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The National tribune., 1889-03-14

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PREACHING AND PRACTICE.
Sec. TOO
as follows

Sec. 1855, of the Revised Statutes, reads
as follows:
In grateful recognition of the services sacrifices
and sufferings Of persons honorably discharged
from the military and naval service of the country
by reason of wounds disease or the expiration of
the terms of enlistment, it is respectfully recon-
mended TO bankers, merchants, manufacturers, me-
chanics. farmers and persons engaged in industrial
pursuits, TO give them the preference for appoint
nlents 10 remuneratiye situations and employ
ulents.
This act was passed March 8, 1865, when
the full measure of those services, sacrifices
and sufferings was thoroughly understood
by the people.
Nowis the time for the United States to do
itself what Congress so earnestly urged upon
the people in 1865. Let the veterans be
everywhere preferred for all appointments
to remunerative situations and employ
ments" under the Government. It is simple
Justice.
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VETERANS FOR OFFICE.

It is the unmistakable wish of the ma
jority of the people of this country that the
veterans be preferred for all offices.
Gen. Harrison himself owes his election to
this feeling. He was given the nomination of
his party at Chicago Because he was gallant
soldier, who had gone to the front at the
head of a regiment, and fought with it faith
fully and determinedly until the contest was
closed with victory When he came before
the country as a nominee, this same fact
secured him the votes which elected him.
The same feeling, acting in the same way,
secured a majority of his party in both
Houses of Congress. Wherever soldiers and
civilians were candidates, and the conditions
were at all equal, the soldier was elected
over the civilian.
1t is expected that the Administration
which is now beginning its career will give
the fullest recognition to this clearly-ex-
pressed viii of the people. It is confidently
believed that in all selections for appoint
ments the preference accorded to soldiers
will be manifest and substantial. The laws
of the United States prescribe that it shall
be, and the popular desire supports the
spirit and letter of those laws.
In fact, no man can have any claim for an
Office comparable to that of a man..whO served
his country in the field. Assuming that the
merits and qualifications of the two candi-
dates are equal, then no reason can exist
why the veterans military record shall not
turn the scale in his favor, decidedly and
every time
What argument can be made against this
No man has right TO an Office, or can ac-
quire one, whatever he is or may do The
Offices must be filled by selection among
members of equally competent man. In
making that selection the governing reason
should and must be that the men who
sacrificed everything to rescue the country
from its deadly peril are entitled to prefer
ence over men who did not make such
sacrifices.
Had the veterans not made such sacrifice
there would be no Offices to fill; there wonld
be no places for either them OF the civilians.
One sentence in Gen. Harrison's Inaugural
Address succinctly states thewhole matter.
His Inauguration reminds us that we owe
everything to their (the Union soldiers and
sailors) valor and sacrifices"
The smallest recognition that the party
which has been placed in power by the votes
of these Union soldiers and sailors can make
Of this debt of justice and gratitude is a
full and free extension of preference for them
over civilians in all appointments.
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WORK or THE pENsIos OFFICE.

During the week ending March 8, 1889,
z.343 claims were received, of which ], 158
were original invalid; SO widows; war
Of 1872; Z bounty land; 35 navy; old
war; Il On account Of Mexican service, and
2,246 applications for increase.
Report Of certificates issued during week
ending March 9. 1883: Original, 412; in
crease, 40; reissue, 81; restoration, 8; du-
plicate, IA; accrued, 81; act of June :, 1888
%; Mexican war, II; total, 972.
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WHETHER President Harrison makes a
" clean sweep" in the Departments at Wash
ington or not, there are two officials who
should be made to walk the plank without
the least delay. Every hour that they have
been allowed to stay in Office since the In
auguration has been an hour too long The
first of these is Benedict, Public Printer, and
the second, AIcConville, Sixth Auditor of the
Treasury. Both have been rancorous enc
mics Of the veterans, and distinguished for
their insulting course toward those they
found there when they entered Office.
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Service rules, the wedding out of all the
worthless material with which Villas and
Dickinson have loaded down the service, and
the restoration of the competent clerks who
were discharged for no other offense than
being old soldiers. Then give all the vet
Grams who are competent and desire the
places chance of appointment, and the
Railway Mail Service will be speedily re-
stored to its former splendid efficiency.
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Persons honorably discharged from the military
and naval service by reason of disability resulting
from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of
duty, shall be preferred for appointments to civil
offices, provided they are found to possess the
business capacity necessary for the proper dis
charge of the duties of such offices.
This is admirable as far as it goes, but I'M
fortunately it does not go far enough. 1t
restricts the preference in appointments to
those who were actually discharged on ac-
count of wounds or sickness. The appoint
ing officers of the last Administration evaded
this law wherever possible with regard to
those who were specifically covered by its
provisions, and, of course, refused to give
those who did not strictly come I'M
der its terms any benefit from it
whatever. No matter how good soldier
man had been, or how badly he had been
hurt by reason. of his service, he was not
given any benefit under the law unless he
could show that he was actually discharged
from the service because of his wounds or
other disabilities, and then he was quibbled
with.
We want this law amended at the next
session of Congress so as to make its pro-
visions more general, and give all honorably-
discharged soldiers real preference for such
offices or employment as they are qualified
for.
Comrades, take this matter up, and move
upon your Representatives in regard to it.
SAN Francisco and the Pacific Coast
were thrown into ferment of excitement
last week by the report that the commander
of the American man-of- war Nipsie stationed
at Samoa, finding his remonstrance against
German outrages unheeded, had opened fire
upon the German gunboat Olga, which in
turn attacked him with torpedoes and de-
stroyed his vessel. A similar report had
| been current week or two previous, but
it was decided that itIwas a stock-iobbing
invention. Careful consideration of the
latter report did not strengthen its prob
ability. Nothing had been received at
Washington to indicate the likelihood OF
any increased stringency in the situation
there, and it was not understood how any
news could be received from there until the
next Samoan steamer reached some point
where there is telegraphic communication
This will not be for some days yet. In the
meantime the tone of the German Govern.
ment and press is pacific. The conference
of the three Nations as to the islands will
shortly take place in Berlin, and it is not
thought that any action will be taken by
the Germans pending its deliberations.
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oEE Of the public men who have come
rapidly into National prominence, with every
evidence Of a permanent stay there, is Col.
Eliot 7. Shepard. the editor of the New
York NaH and Express. Col. Shepard was
a prominent lawyer in New York before he
entered journalism by the purchase Of the
1laa and Express, which he has made a
power IN the country by his vigorous man.
agement. It's energetic, able support did
very much toward carrying New York for
Gen. Harrison in the last campaign.
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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

"A noted woman journalist Of tie
South IS Miss Ida McGrath, Of Batoa
Rouge, La. In addition 70 her news
paper work she has written . number
Of novels.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox il firm b.
lever in tho efficacy Of physical exer-
else to preserve youth and good looks.
and she uses the Indian clubs regular
" for half-hour every day.
Hans Breitmann" was the pseu-
donym Of Charles Godfrey Leland, ono
Of the earliest Of American writer's to
employ the German dialect Blr. Le-
land is still living and residing in
Europe.
The number of books belonging TO
the late n. Chevreul, which his heirs
have donated to the Museum Of Natural
History. is estimated at 8. 900 to 10. 1000
Nearly every branch OF science Is
there represented.
The Jewish Messenger reports
that Joseph Pulitzer, OF the World.
has offered to assist twelve boys .
year from the graded schools Of the
city to get college education. until
the number reaches sixty.
Robert Browning. the poet. ID
short and stout with q ruddy COM
plexion and the general appearance OF
q man who enjoys . good dinner. He
is one Of the greatest diners-out In
England. and Is . most agreeable
table companion.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Blake. the
Boston writer who signs three modest
initials, NJ E. B.. to some of the most
poetical prose and truly poetic poesy.
is the wife Of leading physician and
the mother of several children. who
ind no rival in the literary work
which engrosses only . portion Of this
authors time.
The Book Lover adds q new word
to the language, "bibliosophist." man
''wise in books" one who has an '.all-
round knowledge Of books. both from
the collectors and the scholars stand
point" competent to give advice in
forming library. and to help In
various other ways where the aid Of .
man learned in books is needed.
All of Amelie Rives' correspond
ence sent in care Of her publishers Is
first opened by the latter before for
warding. This is done at the au-
thoress' request to protect her from
abusive letters, which are destroyed
by the publishers. Shortly after the
publication OF 1.-THE Quick or the
Dead?" the character of several
letters addressed to the authoress
made this necessary. and the plan has
been kept up ever since.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25

Luke's men were falling On every side.
The ground was strewn with dead and
dying, and the awful work still went ON.
Cheer after cheer, yell upon yell, ~ II
fiends incarnate were 1T work, shook the
very air. The woods were Hl.,d with
smoke. and trees thickly peppered with
bullets.
''We're out o. ammunition, cartridges give
out," yelled Max
Hundreds Of others were in the same con-
dition, and the men became 90 alarmed that
. stampede was threatened.
Captain Mason knew that not twenty
PAGES under the hill there were tons of am
munition. He told his orderly to 60 out and
bring it, but he stood like one stupefed
Then he spoke to duty sergeant, and while
directing him what to do bullet killed the
poor fellow at his Captains feet Leuten-
ant Smith was already amorg the slain, and
the Second Lieutenant wounded. The Cap
tain did not dare leave his command, for
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25
HUMOROUS.

Whats the matter?" the school,
mistress asked. Backs sore. ma am"
What made it sors?" Pop pounded
his thumb with . Ratchet this mornin'
and laughed"
MIR. Wraggs Ito lodging-house
clerk)-"See here, mister, can't
sleep, because dat Teller in der mex
room shores so awful!' Clerk-..Huh!
Yer didn't expect to get lullaby by
der Metropolitan Opera-House or
chestra fer fifteeE cents, did yer?"-
Judge.
-Sunday-School Teacher Ito new
pupiD-..We are taught by the Bible
that when some one smites US on one
cheek VIC should turn the other to him.
Isn't that q beautiful sentiment"
Eyes, ma'am." Nov, II an enemy
were to smite you on one cheek. what
would you do?" I'D pound der top
of his head of. Nebraska State
Journal.
MIR. Bohms," said Mrs. HASH
croft. looking into the little boarding.
house parlor. Twill you be kind enough
to step into the back room for a
moment?" Certainly" said the
consumptive-looking boarder. 'lt's
funny" he muttered to himself. ''that
every time any body comes here to ap-
ply for board she hustles me out Of
sight "-Terre Haute Express.
--Parson-"You are a total abstain
er. 1 believe, Mr.. Flint" Farmer
Skinflint-'.Yes. sir, l be. l never
tasted liquor but once, and that was TO
the county fair twenty-three years ago.
Hez Hawbuck treated me three times
that day. and got jest dizzy enough
to let some scamp pass q lead nickel on
me. When l found that out says TO
myself: You've had enough an
amt teched drop sence, nor / amt
a-goin' ter!'-Epoch.
"A gentleman and lady whom he
did not know were seated vis-a-vis In
q compartment Of . railway train.
Net q word was exchanged for some
time. All at once the gentleman threw
down the paper he had been reading
and attempted to kiss the lady. '-Oh.
monsieur she cried. what au-
dacity." "A thousand pardons. mad
am. My sight Is q little dim and I
thought the train was passing through
a tunnel Texas Siftings.
Mr.. Spouter." said the spokss-
man Of the committee, I'VE have called
70 ask you, a. the silver.tongued ora
tor Of Biggsy;lle,' 70 mako . pre-
sentation spssch for 10 tomorrow
evening. II will b Gagstatter's tenth
wedding anniversary. and No arc
going TO give him . little surprise"
Gentlemen" replied Mr.. Spoutsr.
with some severity. ''can you expect .
silver-tongued orator 70 speak at tin
weddingP"-Chicago Tribune
-COmmitteeman-.The boys want
to buy . presentation gift for the al
derman. Show mo something hrst-
clasa" Salesman-"Here Il beauti-
fully-chased water-pitcher. You can
have It for $500" Committeeman-
..Fas TOO small and expensive! Show
me something elsa" Salasman-'.Psr.
haps this plated punch-bowl would
suit Il holds two gallons and costs
only 42a" Committeeman-"Just The
thing. I'll take Il "-Je~eler's week
y.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25

the windows there Aashed brilliant 6Rhfa.
81. IN unusual excitement seemed to per
vaoe the building from attic to cellar.
ASnus from gilded chandeliers shining
tnro0gh tho broad, deep windows fen across
oehghtful lawn, and showed number Of
horses hitched to the fence.
mason halted his command and called
captain Lawrence, Of the cavalry, 70 his
sade. and asked Blackhawk who lived in the
house.
Colonel Lucas, sah," the guide an
swercd
"Is he Confederate!"
Yes, sab, dey am seceeh, an specks dey
am now gittin' ready to 60 OF ter Nash
vile"
Captain Lawrence at this moment came
up 70 where Luke sat at the head of the
command, and Captain Mason said:
Captain Lawrence, believe there arc
several officers in that house, and it's our
duty to arrest themr'
am with you." the Captain answered
More than likely there are also women
and children in the house, 20 caution you-
men not to injure them, if possible"
The troops were divided into two parties,
captain Lawrence having command Of one
and Captain Mason Of the other.
- WOS OIL ohSCQ lux Auk0 10 8Gtt4Ck 1XO10
tho south and Captain Lawrence to come in
from the east, completely fanling the
building, and they hoped to prevent any
from escaping.
Dismounting . short distance from the
fence on the south, Luke left tho horses in
charge OF . small guard, and, followed by
Arkansaw Tom and others, he crept up the
hedgerow on the south. The dim outline
nj a hoo AZ <hn ~
sentry discovered them at the same mo-
ment, and, firing his carbine, ran toward
the house. screaming:
"T armsi T. arms! We are sur
rounded"
"Forward! double quicki'' cried Captain
Mason, and through the gate and across the
lawn they sped. A dozen gun-shots on the
east bore evidence that Captain Lawrence
had been discovered.
Lively fighting began al around the
house, and they found one dead rebel lying
on the steps Of tho porch. Half . dozen
pistol shots rang out from the hall, and
one Of the bullets grazed Luke's cheek.
Sword in hand, he dashed into the house,
followed by men who would die rather than
desert him. East and west, through doors
and windows, determined blue-coats were
pressing their way. Carbines and pistols
were emptied and swords drawn.
Captain Mason ran . Confederate, whom
he met in tho hall, through the body, and,
leaping over his PROSTATE form, burst into
an adjoining room. Having seen no one
but men, he had forgotten the possibility Of
women being in the house until he entered
the room, and saw two young girls about
seventeen and eighteen years Of age spring
in frontof q Confederate officer and lmplore
hs life.
"Away-awayl fear not the cowardly
dogs" said the young Confederate, trying
to shake OF the girls, but they held on to
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25
THE OLD. OLD STORY.

NJ wife andl strolled hand in hand
Along the pebbly shore.
Deaf TO the blare OF the seaside band
| Deaf to the pillows roar.
We watched the steamers bound for homo
And the feecy clouds o'erhead;
But was as dumb ass marblegnome.
and not one word she said.
For though we seemed the ships to see.
The neey clouds, the BIRDS
Our thoughts were elsewhere turned, and W
Sought not to give them wordA
For just before rs sauntered Kate,
Our darling child, our queen;
She walked with slow and measured gait
But not alone, ween.
We strove to hear the words they said
Twas Will who held her hand:
We heard the breaking waves instead,
And the discord OF the band
At last they paused. Hates eyes were cast
Upon the gl,steniAg beach;
And while VIII held her fingers fast,
His lips framed fervid speech.
I found my tongue. "Good wife," said I
"What would you give 10 hear
Wills words, that fall SO pleasantly
Upon our daughters carr
'Give" said my spouse. why, what Ounce
You stupid, don't you know
You made the Same speech for me once,
Just twenty years ago!'
Gath Brittle, In Leslie's illustrated News
paper.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25
LUKE MASON.
A Thrilling and Romantic Story
Of the Late Civil War.
" JOHN r. MUSICK

By JOHN II. MUSICK,
AUTHOR OF "BROrHRR AGAINST BROTHER
"HELEN LAKENAN" WALTER BROWH.
FIELD" BANKER OF BEDFORD"
AID OTHER STORIES.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-25

his sword-arm and implored him not to ex-
asperate the enemy. o
"Kind sir, spare, oh, spare my brotheri"
screamed one Of the girls, turning her white,
tear-stained face upon him.
ssLillie Neff! My Godl-is it you or a
dream" gasped Captain Mason, closing the
door and staggering against it.
ITO BE Continued