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During little pedestrian trip gentleman
came Unexpectedly upon a country race course,
and on one portion of the ground found a
thimberig establishment in full work. Not
withstanding the remonstrances of his COM
panion, the gentleman, who was bit Of a
madcap, insisted on watching the game.
Now, would the gentleman like 10 wager a
crown he could find the pear" remarked the
expert.
Yes" was the reply.
The money was on both sides deposited and
the pedestrian lifting up the thimhle, pointed
out the required pea and took the stakes.
A second bet, double or quits" ended, to the
surprise of the expert, in the same result.
Then a third wager pound or nothing"
steadied the nerves of the loser, and the trick
was accomplished with great caution. The
gentleman lifted up thimbe and showed the
pea. at the same time pOcketing the stake.
"Shelp me" etc. 4" / didn't put it there!"
exclaimed the bewildered artist.
No. but ] always carry my own pea," re-
Joined the man who bad come out right as he
went Oh his way with his spOiis Of war.
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This banner is the emblem of our American
liberties. We have in this banner history
second to mono in the world, and under this
flag bravest of men and strongest of armies
have fought for the freedom now enjoy.
From the day our grand country was liber-
ated from the oppressor to the present all na-
tons of the globe have been compelled to
respect our flag and honor our noble men, un-
til now it is the acknowledged emblem of Re-
publican principles throughout the entire uni
verse.
Switzerland may be an older Republic than
ours but her defense has ever been the mount
aims that protect her from a hundred thrones
that would eagerly and swiftly destroy the
Republican liberties she now enjoys. But our
noble and grand Columbia lifts her proud
escntcheon on high, and mono dare insult our
fsg or dishOnor our mon.
In the original flag there were but 13 stars.
but now, instead of only IS stars, many stars
decorate the blue field of our National em-
blem.
These stars have been denominated by a
writer as " the stars of the morning; for it is
morning time in the history of Republics; an
era when civil rights arc lodged in the hands
of the masses, and not claimed as o heredity
by few"
In the heavens above Us there may be diff
ference in the luminous heavenly bodies, but
on our hsg the stars alike significant to
the fact that we believe in civil equality,
charity and unity.
In our flag three colors are linked to-
gether, the red, white and blue" What are
these colors mathematical of? Red has long
been All mslem Of danger. of war, and OF blood.
But is this applicable to our countryP We are
a Nation of peace, and desirous of being at
peace with all nations; yet from end to end
of our flag run these scarlet lines, th at ara syBl
bolical of the spirit and meaning or princi Piles
of our Nation aud significant to the end that
our homes will be protected and our liberties
will be defended and our Nation will be pre-
served when ssssiled. These scarlet lines are
embems of suffering and the blood that paid
our American liberties We now enjoy.
The cost! Oh, how great! But our freedo m
and National liberties are great, and we can
never look upon this banner without reEaefn-
bering the SORROW aud sacrifice that paid for
these cherished snjoyments. and no better en-
bem could be devised by man. Here We find
resen tment, true patriotism, humanity, zeal,
and devotion for the country we love.
White is an emblem of purity. and our ban
ner would not be complete without it. The
white folds in our flag are there to symbOize
protection, pure laws, justice to all men. free
dom to our people. and equality to man in what
ever station. All Natures works are pure.
The armament above US is pure. Our govern
ing laws should be pure, and the Union de-
mands that "our polls shall be pure" May
crime, be it of what nature. never soil our flag.
The bluo in our flag, as we all know, is the
emblem OF true patriotism. The heavens above
rs are blue; that great dome over all the earth
is a mysterious fixture. That great expanse
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studded with stars. and what we call the sky
is a scene grand to look upon, and nothing of
more grandeur can We behold. From this we
have selected an emblem TO represent true
patriotism aud tho exalted principles of the
American people. Our Army is clothed in
blue, and onr National emblem with the blue
field signifies that our great COmmonw wealth
is and will continue true to the welfare OF the
people.
We honor the memory of those who have
defended our liberties and sacrificed their lives
in defense of their country. and in vindication
of the honor OF our noble flag, which now
floats over the freest and best land in all the
world.
Truly we have goOdly heritage, and over all
the one flag waves, and the stars in this flag
beam with promises of future glory and free
dom to all mankind. How mforting and safe
we feel when we know that the Star SpangIed
Banner" is unfurled unto the breeze, and
nothing can thrill the patriotic more than to
behold the waving folds of our National en-
blem as it floats ont from the hOuse-tops, por-
traying in bright colors, seemingly, the words:
Protection to all who honor my country
men,"
The author of our National lyric fully real
lied the true meaning of our National emblem
when he coBp0sed this famous sosg. It was
just before the bombardment of Baltimore Sept.
13. 1914. that Mr.. Francis s. Key. accompanied
by another gentleman, were commissioned to
go on board British vessel, to request the
release of DIR. Beans who was highly esteemed,
and who had been taken prisoner by the
British, and carried on board the British vessel
The request was granted, but the three Ameri-
cans were detained on board, because of the
coming attack on Baltimore. The furious
attack was made on Fort Henry. The dark
ness wore on nterminablY; the roar of the
guns made the night tremble, and the flashes at
their discharge threw a lurid CLEAN across the
water. The fort did not reply, and none could tell
whether the American flag was still flying in
its place. The dawn was anxiously awaited,
aud walking up and down the deck of the
vessel, Mr.. Key composed the song which has
had National acceptance.
Morning dawned, and the light revealed 10
Mr.. Key that our flag was still there. The loug
suspense was passed and country had
possession of great value. The three friends
went ashore and the British vessel sailed away.
Since then every part of our country has
known and sung The Star-Spangled Banner"
aud no doubt fully realize the fact that the
American flag doth wave DER the land of free
dom and the homes of the brave.
Then let this banner wave over strong,
united, sober, and patriotic people forever, and
may the principles of our grand Union be re-
ever may Old Glory wave over the land of free
dom.
"Ob, beautiful flag, flag of the free,
Happy our homes shielded by thee5
Oh, beautiful hag flag of the brave,
Long may thy stars triumph and wave
Over the land, over the sea,
Beautiful flag of liberty"
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at had captured six pieces of artillery,
1869 prisoners, when acting independently,
and in conjunction with the other brlgades
of the division, over LOO more, making a
total of 3,769, besides wagons, mules, horses,
and provisions from the enemy in more
than sufficient quantities to have kept the
brigade in constant supply.
at had killed of the enemy in battle 657
and wounded 773 known, besides the large
number of killed and wounded who not
falling into our hands could not even be
estimated.
1t had been gloriously victorious in every
encounter but one, and on that occasion had
Withdrawn in such good order.as made the
morale of the men as good as victory.
1T had never been repulsed in a saber
charge! It's total casualties were 60 killed,
ia wounded, and 70 missing; total, IL
officers and 276 men,"
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Is this Legal or Right ?

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Max Rouch
was born in Germany, and he became a citizen
Of this country. Aug. 8, 1862, he enlisted a
volunteer in Co. b, 9th n. Y. III. A., to serve
three years during the war. He was then
Al years of age. In January, 1865, he was
transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps pur-
suant to orders from the War Department, and
assigned to Co A, 11th Reg't July %. 1865,
he was discharged by reason of General Orders.
On his discharge is written in red ink and un-
derscored: "He was good and faithful SOL
der"
He was granted pension of 81 month
Original, No. 259, 475), to commence Oh July 20,
1865 and s. month from April 3, 1884, for
hernia. Max died Dec. II, 1888. During his
absence from his home here in defense of the
flag Of his adopted country, his wife, with seven
minor children, by industry and economy
characteristic of tho Germans, managed to sup
port and keep the family together. At the
death OF ber husband, and after several months
delay, she was granted widows pension of
$I2 month, which, with the little home she
occupied gave her a comfortable living. Under
date of Sept. 6, 1893. at time in her advanced
years when she most needs it, an order comes
from the Commissioner of Pensions suspendis n e
her pension by reason of a clerical error in the
Pension Office granting it, and giving her 6O
days to establish her claim.
Is it in conformity with the laws of the
United States, and with the sentiment of the
people, to grant pensions to widows whose hus-
bands were ia the Mexican war and afterward
went into the war of the rebellion to destroy
this Government and its flag, and TO suspend
pensions to widows whose husbands gave up
home and it's comforts. health, and life itself in
defense of our glorious Union in war of
which in com parison the Mexican war is not
worthy of mention ?-RUssELL JOHNSON, seth
ILL.,, Ontario, n. Y.
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"On March % the regiment left camp at
Etowah, went to Chattanooga, and thence
by rail to Nashville, arriving on the 31st,
where it went into camp and was quickly
remounted and equipped; and on April IA,
over 500 strong, under command of Lieut.
Col. Park. marched to Columbia Tenn"
In speaking of the 4th q. S. Cav, Vale
says:
"After arduous and continued duty in
west Tennessee and north Mississippi,
though without marked incident, the 4th
C. S. returned to the Department of the
Cumberland, arriving at Nashville March
19. 1t was here Immediately remsunted
and equipped for active service in the front
again"
Early in April it marched to Columbia
and Joined the rendezvous camp at that
place.
On March % the 9TH Pa, with every COM
psny full 10 the maximum, reached Nash
vile from Pennsylvania, was quickly
MOUNTED AND EQUIPPED
for the field, and early in April joined the
rendezvous camp at Columbia, Tenn.
On my acquittal of the charge of dis
obedience of orders l reported to Gen. Ken
ner GarraId. at Huntsville, Ala who had
succeeded Gen. Crook in the command of
the division, and was at once ordered to
assume command of my old brigade
All that / could find of it was a part of
the brigade staff Orderlies and provost
guard, and the bands of the 4th Mich and
18th T. S, with a few officers and men who
had arrived from the rear to join their
commands.
The Saber Brigade was badly scattered,
the 4ih Regulars in Mississ ppi, the 4th
Mich. in Georgia, the 7th Pa. in Pennsyl-
vania, and the brigade commander and his
staff In Tennessee.
Two days after reporting to Gen. Gar
rard received orders from Gen. Stanley
Chief of Cavalry, to proceed at once TO
Ringgold and assume command of the cav
airy at the front.
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A FINE LAW POINT.
An Indiana Judge Decides What is Larceny
and What Is Trespass.

Detroit Free Press.
"Do you know anything about law?" non-
chalantly remarked the drummer to the postal
clerk.
No" replied the innocent.
"Well, ignorance OF the law is no excuse. "
laughed tho drummer; but that is not what
i am here for. i want to tell you of fine la Nv
point ! recently saw decided by Justice of the
Peace in Indiana. You don't know of course" /"
and the drummer looked az if he were very
sorry for the clerk, $50 'll tell ysu that the law
in Indiana is if man steals fruit from the tree
corn from the stalk or potatoes from the hill he
can only bo held for irespass, but if the prop
srty becomes detached from tho realty and
is then taken, he may be held for larceny and
larceny Is serious onense."
Tie clerk nodded as if he knew perfectly the
difference between realty and larceny.
" Last week." continued the drummer, " I
was in that State, and one afternoon dropped
into Il Justices court, where man was being
examined for sealing bag of potatoes. The
Justice was new one, the prisoner was an old
offender, and the crowd in the room seemed
anxious to SOC how the novice was going to de-
port himself on his g rot case. They also wanted
to see the prisoner get dose that he deserved
for they had all suffered by him, and not 8 few
bets were laid that tile new Squire couldn't do
any better with the law than his predecessors
had done. 1t was clear case against the prs-
oner, for the owner of the potatoes had chased
him out Of the field, seen him throw the bag
over the fence, get oyer after it, pick it up and
disappear in the woods adjoining, but could not
capture the thief, as he was old and lame The
prisoner was smiling, for the trespass penalty
was light, and he had been caught but once"
- Come to the point, will your" kindly sug-
gested the clerk.
By and by" responded the drummer. "The
being as / have stated, and the learned
Justice having heard the testimony, TO the
surprise and pleasure of everybody except the
thief, bold the prisoner for larceny, for, said
he While it is trespass to steal potatoes from
the hill, it is larceny TO ste.l them when they
are separated from the realty, and l hold that
it was trespass until he threw them over the
fence and separated them from the realty; then
when be picked them up again. the far side
of the fence the ofense became larceny, and
shall hold the prisoner for larceny
Whether it was good law or not" concluded
the drummer, 81 not here to say, but it
went just the same, and it paralyzed the pris-
oner.p
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From the HawvilIe Clarion

1t the regular meeting of the Literary
Society, last Wednesday night, the subject OF
debate, % Resolved. That the Average Greek
Citizen of the Time of Pcrcles was Fitted by
Education and Culture to Enter the Best
Society of Our Booming Little City" was de-
cided in the affirmative.
During the evening certain anonymous
persons persisted in hanging their heads in at
the open windows and indulging in uncalled-
for criticisms, aud this continued till forbear-
ance ceased TO be virtue, and the Rev Mr.
Harps, who was one of the judges of debate,
suddenly whipped ont the revolver which was
presented TO him last Christmas by his Sabbath.
school class of young ladies' and fired with
such excellent aim that the bullet nipped off
the lobe OF one of the rowdies' ears, after which
no further remarks were heard from that
source. With the exception Of this incident a
lovely time was had during the entire evening
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Empty Stomachs the Safer in Battle.


Surg.-Gen. Sternberg, of the Army, and DR..
A. G. Bernays of ST. Louis, had fiocked to-
gether and were discussing gunshot wounds ia
the lower part of the body. DIR. Bernays
greatly interested SurR.-Gen. Sternberg by a
proposition he laid down that when a man is
shot in the abdomen shortly after eating a
fearty meal the danger is mach greater. "a
case of that kind should be operated upon in
every instance" said DIR. BeTnays. IF the
bowels are empty, or nearly So the same wound
may be treated without operation"
Applying that theory TO solders?" re-
market the Surgeon-GeDeral tentatively.
" would say they ought to do their fighting
before breakfast" put in the specialist.
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WELL, IF | CHOOSE TO KILL MYSELF"
better one than mine), and go hack to your
home. You will thank me some day"
He shook his head with determin ned air.
g want to die, and am going to hang N.Y.
self" he said
"And when you are swinging, and it is too
late TO change your mind, you will Je sorry"
insisted; but he looked at me earnestly, and
answered:
:" You talk because you do not know. You
do not understand my suffering.
" j can imagine it, my friend"
"No. indeed, you cannot imagine how beau
tiful she is, nor how adore her! You have no
idea what have suffered through her cruelty.
Listen, aud will you my story"
He told 1t, and | was astonished by its re-
semblance to my own case. What strange
coincidence our meeting was! Notcngl my
silence. he exclaimed:
"You are thoughtful! You recognize that 1
am right. There is nothing for me but dcath,"
and he turned again to the rope
Not at ALL do not agree with you i'm the
least" cried. / did not like to appear like a
weatherc0ck. and besides ] was interested in
my young friend. There is nothing in your
history to justify your killing yourself" con-
| tinued; you not the first man who has been
| played with by woman"
No woman WAS ever loved so well at that
one WAS" lie exclaimed.
"Ah, yes." / said
No. none." he repeated.
Yes"
"No"
| We contradcted each other several times on
this point and at last said: "Well, you can
| find another woman"
There is not another like her." he answered
| none so beautiful, so adorable, so cruel"
indeed. know of one" / murmured
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Editorial Inspiration in Missouri.
lKanSas city Journal.l

Now doth the rural editor lay his weary pen
aside after inditing a leader on What Shall
We Do with Our Goid2" and hieth him 10 the
bosom of his family. On his way he passcth the
market place. where he espieth many porily
watermelons, and lOngeth TO cool his feyered face
in the sueary depths thereof He searches his
pockets. hoping that he may discover a shelel OF
silver. or pcradventure a dime, whereby his
curcnbitaceous hopes may end in frnition, but
fndeth none. He loudly bewaileth the strin-
geDcy of the times, and meditateth an editorial
upon the monetary situation, which shall be
double loaded. He pondereth long and deeply,
and in his next issue craftily ofereth six
months subscription for the largest melon to
be left at his sanctum, when, 10 in two days
the Office is filled with the fruit and he re.
jOiceth one whose cup runneth over, while
his wife preserveth the rinds for many days.
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--
"No. you do not" ~
II do" ~
Vou dn nntfp

Z -
"Ya9 - aDs do no.,. IL
Again we contrsdcted each other, and after
a pause, began giving him some more advice.
As talked my remarks sounded so appropri-
ate, and my argument SO profound, that
grew quite interested in my, own eloquence.
You feel all that you say now" said, in
conclusion, "but in month or two months at
the latest. you will see things in different
light. It would be worth your while to wait
and see if am not right. Besides, what good
will il do for you TO die? Either your fair one
has heart or she has none. Ifshe has one -
"She has 10 heart all he cried
"Of course she has none; and when she hears
of your death on her account she will feel fiat
tered and pleased Nothing delights heart
less woman SO much As Knowing that a fool has
committed suicide forrher sake. And what do
you think your other friends will say? We
never thought he was srch donkey!' That
will be your funeral oration."
The young man listened to my words in
silence, then, after pause, threw himself into
my arms.
do as you please with me-" he cried. 81
give myself up to your guidance"
Il will take yon to lunch" replied eagerly,
for l was conscious of an aching void within.
We returned to the hotel, ordered delicious
meal. and sat down with tremendous appetites,
the result of our emotions
sat looking at each other over our wine-glasses,
my friend heaved sigh of gratitude and ex-
claimed:
Suppose had not happened to meet you ="
/ smiled with a superior air and thought to
myself, Suppose l had not happened to meet
him!" And, indeed, the arguments that had
used to change his mind were so convincing
that had renounced all thoughts of suicide.
What fortunate change brought you across
my path ?" persisted my unconscious bene-
factor. What the deuce made you go into
the woods at that hour of the day?"
| could not help blushiag at this question.
"Yeu will hardly believe me-" j starnmered,
"but | went there with the intention of hang.
ing myself"
My companion stared at me incredulously,
thea broke into a ringing laugh.
Perhaps it was about woman!" he
shouted "Hs! ha! That vsnld be good
joke! We are not dead yet, my ladies; we are
very much alive. Let us drink to each other
my friend"
And ne clinked our glasses merrily.-Trans-
lated from the French for The Club by /.
SmitbSon,
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New Form of Marriage Service.

Justice of the Peace in Sandersville. Ga,
being called upon to perform marriage cere-
mony, is accused of concluding with by the
authority vested in me as an officer of the State
of Georgia which is sometimes called the En-
pire State of the South; by the fields of cotton
that lie spread out in snowy whiteness around
us; by the howl of the coon dog and the gourd-
vine, whose clinging tendrils will shade the
entrance to your humble dwelling place; by
the red and luscious heart of the watermelon,
whose sweetness fills the heart with joy; by
the heavens and earth, in the presence of these
witnesses, / pronounce you man and wife,"
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GEH. ID. A. MURRAY.

At Ringgold / found the "new men" of
the Ist Sd, and 4th Ohio, and several other
regiments, the old men having re-enlisted
aud gone home on veteran furlough." :"
Their camp lay at the foot of Taylor's Ridge,
from the summit Of which the rebel pickles
looked down upon us. The morning after
my arrival / connected our picket-line and
TOOK POSSESSION
of the ridge, and then kept the command on
the alert by cutting of and capturing sew
eral of the enemy's pickets.
In few weeks the veteran regiments
commenced to return, and was ordered to
organize the Third Division, to be COM
manded by Gen. Fitzpatrick, receiving a
list of the regiments to be assigned TO it.
organized three brigades, ssigning the three
senior Colonies to the command.
On the return of Col. Long with his regi-
ment, the 4th Ohio, he assumed command OF
his brigade, the 1st Sd, and 4th Ohio.
turned over the command OF the Third
Division TO Col. Eli Murray, of the Sd KY.
Cav, and proceeded 10 Columbia. Tenn,
where, as heretofore shown, my three old
regiments had already arrived and in a
very few days the reunited Saber Brigade
was ready to again do good service for
OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG.
Before entering on the Atlanta campaign
j viii give the following short summary Of
our past work, from Vale, page 264:
The brigade as body, not counting the
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Eva Mann Marries Again.

1t has lately become public that Eva Mann,
the leading figure in the Robert Ray Hamilton
bogus-baby scandal, has been married for the
past six months. Her husband is Edward Hill
ton, young Engishman, who keeps board
ing-house at No. 337 West Twenty ninth street,
in New York. Her suit for her dover share in
the late Mr.. Hamiton's estate is still pending
before the Supreme Court, the Surrogate hav-
ing decided that she was the wife of Joshua
Mann, and, therefore, not the widow of Mr..
IL rniItnn