Evening journal., 1894-01-17
STORIES OF THE DAY.
Anothsr Irom ssnator 20. nlaekburn.


table in the saloon cabin Of the Ulrica, a
black slouch hat covering his white hair.
his medium sized but powerfully-knit
form set forth TO advantage by light
tweed suit of fine texture, his slender
feet encased in patent-leather shoes. and
bis steel-blue eyes twinkling upon those
around him, Senator Blackburn told
stories he has accumulated or originated
during the nineteen years he has repre-
sented Kentucky in Congress. His
auditors hung upon every word and ges-
ture and were we'll repaid.
when Cleveland was elected the first
time, he said, mississippi was inflicted
with one Of the most detestable and des-
picable carpet baggers. in the shape of
an United States marshal, that any state
in the Union has known. Cleveland was
perfectly willing to remove him, but the
Democrats of the state got into wrangle
aud could not agree upon a man.
Representative John Allen, one Of the
best fellows in the world, named the
man of his choice to the President, but
there we're so many objections urged by
the friends of the other aspirants that
the President deferred sending Mr..
Aliens mans name to the Senate
"The Representative called upon the
President repeatedly and urged him to
make the nomination, but TO no avail. At
length the Representatives opportunities
became exasperating and the President
grew heartily tired OF the whole affair
One day friend and l we're conversing
with the President when a messenger
brought In a card. 1t was from John
Allen. 1 saw in a minute that the Pres
ident was annoyed. His face clouded and
he moved uneasily; but John Allen was
ushered in.
Good afternoon, Mr. Allen. I sup.
pose you have called to see me about that
marshalship, said the President.
Nothing Of the kind, sir, assure
you, was the Mississippian's quick reply
i had some business in one of the de.
psrtments near here and, as my way led
me through the White House grounds,
thought | would stop and tell you a good
story. But / see that you are engaged,
and so | will retire
Il am not so much engaged that can.
not both hear and appreciate your story,
and l am sure the gentlemen present
would like to hear it,, was Mr.. Cleve-
lands gracious rejOinder.
"Allen seated himself and told his
story as follows Some years ago an old
man died intestate in Mississippi
town in which l was prscticing law, He
left considerable property and several
heirs, one Of whom. nephew, who
owed nearly everybody he did business
with, retained me in his interest. Hav-
ing but two courts there the matter
went into chancery, the proceedings of
which are, AS you we'll know, proverbi-
ally slow.
Il No ar I'd ~ Oh L.
estate, lot so much for the purpose of
paying his debts, as for the purpose of
establishing a new basis of credit.
tried TO get an order of distribution from
the court, but one of the other heirs
objected and the matter was continued
for six months Ny client came ito me,
and was greatly disappointed when !
told him that had failed to get the
order. told him l would certainly get
it next time. | tried, another heir OBJ.
jected, and another six months contin-
uance was granted. My client was
almost beside himself with rage and
disappointment He evidently thought
that [ was not exercising due diligence
In the matter thought the objections
had come TO an end and assured him
upon my honor as a lawyer that at th'
next sitting OF court the order of dis
tribution would be granted. He sub
mitted, but It was with poor grace.
Six months rolled around and 1 mad
another and even more urgent appeal 70
the order of distribution Another hei
asked for a continuance and, after a har,
fight got It, l was on my way from tn
Court House to my Office when I met tn
nephew.
I" Did you get that order Of distribu
tionY he asked.
No, 1 replied, but made hare
fight for 1t. I even quarrelsd with tn
bench in your behalf, but another con
tinuance was granted. If you don
believe did all l could for you, go owe
there and ask the lawyers about tan,
of them will tell you l did all tha
mortal man could do
Well, Mr.. Allen, he said. when
consider all the befuddlement, al
the bedevilment and all tn
worriment that have been subjected {,
since | engaged you as my counsel ther
Is only one thing that am sorry fort
What is thst2' l asked, bewildere
by the remark.
"I am - sorry that the old mar
ever died Good afternoon, Mr.. Presiden
and gentlemenr
1.-The story created hearty laugh an
Allen had almost reached the door befor
the President saw the point When he di
he called out: Hello, Allen, come bac
here, / want you Allen returned an
looked quite innecently into the face Q
the Chief Executive.
"'Allen, said President Cleveland. IL
send the nomination of your candidat
for the United States marshalship to tn
Senate for confirmation first thing ia
morrow The Mississippian left th
White House happy man, and tn
President kept his promise"
He VIII Make Good the Loss.
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