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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
ANECDOTES OF GRANT.
9tories Illustrative of the Generals Public
and Domestic Life.

Stories Illustrative Of the Generals Public
and Domestic Life.
When Grant was a brigadier in Missouri, he
commanded an expedition against the rebels
under JEFF Thompson. in northeast Arkansas.
The distance from the starting point of the ex-
petition to the supposed rendezvous of the rebels
was about ITO miles, and the greater portion of
the route lay through wilderness. 1t was i'm
possible to steal or confscate, for not hog. nor
chicken, nor an ear Of corn was anywhere to
be seen. On the third day, however, things
looked more hopeful, for few small specks OF
ground in state of partial cultivation were now
and then visible. On that day Lieutenant Wick
field, of an Indiana cavalry regiment COM
manded the advance guard, consisting of eight
mon. About noon he came up to small farm
house. from the outward appearance of which
be judged that there might be something fit to
eat on the inside. He knew that Grants incipi-
ent fame had gone out through all that country,
and it occurred to him that by representing him
the house afforded. Assuming a very impera-
tive demeanor he accosted the inmates Of the
house, and told them he must have something
for himself and staff to eat They desired to
know who he was, and he told them he was
Brigadier-general Grant At the sound of that
name they made all possible speed, and served
M all they had in the house. The Lieutenant
ate as much as be could of the not overs umptu-
Gus meal, and demanded what was to pay.
Nothing"
In the meantime, General Grant who had
halted his command few miles further back,
came in sight of, and was rather favorably
impressed with the appearance of this same
house. Riding up to the fence, in front of the
door, he desired to know if they would cook him
q meal
mo" said the woman; General Grant and
his staff have just been here, and eaten every
thing in the house except one pumpkin pie.'
''Humph.' said Grant; what is your namelf
''SelvidGe,n said she.
Casting halfdollar in at the door he asked il
she would keep that pie till he sent an officer for
1t; to which she replied that she would
That evening, after camping ground had been
selected the various regiments were notified that
there would be grand parade at half past for
orders. After the usual routine of ceremonies,
the following order was read:
Especial Orders, No. u
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD
Lieut.. Wckheld of the Indiana Cavalry hav-
ing this day eaten everything in Mrs Selvidge house.
except one pumpkin pie. Lieut.. Wckfeli is hereby
ordered 10 return with of one hundred cav
Rlys and cat that PIE Also U. s. GRANT,
Brgadier-general Commanding
Att o'clock tho Lieutenant filed out Of camp
with his hundred TO-. amid the cheers Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
National Reform Association.

P1TTsBURG, April 21.-The annual convention
of the National Reform Association met at the
First Presbyterian Church, in this city, at 2
o'clock this afternoon. One hundred delegates,
principally from New York, Ohio, Indiana,
Pennsylvania. Kansas aud Iowa, presented Gre
dentals and were given seats. The object of
the association is a recognition of divine au-
thority over human authority in national affairs.
1t opposes the carrying of the mails upon the
Sabbath, polygamy and the easy divorces now
so common, and the license of the liquor traffic
under any form. Hon. Felix r.. Brunot, of this
city, the president of the association delivered
the address of welcome, and Rev. William Weir,
of Ohio, followed with an address on 'sThe
Rights of Christian Citizens" The convention
will be in session several days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
Attempt to Blow Up Chicago Universit,

CHICAGO, April 2l.-The janitor of the Chicago
University, early this morning, discovered two
men digging at the base of the observatory
tower, in which is located the telescope of the
Chicago Astronomical Society The instrument
possesses the most powerful lens ever manu-
fa.tured. Being discovered, one Of the diggers
ran, but the other, German, remained. He
said he had been engaged to work there by a
young man who resembles clearly by the de-
scription, Otto Funk, alias Tolbert, recently
arrested for stealing books from the public IL
brary. and in whose room was discovered lot
Of explosives, but who was afterward released
The police were notified and placed the digger
under arrest They then discovered that a
large trench had been excavated. in which had
been placed wires and barrel supposed to con-
tain explosives. Funk has not yet been arrested
The professors of the university assisted in the
prosecution of Funk, which is given as his mo-
tive
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
The Generals Love for Nellie.
Yaahi n oton Letter in PhiIadelph,a Timas

washington hcttcf III Tniduelpnia limeb
Nellie Grant was her fathers favorite child,
and she was lovely girl Being the only daugh-
ter, he not only set great store by her. but had
high ambition for her future. Even at the mo-
ment when her heart was going out to Sartoris
her father was hoping that her life might be a
prominent and useful one in this land. When
Miss Nellie came to the White House she was
still in short dresses, and hence it is seen that
she married very young. Probably no young
lady in Washington society at any time was ever
more highly respected or more sincerely loved
than was Nellie Grant. She was bright, win
ning affable, discreet, and generous to all No
ladies who have occupied the White House
had more true friends than Mrs. Grant and
this daughter. 1t was but natural, then,
that the sturdy old warrior should expect to see
and best, lead this favored child to the altar,
and then into life as high as any in the coun-
try for which he had done so much. This was
no unreasonable aspiration, and her preference
for Mr.. Sartoris was naturally bitter disap-
pointment to her father. 1t was to all Washing
ton society. When it was announced that this
favored American girl was to marry an English
man chill ran through the entire circle who
enjoyed her companionship. But, while the
father was grieved, he threw no obstacle in the
way of his daughters choice, and the marriage
took place. 1t is said by those nearest to the
family. that her going to foreign land increased,
rather than decreased the fathers affection, and
that as soon as his malady began to prey upon
his iron will his chief wish was for Nellie.
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Four Short Stories.

the little company embraced Colonel Ben Baker,
the genial gentleman from Saratoga" well
known to Albanians, not so much, perhaps,
from his long service in the Legislature as from
his gallant service as Colonel of the Forty third
Regiment during the rebellion. The two veterans
chatted upon army subjects much to the
entertainment of others of the company. At
one time Colonel Baker said: Gen
eral, do you remember black horse you
rode when you were headquartered at Cnlpeper
Court houseT "Oh. certainly" was the en-
thusiastc reply. land he was about the best
horse ever rode. I had three of Them very
nearly alike, but the one you speak Of was the
best of the three" ''Where did you get themi'
inquired the Colonel s'Well, now that Is q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
A New Cure for Cancer.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 21--Some time ago it
war announced that new specific for cancer
had been discovered in Brazil, aud that supply
had been received at the State Department. A
medicine man of this city said to-day that the
wonderful improvement in President Grants
case was due to the use of this new remedy,
which is known as alveloz. According to the
testimony of this gentleman the authorities OF
the State Department had forwarded supply of
the drug to General Grants physicians, and
they have been using it ION the ely" AT the
State Department, when inquiry was made, a
disposition shown to say nothing upon the
subject, but after close questioning it was ad-
mitted that some of the drug had recently been
sent to Grants physicians. ltwas stated further
that the greater portion had been sent to Dr.
Hamilton, surgeon-general of the Marine Hos
pital service. Your correspondent found DR..
Hamilton and questioned him as to his knowl-
edga of the efficacy of alveloz DIR. Hamilton
replied that he had used it with wonderful effect.
It is the milk of plant or shrub that grows in
the vicinity of Pernambuco. He said, further,
that he had not sent any to General Grant, but
that there is O man in New York city in the
wholesale drug business, and this man has Sc
cured large supply. He had no doubt that the
Generals ply sicians had been furnished with
alveloz from this source, and the Doctor further
asserted that he had no doubt whatever that the
improvement in Grants condition was due to its
use. Dr. Hamilton says that be has effected a
radical cure of cancer through its use, and he is
evidently firm believer in this new addition to
the pharmacOpOea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22

leading question, and I don't know as am
subject to cross examination, but the fact is
cause had need Of them" said he, with a twink
ling eye.
'sDo you remember of ever being frightened
he was once asked in the progress of a social
conversation.
''Yes," ho replied; IT remember once that
was very badly scared. 1t was in Missouri, soon
after had been placed in command of regi-
ment. jeff Thompson in command of two
rebel regiments, had been burning bridges and
overrunning the country generally, when was
ordered to drive him out At that time he was
at Mexico, some thirty miles away. l marched
my command to within few miles OF the town
and camped for the night. Next morning,
marching over an eminence overlooking the
place, l felt my heart was in my mouth, from
excitement aid fear No sign of the enemy was
to be seen. Entering the town | found that be
had left precipitately the day before, which
convinced me that he was as badly scared
as was. After that, in hours of peril, I always
soothed myself with the reflection that the
enemy was doubtless as anxious concerning the
situation as | was, and | can't say that was
very badly frightened"
After the browning triumph of his military
career at Appomattox Grant went Immediately
to Washington, though detour Of a few miles
would have taken him to Richmond a place one
would naturally think he had a strong desire to
see
How did it come, General asked friend
one day, "that yorhdid not visit Richmond until
after you became President2n
AT the time of the surrender of Lee" he re-
piled, the government was under enormous ex-
traordinary expenses, and while l should have
liked to see the place that cost much blood and
treasure to take felt that it was my duty to
hurry at once to Washington to put an immedi
ate stop to the business of recruiting, buying
supplies, ETC., which was still going on at a daily
expense of probably 81, 900, 000."
The explanation was characteristic of the
man. He thought first of his duty as a soldier,
and fastened to discharge it.
A writer in the San Francisco Ingleside tells
the following:
when Gen. Grant returned from China
gave OF the difficulty he had in making the
court officials of the Middle Kingdom under
stand his position in this country. They kept
constantly addressing him as the Emperor of
the United States. But am not the Emperor,
insisted Gen Grant i was President of the
United States, but am out of Office now You
are in exile, thenT said one of the mandarins in
great alarm. No. am travelling. l am now on
my way back to my country 'Ah, then, you
are the Emperor STILL And the moon-eyed Co.
lestials shook their heads and smiled family.
1t was their Chinese idea of joke"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
An Overheard Dialopna.

"Let's stop here said one lady to another.
yesterday afternoon.
'For what purpose2' was the reply.
"To look at Mr.. Calls show windows. I real
ly cannot get by them Every time l come down
street see something new and elegant Look
there What an elegant showing of wall paper
patterns And those window shades are they
not beautiful9 And look at the prices; are they
not cheap? What charming lace curtains
Really, my dear, must go in and price those
curtains; they are just too lovely for anything!'
And in they went.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
A6vica IN Mnthara.

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
A Loving Family.

The home fife of the Grant family has always
been singulary beautiful and tender. During
General Grants administration as President,
after the immediate responsibility devolving
upon him in his official capacity, the welfare and
happiness Of his wife and children were ever be-
fore him. A friend of mine, who was constant
visitor at the White House during General
Grants presidency, relates to me an instance of
this and of the love and sympathy which bind
the parents and children. At the time my
friend was at the White House Mrs. Grant was
attacked by one of these acute and really dan
gerous headaches to which she was subject. The
General, coming in from drive, found his
wife suffering from this headache; he had an i'm
portant engagement to meet three Cabinet Off
GERS that evening" but steadily refused to leave
Mrs. Grant The General and his sons Fred and
Buck Immediately became most tender and low
ing nurses and remained constantly by Mrs.
Grants side, administering to every want until
the illness had passed away.
Nellie Grants marriage was the one dark spot
in the family history; not that the Grants per-
sonally have ever said anything about it, but the
fact, which is we'll known, of Mr.. Sartoris's dis
sipation, and of the only and loved daughters
constant absence from her fathers house. brought
great grief TO parents and brothers, who idolize
this only daughter and sister.
General Grants devotion to his daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Fred Grant, is we'll known. When
che came to the White House as bride, he gave
her the name of Sunshine, which she has always
retained in the family, and deservedy for she is
the loveliest and bonnest woman in the world.
She was Miss Ida Honore, of Kentucky a
radiant beauty rather small, clear olive skin,
beautiful large gray eyes, wavy ue-black hair;
a woman of child like simplicity and frankness,
and yet with great force Of character, possess
ing many accomplishments, fine linguist and
musician, and altogether prize for any man to
have won. This marriage, as well as the matri-
monial alliances of the other Grant boys, is
a very happy one
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
GRANT GAINING STRENGTH.
a Short Drive in Central Park, Fol-
lowed by a Promenade in the Street.
The Doctors Express the Opinion that the
General Is Gaining Strength Re-
turn Of Neuralgia Pains.
YESTERDAYS REPORTS.
A Drive In the Park, supplemented by
Short Walk.

Short Walk.
NEW YORK, April 21-At o'clock this morn
ing the curtains were opened in General Grants
residence. At $40 A. NJ. DR.. Douglas lett the
house. He stated that the General slept through
the night without disturbing him even once;
that he was much improved after his drive yes
terday. and that he would go out to-day. AS far
as can be cleaned from the increased amount of
exercise taken by the General, the Doctor thinks
he is gaining in bodily strength. The swelling
at the base of the tongue, however, still con-
tinues with little slcughing.
At exactly midday General Grant left the
house and passed down the steps to the family
carriage, which was waiting He lifted his hat
in recognition of salutations from group OF
watchers across the street He was followed by
his son Ulysses, his wife and Mrs. Jesse Grant.
Harrison mounted the box, and the party were
driven up Fifth avenue and entered the park.
At o'clock this afternoon the General, in
overcoat, high hat and neck-scarf, left the house
and walked down the steps. Behind him came
Colonel Grant, who also walked by his side, but
not touching him. The General walked to the
corner of Sixty sixth street and Madison avenues
then turned and faced back He used cane,
and walked slightly limping but there was moth
ing of lettering feebleness, and as he was con-
graduated during the walk, he responded with
sthank YOU in voice that was clear and firm.
The Colonel slightly assisted him in mounting
the steps on his return.
The members of the family all had dinner with
the General, who seemed very much improved
after his drive.
A Roman Catholic clergyman whowas class
mate of the General at West Point, called and
had long conversation with him. Mr.. Alfred
Bierstadt. the artist, was also caller.
A cancer cure was sent from Brazil to the
State Department at Washington and forwarded
to the General, but has not been used, as he is
perfectly satisfied with the treatment of the ply
sicians so far He has no doubt of their diagnosis
being correct, but has great hopes Of perfect
cure being effected.
DR.. Douglas has just said: although the
General feels no worse after his ride and walk,
there is slight return of neuralgia pain, and
pain at the bottom of the tongue, therefore I
shall stay all night"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-22
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Register Bruce win Not BE Removed.

RALEIGH, N. c.. April 2l--The President is
reported here as saying that he did not propose
to remove Mr.. Bruce, who had made good Off
GER, nor did he intend to remove James Hill. the
colored collector Of internal revenue in Miss
tecfvs
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Last Week of the Season-Music Each Evening ana
Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons.