The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-24
ONLY 4 HARMLESS CRANK.
The YOUNG MAN ARRESTED AT
ALBANY FOR
Fear That He Might Be a Possible
GuIteau Turns Out an InOf-
fensiye Innocent"

RoNDoUT, N. Y, July 23.-Nathan
Schiller, the young man arrested by
the Albany police yesterday for fear
that he might be a possible Guiteau,
is resident of Rondout, and can be
best described by the Scotch phrase,
"An innocent" In Rondout he hss
always been looked upon as a harm
less crank, and has served as butt for
the pIac ical iokers. When Mr.. Cleye-
land was elected President Schiller
wrote to him asking for the position
OF postmaster at RoDdout. The Free
man has a copy OF this letter. which is
4 literary curiosity. Schiller is He
brew. Every week or 80 he proposes
marriage to young ladies. His antics
are amusing, but do not brighten any
body. Two or three years ago he
wrote doggerel poetry, and when he
could raise money to buy stationery
and stamps sent his verses to proml-
nent men along the Hudson river.
Occasionally kind hearted merchants
gave hi n old stock to peddle on the
streets. When the postal inspectors
were inspecting the Rondout postoffice
two weeks ago a JOKER induced Schu-
Ter to call on the officials and demand
that the Office be turned over to him.
He has always spoken enthusiastically
about the President and there seems
TO be no doubt that he went to AL
bany to ask the President for posi-
ton. Schiller never Tetaliates, even
when Ruyed numerically by small
boye. He was never known to carry
a weapon, and is looked upon with
compassion.
scHULER's LETTER
to the President was written in the
Rondout Y. M. g. A. rooms. He
asked Secretary A. H. Wilcox for a
sheet OF paper, which was given him,
ard two hours later handed letter, Of
which the following is verbatim
copy, ID Mr.. Wilcox:
RoSDoUT, November 2, 1895.
His Highest Elxency, To the Highest
Respects to Hon. Grover Cleveland, Presi-
dent Udited States America:
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City
Kingston can recomened Nathan
Schiller au honest intelligent and up
right young man has been a citizen Of
the City Kingston of the past q years.
Nathan Schiller was born in the city
Kingston in the County of Ulster in
the State of New York, we can recon-
end Nathan Schiller who is capable Of
holding (see over) political position
under the government employ. Wher-
as Nathan Schiller Of the city King
ston looking for position in the gov
eminent employ, that Rondout post
Office as assistant postmaster Rondout
PONY. l hope do all you can in
my favor az to give a position Of some
kind to make honest living. done
all | could in Hon. grover cleveland
favor. | introduced your name when
was a candidat pres to the public at
public meetings city N. Y in the State
N. Y. So am entitled to hold Polit-
cal position Of some kind under gov
eminent employ. So l will end my
kind letter and send my regard to
hon grover cleveland write me a
answer upon this important letter a.
quick as possible remain yours re-
spectfuly NATHAN SCHUYLER.
RoNDoUT, N. Y, July 23.-Schulel
asked Mr.. Wilcox to send it for him
but he declined. Schiller said he
would send it anyway, because he
felt quite sure the President would
reply Immediately. In addressing the
envelope, Schiller put the word sim.
personal" on it, because, as he said,
that was a good idea.
Members of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association have been very kind
to Schiller, giving him their cast of
clothing, and small sums OF money al
times. Schiller is great reader. He
spends hours in the Young Mems
Christian Association reading room
He is always quiet and respectful.
A POSTAL CARD
has been received from Schiller, ad
dressed TO four well known citizens
which reads;
ALBANY, N. Y.
DEAR SIR hope to have the pleas
ure as to write to you. hope YOU
are well, 30 am l the same. am il
Albany now at present. l will re
main in Albany after the centennial
30 will end my postsl'and send my
regards TO my friends. Iremain your
truly,
N. SCHILLER, 81 State street, Albany.
Schiller is expected 10 return +
Rondout tonight.
BADLY MANGLED.