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The National tribune., 1891-04-02
GARFIELD AT SCHOOL.
from "SchooI-days of the Presidents"
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! lHarpsr's Young Pc0p'sl
| James A. Garfield was sent 20 school when
/ six years Of age. He soon showed that be had
/ q GOOD memory, and great powers Of observa-
/ tiOn, learning great deal from over hearing
\ the recitltiOus Of the older scholars in his
| class. The master Of the school he attended
once boarded at his mothers house and took a
\ great fancy TO James, quickly discovering that
I be was a bright boy. lie told the little fellow
\ that if he studied hard he might some day be
I q General. James soon after went 10 his
mother and asked her to tell him what a Gen
4 ersl was. His mother then told him an inter-
/ estiug story of how his ancestors had fought
I IN the Revolutionary war. saying that though
several OF them deserved 10 DO Generals. they
never reached that dignity. James understood
| what 1t was to be . General. though he cx-
pressed grave doubts whether he would ever be
one.
This same teacher laid down in the school a
new rule, TO the effect that scholars should not
look abOut the school room, rs it irteTfersd
with studying their lessons. Now little James
Garfield was of n very active turn of mind.
He had always been used to looking around
the room. and. as / have said, he picked up"
considerable information By listening 70 the
scholars OF the higher grades reeite their
lessons He tried 10 obey the rule, for by
nature be was an obedieut child but every
now and then his eyes wOuld 20 wandering
of 10 the group Of scholars rcciring ia another
part Of the roOn. That evening. in the presence
James, tho teacher complained 70 his mother Of
his want Of attention. The mother remarked
that perhaps he could not sit still; that he had
been ~ intensely active child all his life.
James cried, and said that he meant 10 be q
good boy. aud that he would try again to sit
still Bnt the next day he would, as the say
ing Is, prick up his ears" when the other
scholar We're reciting. and bis eyes would roam
away from the printed page before him. The
teacher, however, bad changed his opinion Of
the restless scholar he noticed that he acquired
his lessons faster than any other boy in the
class; 50 be came 10 tie conclusion that James
Garfield really could not master his restless
ness. which was not the result Of an idle nature
but Of an active iHquiring mind.
Garfield was a quic!l-Yitted lad. One day
he aud anotaer boy had been mischievous in
school. The teacher told them TO go home.
They were surprised, and he5itated to obey the
command.
Don't delay" said the teacher; go at
once"
Young Garfield darted out Of the door, and
ran homo as fast as he could, reaching the
house in about five minutes; then he turned
round, and, without stopping a moment ran
back TO school and took his seat in the class
The teacher soon noticed him, aud said, 60
thought told you to 60 home"
James said he had been home, "but you did
not tell me stay" he added.
The teacher smiled at this original explana-
tiOn, and James was informed that ne could
stay whero he was.
The National tribune., 1891-04-02
This is the Season

OF all the seasons in the year, the
Spring is the one for making radical
changes in regard to health. During
the Winter, the system becomes to
certain extent clogged with waste,
and the blood loaded with impuri-
ties, owing to lack Of exercise, close
confinement in poorly ventilated
shops and homes, and other causes.
This is the cause Of the dull, slug
gish,
Tired Feeling
so general at this season, and which
must be overcome or the health may
be entirely broken down. The old
time domestic remedies are general.
ly discarded in favor of the
Standard Blood Purifier
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which has at
tanned the greatest popularity all
over the country as the faYorite
Spring Medicine.
The National tribune., 1891-04-02
Gro.esqae FlIsht of Kangarooa.

Tho rest Of the herd Immediately made of
in our direction but instead Of scattering pcll-
NELL, a. other wild animals would have done
under like circumstances. these queer deuizeus
Of queer country fell into line and departed
IN regular Indian file the big old doe leading
the way and the smallest diminutiye pickauin-
nies bringing up the rear. The doe covered the
ground with tremendous leisurely hops hold
ing her fOre-p paws before her in a miucing way
that was very cOmieal. The smaller animals
each an exact, though diminutive, counterpart
OF the leader-fOilOWed in gradually ly-dimiuish-
ing perspective, every little beggar hopping
just little more rapidly than the one before
him, until the fast-1ying legs Of the last puuy
fellow gt the end Of the line we're blurred like
the spokes Of a wheel in rapid motion. The
effect Gf this extraordinary procession was, to
my unaccustOned eyes, SO altogether ludicrOus
aud absurd. that / nearly lost my shot in an
uncomfortable burst Of laughter. As 10 was
! might just as well have had my laugh out TO
the end for although / let the old doe have
both barrels full in the flank as she passed me
at 90 yards distance. she never even ialtered
in her course and had quite disappeared in the
scrub, with all her numerous progeny at her
heels, before had time 70 replace the empty
cartridges. The No. 3 shot, in all probability
had little more effect upon her tough hide than
20 many grains Of sand Nevertheless II might
perhaps have brought her down if had aimed
al the head. for one pellet penetrating the brain
through tho eye would have been sufficient
But the motion was so eccentric and perplexiug
that this would have been very risky shot
and preferred the chance Of stunning her By
direct double charge full in the body. To tho
almost absolute certainty Of missing her alto
gether BY attempting the more difficult shot.
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foctly stiTl. wlth DC arlnl raar Of hattIe an

foctly still, with the awful roar OF battle all
around me.
soon realized that the rebels were slowly
giving way in portions OF the line. although
some were very close 10 me on both sides.
Visions OF Salisbury or AndersDuville were not
conducive Ia my remaining very long in my PO-
sitlOn, as a slight movement would show that
was not dead Yankee Ii was a choice be-
tween lie aud death in any case so concluded
60 take my chances. Therefore / quickly
jumped M dropping my ,knapssck NJ the same
time. which bad become unlocked on one side
aud made a dash for our lines gaining the line
OF the Pennsylvania " Bucktail regiment
WITHOUT A SCRATCH.
About dusk | started to finb my regiment
Bucktail" " officer told me that tho Reeu-
lars hal been Withdrawn and placed in reserve
rs q support 10 the troops now at the front.
In the darkness l became beWildered and lost
the points OF the Compass. and did not know
the course 10 take. and no Que seemed 10 know
where Ayers's Division was posted. ] soon ran
onto the hospital Of 4 Pennsylvania regiment,
aud was requested by m officer 10 assist IN
bringing the wounded of the field. which did,
working nearly ali night. Many Of my own
brigade were among the number l helped to
carry back 10 the field hospitals in the rear.
Out among the rocks Of the knoll VIC found
Lient. Bradford. Of the 18th Inf. badly wound
ed in the foot and weak from loss Of blood. We
carried him back 20 the hospital, and his wounds
were attended 10 in his turn.
During that nights work realized what we
had been through during the provious after
noon, and the great slaughter of the Regulars.
The ground about the DEVILS Den " and the
wooded knoll at the right aud the Wheatiie!d
was thicbly strewn with dead In many places
tie blue and the gray were iutermingled m
that last sad sleep that knows no waking until
the judgment.
Al daylight / found my regiment on Little
Round Top with the remainder Of the Regular
troops. They occapiel the summit Of the bill
a little back Of tho signal station. / hal been
reported killed or missing aud my appearance
was surprise 20 the boys Of the company.
was quite surprised myself % meet Com
rade Jerome Potter who was one Of the little
squad who were cut oil and captured with my
self lie had preceded me in rcjoininE the
regiment only about m hour How he escaped
he could not exactly tell; he seemed somewhat
daZed. An injustice hsd been done him on re-
porting to his company officers. On account Of
not giving a very lucid account OF himself he
had been put under guard. but upon my aP-
pearance
The National tribune., 1891-04-02

Any one In need OF reliable garden, flower or
field seeds should send for the catalogue Of
Samuel Wilson, McchaHicsyille Bucks Co.
Pa. This is book Of llC pages; beautifully
illustrated aud full Of useful information for
the gardener aud farmer. Mr.. Wilson ia a
large grower Of all kinds OF fruit and orna-
mental trees, small fruit, Towering plants,
etc; also a breeder Of choice land aud water
fowl, thoroughbred pigs, German hares. etc.
Catalogue sent free. Sec advertisement in an
other column.
The National tribune., 1891-04-02

d GOmrade in Every township
and Post
TOSELL THE CANNONEER

The CannOneer" is undoubtedly the besh
selling YEARBOOK now before the people, u
is unique in its way, being the well-told
actual experiences Of a private soldier in
much Of the very hardest fighting in ths
war
Every veteran, especially of the Army OF
the Potomac. wants a copy Of the book, and
also every man and woman whose father
served in that army. Ii will 20 like hoe
cakes among them.
We want q good live comTade in every
Post and every Township in the country to
take hold Of the book and push il. Good
wages can be made every day by its sale.
Send for q Township, and specify two or
three others that You want if you cannot
get your first choice. Ask for terms 70
agents" Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, d. G.
The National tribune., 1891-04-02

Farmers arc complaining bitterly, and with
much reason, over the iufcriority Of the metal
put iuio agricultural machinery. The break
age in this is much greater than in any other
class Of machinery, and the aggregate loss is
immense.
The National tribune., 1891-04-02
! ExrLAINEp 80 s1TuATIoy

Of the day before and Potter was quickly To
leased. The remainder OF the little squad
referred 10, we supposed were finally taken 70
the rear by the rebels. Not knowing who the
other two men were we could give no in!orma-
ton concerning them, but thought they be-
lonFed TO Co. 1T, % Inf
We were a sad-appearing lot Of men as the
decimatcd companies gathered around the
campfrCs for our breakfast. Ogcr half Of the
two brigades were over IN the woods aud Tayine
below, either killed or wounded.
We remained on Little Round Top all day OF
the Sd. and during the great CanuGHadc Of that
day we were in view OF much Of the scene.
which was, indeed. fearful one aud not TO be
forgotten. We were not entirely ont OF range
in our position, as several men were wounded
by stray shots during the day. CJmrade Hare,
OF my regiment. was killed while cooking his
dinner at fire with a fTyingpan in his hand.
From the jutting rocks OF tho signal station.
where Gen. Warren was some Of the time
during the ID and 3D. glimpse Of that great
charge Of Pcketts could bo obtained, and IL
was terrible
We remained In reserve, and in about tho
same position, until the evening Of the 18th Of
July. when We marched 10 the right and did
picket duty that night. EaTlyon the morning
Of the 9Th We started in pursuit. of the rebels; ;
we had heard on the evening oC the fth that
Lee was on the retreat.
The Regular Brigades had nothing happen
10 them Of any moment during their return
march into Virginia. But when called upon
in the after events of tle var they were a.
ways ready. aud did their duty.
In November, 1864, the old Regular regi-
mCuts
The morning call., 1891-05-16
AT SACRAMENTO.
4 weH-Played Game Won by the Home
Team.

4 Well-Played Game Won by the Home
Team.
SACRAMENTO, May I5.-There was a small
attendance at tO-dayS game between the
San Franchises and the home team, most of
those present being ladies'. The spectators
witnessed a fine game, the fielding being
sharp and the batting above the average.
All the errors that were made were on hard
chances France pitched a strong game, al
lowing but two hits. and nota hit was made
when a man was on a base. Spies caught a
splendid game and threw we'll to bases. He
made three difficult running catches of foul
flies.
Ward played a great game at second base,
accepting eleven hard chances and taking
part in three lightning double plays Frank
Hoffman put up beautiful game at short
Peoples stll being unable to play on &C
count OF the injury received in San Jose last
week. HOffman'S catch Of hot liner was
the features of the game. HasSamer made
one of bis phenomenal running catches of
pop fly back of third aud played a fair game
all round.
McGuirk was charged with an error to-
day, it being the second lie made this season
In the irst inning Sunday drove 2 line hit
to center which Sweeney muffed, Sunday
reaching third and scoring on Sharp'S error
on Work hit. The visitors tied the score
in the fifth on McCloskey'S error and two
sacrifices.
In the sixth Sunday drove out a two-bag-
ger and scared on Works single. In the
seventh Ward reached second on his infield
hit and HasSamer's error and scored on
HutchnS0n's single. Hutchinson scored on
Sundays hit and Clarke's error
In the eighth inning Cobb reached third
on McQulTk's error and scored on Sunday
error
In the ninth Ward hit for three bases and
scored when Cobb failed to cover the plate.
Attendance 300 The score:
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HIS LEAVE WAS UP.
A Sailor From the Rush Jumps Into the
Bay While Drunk.

Sailor From the Rush Jumps Into the
Bay While Drunk.
He belonged to the revenue cutter Rich
ard Rush, and had spent the best part OF
last evening slowing away waterfront
viii sky. so that when the time arrived to
90 on board he was loaded to the PlimsOll
mark. As well as he could he made his
way down to the Washington-street boat
landing asking every one he met why The
Omaha did not hurry out to fight the Es-
meralda, instead of living idly at anchor in
the bay while the Chilean danced jig on
the stars ana stripes. He reached the land
ing in time TO see the boat belonging to an
English ship lying in the stream shove Oft.
That's our dlngy, sure as fate, he NUT
tered, as he staggered down the gangway
leading 10 tile float; that's the last boat,
and if | don't get on board tonight no more
liberty for a month. Boat ahOv," he
rOaTed at the top of his voice, but the men
in the boat paid no heed 10 his hail and
continued to row out from the wharf An
other roar from the whisky-laden Shellback,
and then, without waiting 10 see whether
tile boat was returning or not, he plunged
into the water and began swimming IN the
direction of the boat.
MAN overheard" rang out over the wa
ter. Those in the boat stopped rowing, and
turning their boat around pulled toward
the swimming tar. He was soon reached
and dragged into the boat, but when the
boats crew wanted to put him ashore he
kicked up such q row that IL was decided to
take him of 10 his vessel, and after part
ing "GOOd-by, boys" to those on the wharf
the thoroughly soaked sailor and his friends
disappeared in the direction Of the cutter.
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COULD NOT SCORE.
The San Jose Team Shut Out by
the Colonies.
Stephens Delivery Too Pulling for Firms
Men-Sacramento's Giants Defeat
the Frisco Club.

The Colonies yesterday afternoon covered
themselves with glory at the Emeryville
grounds. They not only defeated the leaders
in the league race, but shut San Jose out
without a run. The Oakland team played
perfect game, not even the suspicion of an
error spelling their field work. Cantillion
put up magnificent ball at second base and
his brilliant playing was the feature of the
day. 0'Neil at third was in the swim also,
accepting five chances, some of them diff
cult, and Youngman guarded the initial in
pleasing style
The visiting team, too. was strong in
fielding, if the carelesSness of Everett at
short be accepted. He was afforded a num-
Der of opportunities to make put-outs by
covering bases, but stupidity remained in his
position on the line.
Stephens was in the box for the Colonies
and pitched penDant ball. His delivery was
speedy and tricky and his sharp curves so
befuddled Firms team that the three hits
made by the Gardeners were not on speak
ing terms with one another.
In the seventh inning McVey made a
pretty running catch in deep center field,
pulling down long hit from Cantillon'S
bat.
A neat double play was made in the
eighth inning, With one hand out Hines
was given first base on balls, O'Neil made
first Oh Haney's muff aud the bases became
filled when Stephens was presented with
the initial by L0Okabaugh. Long hit to
Lookabaugh, who forced Hines at the plate
and Speer threw cut Long at first, retiring
the side.
In the first inning Long was hit by
pitched ball, went to second on CantilliOn's
sacrifice aud scored on Hardie's single past
short.
In the second for San Jose Ebright led off
with triple to left field, but was run down
between third and home when he attempted
to score on Dooley'S hit to O'Neil.
la the third inning for Oakland, Long and
CantilliOn Were given first base on balls anu
both advanced on Hardie'S sacrifice to Han
ley. Phillips single past short scored both
runners.
la the sixth, with two out, ONeil and
stephens went to first on balls. O'Nei
scored on Longs single to left field and
Stephens was thrown out in an attempt to
reach third on the hit.
In the seventh Tor San Jose DOOley was
sent to first on balls, Everett hit safely and
Stalitngs was hit by pitched ball, filling
the bases. LoOkabaugh. with two balls and
one strike called on him, hit to Y0ungman,
who forced D0oley at the plate and L0oka-
bau Oh was doubled up at first. The score:
aE-rt Nrr
The morning call., 1891-05-16
LETTER-BOX THIEVES.
All of New York's Postal Detectives
Watching for Them.

All of New York's Postal Detectives
Watching for Them.
That a systematic plan is in existence for
robbng the letter-boxes of the mail matter
deposited therein has been known at the
General PoStofice for over week. In
order to find out who are the guilty persons
the whole detective force of the New York
Postal Bureau was placed on the watch.
says the Mail and Express. So far the
thieves have been enabled to elude the
watchers. Even Postmaster Van Colt and
General City Superintendent Morgan have
taken turns at watching certain localities
where the robberies have been most fire.
Quent, but have SO far been outwitted by the
pilfereTs.
1t is known at the General Postoffiee that
the thieves obtained possession of keys TO
the letter-bOXes by breaking off a box door
and carrying it away, thereby obtaining a
lock to which the gang made false keys. As
all the locks are alike, and can be opened by
one KEY, the depredatOrs were enabled to
carry on their nefarlOus work with ease
after getting these keys made 1t is also be-
lleved that they elOthe themselves in the
uniform Of letter-carrier. even carving
the leather bag, and thus can operate in the
busiest tbOToughfare with impunity, either
day or night, as their buSinesS-like way of
opening letter-OOX and removing the con-
tents would excite 10 suspicion.
The Postmaster is being assisted by the
Police Department in the effort to capture
the thieves. 1t may be found necessary to
make some alterations in the locks of the
boxes in order to checkmate those who are
in possession of the fraudulent keys. This
last recourse will require both time and ex-
penditure Of money, as there are hundreds
OF boxes scattered over the city.
1t is said that the thieves are men who
have come from other cities and are work
ing in conjunction with the local criminals
engaged in similar occupations, but who.
being better known TO the police, could be
more easily Swallowed by the detectives.
The latter, however, act as scouts to warn
the actual thieves of the approach Of danger.
The morning call., 1891-05-16
IR0QUOIS BRAVES.
They Entertain Several Democratic
Brothers From the East.

They Entertain Several Democratic
Brothers From the East.
At the rooms of the IroquOis Club, on
Suffer street, the members met last evening
in large numbers to welcome several Of
their distinguished Democratic friends from
the far East. John c. Ruddcck presided
and assisted the members in the pleasant
duty of applauding. Whenever the name
of Cleveland was mentioned Grand Sachem
Ruddock's clarion war-whoop completely
drowned the child-like walls of Troy, Merle,
Ash, Weller and Zemansky. They are ali
making good progress, however, in training
their voices for the Cleveland boom.
After brief address of welcome by Pres
ident RuddOck, William L. Wilson, NJ c.,
from West Virginia. was introduced and
made speech which was loudly applauded.
He was followed by George r. Wendeling
Of Chicago; William Campbell, Chairman
OF the Democratic State Central Committee
of Minnesota; j. NJ. Corson OF Seattle and
Congressman A. Caminetti.
The morning call., 1891-05-16
PERSONAL NOTES.

j. NJ. Miller Of the United States cruiser
Omaha registered at the Palace Hotel YES
terday.
j. J. Bruton Of Lakeport, one of the Su-
speryisOrs of Lake County, is registered at
the Russ.
Mr.. Justice BiekeTton of the Supreme
Court of the Hawaiian Islands visited Judge
Coffey yesterday.
Miss Eleanor Calhoun, the California
actress, recently playing in London and
Paris, is at the Lick House for day or two.
Waldo 5. Waterman. a son of the de-
ceased Governor, registered at the Occi-
dental yesterday. He stated his place Of
Iesiden,e as Cuyamaca, Los Angeles
CnnntY
The morning call., 1891-05-16
liking RENE'S DAUGHTER. "
A Successful Entertainment by the Irv-
ing Institute.

A Successful Entertainment by the Irv-
ing Institute.
The friends OF the young ladies of Irving
Institute filled every seat in the auditorium
of METROPOLITAN Hall last evening to hear
the beautiful cantata. king Rene's Daugh-
ter" The entertainment was an exceed
lngly happy affair aud earned much praise
for the participants The prelude Of the
programme was of a musical and literary
character combined. rendered as follows:
Organ voluntary. Mr.. II. J. Stewart; piano
solo, Love lE Balloon" Gertrude Hopkins;
recitation, FirGinius," Eleanor Hail; plano
solo, Rondo Capriucioso" (Mendelssohnl. Ivy
Bunker; recitation, Absence" Lizzie Bern
bard; recitation, cOurtship scene, Henry V"
Sara Rice; recitation, " Herye Ri l." Laura
Leyensaleri piano solo. serenade (SchuberD
amelia Johnson; recitation, Engaged" Myrtle
SheaIer; recitation, Hubert aud Arthur" from
king john" Lulu James; piano solo, Taran.
telle " Liszp Claire Randen.
The cantata followed and closed the en-
tertainment. d. J. Stewart, NJ B., was d.
rector and Mrs. Ii. }. Stewart pianist.
The morning call., 1891-05-16
BONDSMEN SUED.
The Irvine Trustees Want $4,000 From
the Administrator.

The Irvine Trustees Want $4,000 From
the Administrator.
Margaret Irvine and others, trustees I'M
der the will Of James Irvine, have brought
suit for Judgment in the sum of $1,000 against
John +. Burris and Charles E. Kelly, as
bOndsmen Of John Davy as administrator
Of the Irvine estate. The plaintiffs allege
that while the settlement of the estate was
stayed, pending an appeal 10 the Supreme
Court, BurTis and Kelly became securities
Tor the administrator in the sum of $1,000.
When the appellate court gave its decision
the plaintiffs allege that a house had been
removed from the property and that the
use Of the land pending the decision of the
court amounted to $1,000 For this reason
they have sued Dayy's bondsmen for the
full amount Of the security given by them.