The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-02-12


president the chancellor. and when my
Two sons, Harry and Tom. Were az the
institution. that Office WAS filed by Cham
cellor Mitchell. a Northern man BY birth,
A great wit and scholar. and universally
beloved and hononed throughout the state
where he spent the best part OF his life.
and where he came 10 that tragical end on
the mountain called by his name In the
winter OF Is my boys came home 20
spend their Christmas vacation. VIII
not give their family name, because one OF
the young gentlemen implicated In this
story has since become wise professor In
another college and he does not wish the
boys there To know about his youthful
prank. especially as the laugh Was turned
upon him. Our home was in South Caro-
lima. and We had been busy for weeks get
ting ready for Christmas, which l. the
great event of the year on a Southern
plantation. The long rows OF negro
houses had been whitewashed. and the
faces Of the inmates seemed newly black
ened with some ebony polish. they shOne
so with expectation Of the good time CON-
ing. Even cross old Dinah's biggest wrin-
kies were gone, or the ruts between them
were filled up with the rich steam which
rose from the huge Dutch ovens and pots
over which she presided.
Digging Greek roots makes boys hun
CRY, and they like 70 get az roots easier OF
digestion so big dishes Of baked sweet
potatoes with the sugary juice running
out OF their brown skins vanished before
Harry and Tom a. fast as apes or dough
nuts do in the clutches OF Yankee boys.
y GU will think that Carolina was queer.
heafhenish country destitute OF Jenignznt
Puritan institutions when tell you that
pumpkin pies were never heard OF there
In those DAYS; but we S0utherners think
that sweet potato pone l. pretty good
substitution, 10 say nothing OF Johnny
cake.
But | must leave OF telling YOU what
our boys ate that Christmas time and let
you know what they did AZ College just
before the holidays. l had noticed that
Harry sometimes in the midst Of our jOsli-
ties had a very sober face. and thar a droll
twinkle would come into Toms eye
whenever he saw this unusual look. but
would not question them. Barry hal in
his trunk big bundle carefully tel up
which 4 wondered AT, but thought II
might contain a present for one OF u. 50
| said nothing abOutir. Finally the right
mood came Oh and cut popped the story
which l will Try 10 tell in Harry's words.
.-Our president had fine. close carriage.
Just arrived from New York. which was
put away in the barn wrapped in the COW
er in which il came. and We BOYS were
anxious 10 eft. and get IL out before the
old gentleman had a ride in IL. When
night came on six Of us, | among the
number. got together on the sly and de-
termined 10 draw this carriage into
piece OF woods about four miles from the
college grounds, ami leave il there over
night We thought what fine fun IL
would be the next morning when the
trick was Discovered We stole down
stairs and ont into the stable without be
ing seen. a. We supposed. wheeled the
coach out and started of with H. Four
of Us acted a. horses. one going ahead n
scout and the sixth guarding the rear.
After we cot ont OF hearing We told sfo-
ries. and sang songs TO cheer Us on
the way. called the president 'old
Prex' and all kinds Of nick names
that were not absolutely disgrace
full. and pulled away lnstily for the
woods. The last mile seemed longer
than the other fhree, but our spirits did
not iag. AZ last this wood was CAMEL.
We drew the carriage into a cleared sVace
beneath live-oak tree with long gray
moss drooiiug from it, branches. and was
just giving line imitation Of how the
President old servant Peter would rave.
when he came 10 tell u in the morning
that Mas Chans 'ler's coach ben stole
when a queer noise came from the ear
risge. We listened swe-sfruck. Then the
door opened from the inside. and bland
sweet yoics. said. Young gentlemen. 1
thank YOU heartily for the ride you have
given me In my new carriage, but a II l.
rather late we had better get home-I
know YOU wall take me back Then he
liz his lantern and cigar. leaned back on
a.. a. n -.
helpiessiv nj escn other for a minute. the
lantern lighting up our appalled, faces and
making ghosily sh adows among the trees.
and theu we harnessed ourselves in again
and started for the college. Drearily we
rugged away uncheened BY song or story
II soon bryan 10 rain AMI the wheels drag
ged "a heavily a. orr spirits. ; me OF u
Drawer han the Others. when we changed
hands on the poll. would look into the
carriage. and there so Mas thans'ler'
putting away at his cigar. &C.
casionally moving the lantern 10
throw our figures and fao.s into
holder relief. but never word spake he
Soaked to the skin and well plzsterei with
North Csrsilina clay. We AT Iastreachesl the
avenue. and ~ crown our modification
there stood old Peter with pine torch in
his hand. grinning from ear 10 ear. and
sH-AAht- - ttiaA TIC H-ilA Ntaut our u-uft-
dance up and down like puppets. and Our
faces look ten times longer than they rcal-
ly were. and that's saying a good deal
:. The Chancellor made him signal.
and he lei the procession 10 the stable
When we got there the old gentleman
again thanked us for his ride. and babe N
good night He did not call any Of u
by name. and he has never spoken 10 Va
OF that nights work We were punished
enough alneady.-
The bundle In your trunk. Harry
what = Ia il -
-, he clothes that I wore that night. (
fiea,.e give them 10 Sambo. MOTHER
But Harry, how did the President find