness. Shall now take my nightly
cspowhskyyich.
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The public has long conceded that the
power Of the hotel clerk Is superior to that
of President. A new rival has sprung uP
in the railroad ticket agent
II want ticket to B." said a we'll.
known lady Of an Iowa town, just before
train time.
"rweniy.four cents" responded the
agent, working his sausage machine. She
laid down a silver quarter Being we'll
acquainted and practical joker, the agent
drew from hi. pocket a glittering pants
button, passed il over with the ticket, and
soooped up the quarter.
Us this legal tender asked the lady
quietly.
ooh, yes" he answered " ith mock
gravity, ",hey are the msinstay Of the
republic"
She pockeied il and got aboard, leaving
the agents face coruscating with smiles.
A few days after he told it to a brigade
Of runners buying tickets for b, and,
while he was enjoying the encore, the lady
appeared with
Ticket for r.. please"
Twenty. cents with sly wink at
the runners. lie laid down the ticket.
She scooped it and laid down twenty-four
dazzling pants buttons, exactly like the
first.
"You .iid they were legal tender. They
60 long way in supporting the family"
he chirped sweetly, as she bowed from
the presence Of more than Presidential
prerogative.
Then he set em up to the brigade Of
enlightened runners.-[ Cleveland Leader.
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Mamma" the teacher says all people
are made Of dust" ayes, my dear, 30
they are" swell, then, ! s'pose negroes
are made Of coal dust"
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Conversation is a serious thing with
some people. One Of this Kind ON board
a train was asked very simple question
by a fellow-passenger. She made depre-
eating gesture and replied Excuse me-
sir; but | am only going to the next sta
ton, aud It's not worth while 10 begin
conversation
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owhy should he polite 10 such peol'lei
said a pert miss to her aunt, adding: "l'm
sure they are not gentlemen.' The aunt
replied: "ll Is not the character Of Others,
but Of yourself, that should govern your
conduct. You should be polite 10 every
one, because Iolilensss il Indispensable in
a lady"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

ROMANTIC DIALoGuE.-"William,' she
exclaimed, pushing him away from her,
"you'ye been eating rsdishes.' "Claia,
he responded, reproachlully, "you forget
that live IN a boarding house, aud that
radi.hss at this seasoS Of the year cost ten
cents bunch" "forgiye me, Willie she
said, penitenlly, and Immediately rising
turned the light down several degrees
lower Brooklyn E,gle,
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

A Cow WrH SoRE TEATs. Cows teats
that are rough, cracked, or sore in any
way, may be treated by an application of
one ounce Of glYcerine aud one fourth as
much turpentine mixed aud rubbed on
the teats after milking. ID is not adyisa-
Bile to wet the teats with milk. ID Is better
TO vel them with vet cloth, OF wash them
with water and soap with a sponge before
milking
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a uarriage Certificate.

81 want 10 git one Of dem marriage IL
ccnses,' -aid a negro, walking into the
Board Of Health office; what you gwiue
to al FAR IL" Two dollars and half"
replied the clerk, Two dollars aud hali''
repeated the negro, amazed. Look hysr
white man, are yer gwine TO charge me
dat miracLeilus lrice, den 'spect me to
sport CT family, an meat gwine up all de
time | tole dat fool gal, Mandy, II
warnt no use to git married, dat il cost
too much; but she's done got 'ligion in her
head, and says she won't stay in de house
wid me 'er nudder day less'n we is married
by de Law. DE longer yer lib wild some
wimmim de bigger fools dey git. Mandy's
been talkin' TO de preaohah, an he lole her
less'n she had 'er marriage oertiferkul she
couldn't ine de church, an Use gwyne to
drap er scanilin, on dat ole reptile de ius'
chance ! git. ! ain't got but ~, an ei
YOU foxes can't take dat, den Use gwyne to
keep on like did beio'." When he learn.
that he could not get married on 81 he left
the office mutiering that il was AL fool
notions anyhow, aud l amt got no money
10 frow way. - New Orleans Times.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

A preacher in Rock county, Kansas, has
been for weeks conducting a wonderfully
successful revival. "Dear brethren and
sister, he said one day. "lhis i the last
meeting shall hold. Il is impossible TO
Keep up f,ryor ON corn bread and mo.
lasses for myself and an ear Of corn day
Cor nay horse. God bless YOU
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America, with her 100000 Of inhabi
tanis, has s6,lll miles railroad, while the
800. 100000 Of Europe have bat ss,2Is
miles.
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All Is NASnY.-When ! look upon
the lombs Of the great, every emotion Of
envy dies in me; when read the epitaph'
Of the beautiful, every inordinaie desire
goss out; when ! meet with the grief Of
parents upon tombstone, my heart melis
with compassion; when see the tomb Of
the parents themselves, consider the
vanity Of grieying Tor those whom We must
quickly follow. When ! see Kings lying
by tn lse who deposel them, when con.
slider rival wits placed side by side, or thu
holy men that divided the world with theil
contests aud disputes, ! reflect with sorrow
aud establishment on the little competitions
factions and debates Of mankind When
read the several dates Of the tombs, Of som'
that died yesterday, and some six HUNDRED
years ago, | consider that great day when
We shalt all Of US be contemporaries, and
make our appearance together Addison
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

Those who suffer from an enleebled aud
disordered state Of the system should take
Ayers Ssrsaparilla aud cleanse the blood
Purge out the lurking distempsr that un'
dermines the health, ald constitutional
yigor will return.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

We invite the public attention aud we'll selected stock OF
PIANOS and ORGANS and unquad facilities tor furnishing
the best class of instruments at low rates We purchase or net cash IN
quantities than other house la this city The expense Of our
PIANO and ORGAN Department far less than some hous'
doing exclusively Piano aud Organ Ia We have reached "~s
than rendered by dealers in this market aud guarantee
all represented We sell monthly "a quarterly pa,
ment proving represented
he returned our expense correspondence with de
ng 10 purchase. and take pleasure answering all inquiries
JOHN CHURCH 4 co.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

The Philadelphia Times says "The
FIRST day or two at sea Is devoted by the
prosaic 10 devotion. whose details shall be
merely limited; but the girls have no
quslms to keep them from the promenade
deck. While old stsgers aud the unmarked.
able turned the lee Of the derk cabins into
improvised hospitals with their duplex,
many -join,ed invslid-streichers, beauty il
bpvely sfoot, displaying rosy cheeks,
sparkling eye. and the witoheries that
Danish from the youthful male breast the
deadly qualms Of sea-sickness. The first
few days are likewise the harvsst.time Of
the handsome officers No well.equipped
ste, mship IL without this solsce Of maiden's
meditation. The ships surgeon hiss a
habit Of being handsome. His semi
military uniform. too, is no small part Of
his attraction. Brass buttons and gold lace
never lose their charms for the average
girl. During the season the steamships
lose a surgeon trip. They may be found
domesiicsied in every quarter Of the conti-
nent, no longer adorned with braid and
buttons, but settled down in Tranquil
domesticiiy. The surgeon has the pick in
the garden Of beauty. lie feels the pulse
and disgnosticate. the condition Of the
invalid, and from the pulse to the heart no
surgeon ever finds the way long snd diff
cult, His prescription il generally made
up Of two parts promenade and one part
rest, in some quiet nook far from the
prying eyes Of the rest Of the passengers.
When the Summer season begins the young
medical students Of England nock to
Liverpool, profiering their skill for their
keep. and they rarely require more than
one voyage to fn themselves for life, so
sure il their handi work on the susceptible
misses who set out to 'lesrn French in
Paris"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-05-27

Great Britain Is the only county in
which wedding rings are taxed. The duty
ON them is si25 an ounce, and the amount
Il revenue 10 the government from this
source il 100000. The revenue has been
greatly increased By the fashion Of having
heavy wedding rings
The National tribune., 1881-04-01

were paid in greenbacks, which worth at that time
forty forty five cents in gold silver For my part
got no bounty, became unable for duty from disease
contracted in the service When went into the camp
we were examined by the surgeon and pronounced fit
the seryce and at the time of being the
service examined again by two surgeons and
again we endorsed ablebodied men. Now, if
any of failed after months of exposure the loss
should not be side. 1t is enough for us To be
invalds for the rest Of our lives and the Government
should make good to all that it promised when it
wanted stand in the front ranks to face the enemy
bullets and bayonets. The Government has plenty of
land to give railroad companies money in abundance
pay bondholders plenty of laws encourage bankers
Dut the soldiers as class are poor men and have
much influence We must not forget give sincere
thanks to General Logan and few others who stand by
us, and vote for them when opportunity presented
Remember to vote against those who their influence
against Let us forget party enough vote for those
who stand by Now fellow soldiers let be united in
the future during the If only were all
united as any candidate would feel ndisposed to
wrong MS out of our honest and long promised dues.
ours truly, WM. HARMLESS
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
LAND WARRANTS.

'The Union soldiers should have homesteads &C. There
generally known millions of acres of Govern
lands to-day in the far West that neither bene fitting
individuals nor yielding any revenue TO the General Gov
ernment, which might become source of much needed
income to the rank and file of the of the late
and at the time help to swell the United States
from the tax thereon These lands require
in order TO reclamation from their present wild state to
that of settlement and cultivation the strong arm and
dauntess energy of the true pioneer and who possess
these qualities In higher degree than the Union soldiers
of our late Should any that the present
homestead law the claim of these veterans have
only TO remind such that the said homestead gives to
the citizen equally with the soldier the privilege of claim
ing homes in these western lands excepting only that the
soldier deduct from the of his occupancy the
period OF his army service, and this is really only
agnay advantage because he who title TO lands
under this act must in good tah settle upon the land
and establish there his bona ride home aud the he
becomes advantageous to the Government by the payment
of his taxes upon his land the better III this was aues
on involving the taxation of the citizens of the country
in other WORDS ii the issuing of land the
soldiers added to the national debt then it might
questionable propriety but so far from this it becomes
alike profitable TO the soldier and 10 the Governments
the warrants are properly guarded from falling
hands of speculatos The writer has travelled Some hat
extensively in many States since the of the rebellion
and eels sure that there is general desire the
part of the soldiers have this Naton whose very
ence due to the loyal devotion of the Boys Blue
extend 70 each of these veterans warrant for 100
of land
And now let speak of another subject. What is
the Nation doing to-day for these Boys Blue? Why
allowing whose special delight it should be care for
the suffering thousands OF manned, halt and disabled
special efforts to impede their obtaining pensions and try
ing to place justice beyond their reach by such legislation
will render mpoent the efforts of thousands OF worthy
soldiers to secure their rights. l Commissioner
Bentley Let the soldiers be heard from throughout our
land on the subject Let them not be afraid to come 10
the front and speak and write their Senators and Rep
resentatyes Their ballots may in the future prove
potent as were their bullets in the past
Yours truly, LF.w
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
MAquokErA, IowA. M,rc1 Is. LeaL.

MAQUoKETA Iowa, March % 1881
Editor Noti0aal Tribuae.
SIR: have recently read in the Banner and Folks
Jreuhd German paper published in Milwaukee, Wis,
a conversation which took place between the Commits
sione OF Pensions and the editor of that paper which
Mr. bentley says that there for soldiers to have
attorneys all that necessary do send him
their papers and he would attend to their Now
want 60 tell you and nay fellow-sodies Just how promlt
and honorable this man Bentley is | have neighbor
who served four years in the army during the late rebe
on and who contracted chronic rheumatism which has
disabled him about three years He cannot move
hand or foot without help He applied for pension
years ago. but he cannot find out anything about his
claim from the Commissioner Late last fall Mr. Bentley
wrote him no. he didn't write but sent him printed
circular about the whole number of claims how much
fraud there was. &c | suppose Bentley thinks my
neighbor, this old veteran, fraud Now Mr. Editor
ought this longer be head of the Pension Office
hope every soldier In the country viii work remove
him Yours truly.
MARTIN RAFF
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
MADISON, IND, MarcA "a. 1881
Eailor National Tribune

MADISON, md, NarcA 24 1851
H6itoY National Tribune.
SIR: Having seen several articles in your valuable
paper in regard to Mr.. Bentley's management of the
Pension Office, wish say TO you, Go on with the
good work in exposing his way of proceeding 1t is
almost the universal opinion of the soldiers here that
Bentley his office in order to defeat the soldiers from
getting their just dues know Of several soldiers who
applied for pensions years ago. whose claims still hang
fre Why they cannot tell No unless il is
Bentley himself and he viii or dare not will in
poor soldier who made application nearly two
years ago of disease of the eyes His attorney
presented the properly and the evidence was abu
aant The poor soldier was in the aim, house-he could
not how to work at ALL No action has been taken in
his case so far as he knows Has it come to this that
of the soldiers who fought to this Government
and who contracted disease in the service become
q pauper because the Commissioner who should above all
ethers be the scders friend refuses recognize his lust
demands the United Satess Many other cases could
as bad If not than this can give if neces
sary many names.
Yours truly, j. T.. WELLS
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
Economiaing Time.

Wcstchester Clergyman who owned farm found his
plowman sitting on his plow, resting his hor Quoth
the clergyman: "John, wouldn't it be good plan for
you TO have good stub soythe here, and be cutting
few bushes along the fences while the horses are rest
ing short time ~ Yes sir said John 'and wouldnt
it be WE'LL sir for you have tub potatoes in the
pulpit, and when they singing, peel en a while to be
ready for the pot?
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
ALBION, IND, March I, 1881.
EDITOR National Tribune i.

EdSt0r National Tribune.
SIR: would like to say few words in your valuable
paper TO my fellow soldiers follows In the summer of
1862 when Abraham Lincoln made call for 800 600 vol
anteers for three years. the offer thus Each man
who went into the service of the United States to
have bounty of $780, to be paid in gold silver $l3
per month, for privaes food clothing medicine, and
land warrant for 100 OF land The Government
notkept this positive promise TO the soldier In place of
paying the bounty in coin the soldiers Cor OF hem
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
MARTIN RAFF.
RIO GRANpE, ONO. Marcl

RIO GRANDE, ONO, Marcl ~ 1881
Editor National Tribune.
SIR The following is in part a communication of Mr.
W. NJ Goodner to the Toledo Blade which think should
hnd its way into the valuable columns of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE
The National tribune., 1881-04-01
Correspondents Column.

we are obliged to answer certain inquiries OF the
In each issue OF While cheerflv
nation to subscribers In this column,
labor time and and to
our correspondence If the latter and subscribers
keep file of the paper They then at any time turn Ia
the file and probably find the inquiry
they would have written to We trust that every
subscriber will profit by this suggestion.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-03

An emigrant made q narrow escape
from having his feet cut off at the depot
yesterday. The emigrant train came in
before number 3, and while stopping
at the depot, a number of the storage
passengers got off to buy lunches. The
tram was then started for the upper
part of the yard, and the men made
n break for the cars. One fellow had
an arm full Of bread and cakes, and
caught hold of the rail with the other
hand, which vas the wrong n to be
used. He attempted to. mount the
steps, when he swung back under the
succeeding car with his feet over the
rail. With remarkable speed for the
clown that he was, he scrambled away
from the oncoming wheels just rs the
front wheels caught hold Of the heel
of his boot and twisted it off. With
out stopping to think of his miraculous
escape, the clown proceeded to pick up
the scattered crackers. Number 3
came up, and he remained so close to
the train that the engine came nearly
knocking him over.
There was n large crowd on the plat.
form, and many men shuddered as the
fellow fell under the cars. The depot
policeman did not chance to be near tc
prevent the emigrants from jumping
on the cars after they were in motion,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-03
Marryinx Under Dimeulties.

Recently, in Texas, a couple bent Oh
marriage, procured 2 license and set
out with enc OF two friends TO look up
3 paIson. They reached the river, but
alas the wouid-be bride could not
cross. They were in a pickle. The
only parson for long, weary miles was
just across the river, while visions Of
irate. parents with double barrelled
shot-guns formed a very long and
troublesome procession through the
minds Of the two lovers. The weather
was cold, the river was up, and what
could they do? One of the escort sug-
gested that he would swim the river
and see, if possible, the parson, who,
undoubtedly, would fix up a plan to tie
the nuptial knot. lie did so, found the
preacher and soon had him down on
the river bank. The water was cold
and deep, and he refused point blank TO
cross the river, to the very great dis
tress of the young couple on the other
side. Necessity is not only the mother
of inventions, but is the mother of
expedients The parson concluded
to marry the couple across the river,
and they Joined hands and took their
stands neal the waters edge, while the
preacher, on the opposite bank, in stem
torian voice, pronounced the marriage
service and declared them man and
wife.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-03
POINTS.


Hon. J.. N. Keller, formerly station
agent in Cheyenne, was an east bound
passenger yesterday.
Mr.. W. L. Grafton went to Denver
yesterday and will remain there for
several days.
w. 2. Carroll, esq, is recovering
from his recent severe illness, and is
able to sit up and read.
AT the Inter Ocean: G. j. Paddock,
San Francisco; r. Cummings, Denver;
D, p. Whepley, Omaha; G. f. Idinge,
Sidney.
Daniel O'Brien died at the almshouse
in Scranton, Pa, ON Saturday last,
aged Ill years. He had been addicted
to tobacco for over 90 years, and his
death was probably fastened on that
account.
At Dyer's: w. i. Pierce, Denver; w.
Porter and wife, Mt. Ayr, Iowa; M.
N. Grant, Laramie; U. S. Mccain; g.
F. Ainser, st. Joe; I. w. Armstrong,
N. Y; ]. Morrison and family, Fort
Laramie; Ed. MATHEW and wife, Den
yer; Lee Minor, Rawhide Buttes; f. l..
Fosset.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-03

He Performs Noble Duty In the Third
Ward.

The demand for a eoiored policeman
IN the third ward has become pretty
strong and there is a disposition in GER
tain official quarters 70 accommodate
the demand Of the people. In the pres
ent case the request has been complied
with, and a policeman was sworn in
yesterday.
The appointment was made by Officer
ingalls,, and he naturally took to his
close friend mig" He went with him
to Judge Beams Office and the judge
was made acquainted with the case.
His honor ordered mig" to hold up
his right hand, and swore him to sup
port the constitution of the United
States, the organic act of Wyoming, the
city charter and the ordinance respect
ing dog licenses. The oath was all
taken in, mig" licked his chops, barked
his approval of the oath and forthwith
sauntered out to find the latest dog from
the country to tackle in the third
ward.
lie struck Themes street first. There
was nary a dog in sight, but "Nig'' was
a boy bent on mischief There was bad
in that boys action, and, besides, the
boy had no business prowling near a
certain frame house. You see Mig
had been around town too much with
Bob ingalls, to be deceived. The dog
slipped up quietly in the rear Just as the
boy reached up and caught hold of the
door bell. He gave n vigorous pull and
so did .'Nig," for the boy was grasped
on the seat of var Our special artist
presents herewith an admirable illns-
tration of the teaT-rible scene.