The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-07-15

lived where, perhaps. no other boy
boy ever residcd-in n graveyard for
over a year, with only soldiers for
companions. Here he is, little Edward
Mullen.
When tho remains Of Garfield were
placed in Lake View Cemetery, a little
lad having heard of his death ard bur-
ial walked all the way there from Wis
consin, earning his necessary expenses
BY backing boots. Finally the little pill
grim reached the tomb, and while he
stood surveying it a visitor became in
terestcd in him, heard bis story and Sc
cured him good place on a neighbour
ing farm, where he still resides. Then
Edward Mullen found his way to
Cleveland and to Lake View from a
little town in New York state. One
day the soldier on duty at the tomb saw
a barefootcd boy within the lines and
ordered him home.
II have no home," said the lad.
The corporal of the guard came out,
questioned the boy, was moved by his
story and directed soldier to take Ed
ward over to the barracks. The lad,
led by an armed soldier across the out.
let of the lake in front of the toMb-a
shorter route than the road over the
bridge-naturally felt that his fate had
fallen into hard hands.
There was a foaming cataract at his
feet, very noisy, but very harmless, and
big dog just across the water waiting
to meet him. but the dog was harmless,
too, and proved as good-natured as the
soldiers. Buster they called him, and
Buster and the boy were the favorites
Of the men in the barracks. Buster
was not on footing of familiarity with
Lieut.. Edwards, the commanding of.
ficer. Perhaps he communicated that
fact to the boy. At any rate, Edward
was terrible scared the next day when
the Lieutenant approached MIN and
asked him what he intended to do with
himself.
I'D like to stay here said the boy.
1.-The ghosts will get you.' said the
Lieutenant.
There are no ghosts, said the boy,
and his very sensible answer SO pleased
the officer that at once Edward became
his bodyguard. The Lieutenant dressed
him in good clothes. sent him to school,
and with great pride reports that the
bow has stood at the head of his class
during the entire time that he has been
at school in the city.
When the writer visited the cemetery
the boy. having politely asked to see
the drawing showing the soldiers bar.
| racks Mt the background. urgently
asked that the Lieutcnant's quarters
might be .'given show in the pic
ture, because the Lieutenant is my
best friend urged the lad.
BY way of an expression of gratitude
the boy volunteered to show he cor.
sespondent '.Old Jack and the rest OF
'em," and led the way to one of the
numerous lakes that dot the big GENE.
terry. At the sound Of the lads voice
shrill cries and the rush of wings were
heard, and such a collection of strange
water fowl as is seldom seen came tC
meet their especial friend. Half-wild
ducks and geese flew down; strange
looking geese. like hens afioat, came
blowing down the lake, and at tht
head OF the possession was old Jack. a
large and very knowing old swan, who
will allow no one but the superintend
ent of the cemetery and Edward to ap
proach him.
Lest any boy should imagine tina,
Edward has had fine romantic time
in all respects, it may HI
mentioned that he has had tx
4 saE Ia s.nnf lncL' with .ha Snlsliars onr
very few boys would relish soldiers
rations. Coffee without sugar or milk
no butter, no pie, nothing but mea
and bread and potatoes and .'pluml
duff on Sundays" Said Edward
don't forget TO mention tho plumb
duff and Lieut.. Edwards who was goot
to me-
With the breaking up Of the Camp
Edward will go to the military barrack
in Detroit unless some gentleman dc
string a bright boy files satisfaction,
proposals with the commanding officer