Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-05-10
NUMBER 43
HOmeward Bound.
ISt. Lou;s Republican May17

| [St. Louis Republican, May H.
| Mr.. Louis Lybecker, who has been
for more than 35 year a citizen of Mis-
souri,, leaves this evening for his old
home in Sweden Mr.. Lybecker was
Swedish Consul in st. Louis at the
| breaking out of the war and surren-
dered his position to cast his fortunes
with that of the unfortunate side, fight
ing gallantly through the whole un-
pleasantness, and emerging at the ces-
| sation of hostilities attached to Gen.
Marmaduke's staff with the rank Of
Colonel.
While in the cavalry he was known
and hOnored as q brave soldier, and
also as having the finest and best kept
horse in the command. His devotion
to his horse was something remarka-
bic, and 1t was the current opinion that
Lybecker thought more of his horse
than he did of his life. AS Is general
ly known the God of War did not smile
upon the efforts of the Confederates in
the State of Missouri, and on one oc-
casiOn during q retreat, the command
having been without sufficient rations
for several days. Lybecker, mounted
upon his superb steed, came upon q
wayside, and who has since attained
high fame in this city. Dismounting,
Lybecker inquired what was amiss,
| and for answer was told to mount, ride
on and leave the PROSTATE one TO die.
What was the matter-was he wound
ed? No; he was starving. swat
while," said Lybecker; and moved
away, with his horse following him.
In q little while he returned, with
tears in his eyes, and what appeared
| to be lucious steak of beef In his
hands. "Cheer up, old fellow" said
he, there's food enough for YOU"
It was not till the weary one had
finished his repast, and being refreshed
was ready to move on, that he noticed
how silent his benefactor had been
and with what q mOurnf1l cOunte-
nance he was preparing to accompany
him on foot.
"Why. Lee, where's your horse; why
don't you mount and join your fel-
lows?' he asked. and received for a re-
ply: Don't ever speak of him again.
He has done more for me than ever
thought he would, and I wish I had
been as kind to him in his life as he
has been to me in his DEATH" Only
those who know Col. Lybecker and the
depth and sincerity of his love for all
dumb animals with which he has been
brought In contact can appreciate how
great was MS SACflnC6 on this occasion.
Col. Lybecker while in this country
has made many friends who do not know
whether they shall grieve or be glad
that he is going to Sweden, the former
that he is to leave them-it may be
forever-the latter that he goes to Join
his relatives from whom he has been
separated for SO long time. During
the last few days he has been enter
tanned at the homes of Mr.. Geo. Reyn-
olds, Mr.. Stephen D. Barlow and Mr..
VIM. G.. Orr.
Having been connected for some
time with the Missouri Pacific Rail-
way he yesterday took leave of the
the general officers of the road, who
expressed their high regard for his
services in an official capacity, their
personal esteem for him and the regret
which they feel at his departure.
Gifted, not alone with the ability to
make friends. but with the much rarer
and more worthy quality of keeping
them, Mr.. Lybecker will carry with
him many regrets for his departure,
and many good wishes for his future
happiness.