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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

saying that In tho condition OF the Army tho th'hs
was impossible.
As the time drew near for me 10 put my rate 10
the touch M courage was somewhat shaken.
had learned that my General Grant was now
moro alarming person "the President OF the United
States" but still was determined to persevere In
my task.
II was on a never-t be forgotten day In late Oc-
tober that tho papers announced the return or the
President and family TO tho White House. and on
the next took my leetng courage In both hands
and went 10 make my petition. SO shaky had l
grown that went to the office OF Secretary zach
Chandler an old friend OF ours and asked him 10
90 with me but he refused TO be my escort.
IF there f. any hope for you 1t Is In going 1t
alone" he told me; there ISM any hope. I'm
afraid but you can try it,
ANY one who has ever besieged the gates OF our
monarchs palace with n petition in hand knows
the feeling OF that waiting ROOM full OF heart
sick and anxious applicants l do not want ever to
20 there again. sent my card from the door with
my married name and wrote over 1t In pencil. WIN
General Grant see IS daughter for q mo-
ment?" and was then sent upstairs 10 await an
answer Almost Immediately. before had a chance
to realize how frightened ! was. the messenger
came into the room with my card In his hand.
Though II was the first day OF audience and early
In the day there must have been at least twenty
people I'm advance OF me. all waiting. The man
looked about the room. spoke to a lady near the
door then to another and then came across to me.
is this your card?" he asked holding 1t out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

rho children Of this marriage are two. Julia Grant.
horn on Juno 7. 1876. In the White House at Wash
ington and Ulysses S. Grant. born on July T. ISL
In Chicago
In January 1879 Frederick Joined his father In
Paris. and accompanied him on his trip around the
world visiting Egypt India. Burmah. the Straits
Settlements Slam. Cochin China. China and japan.
in all of which countries General Grant was re-
ce.yed with royal and unprecedented honors
Colonel Grant resigned his commission In the
Army in 1881 went to New-York and entered into
several business enterprises In lssiS he was with
his father and aided In the preparation or the
personal Memoirs" rendering all tho assistance
che could In 1887 he was nominated by the Repub-
lean party Of NewYo,k for the position OF Secre-
tary of State. but was defeated by piurahty Oh
about 1900 votes. c,, c.
President Harrison appointed Colonel Gra hi
Tinted States Minister to Austria, and during his
residence at Vienna he and his family became great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

favorites In that capital lie prevailed upon the
Austrian Hungarian Governments TO ADMIT Amer
lean pork to their market. to rescnd tnor oru,
nance against the American vine, ana 10 permit
the establishment of branch OF Iarse AmeIiG IN
insurance company in their territory: During n,s
Grant had 10 deal with the questions which con-
stantly arose because OF the military laws OF gus
tria- Hungary Under these laws the Austrans
were arresting naturazed Americans who had not
performea their military duty In Antp n, Giof
the treaty of 1871 All of Colonel Grants argu-
ments upon these resulted favorably TO the
Amerca an ana nt the w Se csveSnd was elected
President Colonel Grant sent In his fesighitioh rs
United States Minister to Aus'Tn he Gerd ~
main at that post he might DO So re felufIeu 10
America with his family in July lss5 ana eS,D
home. In May 1885, he was appointed Police Com
missioner. which place he sin holds , ,,o,orh MAJ,
born in Louisville Ky. In 1851. Her parents re-
moved to Chicago year later; and there sne az
tended school until she was fourteen. EeaiS oln.
when she went TO the Convent OF the Visitation at
Georgetown. ID. [. , ,,,
She married in the IIonorS mansion; , which
at that time. The three winters following her mar
rage she spent at the White liouse Mhere she wa.
a great favorite not only with General Grant out
with all with whom she was thrown IN contact
During her residence in Vienna MIS-. Grant made
many friends and was as popular Mere p as N
Palmer of Chicago. 49,, OF,
Ulysses s. Grant, jr.. was born in Bethel Ohio
on July %. 1852. Iio was graduated from Hary9rrd
in 1874 and from the Columbia Law school IN 1915:
for year He was an Assistant United states DIS
in ISIS "nd avIs 49, Work NE nnt ISIS
and he also was member Of the film OF Grant *
Ward. He was a Observation-Disclosures from Caliiornll
TO the ST. Louis Convention that nominated NC
Kinley and Hobart His legal residence is In san
Diego and ne has farm in Westminster county,
In 1880 Ulysses S. Grant tr, WAS married TO the q,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28
A PETITION TO GRANT.
THE GREAT GENERALS LOYALTY TO OLD
FRIENDS PUT TO A TEST.
HOW D,rcurER OF ONE OF THEM GOT IIEH
BROTHER APPOINTED TO THE ARMY.

HOW A DAUGHTER OF ONE OF THEM GOT HER
BROTHER APPOINTED TO THE ARMY.
Many people will be able 10 speak OF "eherai
Grant as soldier and statesman, ara as WOMEN
must be silent on these subjects want 10 add 10
all that will be said of him. as woman VINO pene-
Gted by IT, a loving testimony to MS "ohseriui
lovalty TO old friends as well as to country
In the fab Of 1919 went to Washington for the
purpose OF trying to get an appointment !" tue
Army for nv only brother youth of twenty-ohe
then a clerk In the Adjutant-Generars Office under
General Townsend. ! the wife OF an army
officer without political influence OF any k'hd NY
only capital was that my father n line ofcer VINO
had died twenty years before. had been friend OF
the General long before the war. and was eo'hg'
without hesitation and in spite Of much discour-
agement from friends in and out OF the army "
ask this gift of my fathers old comrade. In him
had the most absolute faith: was sure that ne
could give me the appointment and equally sure
that he would do So
When | got to Washington found that the I'M
usually warm weather had kept the President ana
his family longer than had been expected at Long
Branch so | fingered on with my brother, waiting
for their return and falling more and more in love
with the most beautiful city-even then-in
America. While was waiting saw many OF my
fathers old friends and all OF them. while kindly
sympathiLirg with my desire to SEQ my brother
I'm his fathers profession. warned me against nope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

From The Baltimore American.
c. +. Painter, a young lec,rlcian OF Balimo!4
has obtained a patent upon an invention Of helm
indicator, which can be adapted to all crafts
the inventor claims, OF always keeping tho ship
out OF danger Under tho present arrangemene
for the captain or pilot to determine the sx z:
act position OF his rudder without the trouble OF
an investigation which is sometm very difficult 70
make; The rudder is apt to vary ,i from the c0urie
edge OF the man at the helm. That has often been
tho cause OF vessels running on TO shoals. against
deep Mr.. Painters device indicates on a dial In
front of the at the helm every move the rudder
makes and shows exactly how far IL has gone one
way or the other out OF the desired course Il works
by electricity. the transmtter being placed At tne
pilohouse; Tha. Is also srranged 50 as TO be S;
cases, the works being inside TO prevent salt air
from rusting the delicate machinery: Mr.. Painter
has also devised improved electrical signalling IN.
strument between the pilot-house and engne-room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

entered the real estate ONCE Of q cousin OF HE
wife In ST. Louis. . hon.
he began his career as agent without hope
Of success and but for his family would oSnoSSSs
SUSTAINED him I'm all these years Of bitter adVers.v
and uncongenial SURROUNDINGS but the ra hT I'm
fulness Of his wife and the unanected anu w
changing faith she had IN him. 1t nerVed nm ~
renewed effort and animated him with iras th1ac
every time that he faltered in his rough pathWay'
Her affection was appreciated by him IN ret.i.
and his tenderness and fidelity were such that 70
them poverty was less terrible 10 Dear IMAM A. W."
% their friends to witness "a o,d
But there were four little mouths TO feen, anu he
their father felt that yet greater eTnrt must Do
made for them His wife did all the work OF tnen
home and yet with the most frugal care ne co"41
not meet his expenses. . c,o,o
His father owned valuable business AT GaIeha'
where two younger brothers were making mohey.
and into this establishment went .ne unforiunn,e
ex-Captain a salary of/-O4 r. year. NovIhK NE
little family to Galena r. 1870 he conmencs1 o,s
by his association with It, Poverty went wst0 @iii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28
TOXINS AND ANTITOXINS.

From Nature
The opinion that distinct toxins require distlnce
antltoXins would appear 10 require some modin-
cation. Dr. Calmette has shown that anti-snake-
venomous serum protects against scorpion poison
Roux and Calmette have shown that rabbits vac
cinated against rabies acquire remarkable powers
Of resisting the action OF cobra venom. Again,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28
GEN. GRANT AND HIS FAMILY
BIOGRAPHICAL CHAPTERS OF INTEREST
TO EVERY AMERICAN.
TIE GREAT COMMANDERS EARLY YEARS OF
STRUGGLE AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CAREERS OF HIS SONS AND DAUGu-
TER AND THEIR FAMILIES.

All accounts as to General Grant agree on the
subject of his home life and there be no doubt
that II was happy one from "Hardscrabble,"
che farmhouse built near ST. Louis in 1855. when
he was captain In the Army, to the White
House. Even In the shadow Of death at Mount
ycGregor there a home spirit and an at
mosphere OF domestic happiness that sometimes
hid the sorrow of those who waited there for the
end.
Mrs. Grant always firm believer in her
husbands greatness and predicted much for him
before he had attracted public attention She was
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACH
ELOR.
Pick Ne Up.

Now Barabbas was a gas meter
Inspector.
When a girl has pinned a flower
on a mans coat. she always Tits her
chin UP and looks at II sideways
When a woman moves 10 cut
down expenses. she always says j:
was because the other house wasn't
good enough
A woman never viii believe any
good OF a widower who doesn't GO
around all the time with a pathetic
look in his eyes
A woman has 10 get indignant
Just about so often II she can't
get indignant at her husband. she
chooses the liquor traffic or the gov
ernnent-Sew York Press
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
WORTH 1T.

will you take this here woman
for better or wuss, an give me 81 for
marryin Of you?' was the unique
manner in which a Georgia justice
addressed man.
''I'll take the woman, but blame
me if 1 have the ST. replied the
groom. The ]. p. took kiss from
the bride for his fee. And it was
richly worth 81 too.-Dublin (Ga-)
Dispatch.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
HER PERTINENT QUERY.

"Of course" she said. II realizo
that you have every confidence In
me. as you say. but I must admit
that ii would be a great satisfaction
TO me IL you would tell me why
"Yes?" he said anxiously. as she
paused.
IF you would tell me-" she re-
peated. why IL Is that you deem IL
necessary 10 put your love letters
through a copying press"
Then he instantly recalled that
she had once been a stenographer
in a business house and was ION to-"
his little precautionary measure. so
70 speak.-Chicago Post.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
UNMISTAKARLE SIGNS.

Scienfist-So you have followed
the sea alI your life? / presume you
are a thorough meteorological prog
nosrfcator by this time
Jack TareA which,
Al mean you can easily fore
tell gale. can't your
Easy 'nough. sir. When you sec
the captain dsncin around an yeIIin
out 20 orders ~ oact. you kin jest
make up y'r mind ii's soia ter
blow.-New York Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
THE POMP OF WAR.

II you want to understand
How to lead an army band.
You must study up on tactics night
and day.
You must learn to touch your cap
With military snap
When a brave lieutenant tells you
what TO play.
You must stifle your disdain
For the popular refrain
And let Mendelssohn and Schubert
quite alone.
You must play most anything
II 1t only has Swing"
II you don't, your fault in prison
you'll atone.
So it's "Fours left!" to the tune Of
annie Rooney"
And it's Arms port!' to the air Of
Sweet Marie"
And it's Forward, march," ''For I
Want You, My Honey
And There's Only One Girl In This
World For Me-"
We are often sorry for
The brutalities of war,
And musics charms will soothe the
savage breast.
If the band cannot be used,
Let the soldiers be enthused
BY whistling songs of peacefulness and
rest.
And the officers may lead,
Beating time as they proceed,
While the bandsman, on a little holi-
day,
Time to discipline devotes,
While the soldiers study notes,
So that each may better learn the
others way.
So it's fright ftIrn!'' 'I Am Looking
For That Bully"
And It's Guide rightv' "Au Revoir,
but Not Goodby.''
Left oblique,'' There's a Hot Time
In the Old Town.
"Oh. Don't Know" You're Not So
Warm" when the Swallows
Homeward Fly
Washington Star.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
A RECORD BREAKER.

On the shore by the breakers l found
her;
II was love at first sight on my part:
An the day I was hanging around her.
TIL lost was my cailow young heart
All in vain for a time did I WOO her.
Though gifts by the dozen 1 bought:
All in vain did fondly pursue her
Her heart was of marble. 1 thought
But at last not a rival was In II.
All. how they spluttered and ragged
When her hand became mine in a min
ute,
And and my queen were engaged!
Then thought I was rather a hurn-
mer.
But, alas and alack. was RASH
She was out for record that summer.
And / was her thirtieth mash.
New York Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
BY UNWRITTEN LAW.

A crossroads jury in a Georgia
justice court brought in this ver-
dict:
1--WE, the jury, find the prisoner
guilty of hog stealth in the first de-
gree an recommend to hang him."
But" said the justice, you have
no authority to hang men,"
The foreman looked puzzled,
scratched his head and said:
We'll, yer honor, that mout be,
but my experience is that we has
hung a many of 'em!"-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
New York Times.
HOW 1T HAPPENED.

A little Boston girl, about or
years old, was enjoying a slide upon
the sidewalk. when her heels flew up
and she fell with great force upon
the stones. A lady picked her up
and asked kindly, You poor little
mite. how you did fall?" The tiny
child looked up into her kind
friends face and, with the tears
streaming down her cheeks, sobbed.
vertically. ma m."-Argonaut.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
REAL POVERTY.

She was not a woman who could
see suffering without wanting to
give relief.
:, Il think" she said to her husband,
"that something ought to be done
for the Barkers in the next block. I
don't believe the neighbors realize
how desperately poor they are"
why, 1 thought they were fairly
well off" he answered in surprise.
"Oh, dear. no." she explained.
"They have to endure all sorts of
privations. Why, there's only one
bicycle in the whole family, and
even that Is not a 81 wheel."-Chi-
cago Post.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
BEHIND HER BACK

Il am told your vife would raise4
cock than eat"
The other man glanced neryosxiy
over his shoulder.
They were alone
wha: she cooks. YES" he replied
IN a hozrs< whsSoer.-D<tsos; Jour
sAl
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
BOUND TO BE A SUCCESS.
New version.1

The reform club is going TO adj
wise having people bring up one an
others children"
What's that for?"
"As a general rule. they have more
patience with other peoples than
they have with their wn."-Chi-
cago Record.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
NATURALLY a SENSATION.

NATURALLY y SENSATION
"Oh. i;'s the sensation Of the
town" he exclaimed The only
trouble Is that there Is likelihood
that the police Will interfere"
What does she DO that. SO SEN
saUonal?'
Why. she appears on the stage IN
real bathing suit. such as Is worn
by some Of the pretty girls at the
S<sshore. Post
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
HER ONE THOUGHT.

She read her essay at the rehearsal
In a clear and distinct manner.
II think" said the principal, that
you had better cut 1t little short
err"
Tears came to the sensitive young
girls eyes.
why" she whimpered, "it comes
only down to my boot tops now"
She thought he meant her gradu-
ating frock.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
AN ADVANTAGE.

"Mrs. Wellup says she is going to
spend a large part of the summer
at home in the city," said Mr.. Cum
roX. reproachfully.
Yes" replied his wife. "She can
afford it. She's so rich nobody can
insinuate that she's obliged to-
Washington Star.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
ONE THING HE KNEW

A colored parson was preaching
a sermon on HELL" and he conclud-
ed as follows:
Some folks say dat hell's some-
whars in de SUM- / amt got no pin
on bout dat, an / amt gwine ter
discuss it. All know is dis: Whar-
ever hell is. it's too hot fer me-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
VERY EASY.

slywit-weli. old boy. I've Just
touched Reggie Woodbee for an
other hundred.
Chumley-what' and got TT How
the deuce do you do n7
Slywit-Oh. it's dead easy. ] Just
Casually mention his resemblance 20
the Prince of wales.-Town Topics.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
A COME down.

poor MadRei Before her h-ss
band failed she used 10 have srch
an elegant turnout"
Yes. And nov she has 4 bicycle
and a bioomer suii. and won; turn
cot for anything Ie~s than . trolley
car."--Indianapoiis Journal
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
DIDN'T WANT A CYCLONE.

DIDN'T WANT A CYCLONE.
During the former earthquake that
shook the state a colored parson
was praying In a southwest Georgia
revival meeting. He said:
'Oh, Lawd. come down en- shake
desc sinners mp! Lawd, ketch holt
er dem en- shake 'em 'twell dey hol-
lers!"
Just then the earth trembied. the
building rocked and the kerosene
lamp tipped over and was shattered
on the floor. The parson lifted his
eyes TO the reeling roof and con-
tinued:
''Dar. Lawd. dat'n do now. Dis
here buildin's mighty shacklin!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
FIN DE Steele.
Mrs. Grump-Marry in haste and
repent
Mr.. Grump-In Dakota!-New
York Journal
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
NOTHING TO BACK HIM.

Only a few months ago General
weyIer announced that he shortly
would be rapping General Gomez
and his insurgents. Since then.
somehow. he appears 10 have run
short Of Havana wrappers.-ChI-
cago TJmes-Herald-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
THEIR REWARD.

'They say the brave old general
is living in abject poverty. Isn't it
time something were done for him?"
Certainly. For the last ten years
we have been collecting funds for
his ument."-Fliegende Blatter.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
JUST TO HER TASTE.

"Oh. yes" guEhed the sweet young
thing. Il know / shall like gswf 80
mueh' My costume IL just simply
lovely. only think how large the
field must be. John Gays they have
a tea every little ways. New York
Press.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13

HOW HE ENJOYED HIMSELF.
Il don't see much Of him now. .
she said. speaking of her husband.
Why notr"
We'll. he spends most OF his time
taking his bicycle 20 the repair shop
and calling for t-"-ChicaSo Post
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
CHANCE FOR CHANGE.

'These verses you say Jack wrote
to you are called To Her Raven
Tresses,' and you are a perfect baby
blond, Maude."
Yes, but this was way last sum-
mer, dear."-Brooklyn Life.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
NO CHOICE.

'I know" muttered the robber. as
he abstracted the actress dia-
monds, that this is an awful chest
nut. but what is a starving man
with a large family to do?"-Pick
Me Up.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
THE REAL CAUSE.

''Do you suppose scorching Is the
cause of all these bicycle faces we
see?'
''Shucks, no. In nine cases out Of
ten it's the installment PLAN
Truth.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
IMPRESSIONISM.

81 want a poster got out" said the
commercial gentleman.
Certainly" said the artist. II
get them up in three effects-the
opium. the lobster and ice cream
supper and the Welsh rabbit. Which
will you have ve?"-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
& RECOU.

It's real meant" the young wom-
an exclaimed
What's the matter?" her mother
inquired.
Before / married Herbert ] made
him promise to pass every evening
at home with me. and now he says
he's sorry. but he can't take me 10
the theater without breaking his
word. rd.'-Washingt Star.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13

As BAD AS THE SENATE.
How did your meeting IN favor
Of International arbitration and uni
versal peace come OF. Slims7"
Broke up IN q hght."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
NOT AFRAID.

'They say actors are supersti-
tious.''
Possibly, but they like to see the
ghost walk. brooklyn Life.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13

SHE WOULD PRESS THEM
Hewf,i-why don; you ever have
your trousers ereas~d7
Jevitt-So uze. Ny ziri weighs
17o.-Truth-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
A CRITIC.

Man of the World-You are
critic. / believe?
Critic--I am.
NJ. of the w.-Ever done anything?
C.-Nothing whatever.
NJ. of the W.-How's that?
C.-Daren't. A man that has ever
done anything can't be a critic
Brooklyn Life.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
AS THEY RODE


The man on the rear Of the tandem
Spoke quite blunt:
"You sit so straight can't see oves
you.
Down IN frontrs
His wife. on the front OF the tandem
Answered: Jack.
I'll sit as 1 please You quit your talk-
Ing
Behind my oackr'
Chicago Tribune
NATURE AND ART.
Ibid you ever see quite so ugly .
face as Miss Passay'sT'
II don't know. She's not so bad
as she's painted. Pick Me Up.
NATURE AND ART.
"Did you ever see quite so ugly q
face as Miss Pessay's7'
Il don't know. She's not 80 bad
as she's painted. Me Up.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
WANTED ONLY THE CHANCE.

Mrs. Strap (af;er the s.orn): Il
really believe II should die ion,Or-
row you'd marry another woraan,"
Mr. Scrap: Try NE and Sea
New York World
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
INITIATIVE MOLONEY.

Hustleton, the shirt manufactur-
er. was an original fellow. He did
very few things in the s,ereotyped
way, and the result was that he at
.racted attention and made money.
He was the best advertiser on the
street. and Moloney. the manufac-
turer of fur boas across the road,
envied him. and was always en-
deavoring to initiate his successful
advertising methods
One day Hustleton decided TO
change the lettering on his windows.
The ordinary business man in his
line would have had "shirtmaker"
or shirt manufacturer" or ''prac-
tical shirtmaker" painted on the
broad and glistening panes, but
Hustleton. as has been intimated.
was not an advocate Of hackneyed.
every day trade announcements. An
idea struck him. and before long his
windows bore the novel legend:
Hustleton.
Shirt Constructor.
s..s..s.-.-
An idea also struck the initiative
Moioney. and the following day bis
windows bore the odd sign:
-. ..----.-.---...
NolOrey.
Boa Constructor
----....-.---..-----. --.-.----.-...--..
New York Journal
HOW HE ENJOYED HIMSELF.
Il don't see much OF him now"
she said spes king of her husband.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13
Hus;leton.
Shirt Constructor.

An idea also struck the initiative
Moloney. and the following day his
windows bore the odd sign:
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-13

New York Journal.