Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 February 1899 — Tear It Up. [ARTICLE]

Tear It Up.

Secretary Stanton was once greatly vexed because an army officer bad refused to understand an order, or at all events, had not obeyed. “I believe I’ll ait down,” said Stanton, “and give that man a piece of my mind.” “Do so,” said Lincoln, “write it now while you have it on your mind. Make it sharp; cut him all np.” Stanton did not need a second invitation. It was a bone-crasher that he read to the President. “That’s right,” said Abe, “that’s a good one.” “Whom can I get to send it by?” mused the Secretary. “Send it!” replied Lincoln, “send it! Why, don’t send it at all. Tear it np. Yon have freed your mind on the subject, and that is all that is necessary. Tear it np. You never want to send such letters; I never do.*’—Standard.