New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-29

81 think could tackle this work II had good
swig Of peach brandy rr me-
one of the applicants asked how he passed.
Fist rate said he there was nice, smart girl
right next TO me, who passed all her papers. There
was only one thing couldn't do. and that was tho
! decimal'. l never heard of dccimas BEFORE
Equally Intelligent the remark of a woman who
took the examination:
| ." couldn't do that example I'm Interest," said She
that one that read write I'm words yrs. 2
| whs. hrs never could understand interest,"
DIR. Blakiston is the postmaster at River Springs,
Maryland, where he lives property that has be-
longed to his family for generations. He is, too,
physician, friend lawyer and host the entire COM
munity Not long ago the Pension Office called upon
, him TO pass judgment on his own character. 1t hap
pened In this wise An applicant for pension APP
I pcarcd before Bakiston physician to be examined
/ physically. The Doctor found him disabled from
wounds received in the war, and his certificate TO this
effect was filed with the would be pensioners papers
at the Pension Office When these papers came up
for examination the worthy doctors certificate was
noted, and letter at once dispatched 10 the post
master at River Springs asking for the character and
standing Of Dr. Blakiston in the community
Like Pooh Bah, the postmaster went long way of
where the doctor could not look his shOders and
wrote, in to the letter he had received from
the Pension Office, that he had known DR.. Bakston
from birth, but that unfortunately he knew but ttlo
good of him, that he the most inveterate poker
player in ST. Mary's County drank more good whiskey
than any two men, like pirate, told highly
seasoned stories, in fact, the postmaster polished OH
the doc tors character soundly. but added that as
postmaster he could testify and he believed every
other man In the county would ndorse his testimony,
that tho doctor could be believed under oath.
newly appointed official, but recently come TO
Washington, RECALLED friends, who in back room
at Chambcrlins discussing crab supper. with
the following story Of his first test OF Washington
hospitality When at the Capital last winter looking
after business before of the departments,
the wife of a member from his state took him to
local fair given for the benefit Of hospital where
he fortunate enough to meet most charming
brace Of sisters residents I'm the suburbs who with
true Southern hospitality invited him to call III was
impossible for him go TO see them during ths Vlsi
but he made 1t his first pleasure after returning to the
city and found the two sisters attractive that no
prolonged his call much later even than etiquette al
lows a country visit be. he became conscious
Of this fact and thinking of making graceiul Ie
treat the mother Of tho young ladies appeared upon
the and introduced to the visitor, whom sho
sarcastlcaly asked TO stay to breakfast, observing
that would be long before that meal was serVed
after delivering which thunderbolt she sad good
NIGHT and dsappeared through door which disclosed
a bedroom beyond.
The new sppoineo who not little annoyed al
his delinquency, furious at the rcDuhe ne nan
received and for moment at a loss now 10 ACT
Whom he caught sight, however. OF the Ded throus"
the haltopened door his decision was made. OuchS
bidding the young goodnight, he toh theh nc
had decided to accept their mothers cordial invitation
TO breakfast and that he hoped they would see that
he was called in time for the morning meal. win
this he took possession Of the unoccuped bedroom ana
was soon dreaming of the blue eyes that had been ook
ing into his during the evening.
II was early when little tap was heard on his door
and a sweet voice said:
at * time TO get up, Mr. - breakfast is nearly
ready"
The mother had not been informed of the acceptance
OF her invitation so that there surprise at the
breakfast table when Mr.. sanntered In, nut MS
audacity won oil ladys heart and now this Official
IS one Of the most favored callers at the - home
, stead.
There Is an open sesame the closest locked doors
II We only possess the secret. member OF we'll
known firm of lawyers in the city. the son OF
Western Senator, sought admtance to one OF the DC
rartmcnts after the hour of closing. but the doors
were shut against him. because he had not gone armed
with his pass.
NV good man. said he to the doorkeeper. you
know have pass, what is the use of making any
difficulty about IT. tell you want to see the sec
rotary have an engagement with him at O'CLOCK and
it is that time now'
keeper and am not that yez has pass at all
but yez can't get in here widoul ONE
"Come now my good fellow" said the young
LAWYER confdentially. just help yourself to cigar
out OF my case and let me in.'
81 don't want yer cigars, and won't let yez in'
said the public servant grimly. as the fragrant
Uavanas were thrust under his nose.
"Now am tired of this nonsense" said the lawyer
" 7 am the son of senator, from. and must see
the secretary on important business this afternoon, so
omen the door at Once'
"Ycz NAV be the son of the entire Slnt for all
know but yez don't get this door open that said
he obdurate doorkcepcr shaking his head detemnedy
nv This time the lawyer at white heat of rage
"Wbat do you mean" said no. " by refusing ME adj
mittance when tell you am here on business OF the
utmost importance? You know have pass, that /
am the son of senator, and come often with my
partner, Mr., and"
1.-THE partner of Mr., be yez9 Why, man, why
didn't yez tell me so before? It's the secretary yez
wants TO see? Walk right I'm, walk right in. The
mariner of Mr.. am glad to know yez, Sor, and II
yez had told me before I'd let yez in tin minutes ago
And so the senator's son was ushered into the august
presence and ever since has been puzzlng his heal to
know what "open sesame his partner possesses that
IS superior to the OF a member of the Senate
At dinner party not long ago a certain senator
known TO be connosseur of liquors, and especially OF
whiskey was asked by novice who intended stocking
a wine closet which he thought 70 be the best brand
The best brandt said the senator gravely, ." Is the
one nearest you at the time you happen to want It,"
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