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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
CHAPTER XXI.

When George Wen utworth this
message he read it several times over
before its full meaning dawned upon
him. Then he paced up and down his
room and gave way to his feelings. His
best friends, who had been privileged
to hear Georges vocabulary when he
was rather angry, admitted that the
young man had fluency of expression
which was very much more tersc than
proper. When the real significance Of
the dispatch became apparent to him,
George outdiG himself in this particular
line Then he realized that, however
consolatory such language is TO very
angry man, it does little good in any
practical way. epaced silently up and
down the room, wondering what he
could do, and the more he wondered
the less light he saw through the fog.
He put on his hat and went into the
other room.
Henry" he said to his partner, "do
you know anybody who would lend me
c O,oOO?"
Henry laughed. The idea of any
body lending that sum OF money eN-
cept on the very hest security was in IT.
self extremely comic.
''Do you want it to-day?" he said.
eyes, l want it to-day"
"Well, don't know any better plan
than to go out into the street and ask
every man if he has that sum about him.
You are certain to meet men who have
very much more than 6 10000, and per-
haps one of them, struck by your very
sane appearance at the moment, might
hand over the sum to you. 1 think,
however, George, that you would be
more successful if you met the capital
ist in Il secluded lane some dark night,
and had q good reliable club in your
hand"
''You are right" said George. "Of
course, there is just rs much possibil-
ity of my reaching the moon as getting
that sum of money on short notice"
"Yes, or on long notice, either, /
imagine. 1 know plenty of men who
have the money, but wouldn't under
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Bu,Ided Better Than He Knew.

Mrs. Jackson-I thought you told me
yUu trimmed that hat yourself. Tn
sure it is just as stylish as if it had been
done by high-priced milliner.
Mrs. johnson (complacently)-Yes,
think it has stylish look myself. You
see, my husband sat down on it acci-
dentally after had got done and gave
it exactly the right twist. - Boston
Courier
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
However.

She was looking for a fiat and had
just found one to her taste in the vi
cinity of Washington square. But the
price was too high. she told the janitor,
a Frenchman- THE ideal Forty dol
lars for the first floor-all the dust from
the street-ugh! Have you anything
lover?"
''Mais, oui, madame; ze basement-"-
n. Y. Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
A Large Idea.

London Truth reports that a primary
battery has been discovered of such
potency that big ship will be able to go
to America with its motive power in
closed in jam pot. The discovery was
made accidentally by two Scotch boys,
and has been taken up by several Scotch
1nen of large means and of considerable
business experience.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
An American Beauty.

All, radiant rose. with your grace 50 de-
mure,
Your beauty the eye and the spirit con-
tents:
But there still turks the thorn None
would guess, / am sure,
That you cost me dollar and twenty
five cents.
Washington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Dissenters I'm Russia.

When NJ. Pobtednostzeff became the
head of the holy synod in Russia 1t
was reckoned that the days of the dis
senters were numbered. He would soon
stamp them out. In spite, however, OF
his ruthless policy, they have steadily
increased, until there are now about
$500, 900 of them without reckoning the
old believers, who are 100000 strong.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Easily Provided.

They sat before the open CRATE fire.
"Do you prefer your chestnuts
roasted?" he Gsked.
She inclined her head.
"I like them much better that way"
she said.
'As you please" he returned, and
in another minute he had thrown the
comic weekly into the fire. Chicago
Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Sure Thing.

"Bottsy's blowing all the time about
paying as he goes. Do you think he
does?"
"Sure of it, for there isn't place in
town where he can get trusted."-Chis
caoo Tribune
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
NV Mother.

Ny voice was as clear as the trumpets OF
Heaven,
Ny footsteps were steady in passing her
door:
She asked me the hour. I replied; Just
eleven"
And straightway the clock in the hallway
struck four.
-Harlem Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
It's Moro Than Likely.

Il wonder why so many people go
abroad every year"
a. great many of them go simply to
prove that they are able to."-Chicago
Post
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Quite "A Difference.

Telephone Superintendent (over the
wire)-Hello, there, you! No swearing
through the telephone.
Irate Subscriber amt swearing
through the telephone; Pm swearing
at it.-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Rpfribufinn.

1.-THE coming woman will have whis-
kers, understand"
''Good enough; we can use her razors
to sharpen our lead pencils. Chicago
Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
That Old Story.

did you read about that man whose
life was saved by pie?"
"No; how was it?''
"Well, his dear little wife made it,
set il in the window to cool and tramp
came along and stole it."-Chicago Rec
ord
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
A TERRIFYING DREAM.

First Tramp-Help! help! murder!
help!
Second Tramp-Wot's de matter, Will
lie?
First Tramp was dreamin'i
dreamt I was takin' n bath.-Up-to-
Date
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Agreed.
PIankinrton (proudl,

Plankington (proudly showing his
country home)-Yes, old man, bought
this house to sell.
. Won Blumer-I don't blame you bit.
I'd do the same thing.-Brooldyn Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

ut is said that kissing breeds dis
ease" said the first sweet thing.
'Wouldh't you like q chance to get
sick?" asked the second sweet thing,
rather Chicago Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Paris WoJnan's Club.

Paris has woman's club where home
less women can spend their evenings
and get their meals. There is good
library, and for 60 francs a year wom-
an may become member. All the en-
ployes about the place are women.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Was an Angel

Mons. X-Before married my wife
1 thought she was an angel.
Mons. Z-And now2
Mons X-And now know she was an
angel-LIllustre de Poche.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Tben He Won't Mind II.

Fortune-Teller-You will be very
poor until you are 35 years of age.
Impecunious Man eagerly - And
after then?
-Teller-You will get used to
it-Tit-Bits.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Tho Proper Course.

Eve are going to have an amateur
opera. Would you put in any gags?'' p
"Yes; gag the performers, by all
Town Topics.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

PhiaFa Mail, sunday only AZ a. 1t,
F,r detailed ir:G- IlaticlI, address Thus.
e. Watt, Pass. ~ WestlIn District, COZ
Fifth AYE. GId 6nithheld ST littobuzk,
"a.
S. v. rREVOST, ;. r. E00p.
General ii J10ee- t,cL'i fasar. ! gent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

THE PITTSBURG, SHENAN-
~ GO & LAKE ERIE RAILROAD
TIME TA BLE-In effect Sunday, Dee
30, 1896. Trains are ran b. StanlarG Cen
tra Tire t90.h MeIiGidnl.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

This Is Your Opportunity.
On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(EIy's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strste the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS.,
Sc Warren st New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr, of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me.
can emphasize his statement, "lt is posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. -
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

Is caused by torpid liver, which prevents dig@s-
ton and permits food to fernent and putriiy il
the stomach. Then follow dizziness, headache,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

ior the East as foIOHs.
For washington d G., Baltimore, YLn4tt
phia, ana New York, 80 and $50 =. u
Cumberland, 6:i0 So a. n 10 800 z. II. Eol,-
pe.svile. e:i0 1850 t. n, I.I0. 49, 4I5, $50 . -,
D. n. Unicntown, T. % a. IN 10, 40 $50 D. n
Uniontown, MOrga utowk aud Fairmoru, T,3n, a
10 and 40 p IN. Washington. Pa, z 80 and
30 Il. m., 4.0a,4f5 and 500. II .5j p. IN. Wheel.
rg, 7.d0. and 930 q. m. and 100, 900. 1i.55 T.
Cincinnati, st, -4outs, Columbus 2od New
ark. 40 3. m, $40. II 80 2, n.
For Chicago, 2.40 ahj 9.39 p. RI.
Parlor ana Sleeping ears TO Baltimore Nasa
ingtou. GfIc,Gnati aud ChIcAgc.
Il. O. DUNKLE. Gen. Supt, A!laslsGg, P d
&. W. BAssETT, 4 G.P a Allegheny, p,
K. P. REYNOLDS, Supt.. FCx5urg, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

4UT IT ..... sIV7gAF ny PNWII O Z GjT -.
pm IN .-..-. N D. m
.. IT. BLAIR, General Manager, GreenNtIIc. pa
W, e. SARGFANT, .. 2 4. McaeriQe ra
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
DITTSBURG & WESTERN
L Railway. Allegheny Short
Line. Schedule in effect, July 10,
1896.

Pullman BLnet sleeping Cars aha drS5-cia
Dny Coaches Iuh thrNGgE A5.wcCE BGtlcr aN1
Chicago daily
For thr.ush tickets 10 pclIt5 thf Vest
Northwest or SoGlh|eSt apply to
4 3. CROUCH, agent
Batter, Ia
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11

take to ask them for it, and don't be-
lieye you would. Still, there is nothing
like trying. lie who tries may succeed,
but no one can succeed who doesn't
try. Why not 90 to old Longworth?
He could let You hnve the money in a
moment If he wanted 10 do so. He
knows you. What's your security,
what are you going to DO with it-that
eternal mine of yours?'
"Yes. that eternal mine l want it
TO be mine. That is why l need the
100000 =
Well. George, don't see much hope
for you. You never spoke to old Long
worth about it. did you? He wasn't
one OF the men you intended to get into
this comPany?'
mo, he was not. wish he had been.
He would have treated us better than
his rascally nephew has done"
'Ah, that immaculate young man has
been playing You tricks, has hep"
''IIc has played me one trick, which
is enough"
well, why don't yon go and see the
old man and lay the case before him?
He treats that nephew as II he were
his son. Now, 4 man viii dc Il great
deal for his son, and perhaps old Long
worth might do something for his
nephew"
''Yes. but I should have to explain to
him that his nephew is a scoundrel."
very well, that is Just the kind of eN-
plGUation to bring the c 10000. If his
nephew really is scoundrel, and YOU
can prove it, you could not want bet
ter lever thar that on the old mans
money bags"
by love" said Wentworth, II be-
lieve ! shall try it. | want to let him
know, anyhow, what sort Of n man his
nephew is. I'll 90 and see him
II would" said the other, turning to
his work. And so George Wentworth,
putting the cablegram in his pocket,
went to see old Mr.. Longworth in n
frame of mind in which no man should
see his fellow-man. He did not wait
to be announced, but walked, to the
astonishment of the clerk, straight
through into Mr.. Longworth's room.
He found the old man seated at his desk.
Good day, Mr.. Wentworth said the
iinancier, cordially.
Good day." replied George, curtiy.
Il have come to read @ cable dispatch
TO you. or to let you read it," He
threw the dispatch down before the old
gentleman, who adjusted his spectacles
and read it. Then he looked up in
quiringiy at Wentworth.
"You don't understand it, do your"
said the latter.
Il confess l do not. The Longworth
in this telegram does not refer TO me,
does it?'
NO. it does not refer to you, but it
refers to one of your house. Your
nephew, William Longworth, is a
scoundrell"
"Ah," said the old man, placing the
dispatch on the desk again and re-
moving his glasses. Have you come
to tell me that?"
''Yes. l have. Did you know it be-
fore?"
NO, | did not" answered the old
gentleman, his color rising, land l do
not know it now. l know you say so,
and l think very likely you will be glad
to take back what you have said. L
viii at least give you the opportunity"
$50 far from taking it back, Mr..
Longworth, 1 shall prove it. Your
nephew formed partnership with my
friend Kenyon and myself to float on
the London market certain Canadian
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
MUSTACHES IE FAVOR.

tween the mode of living of an Ameri-
can and Russian laborer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
I ] ood]S
insomnia, nervousness. and,
!: !: s: :::s :;i:s:: s:.:5:: s.'; .::5 6: Pills
I1iIlS stfrarla+a fhn sfn.r,arll = :. - A Ne

rouse liver cure Neadache. dizziness, COLI
Situation, etc y cents. Sold by all druggists.
The Ny Pills to lake with Hoods SarSaparDla
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
Feather Boas
Mrs. J. E. Zimmerman.

of
prices and Spring
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-02-11
BIG HAT IN CHURCH.

as many things as can well be crow
into 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

THOMAS TAGoARr was reelected
mayor Of Indianapolis yesterday by
$500 plurality. The democrats also
elected Charles f. Cox judge Of the
police court. Charles II. Stuckmeyer
city clerk, six councilmen at large
and . majority Of the Is ward coun-
cilmen. II is the first time since the
adoption Of the new city charter that
mayor has succeeded himself, and
IL was also the first time the city has
e!c cted officers since all the subur BIS
were annexed. The success Of the
democratic ticket means that Tag
CART will be the democratic nominee
for governor two years from next
fall His friends have been informed
oil along that his candidacy de-
pended upon the result Of this elec-
zion. Two years ago Taggart was
elected mayor by 1922 plurality.
and IL is probable that the official re-
turns from all the precincts will show
that he has received that large q
plurality this time. Last November
Mckinley received, within the limits
Of the old oity CHE suburbs had not
been annexed at that time), q plu.
rslity Of 6.60S. 1t is . great victory
for Tom Tsggart and the Indianapo-
lis dem ocrats, who are jubilant over
the result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Merit
intrinsic value Of DC
Hoods Sarsaparilla. O8u no

MERIT IN medicine means the power to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore 1t has true merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take 1t according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any OF the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
:, Severe Case Of Dyspepsia
"Isuf'ered from dyspepsia 20 years.
had feeling rs though there was q lump
in my stomach. I did not dare to eat
meat or warm bread, very few vegetables,
for fear OF the great distress food caused
me. Inexperienced relief right after COM
mencing to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
appetite increased, j gained in general
health and strength. can eat almost any
thing now without discomfort. Although
had been an invalid for twenty years, !
can truthfully say that am better than
for long time. lnever weighed SO much
in my life" MRS. EMILY F. BUMP, IS
Portland Street, Niddleboro, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
OHIO HEARD FROM.
This is the Refrain Heard
All Over the Buck
eye State.

After trying remedies that helped
you.
When you have tried "cures" that
didn't.
whsu you are completely stuck and
in despair.
Wheel your poor back still aches.
Because you don't get down to
causes.
Try DoAn's Kidney Pills.
The unexpected always happens.
II you toss all night racked with
back pain.
II you cannot berd over and
straighten up.
Depend upon it, it's your kidneys.
Kidn ~ disorder rarely leaves Of
its own accord.
The t. ,nant has to be evicted.
Doan's Kidney Pills do not COM
promise.
Or arr nnge for o new lease.
They cure all kidney complaints.
This is their mission and they full.
fiji it.
These are the particulars of one
&C &c out of thousands.
The Rev A. Berry, of No. S4s West
High sire ct, Lima, Ohio, says: 81
can speas highly Of Doan's Kidney
Pills as a. sidney remedy. Years age
I was tro 1bled with backache, but
latterly l nave not been so much
affected with it, but, presume, fol
Is years I have been compelled &c
get up several times during the
night and at frequent intervals dur
ing the day there were inolinationi
to urinate. There were deposits o.
q reddish col OK. resembling bricl
dust, that. by irritating, may have
produced these results. procured
Doan's Kidney Pills at q drug store
and began using them, and an
pleased to say that they relieved mt
promptly. Now can 60 to bed anc
not be forced to yet up once during
the night. I can retire, feeling con
6dent that shall sleep till morning
l have no smartiD.g or burning sen
sations. They seem to have beer
specially adapted to my case. can
nos conceive Of . remedy existing
possessing greater merits or produc
ing such positive results with Q,
little responsiveness or shock to the
system. shall feel inclined to 2,
out of my way to recommend them
and in every instance when trouble
like mine occur I shall strongly ad
wise their use."
Doau's Kidney Pills are for sal
by all dealers, price so cents
Mailed by Foster-Milburn company
Buffalo, N. T.. sole agents for tn
United States.
Remember the name Doan's an,
take no other.
For sale by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
ABBREVIATED MLEGRAMS.

Oklaho. ma farmers are in great need
OF cotton pickers and offer 81 a day to
workers.
Anthrax has broken ont among cat
tie in the tovAE Of Freedom. Outagamie
county, Wis 1t has proven fatal in
every case.
In q fight letvoen settlers caf shop
herds in Long Valley. Wash. u man
named Barber was killed and several
persons injured.
Governor Drake. ~of Iowa, Is not cy-
ing, as was reported. He Is at Excel
sior Springs. No.. and Is not even cen
fined to his room.
OthEer Beeson, e3:-sta1e senator and
member Of the Indiana constitutional
convention. died at his country home
near Richmond. Ind.
Queen Victoria has declined a violin
OF cedar wood made from q tree on
John Browns farm by ]. L. Highburger
Of Harper's Ferry. Va
Louis Smith. Is years old. touched
the carbon OF an arc lamp in the sub
way Of the Rock island road at Chicago
and was instantly killed
Roy Dupuy. a 20-year-old lad. has
confessed that he murdered w. B. Car.
Isle, OF Longview. Tex. in a Wabash
box car July %. 1896. in Decatur. Ills.
A tramp was badly burned in a fire
which destroyed the Kohlhaas mea,
market at Calumet Mich. There is q
suspicion that ne started the fire him.
self.
Rev. Father Anthony Kozlowski. G
| Polish priest, Is missing from Chicago
| and even his most intimate friends are
puzzled to know what has become o.
him
Secretary Wilson in his report to Pres
ident Mckinley will recommend an IL
crease in the appropriation for the agri
cultural department in order to extend
the work.
Joe Wallace was instantly killed ant
David McElroy fatally Injured at tn,
st. Lawrence mine at Butte. Mont. Tn
men were miners and were coming VI
In the cage.
Mrs. Emma vane. aged 65 years
widow and her daughter. Mrs. Saral
NJ. Shaw, aged 20 years. were shot an
killed at Camden, N. J.. it is believes
by burglars.
i On preliminary examination at Ea1
Claire. Wis. Frank Wetzel, treasure
Of Ludington township. was held 70
trial on the charge Of the embezzlemen
Of e1.O7s Of town funds. He gave bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Republican Pudding.

Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar has a new
recipe for . dish which she calls ere
publican pudding" which she has
kindly given to the press for the ben
eft Of her friends. It IL as follows:
"Recipe for republican pudding:
Take three gallons Of newspaper
prosperity. two gallons Of manufac.
tured confidence. two quarts Of gold
standard. one pound Of sugar trust
protection. three pounds Of sl-cent
wheat bought at IS cents. seven to
blespoonsiul Of sound money, IL
months Of no work. Boil down to
two gallons, then add enough hum.
bug to hide the real Ingredients
flavor with unlimited gall, sweeten
with slice OF corruption fund and
serve with wind. Wash down with
charity soup. You will then have
the identical dish that WAS served M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Something tn Depend On.

James Jones. of the drug firm of
Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speak
ing Of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
says that last winter his wife was At
tackled with Ia grippe, and her case
grew 80 serious that physicians at
Cowden and Pana could do nothing
for her. It seemed to develop into
hasty consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store, and
selling lots of 1t, he took . bottle
home. and to the surprise Of all she
began to get better from the first
dose, and . half dozen dollar bottles
cured her sound and well. DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton. coughs and colds, is guaranteed
to do this good work. Try 1t. Free
trial bottles at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
Rhsmatism Cured in . Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheum atism
and neuralgia radically cures in one
to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysteri-
Gus. 1t removes at once the cause
and disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits. IS
dents. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, druggist, Rock Isl
and; Gust Schlegel & Son. 220 West
Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13

A dose or two of Foley's Honey
and Tar will prevent an attack Of
pneumonia. grip or severe cold II
taken N time. Cures coughs, colds,
Group. LaGrippe. hoarseness. diff
cult breathing. whooping cough. in
ciPient consumption. asthma or
bronchitis. Gives positive relief in
advanced stages OF consumption,
asthma or bronchitis. Guaranteed /.
For sale BY T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-13
STORY OF A WAR SONG,

The Man Who Composed the Music TOR
sWe Are Coming, Father Abraham"
The man who composed the music
Tor Wldttier's song, I'VE Are Coming,
Father Abraham, Three Hundred Thou
land Strong" is an old and somewhat
decrepit piano tuner, who carries on his
business near Window, MINI. His
name IL A. B. Irving.
One day soon after Eincoln's call for
300, 900 moro men, Irving, then O young
man, was on his way to Defiance, O.,
from Fort Wayne for the purpose Of
singing at political and.loyal meeting.
He had considerable reputation as a
composer and singer and the Republic
ans had asked him to come and help
them. On tho way he read the poem,
which had just been published. Irving
studied 1t, formulated q tune, hummed
It and got the rhythm. and that even
ing OF the Defiance meeting he sang
the song for the first time. When he
had finished, and the last echoes had
died away, men mounted their chairs
with wild enthusiasm, swung their
hats and broke loose in cheers that rang
with feeling. He sang it again and
again, and they would scarcely let him
rest.
The next night he sang the song at
Fort Wayne, and again aroused the
same enthusiasm. He wrote out the
music and sent it to the publisher who
had handled what he had composed.
with instructions to publish 1t on his
usual terms of ROYALTY. II was nuhlish.
ed, and inside Of a month more than
90, 900 copies had been sold In a few
days the publisher failed and Irving
never received dollar for the music.
New York Sun.