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"NEVER MIND THE HAT, MY Boy"

| General Sheridan was idly sauntering up and
down the lobby of the Windsor Hotel, deep in
thought, and complacently putting his Havana,
and blowing the white smoke into pretty little
rings Suddenly arough-looking man. with face
so heavily bearded that one could see nothing
but the twinkling little black eyes, approached
him. and, raising his hat with awkward embar-
rassment, said:
Good morning, General"
The hero of Winchester returned the greeting
touched his cap with a military politeness, and
then, trying to peer through the miners heavy
beard to get glimpse of his features the General
said
"rm afraid I've forgotten your face sir"
The eyes of the man from GunnisOn twinkled
brighter than ever as he remarked:
"Its not unlikely, General; seems we never
met but once afore, you wouldn't be SO apt to
remember me as am you. It's seventeen years
since saw you last. Things has changed since
then 1t was on the battlefield of Cedar Creek.
Don't YOU remember the soldier that gave you
his horse when yours was shot from under you
by shower of canister from the masked bat
teries on the brow of the hill?" and the old man
looked up with eager pride into the Generals
face
''That + do" answered the General with
pleased interest and brighter flash in his eye:
Il remember it we'll"
II was that soldier" continued the miner,
proudly 4 remember the circumstance very
well, sir. When you put spurs to my horse and
galloped off you left your hat behind you. 1
called to you as loud as could, but you replied,
Never mind the hat, my boy I've got that hat
yet, General. It's hanging in my cabin in the
mountains" and the rough fellows eyes glowed
with pleasure.
Sheridan grasped his hand and led him to a
seat, and for half an hour they fought the battle
of Cedar Creek over again.-Denuer Tribune.
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DIR LITTLE NAVY,

The subject OF our navy mas began again to be
agitated. These agitations are always spasmodc,
so they amount to nothing, dying in their own
socket without having accomplished anything,
their life being too brief The latest is in the
language of the New York ,Sua, which expresses
itself on the question:
"The Navy Register for July /, 1881, which
has made its appearance during the present week,
confirms in remarkable way that public i'm
preston whose existence Ancient Mariner
Thompson recognized when he officially pro-
tested that we have not top-heavy navy
"We find on the list total of forty cruisers in
commission, two of these being first rates, and
nine second rates, while the remainder are of the
third and fourth rates, and some are under sails
only. To these may be added seventeen vessels,
comprising receiving ships, store ships, rams and
tugs and finally five ron-cads the Ajax, Catskill,
Lehigh, Mahopac, and Manhattan laid up at City
Point, though in commission
"TO handle these vessels and to perform the
related duties useful and ornamental. we find on
the active list alone admiral. vice admiral
twelve rear admirals, twenty five commodores
fifty captains. ninety commanders eighty lieuten-
ant-commanders, and $50 lieutenants, not to
signs eighty two midshipmen, and 13O cadet
midshipmen, all pressing upward to fill any
chance vacancy overhead.
This however is only the line. emust not
of course omit the staff, beginning at the medical
corps with its fifteen directors fifteen inspectors
fifty surgeons, seventy-nne passed assistant sur
geons. Then comes the pay corps, with its thr-
teen directors, twelve inspectors forty weight pay
masters, twenty mine passed assistant paymasters
and nineteen assistant paymasters. The engineer
corps follows, boasting no fewer than seventy
chief engineers besides one hundred passed assist
ant engineers. thirty-five assistant engineers and
seventy-three cadet engineers. To these must be
added twenty -four chaplans, twelve professors of
mathematics, eleven naval constructors, five as
sistant naval constructors, and ten civil engi-
neerS.
Passing the boatswains gunners, carpenters
sailmakers and mates. find 142 more cadet
midshipmen, and seventy-nine more cadet engi-
neers at Annapolis. What the retired and re-
served list would add may be imagined from the
fact that it contains thirty six rear admirals
The marine corps contributes seventy-seven Off
GERS between the ranks of colonel and lieutenant
on the active list.
''Mr. Thompson always held that there were
not too many officers for the ships but too few
ships for the officers Judge Hunt is evidently
inclined to this same ingenious view and he
Rodgers board to induce Congress to build a few
more vessels to supply the urgent needs of the
commanders who have nothing to command
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JOHN DENNIS AND GENERAL FLOYD.

Early in the late civil War, John Dennis, full
negro, believing himself fired with patriotic zeal,
and able to serve his country. besOught his mas
ter, a Georgian, and obtained permission to ac-
company regiment from that State, which was
soon placed under the command of General Floyd.
The history of that command is well known. On
the retreat John became hOmesick, and was al
lowed to depart. He had become well known to
General Floyd and all his command. On his de
parture he went to take leave of the general,
when the following dialogue was had
General Floyd: well, John, You are going to
leave u.s. eh?"
John: Yes, Mars Floyd; it pears like | could
do more good at home now dan bein' here; so
thought I'd 60 home and courage up our people
to hold on"
General F: "That's right, John. But are you
going to tell 'em that you left us when running
from the Yankees?"
john NO, sir; no, Mars Floyd, dat / amt
You may pen upon my not tellin nothin to NOR
alize dem people"
General F: "But how will you get around tell
ing them John?"
John: Easy enough, Mars Floyd 1t won't
do to mOralze dem people. I'm goin' to tell 'em
ds-dat when | left de army it was in first-rate
sperrts, and dat OWN to de situation of de coun-
try and de way de land lay, we was a-advancin
back'ards, and de Yankees was a-retreatin' on to
us"-Harper's Mdgazine
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SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1881.
j. 8. SLATER.

A day of fasting and of prayer.
A day of sorrow everywhere.
A day of gloom whose darkness spread
Above peoples bended head.
O'ershadows hearts surcharged with woe
Because of that assassin blow
Which fifty million mourners feel
Which made a mighty nation reel
Like stricken form beneath the shock
OF mighty earthquake. Thou, our Rock
TO Thee we flee. Steadfast and strong
Grant, God, our Chieftain's life prolonp.
Lead him by certain steps and sure
Along life's path to perfect cure.
Well hath he served Thee in the past.
And now, though skies be overcast,
He holds to Thee. He is Thine own,
And ours as well. A nations moan
Is lifted up that he may live
Thou hast the gift of life, then give
To him this boon and lift him up.
Take from our lips the bitter cup
We e'en must quaff while yet he lies
BEYOND all mortal skill's emprise
Hear, Lord, and answer; then shall be
All glory, praise, ascribed TO Thee.
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MOSAIC POETRY,

only know she came and went, Loot".
Like troutlets in pool; hooo.
She phantom OF delght' nodS'0o'm.
And ] was like fool. Eastman.
"one kiss dear maid" / said and
SIGHED CoIeridge.
'Out of those lips unshorn," LonafeIoU
Sba shook her ringlets round her head, StoddGrd.
And laughed in merry scorn. TennysOn.
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky! TcnnySon.
Yes hear them, oh my heart ALce Carey
'is twelve at night 10y the castle clock, Coleridge
Beloved, must part! Alice Carey.
Come back! come back" she cried
in grief, Campbell
My eyes are dim with tears BGadrd TAYLOR
How shall live through all the days, Mrs. OSgoOd.
All through a hundred years." T. s. Perry.
Twas in the prime of summer time Hood.
She blest me with her hand; Hoh
We strayed together, deeply blest, Mrs EdTdrdS
Into the Dreaming land. Corn,caU
The laughing bridal roses blow Pdtnaore
To dress her dark brown hair; Bdydrd Taylor
No maiden may with her compare, Brd1Eford
Most beautiful, most rare! Redd
I clasped il on her sweet cold hand Bro1Uning.
The precious golden link; Smith
] calmed her fears and she was calm Coleridge.
Drink pretty creature, drink Wordsworth.
And so won my Genevieve, Coter'd9e
And walked in paradise; Herreg
The fairest thing that ever grew Wordsworth.
Atween me and the skies. OS9ood
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


WASHINGTON, ID. c., March, 1875.
From several years acquaintance with Captain GEORGE
Z, LEMON of this city, / cEeerfuy commend him
gentleman of integrity and worth and well qualified to
attend to the collection of Bounty and other claims
against the Government His experience in that line
give him superior advantages
w. p. SPRAGUE, VI. c.,
Fifteenth District Of Ohio.
JAS. ID. STRAWBRIDGE, VI. c.,
Thirteenth District of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March l, 1873.
We, the undersigned, having acquaintance with
Captain GEORGE f. LEMON for the past few years and
knowledge of the systematic manner i'll which he
ducts his extensive business and of his reliability for fair
and honorable dealings connected Herewith cheerfuy
commend him to claimants generally.
A. V. RICE. Chairman
Committee IlrGiid Pensions, House Reps.
w. F. SLEMONS, NJ. c.,
Second District Of Ark.
w. =. LYNDE, VI. c..
Fourth District Of WtS.
K. W. TOWNSHEND, NJ. c.,
Nineteenth District of Ill.,
a Any person desiring information as to my stand
ing and responsibility WILL request be furnished with
satisfactory reference in his vicinity Congressional
District
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GEORGE E. LEMON.
REFERENCES.

As this may reach the hands of some persons unae-
quanted with this House, append hereto, speci-
mems of the testimonials in possession copies of let
from several gentlemen of Political and Military
distinction, and widely known throughout the United
States:
BELvIDEEE, Ill, October a. 1870
Itake great pleasure in recommending Captain GEORGE
T. LEMON, of Washington D. c., to all persons who
have claims to settle other business to prosecute
before the Departments at Washington. Il know him to
be thoroughly qualified, we'll acquainted with the laws,
and with Department rules in all matters growing out
of the late war; especially in the Paymasters and Quar-
termasters Offices have had occasion to employ him
for friends of mine also in the soliciting of Patents, and
have found him very active, wenformed and success
full. As gallant officer during the and hon
Orabe and successful practitioner, recommend him
strongly to all who may need his services.
s. 4. HURLBUT. NJ. c.,
Fourth Congressional District, Illinois.
Late Major General, U. s. VOls
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January II, 1879.
Captain GEORGE Z. LEMON, attorney and agent for the
collection of claims a Washington city is thor
ough, able and exceedingly weI-inormed man of busi
ness, of high character, and entirely responsible be-
ieve that the interests of all having claims requiring
adjustment cannot be confded to safer hands.
JNO. A. J. CRESWELI,
President.
w F. ROACH,
Secretary.
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A NICE LITTLE PLuM.

Many persons expressed surprise when they
heard lately that General Grant had paid $4,000
for a house uptown, because they had supposed
him to be comparatively poor. Those in position
to know say that he is worth from $500, 900 to
100000, and that he will soon be worth three or
four times much.-N T. Times
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Liberty will not descend to people; people
must raise themselves to liberty. 1t is a blessing
to be earned before it can be enjoyed-Tilton
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Never bind up head before it is broken, or
comfort conscience that makes no confession.
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The only disadvantage Of an honest heart is
credulity.-Sir Philip Sydney.
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Pensions

If wounded, injured have contracted any disease
however slight the disability apply Thousands
! ifIa6
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Heirs.

Widows minor children, dependent mothers fathers
and minor brothers and sisters in the order named
pDtjt1 1ed
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War of 1912.

All surviving officers and soldiers of this whether
in the Military Naval service of the United States who
served fourteen 90 days; if in battle skirmis
for less period and the widows of such who have not
remarked, entitled to pension of eight dollars
month. Proof of loyalty is longer required in these
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CLAIMS! CLAIMS

This Claim House Estab-
lished in 1865!
| GEORGE e. LEMON.
Attorney-at-Law,
OFFICES sl5 Fifteenth ST., Citizens National Bank)
WASHINGTON, d.. C.
P. o. DRAWER 325
Pensions.
If wounded injured or have contracted any disease
however slight the disability apply Thousands
entitled.
Heirs.
Widows minor children, dependent mothers fathers,
and minor brothers and sisters in the order named
entitled.
War of 1912.
All surviving officers and soldiers of this war whethe,
in the Military Naval service of the United States who
served fourteen 90 days; if in battle skrmsh,
for less period and the widows of such who have not
remarked entitled to pension of eight dollars
month Proof of loyalty is no longer required in these
claims
Increase of Pensions.
Pension laws more liberal now than formerly and
many are now entitled to higher rate than they receive.
for services in claims for increase of pension where
disability is alleged unless successful in procuring
the increase.
Restoration to Pension Roll.
Pensioners who have been unjustly dropped from the
pension roll whose have been stricken there
bxyr of drotrf fhairyNa
riod of three by of reenlistment may
have their pensions renewed by corresponding with this
house.
Desertion
from regiment vessel and enlistment in another
is not bar to pension in where the wound disease
injury incurred while in the service of the United
States and in the line of duty.
Land Warrants.
Survivors of all wars from $780, to March g. 1885, and
certain heirs entitled hundred and sixty
of land if not already received Soldiers of the late
not entitled.
Land purchased for cash the highest mar
ket rates, and assignments perfected
Correspondence invited
Prisoners of War.
Ration money promptly collected.
FurIough Rations.
an Amounts due collected without unnecessary delay.
Such claims be collected without the frough.
Horses Lost in Service.
Claims of this character promptly attended to. Many
claims of this character have been enormously rejected
Correspondence in such is respectfully invited.
Bounty and Pay.
Collections promptly made.
Property taken bythe Armyin States
not i'm InSurrection.
this
provided they filed before January l. 1880 fnot
filed prior to that date they barred by statute of i
tatiOn.
In addition to the above we prosecute Military and
Naval claims ofevery description procure Patents Trade
Marks Copyrights attend to business before the General
Land Office and other Bureaus of the Interior Depart
ment, and all the Departments of the Government
We invite correspondence from all Interested assuring
them of the utmost promptitude energy, and thorough
in all matters intrusted to our hands.
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This Claim House Estab-
lished in 1865!
GEORGE T.. LEMON.

Attorney-at-Law,
OFFICES, 6l6 Fifteenth ST.. Citizens National Bank)
WASHINGTON, ID. C.
P. o. DRAWER 325
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Increase of Pensions.

Pension laws more liberal than formerly, and
many entitled to higher than they receive
From and after January 1891 shall make charges
for claims for increase of pension where
disability is alleged, unless successful in procuring
the increase.
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Restoration to Pension Roll.

Pensioners who have been unustly dropped from the
pension roll whose names have been stricken there
from by of failure to draw their pension for
riod of three years by of reenlistmen may
have their pensions renewed by corresponding with this
hon
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Land Warrants.

Survivors of all wars from 1890 to March g. 1885, and
certain heirs entitled to hundred and sixty
of land not already received Soldiers of the late
not entitled.
Land warrants purchased for cash the highest
ket rates, and assignments perfected.
Correspondence invited.
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from regiment vessel and enlistment in another
is not bar to pension in where the wound disease
injury incurred while in the service of the Unite
States and in the line of duty.
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Prisoners of War.
Property taken by the Armyin States
not in InSurrectiOn.

Claims of this character will receive special attention,
provided they filed before January l. 1880 If not
filed prior to that date they barred by statute of im
tatiOn
In addition to the above prosecute Military and
Naval claims ofevery description procure Patents Trade
Marks Copyrights attend to business before the General
Land Office and other Bureaus of the Interior Depart
ment and all the Departments of the Government.
We invite correspondence from all Interested assuring
them of the utmost promptitude energy and thorough
New-York tribune., 1881-11-21
States Senator. think there will be choice on the
first ballot"
"Who the prominent candidates for United States


states Senator think there will be choice on the
Who the prominent candidates for United States
"There only two who have strong following
These Captain Riddeberger and Captain John >.
Wise. think that Ridjleberger will be elected am
friendly to bOth but the chances are IN RddeDergers
favor. Johnny Wise almost like one OF my own
household But there ia principle In tnls ;on 10
the vote cast min last spring by the thiryseven
lcan Senators during the long confess conte.. IN viI tT1
Senate over it's organization. ms matter "si, Az
OF course, be decided in caucus An All
effort IL being made by many Democrats 10 RaS9 lay
John F. Lewis or some other Republican enter ,nI % %
as candidate for Senator. do not think tnat M Le"s
or any other leading Republican would DC Willing 10 70 W
the United States Senate by Bourbon votes the annus
would be too apparent OF course, the Bourbon Demo
Gratis would be glad to accomplish this as II Woud 9e
bad policy for the Republicans to accept the profered
votes Their policy should be to break down the Bour
bon element, something which they have attemped and
failed to accomplish for the past twenty years No
feel convinced that Rddleberger will win Wise Is
young man. He can afford TO wait. And he WIN not 20
uurewarded. He is man of ability aud energy, ana
these are qualities which make mans fortune certain
We have always paid great deal OF attention TO the
claims Of locality what are known as the grand % dyl
Riddlcberger lives in another part OF the State.
Then, too, Riddleberger represents the element from
which wish to obtain recruits the young Democracy
He himself mas always been strong Democrat, one OF
the Tenth Legion lie has the strongest personal OloW
ing OF any in the state This was shown In the ate
election lie of ability and will adorn seat in INC
Senate II Wise is defeated for the senatorship ne VIII
take his defeat gracefully He will not sulk but VIII
jump right in and work for Riddeberger He Is right
good fellow and the circumstances other than as
they are, would work for him manfully"
"What about the debt question:"
AS soon az the Senatorial fight Is finished the
Legislature will at take up and pass the
Riddlcberger debt bill This the main
issue Of the campaign, and the people have expressed
themselves Enthusiastically In favor OF an adjustment or
the debt the basis proposed in tie bill Ii Will PROB
ably not be discussed much by side because we nave
made up our minds to pass it by certain date The
other side can talk Oh it they WISH
Otner changes will probably be made.
The clpitation tax will probably be abolished
Ii must be paid before any can vote The state
Government will be reorganZed in accordance with the
approved wish Of the people Thejudges and school Of
ccrs VIII be named possible. AB result OF
these changes the Bourbon party VIII soon become
thing OF the past The younger voters OF virginia are
making themselves felt, and II they encouraged VIII
Mpul-
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this District has been as follows at recent
THE LOcAL REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATIONS.

The action of the Republican Central Com
mittee in naming committee, with George Bliss as
chairman to consider and report what amendments to
the constitution necessary in order that larger
proportion Of Republicans may be brought within the
associations OF their respective districts, has received
the commenddou OF all the better class OF Republicans
throughout the city The fact is commented on that
General Garfield received $1,000 votes last year.
and that 10000 Republican votes were cast at the
recent election while the combined membership Of the
various Assembly District Associations in the city Is
than 5000 1t is felt that there should be larger
membership Complaint has been made in the past that
hundreds OF Republicans cannot gain admittance 10
their district associations although their names have
been presented IL charged that in SOme at least OF
these association the leaders not for in
membership because they fearful OF losing
control
This the a majority Of the districts, how
ever In many the leader, and members are anxious 70
Increase the membership provided the right element can
Dee brought I'm. They willing that avOwed Repub-
caus shall come in and will welcome them What the
committee will endeayOr to ascertain Is the best means
of bringing this about aud at the same time prevent an
rrupton OF Democrats or men who can IN no sense be
called stcldisst Republicans just prior 10 the primary
elections when delegates 70 the various conventions are
To be chosen when the annual election OF Offices Of the
association Is at hand.
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DAMAGE or STATEN ISLAND.

A fire broke Outat midnight on Saturday in the
large stables on Grimes's Ill., stapeton 5. l., owned
and occupied by william Butler Duncan, Of the late
banking firm Of Duncan sherman 4 Co.. OF this city.
The buildings entirely destroyed, with their
contents including several carriages sleighs, sets Of
harness robes and large quantity ~ hay aud grain
Three valuable horses and several English stock dogs
perished the flames One horse, one carriage and
set OF harness belonged tO j. d. Lawrence. The total
loss il estimated ut about $4,000 partially covered by
Insurance The origin OF the fire Is unknown.
New-York tribune., 1881-11-21
THE FUNERAL OF JAMES L. RIDGELY.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20.-Ihe funeral of James
L. Rlgely took place this afternoon. The remains had
been removed odd Fellows Hall. where the services
took place After the reading OF Scripture lessons, ad-
dresses we're made by the Rev. TllOtson Morgan and
loved Grand sire Luther j. Glenn, OF the Sovereign
Grand Lodge also spoke, and the services concluded at
mound Cemetery where the intermen took place. Dele
cations from all the city lodges and cncampments from
the Dstct OF Columbia and other parts OF the country
ur4a
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Az EDITOR KILLED BY 4 M4RSHAL.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2O.-A dispatch from Boon
vlle Mo-. TO The Republican says Thomas A. McDer-
man. marshal OF this city, shot and killed A. b. Thorn
ton. Editor OF The B0onrHe Neics, Greenback news
paper yesterday afternoon The NelrS yesterday
ing contained an article severely rejecting on
McDermSn's official acts and some personal abuse.
McDcrman met Thornton in the street late yesterday
afternoon and alteration ensued, in the course OF
which blows were struck and pistols drawn. McDorman
shot Thornton twice In the side and IN the head The
second shot killed him instantly McDernan gave hun
self up TO the police"
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GAMBETTA AND TIE SENATE.

PARIS. Nov. 20 The def, of NJ. Herold, the
Government nominee for Life Senator, isregarded
a retaliation for the appointment of NJ. Pau Bert as
Minister of Instruction and Worship.
LONDON, Nov. 2O.--Ihe Daily N,1cSs Paris CORES
pondcnt says that tn vote against NJ. Herold fur
nishcs argument for the speedy prorogatIon of the
Chambers, and that VI. Gambctta can expect no
good from the Senate rs ut present constituted.