The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-24

One of How Chandler Got ConkiinE to Put
on the Gloves With Jem Mace.

One Of How Chandler Got ConkiinE TO Put
on the Gloves with Jem Mace.
Old attaches Of the United States Senate like
TO tell stories Of the palmy days Of Senators Pome
roy, "Old Pom" OF Kansas Zach Chandler Of
Michigan, and Nesmith Of Oregon. Chandler
was more Of a practical Joker than story teller.
Roscoe Conkling. being much younger man and
in almost constant training subjected Chandler
10 some severe drubbings in their friendly bouts
with the gloyea Once Chandler invited Conk
ling To dine with him. his family being away at
tho time, and at table he was introduced 10 mild
hammered well -built-man who seemed to be some
what embarrassed by his environment. and ven
turcd not word beyond the most common place
expressions Conkling concluded that the strang.
er was backwoods constituent and beyond the
common civilitcs ceased to address him. After
dinner they repaired To the billiard room, and pres
emily Old Zach and Conkling. as usual. put ON
the mittens Conkling was In high spirits and
seemed To enjoy himself immensely In knocking
his old friend all around the room.
Chandler soon cried enough, and intimated that
his other guest might he disposed TO join Conklng
in bout The stranger jumped at the suggestion
and donned the gloves Some awkwardness was
! shown by the newcomer. although he seemed
quite spry upon his feet Conkling caught him
a heavy blow on the chest which staggered him.
followed by upper cut that missed its purp pose.
and he caught in return blow on the point VI the
chin that landed him fiat ON his back. Throwing
back his curls he was up in an instant and rushed
on his antagonist full Of Are and Indignation.
intending TO give him settler. Instead he was
turned upside down by a leflhand blow on the
neck that came with triphanlmer force As he
slowly raised himself he caught sight Of his host
doubled up with laughter. rolling On a settee in
the corner Of the room Without saying a word
he removed the gloves and stalked Of the house
Alta dinner party next night. Chandler related
how he had engaged Jem Mace, the champio
heavy weight pugilist Of England then exhibit
ing in this country. 10 meet his friend Conkling
and the result Of the interview For a few days
Conkling boiling mad but the fun OF the
situation was too much, and he gave in and joined
In the laugh
Senator Pom,roy used to tell of local preach
er In Kansas who had forced himself upon the
stump after lincons second nomination and
who demanded recognition Of the party for his
services during the campaign. He said he would
like to be sent as minister plenipotentary to Eng
land or France. and when told that II was impos-
sibe, insisted on being appointed consul to 1iv
erpool Finding that the powers that be" con-
sidcred that equally preposterous he quite
offended at what he considered a lack Of appre-
citation Of his services in State that nothing
could have turned against the Republicans Fl
nally, Senator Pomeroy said 10 him: / m going
TO Washington In about two weeks time-think
the matter over and IL you should lighton some
thing In reason I'll aid you in getting il" In ten
days he called on the Senator again. his head
still away up in the clouds, and being assured
Of the impossibility Of getting what he thought
was about his due. said:
Senator. can't you think Of some place that
would suit me-
Yes" said Pomeroy. I've thought OF a place
that would suit you and that you would suit and
that there is possibility Of getting for you. It's
Indian Agency"
AN Indian Agency? What's that" queried
the preacher.
Well. you are TO look after the welfare Of our
red brothers and see that their supplies prop,
erly and honestly delivered TO them"
What is IL WORTH
Fifteen hundred dollars and perausites +"
returned the Senator
"Perquisites-what perquisites?"
"Wcll. you see, my friend, the government
contracts for 30 many herd Of beef cattle aver
aging about 30 many hundred pounds. Now, in
delivering these cattle. they are counted while
being driven into an enclosure. and II a yearing
should happen TO slip In now and then, you are
not TO mako too much fuss about IT, and there
you will find your perquisites Think II overt"
I'm take IT," said the reverend gentleman. I've
already though, It over. and do you know. Sena-
tor. think veal is blamed site better than beef
for Indians. anyway"
Nesmith OF Oregon had never been at the apital
until after his election as Senator. and Of course
he was much impressed by his new surroundings
He was sworn In alone. being escorted to the
Vice Presidents desk by a senator from Penn
sylvania. and the scene filled him with awe Some
months later when he had grown familiar with