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The National tribune., 1895-06-27
GEN. JACKSON'S IDEA.
He Believed in Genuine Preference for the


He Believed in Genuine Preference for the
Veterans.
Let those who would prevent the advance
ment of wounded veterans in line of office,
remember the story related of the attempted
removal of Gen Van Rensselaer,, from the
position of Postmaster of Albany by jealous
politicians.
Gen. Van Rensselaer, visited Washington
and received cordial greeting from Presi-
dent Jackson.
'Gen. Jackson" said the old veteran, L
have come to talk to you about my office
The politicians want to take it from ME, and
have nothing else to live upon"
He proceeded to take oil his coat, when Old
Hickory exclaimed: why do you take off
your coat here?"
'Well, sir, I'm going to show you my
wounds, which l received in fighting for my
country"
Put it on at once" exclaimed the Presi-
dent. his eyes suffused with tears.
The next day the politicians called at the
White House to solicit the removal of Gen.
Van r. At the conclusion of the speech, the
President sprang to his feet, and exclaimed,
Il take the consequences. Do you not know
that he carries more than pound of British
lead in his body?"
That settled the case for a time.
There was an attempt TO nave removed the
Collector of Customs at Salem-Gen. Miller.
The appointment of Jackson Democrat
was made, and the name of the new Collector
was sent to the Senate for confirmation.
The following day Col. Benton called at the
White House and said to Gen. Jackson, Do
you know who is Collector of Customs at
Salem, Mr.. President, whom you are about
to removed"
No, sir" replied Jackson, can't think
of his name, but / am told he is an incom-
petent old Federalist."
l. 50 Mr.. President" said Col. Benton, the
man you propose to turn out, is Gen. Miller,
who fought SO brayely at Bridgewater.
"What J" exclaimed Gen. Jackson, not
the brave Miller, who, when asked If he
could take the British battery, exclaimed.
'Tll try'?
at is the same man, Mr. President" re-
piled Benton.
Gen. Jackson rang his bell and when
servant appeared, said, Tell Col. Donelson
want him quick!"
When the private secretary entered, the
President said, " Donelson, l want the name
of the fellow I nominated for Collector ut
Salem withdrawn at once.
"Then write q letter to Gen. Miller, and
tell him he shall be Collector at Salem rs long
| as Andrew Jackson is President.
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
Says He's Master of Twenty Languages.
f(I.irnnn DnI,l T-tL,,inc

TCIicago Daily Tribune
Prof. II. Soerin, says that man who
speaks only seven languages is not remarka-
Bile on that account. This was drawn from
him by an article printed relating to a
young lawyer who could write briefs in that
many languages. Prof. Soerin claims no
ability at law pleading in any language, but
he can teach singing in 20. He says he is
the master of the following 90 languages: ::
English, Hebrew, Sanscrit, ancient Greek,
modern Greek, Latin, German, Low German,
French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian,
Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Bo-
hemian, Hungarian, and Portuguese. tie
has acquired these languages as an amuse-
ment. His business is teaching of vocal
music He is tired of singing, however, and
wants to be an interpreter.
Prof. Soerin talked concerning his singu-
lar linguistic talents. He is remarkably
small man, 80 years old, with thin black
hair, wide mouth, spectacles, and appar-
emily no eyes. He was friendly and volnble
in conversation, and it was evident that he
had some acquaintance with many languages.
He was asked to write the words God
made the world" " in all the languages he
pr0fessed to know. He did so without a
moments hesitation, adding Chinese, Coptic,
Syrian, and Turkish to those already men
tioned. The correctness of his spelling In all
those tongues is not certified. He apologized
when he wrote the sentence in Chinese, say
ing g Joss was the best translation for God
the language afforded.
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
NEEDED NO COUNSEL.
Embarrassment of Georgia Lawyer. Re-
suItinc from the Prosecution of n Friend.

Embarrassment of Georgia Lawyer. Re-
sultinS from the Prosecution of Friend.
Judge Jim Griggs, says the Atlanta Con-
stituti0n, was reminded of q story by the
passing of an electric car and began:
"One of the funniest things that ever
happened during my connection with the
Georgia Judiciary was when l was first
elected solicitor.
"The demands Of my position frequently
put me in the attitude of prosecuting
friend. 1t was hard, but did it.
"An ex-Sheriff Of a County in my circuit
"a fellow that l had known and liked for
long while--was prosecuted for making
away with some money 1t was an ugly
charge. The evidence was conclusive against
him.
when I went down to the court he came
staggering into my room about two-thirds
drunk. Jim,' he said, these internal
scoundrels are trying to prosecute me
perfect outrage. / told 'en Just wait It'll |
saw Jim Griggs and we'd fix i'll told 'em
we'd let 'em know who to prosecute. And
we will; won't we, Jim?'
81 looked at him very gravely and said:
Tom, I've got dead case against you. I'm
going to prosecute you, convict you and
send you to the penitentiary. You arc
guilty. You got the money, anu I've got
the evidence to prove it,
"Hc looked at me in perfect anaZement.
He was dumfounded. He said / didn't
mean it. told him did. He Strengthened
himself up aud marched out without a
word.
His case was the first one called after
dinner. The Judge asked him if he had
counsel. He said no, and didn't want any.
He spoke in halfdrunken fashion. But
said the Judge, you are charged here with
a serious oFense, and if you have no money
to employ a lawyer, Pll appoint one for
you
"The defendant didn't like it, He arose
with difficulty. He steadied himself against
table, and, speaking in maudlin fashion,
said
yer honor. said / don't want no coun-
sci, and / don't want none. / meant what
l said. l don't want-hie-take no vantage
of re State. State amt got no counsel
what der / want with any"
The National tribune., 1895-06-27

ing idlers and a lot Of policemen. A severe
look NJ man sat upon high seat.
Call the next case" Stonewall heard him
saw. and a man in blue coat showed Stone
wall Up against the rail. Listen 10 the
CLERK he ordered.
Stopewall Livingston" recited that off,
cial, in a loud, drawing, monotonous voice,
"you are hereby charged on the 9TH day I"
- Stonewall did not catch the rest until
the query came: What say you TO the
charge-are you guilty or not guilty?"
Dunno, boss" said Stonewall.
"Guilty," announced the Baiiff.
whats the matter with this man 2" asked
he on the high seat.
!" He was shooting craps, your honor" tes-
titled the policeman who had arrested Stone
wall. caught him with the bones in his
hand, and here they are"
DO you want TO say anytbingP" asked
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was told by a pert Irish maid that they
6idn1 kape narurs at that house" And
now he found himself on the Avenue gazing
and wondering generally at everything.
Suddenly be came upon anumber OF boys
of his own color grouped together. Square
faced white blocks with black dots on them
;hey were By turns throwing on the pave
ment. casting down and picking up pennies,
uttering such cabalistic CALCULATIONS as
"Come seben, come eleben," and swapping
their fingers. Every few moments one would
anxiously look up and down the street
As Stonewall Livingston watched, the
fascination of the mysterious proceedings
grew upon him. Finally he burst forth :
Say, kin / play dat gamer"
"Sho." responded one of the boys, with a
grin. Got any stuff"
Stuff? " aueried Stonewall.
"Yas! Whah's yo' mon?" pointing to the
pennies.
Slowly Stonewall cornprehended. "1sh'd
like tow un'stan' de game fust." he ventuTed.
well, yo' see" said the obliging gamin,
as be threw the blocks, =" hits Jcs' dis way
There was a whoop, wild scramble; four
pairs Of bare feet pattered upon the pave
nent. and in an instant Stonewall was alone.
He stared stupidly, then picked up the
blocks.
A policeman loomed up before him. 1--WE
been laying Tor you fellows" he said shortly.
"Come aloncp
Stouewall was dazed. 81 aim done nuth-
in" he pleaded.
Well, you can tell that up to conrt in
the morning." and Stonewall was hustled
awav.
The next morning he was hustled again
this time 10 the Police Court. Into pen
he was packed with crowd Of other men,
nearly dead with hunger. The atmosphere
was fonlness itself, and the heat terrible.
he heard a great murmur from the big room
near the cells, and his companions were one
by one called out. some presently to return
with angry whisperings and mutterings.
He heard cursing and screaming in room
fall OF women, and he wondered what they
were doing there.
After three hours OF suffering Stonewall
found himself in The midst Of host Of star
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
THE OLD CALLS.
nTattoo" Again.

"Tattoo"'again.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The fol-
lowing words will 20 with the air of the
Tattoo Call. They were sung by the lotn
Pa. Cav. previous to the trying Winter OF
1862:
Palmer. Palmer. where am Lamby'
Lamby has gone to The oil country.
oh, where. oh. where did he Ee, the money from
He got 1t out of the Commssary.
Palmer was our Colonel, and Lamborn
Lieutenant-C Colonel Abont that time the
oil fever broke out in Pennsylvania, and
Lamborn was missing. He was not much
liked by the boys generally, on account OF
ratiops. Afterward the rations were great
deal better Therefore the burlesque call,
which the boys took great pleasure In
singing. / have never seen or heard OF
Lamby" since that memorable time
JAS. PoNTIUs, Roxbury, Pa.
FORWARD"
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / was very
much pleased to see in your paper the notes
of tattoo, reveille, and other familiar calls
1t recalled to my mind those terrible times
of 61-'65. There is one call that did not
see, and that is, Forward! March," which
Strengthened up our back bone after rest
/ will give you the words:
/ know you tired but still
You must go.
So shoulder youh knapsack and
March along slow.
SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, Wynant, o.
"BEFORE PETERSBURG"
Mrs. o. T. Clark, Castalia, O., sends the
following verse, which, she says, was omit
ted from Before Petersburg" as published
May %:
Tears dimmed the blue eyes of the boy.
And his heart beat quick with pain;
"ril do your bidding, comrads mine.
If ride back agnin.
If you ride back. and am dead,
You must do rs much for me:
My mother at home must hear the news
All write to her tendcriyt "
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
Perseverance, Brings Success.

"Do yon want a boy? he asked Of the
magnate of the Office, standing before him cap
III hand.
Nobody wants boy" replied the
magnate.
do you need a boy ?" asked the applicant,
nowise abashed.
Nobody needs bay"
The boy would not give up.
Well, say, mister" he inquired, "do
you have 10 have boy?"
The magnate collapsed
"Pm sorry TO say We do" he said, and
guess you're about what We WANT
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
Is 1t a Fair Days Pay?

The Maid-Zee market woman eez below,
Madame, and zays zat after this eggs viii be
SO cents Won dozen.
Neutrality-suspicious. Three cents for
one egg?
The Maid-Pardon mais Madame must
considaire Eat EFT eez days yurk for zee hen.
The National tribune., 1895-06-27

But Stonewall shook his head. He knew
his Nancy better than these people.
1t WAS that night that StOnewall, seated
in one of the parks, heard the sudden sound
of familiar laughter. lie bebeld Nancy in
her gaudiest gown mincing along with a
lean, yellow faced fellow of dandifed APP
pearance. Stonewall rose.
Nancy" he called softly. The woman
stopped and slared. WHO is yo'?" she
asked in an insolent tone.
stonewall was shocked.
Nancy" be spoke again with plaintive
infection, "yo' ain done gone forgot yo'
Stone cwall?"
Huh, my Stonewall," Knocked the girl.
GO long wild yo', niger. l doan know
yo'"
Suspicion ripened into conviction. "Dat's
all right, Nancy, if yo' doan wan tew know
me" replied Stonewall, drawing himself up
stifly, but if yo' doan / wants my money"
jim" and Nancy turned TO the mulatto
at her side, "yo' goin' tow stan dab an let
dat man suit me dat way? Jim took a step
forward There was a somber fash in
Stoncwall's eyes.
look byah, yo' black truck, yo',"
snarled Jim, is yo' lookin' TO- trnbbel :"
Stonewsll gritted his teeth. "Yo'lkeep
out o dis warned he. "Yo' amt got no
call tow furse wild me-"
Glib i'm de debbil, JIM" urged Nancy.
Jim's hand slipped behind him. Something
cleaned. "Yo' lowdown Niger, / cuts
yo' hart out" He raised his hand. AS it
described circle over his head, Stonewall
made terrific spring, grabbed it, and with
a wrench that broke the others wrist. sent
the razor hurling through the air. Now the
| brute in the man was aroused. His big fist
shot out. IT was terrible blow, and Jim
went down as If Kansas cyclone had
struck him. Stonewall kicked him violent
| ly as he lay unconscious, and dashed away
in the darkness.
The National tribune., 1895-06-27

A negro man lurlsed in the shadow Of a
tree near the railroad track on Maryland
avenue. A southbouud freight came pound
ing up The grade, and the man sprang toward
the end of n fat car gained it, and climbed
over into il. The train went roaring down
upon the Long Bridge.
Stonewall Livingston had gone home
The last chapter of the romance had
finished WASHINGTON Post.
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
Zeaions OFFICER.
IoIncinnaii Tfbune.l

Officer McWart-Here now, Ut is agin
the law to ride that wheel ahn the sidewalk.
Beginner-But I'm not riding; I'm only
trying to.
q Be iabeTs, chin, OF win run We in for
givin' an ak1yrobatic exhibition widout a
LcenBa
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
Magazines and Notes.

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vIDETs EXPERIENCE ON PICKET

BY ]. r. MARTIN, 1sr IOWA CAV, NEW HARTFORD.
IOWA.
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
WALDO CAMPBELL HlBBS..

the severe-looking man. Stonewall was
awed lac did not have anything to say. He
did not understand what it was all about,
any way.
"Sixty days" finally announced the man
on the bench.
GO back" commanded the one who had
showed Stonewall up against the rail. And
the "disorderly" shuffled wearily back to
the pen.
Several days after Stonewall arrived at
the workheuse he accidentally learned that
sNancy Lagree lived down in Louise alley,
and he managed to get note TO her. One
day she appeared. What a Transformation.
To Stouewalrs eyes at first glance she was
lovelier than ever. She was arrayed in a
rakish hat of many-colored ribbons, wore
splurging yellow sash and faded-green silk
dress. But her manner was not that of the
simple "yaller girl" Stonewall first loved on
the old plantation. He was conscious that
her face had grown hard, that her voice was
strident, and her laugh brazen.
"Fo' de lam sake, Stonewall Livingston,
how de debbil did yo' git hyah?" she ex-
claimed loudly.
Stonewall told her as best be could, and
Nancy cleared up the misty points.
"Sho,' dat aim nuthin', boy" she broke
out And here she kissed Stonewall on his
grimy cheek, much to his delight 1se
been hyar befo'. I'd ruther kim tow de
wukhouse dan de Jail. l tell yo' what yo'
do. Got any de stuff on yo?"
By this time Stonewall knew what " de
stuff meant In the waistband of his
trousers he had sewed $50, all his little for
tune but q few pennies That this could
have helped him before he had no idea.
Now he fished the bills out and held them
up. There was a sudden gleam in Nancy s
eyes and she reached out her hand. Stone
wall gently drew back.
What yo' want wifi it, Nancy?" he
asked.
"Tow git yo' ont; what yo' t'ink?" she
said. Then she ratified volubly on with n
plan that seemed plausible enough to her
lover. Nancy must know, he reasoned; she
had lived here long time. He could GER
tainly trust Nancy. And oh, how he longed
to get back to the old home.
"Well, | gibs yo' dis an you'll git me
out? An den we gifts married, Nancy
/ lubs yo', Nancy, yo' knows l do, an |
kim all de way from de ole place tow fin
yo," Here Stonewall's voice broke little.
Nancy smiled easily. YO' jes' bet, ole
man, gils yo' out. Den we gifts married"
In a few minutes Nancy was gone.
Stonewall Livingston waited many days
for her to come back, and take him away.
He sent her note once but got no answer.
Finally one day he was released. His first
act was to seek Nancy in Louise alley, which
he found after long search. But his girl
wasn't there, and 10 one knew where she
had gone.
"Yo'd bes' leave dat wuthless niger
The National tribune., 1895-06-27
RECENT LITERATURE.

AN ORIENTAL OUTING. BY Edward 3. Wilson.
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very pleasant account OF cruise along the
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Detective stories seem to be very popular
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A good story in frank imitation Of Dumas
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Jargal was The first Of Victor Hugo's stories,
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the severe-looking man. Stonewall was
awed lac did not have anything to say. He
did not understand what it was all about,
any May.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-11-16
LANDS CLASSIFIED As MINERAL

Notice Is hereby given in eompliance
with the fifth section Of said act that any
person, corporation or company feeling a.
grieved by said classification may, within
SIXTY days after the date OF the first pu0lica-
ton hereof, file In this Office > duly "veri.
fed protest against the acceptance OF said
Classification, which protest shall set forth
IN concise language the grounds OF oolec'
ton as to the particular Government SUB,
division Of land in said protest described"
whereupou an order tor , hearing shall H.
sue.
That portion Of the report Of the commas
tioners marked exhibit B 10 on hle In this
Office and open 70 the examination OF IN
terested parties.
Notice IL further given that BY the term1
OF said act OF February d, 1885. "thst % u
the lauds against the classification weerso.
no protest shall have been died" -
1.-The classification whom approved BY ~
! Secretary Of the Interior, shall be eonsid
cred final, except in case OF t!sud."
". E. COX,
Register.
First p~ubi,esioa Oct. IL. 1881 SIS
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-11-16
the WEEKS TRANSFERS.
The Following Documents We're Filed
with the County Clerk This Week.

Bonds for Deeds-Mary Herhold to
o. F. Parmeter, one-third Star Span
gled Banner lode; J. J. Marshal to j..
Winters, Ellen and Laura Marshal
lodes, $50, 900: r. Marshal to j. D.
Caldwell, "Nes Purcee" $40. 900.
Observation-Disclosures byJ. d. Prich-
ct, Black Rock by VIM. Forbis: Luton,
J. J. White. Montana, Thurman and
Morning Star by j. McCauley: Little
Darling by Z. Briggs.
DeeGs-J. !. <;tark to Jno. f. Woods
one-third Thistle lode, $500: Jno. Hal
lahan TO NJ. w. Ma yuire, n eighth
group of mines on Norwegian, $SOO:Jas
McAlees to Geo. F. Bodgett, one-half
in Lippecanoe No. ., iode, 500: D. Nc
Call to Lydia Mccall, three-eighths
Warm Spring lode: Chas. J. Booth to
A. J. Hunake, the Revenue and income
lodes, mill sites, ETC., consideration,
$50. 900: W:P. Grannis to Cyanthla e.
Tanner. the frankie lode, $50.