Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
ROSCOE CoNKLING, PUG1LIsT.
He Stood Up With Big Jem Mace, But
 Didn't Know It Till Afterward.

Old attaches of the United States senate like to tell stories of the paImy days of Senators Pomeroy, "Old Pom of Kansas, Zach Chandler of Michigan. and Nesmith of Oregon. Chandler was more of a practical joker than a story teller. Roscoe Conkling being a much younger man and in almost constant training, subjected Chandler to some severe drubbings in their friendly bouts with the gloves. Once Chandler invited Conkling to dine with him, his family being away at the time, and at table he was introduced to a mid hammered, well built man who seemed to be somewhat embarrassed by his environment, and ventured not a word beyond the most commonplace expres- sions. Conkling concluded that the stranger was a backwoods constituent and, beyond the common civilities, ceased to address him. After dinner they repaired to the billiard room, and presently old Zach, and Conkling. as usual, put nn the mittens Ccnkling was in high spirits and seemed to en- joy himself immensely in knocking his old friend all around the room
 Chandler soon cried enough, and intimated that his other guest might be disposed to join Conkling in a bout The stranger jumped at the suggestion and dOnned the gloves. Some awk- wardness was shown by the newcomer. although he seemed quite spry upon his feet. COnkiing caught him a heavy blow on the chest which staggered him, followed by an uppercut that missed it's purpose, and he caught ia return blew on the point of the chin that landed him fiat on his back Throwing back his curls, he was up in an instant and rushed on his antago- mist. full of fire and indignation. in tending to give him a settler. Instead he was turned upside down with by a left hand blow on the neck that came with trip hammer force. As he slowly raised himself, he caught sight Of his host doubled up with laughter, rolling on settee in the corner Of the room Without wcrd he removed the gloves and stalked out Of the house At dinner party next night, Chandler re- lated how he had engaged Jem Mace. the champion heavyweight pugiIist of England, then exhibiting in this coun- try, to meet his friend Conkling, and the result Of the interview For a few days CC1kling was boiling mad, but the fun of the situation was tCo much, and he gave in and joined in the laugh.
 Senator Pomeroy used to tell of a b. cal preacher in Kansas who had forced himself upon the stump after Lincoln's second nomination and who demanded recognition of the party for his ser vices during the campaign He said . he would like to be sent as minister plenipotentiary to England or France, and when told that it was impossible, insisted on being appointed consul at Liverpool. Finding that the powers that be- considered that equally pre- posterous, he was quite offended at what he considered a lack of apprecia- l! tion of his services in a state that ] nothing could have turned against the i republicans. Finally, Senator Pome- ] roy said to him: I'm going to Wash l ington in about two weeks time think the matter over. and if you i should light on something in reason, 1 I'll aid you in getting it." In ten days | he called on the senator again, his head still away up in the clouds. and | being assured of the fmpossibility Of | getting what he thought was about his ] due, said:
 Senator, cant you think of some i place that would suit me?''
 Yes" said Pomeroy, i've thought ! Of 2 place that would suit you and that | you would suit, and that there is a possibility Of getting fer you. It's an ] Indian agency"
 ''An Indian agency? Whats that" i queried the preacher.
 "Well, you are to look after the wei ] fare of our red brothers and see that their supplies are properly and honest i ly delivered to them"
 What is it worth ?''
 Fifteen hundred dollars and per quisities, returned the senator.
 "Perquisities- what perquisities? ?'
 Well, you see, my friend, the gov