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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

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bvilsing 10 vbieb Cur pstsie s7soois srs
$50. II j. TIE property q ttf city sila :
- 80 q svs-y irhahitHut q tie tosn-
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

ANEI1E RIvEs's now famous novel, a." The
Quick or the Dead? ?" will be brought ont in
book form. about November 18th, by J. Is.
Lippincott Company. The volume will be
a handsome 16mo, illustrated with por-
trait. Miss Rives has written preface for
this edition, in which she explains her pur-
pose in writing the book and answers her
critics in trenchant but good-natured
,Oapnar
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Now is the time to look after your break
Ing plows and l wish to inform my friends
and customers that ana still agent for the
old, reliable Cassidy or Oliver Chilled
Sulky Flows" which has no superior. also
represent the John Deere and Eagle Flows
and Standard Cultivator. This justly cele-
brsted cultivator is materially improved
this season.
Be sure to give me o call when in need
OF agricultural implements.
w. GrrsFx
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
VIZ. GIEsEy.

Bear it in mind, that
Hardy g. Co. 1SiU sell as
cheap as any other house
in t0lOn, FOR CASH. Con-
stantLy on hand q fuU line
of fancy and family gro
ceTIeS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Notice,

All parties who are indebted to n. Hardy
& Co., and know their accounts are due'
please call and settle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Millinery.

Ladies', please give Mrs. Richardson
call when You want millinery, and examine
her beautiful and stylish stock.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

After December LIST we will sell canned
goods, tobacco and several other kinds OF
goods at cost, as we will move to another
location Jan. LIST. TAYLOR ~ Taylor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
THE CELEBRATED
r DoIfo Wo.aA

lam agent for this wagon and in receipt
OF . car load Of them which | offer at low
prices and on good terms. WIN. GIEsEN,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Money

need money, call and settle your &C
count and don't you forget it.
8. +. McALLIsTER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Just Received
Raisins.

Raisins,
Currants,
Citron,
san dried peaches,
Evaporated Peaches,
Evaporated Apples,
Evaporated Prunes,
II. W, LEAvELL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

It only requires glance at the wheels Of
vehicles on our streets to convince one Of
the sudden increase in the number OF deal.
ers in real estate.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

A large assortment of soaps, laundry ant
toilet just received and for sale cry cheap
nv II. w, LEAvELL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

The most acceptable present you can
make to friends residing abroad is copy
of the old home paper, the FREE Pass.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

As am about to move away, have my
household furniture for sale. Piano hall
price chairs, bed steads. mattresses &c,
chesp. Come and see. W. j. JOYCE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Notice.

BIDS viii be received at a special term Of
The Hon. Commissioners Court 90 Se held
a the oozrt house IN sac Marcos On Mon
day, Nov. s6. ISIS. for TIE letting of TIE
Hays County Poor FErn Eor and dsring the
ys-r ISIS. The COart reserves TIE right 70
rtisst any and al biss
Wines ny signature this l4th q Nov,
A d. 1855. Jas @. BCELEsoS.
Clsrk Co. Co1r1. Hays &c.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Boys and youths overcoats less than Ne'
York cost, TO close out
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Don't forget when you need flour that l
keep in stock the best in the ma, ket,
II. w. LEAvELL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

During all the late fearful spell of wealth
er our public school children have either
had to wade through the mud or suffer from
the evils of non-attendance. Why don't the
trustees and parents stir up the apathetlc
Council and street committee? Their per-
sistent neglect of duty is shame and out
rage in any civilized community. Even
board or log footway would be great i'm
proyement on the present state of affairs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

The FREE PREss was the only one Of our
county papers which published the full OFF,
cial election returns for this county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

1884 1 in 1885, ooz IN 1901 rfon
election Decrease in 1885,
Precinct No majority v"
No. j. place Oh refer
q Rowe Justice, nd constable
Precinct No and l. oDar con'hpe
the above table, the Prohibition
the Nonpa Union Labor last
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The possibility of contest for the sher-
iffalty Is still discussed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Parsons not subscribers who may atty
re t;ms receive copies of the FREE
\TnEss, will please understand tna' .ney
fare sent simply as samples, in the nope J
(tbst the parties addressed may IKE ~
vsll enough to favor us with their suosor'p
lions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

We have been handed take-off of the ef-
fort to get up yidette excitement in this
locality just before the election, but we find
it rather personal for newspaper, and be-
sides we think the talk on that subject has
lost all point and interest since the election,
aud did not have much before. Hence the
communication referred to does not appear.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Austin Property 10 Exehauge-Farm.
Residence. stone cottage, 4 rooms, lots,
Wear University. sixth ward. to give for
tArla IN HAYS county. Apply TO
HOLLAND 4 GRIFFITH
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
.IppIyAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.

np,y,L OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
r,,,xs PASS BAN MARCOS AS FOLLOWS;
Ia a. NJ
NAIL NAIL.
yo-.,. Sol A. NJ. and 5;l2 p. NJ.
uoinR south 9:4G A. N. and 300 p. N.
M. X sc t.
oso.A Eddy and II. C. Cross receivers
ocvu,Rr BRANCH: t. b. II. DrVIsoS'
,..,os Gan Marcos 1880 A. NJ. and 9:io p. NJ
Ls s";yss e. 1850 M. and 4;4oP' NJ
H G. COLLINS, Agent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Notice..

Ladies, Misses and Gents overshoes.
JOHNSON j. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
es-Sold by Druggists, rs cents.
What Prominent People

Of Cuero GoEad, Corpus Christi an
FlorespilIe. sag Of the Home Com
fort" Wrought Iron Range.
We. the undersigned citizens of Corpu
Christi, Goliad. Cuero sud Floresvjlle. hav
each purchased of the Wrought Iron Rang
Co Home Comfort Ranges, and take pleas
ure in recommending them to the genera
public. After fair trial we find them L
be in every respect as good as represented
and pronounce them grand success II
every particular. They are convenient anC
I,l,or-sayipg aud use but little fuel.
t,h, AZ yoe9 Mrs Iohu FogE.
a.. q. V Sidburv Mrs. Thos Beynon.
Nrs T. Barnard. u. N. CoEElen'
Mr.. George French. James A. burke
Mrs. Geo. l. whitney. x. Davis.
J. Gus. Pstton. Joe collins
A u,tbIs Mrs. N. A. Mathis.
J.r1.. TIncoln. Emua Greenwood.
H,,,t. Ny.,n- Mr.. Alonro Peek.
NJ. NV T. n. Mathis
= po1.s Mrs.. 8. y. House.
Mrs. " J. vaDderver. D. broSn-
~. n P,oup WI Vaudcrver.
Capt. Thos. Lloyd W.. =. LAoJa'
vr. K.ts Suif. Veil schultz:
= " C'.,,.r. nrs EIl1.beih cOoper-
n Fv,gs Mary Evans
Ty-s.-l,ts EIi1a Tfnberlshe-
Mr. n. y Grifth.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

The Seguin Enterprise is informed that
the poem entitled Don't Run in Debt, !"
which it reproduces from an old seguln pa
per where it appeared as original, is plag-
iarism. The real author was Mrs France 8
D. Gage, of Ohio, lady we'll known in
literary circles quarter of a century since.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

LOOK! LOOK! Ask DR.. NYE
his prices BEFORE having your teeth
attended to. JohnSon's building.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Now is the time to get your carpets and
rugs. J. w. Nance is ready to supply
such wants at figures lower than heretofore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

The firemen of Lockhart will give their
anniversary ball and supper on Wednesday
evening the 2sth inst. We acknowledge an
invitation to be present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

N55svs-. skkss-as SBesi p-spz-rti'n
- osts v1ztEpH RT LE4vEz's
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Ladies' cloaks, wraps, jackets, etc., al
New York prices. JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

One hundred cases of canned goods which
will be sold cheap for cash by
VIM, GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Two Copies for $3.50.
r,asmuch as many persons desire to send
oopies abroad, and by way OF encourage y, re-
o cant 90 to do. we offer two copies OF the
% noS PnEss at $3.5O-cash in advance
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Cero syrup, nudavene fakes, the best. Tr!
:. a. McALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

We have been 'enjoying" remarkable
spell of weather." We had a cold drzzle
for about ten days with only one days in
Permission, while undsrfoot was a sea of
mud
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Fine fruits, candies, etc.. at the
Pure leaf lard for sale at
fa'' ~ R, W, LEAvELL's.
All kinds of fruit cake goods at
TAYLOR Il TArLon's.
OYSTERS served in any style Mt the Red
Diamond,
Nav crop sugar house molasses.
JOHNSON 81 JOHNSON,
Fresh Oysters received every day at the
Red Diamond.
Geo. W. Knight, Matchmaker and Jewel
ar east side Plaza, San Marcos. nv29
California canned fruits and jellies, pack
1888 lust received. r. W. LEAVELL.
Zero syrup, nudavene fakes, the best. Try
:. a. McALLIsTER's.
Now is the time to get your carpets and
rugs. J.. w. Nance is ready to supply
such wants at figures lower than heretofore.
One hundred cases of canned goods which
will be sold cheap for cash by
VIM. GIEsEN.
Ladies' cloaks, wraps, jackets, etc., Of
New York prices. JOHNSON d JOHNSON.
LOOK! LOOK! Ask DR.. NYE
his prices BEFORE having your teeth
attended to. Johnson's building.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Now is the time to increase the circula-
ton of newspapers. Will not every friend
of the FREE PRESS make an effort in its be-
half, at least to the extent of showing copy
to others who are non-subscribers and urg-
ing them to subscribe? Much can be done
in this way.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

California canned fruits and jellies, pacl
1888, Just received. II. W. LEA'ELL'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Fine fruits, candies, etc.. at the
f"o BLUE FRONT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by e1-
pelling impurity from the blood, which II
the cause Of the complaint. Give II trial.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

New crop sugar house molasses.
JOHNSON 81 JOHNSON,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

All kinds of fruit cake goods at
TAYLOR Il TAYLon's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

The following, which we clip from the Kyle
Star, docs but simple justice to the retiring
..iala .,au,al.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

For several weeks We have not been able
to supply the demands for extra copies of
the FREE PRESS. But this week We have
printed sufficient number, as We trust, to
''go round"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

r, w, LEAvELL's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

ovsters served in any style Mt the Re
Diamond,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

The unexpected and protracted bad
weather caught good many people out Of
fuel, and such was the condition of the
roads that it was almost impossible to pro-
cure further supplies.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Geo. W. Knight. Matchmaker and Jewel
ar east side Plaza, San Marcos. nv29
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

"Sweet Clcely," the best of the works of
"Josiah Aliens wife," which sells for ~.
is given to every subscriber of the New
York Voice, the national prohibition organ,
who subscribes for said paper ut 81 year,
provided such subscriptions are sent imme-
diately.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22

Fresh Oysters received every day at the
Red Diamond.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-11-22
Rio Rustlings.

Riverside, Tex, Nov. II, 1888.
gs bid fair for another good crop
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
THE LATE DIR. MANSON.

The funeralof Dr. Otis T. Manson yes
terday afternoon wac an impressive me-
mortal to good man held in the highest
esteem by all who knew him. His pro-
fessional ability was the best according
to the modern idea Of scientific man
who knows the art which is the applica'
ton Of his knowledge But that which
is the mos, useful and attractive in the
healing art he possessed In the highest
degree-the tenderness of heart that can
soothe and encourage the spirit while
science has often 10 he hard with the
physical part of man.
Our report in another column refers to
the tributes of the employees OF Allen &
Ginter, who were best able to appreciate
his skill and tender care
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
CURlOSlTiE5 or LIFE.

Chambersburg, Pa, hes fire company
that was organized los years ago.
a Chicago woman attempted suicide in an
original way. She placed her lips on the
gas burner and then turned on the iliuminant.
Tie janitor of one OF the Charlottetown,
P. E.. l., schools receives sGl5 Per annuin,
wt.lo tho principal receives but $3.50, and the
vice principal sll2.5o
Instead OF having wooden Indian at bis
door for sign, New York cigar dealer has
had statue Of himself cut in wood and has
set it up In front Of his store.
A little Girl while playing with cat, a;
Easton, Pa, put her tongue through the
folds Of curtain Ito make pussy believe
that it was a piece Of meat The cat seized
the chld's tongue and tore it so badly that ].
was cured only after much difficulty and SUI.
ferinc.
Prodigies Of all kinds are springing up IL
various parts Of the world. Chicago has
linguistic wonder In tna person OF CoT1nr<
Cobn, aged 9, who speals With Huency Eng
lish, German, French and, mirabIe dictu,
volapuk. She is Low learning Russian and
Italian. Hsr father IS Henry Cohn, presi-
d1ut Of ths National School Of Language
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
A Dog WHO Wore spectacles.

An Optician--I was told some time ago the
following remarkable story Of Kentucky
dog that had become almost totally blind
The sound Of the horn 10 longer aroused his
blood, and willis the other dogs OF the house
went forth eagerly to the hunt, the old
afflicted animal remained behind, sad and
discouraged
Whilo at play one day some children, who
knew the poor brJto's infr7nity, placed upon
his nose par Of common spectacles, tho
glasses OF which happened % 10 very strong.
The dog at once awoko from biz stupor and
showed his pleasure IN unnistakablc signs
Tie glasses were thereupog adjusted in tho
beat possible manner So as TO remain on tue
reiuycnatsd animals nose.
The next morning be started OF TO the
hunt with the other dos, and soon 1t was be
who led tho pack. But unfortunately his
spsctacles brushed up against bush and
were torn from their resting place Tho old
deg allowed the others 70 pass him, and then
picking up tho glasses be carried them 70
bis master to have them readiUsted
The dog Is now q confirmed spectacle
wearer, 50 much so that when any one at
tsmpts 10 remove his goggles be becomea
very savaSe-Jcweler's Weekly.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
The Perfected phonoCraph.

Tho perfected photograph will repeat
speech IN a clear and distinct manner The
first phcnograph would not work successful
Is. and II was found hard 70 make an ads
9uase impression upon the fol. sheet, which
received the marks from Tue needle carried
BIZ the diaphragm. The new photograph
consists OF a revolving cylinder, and side
movement is governed by fine thread. so
that fixed pencil would trace upon tbs cyi-
Under a spiral. and the lines would almost
touch. An electric motor is used TO turn tho
cylinder, and this IS done in such O manner
that no noise is heard UOon the cylinder is
placed a soft substance which reselr Ules wax.
and the vibrat ous OF the diaphragm are
marked upon it. a touch Of small spring
will set the photograph in motion. They are
made in a convenient form, 50 that they can
lie carried around in the pocket There i.
very little machinery about the photograph,
and the cost is small II can Be used fer q
variety Of purposes and In the place Of q
stenographer The mouthpiece has a con.
deuser, which gathers in the sound from a
large area Whether the new phonograph
will be Of any commercial value Is question
that win have 70 b answered after 1t has beer
givsn . thorough tss&-Dsmorest's Monthly
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
4 Joke on BurlelCh.

4 story is told in the corridor, Of the
Deiavan which is on" Hon. Henry q. Bur
leigh OF Whitehall. He was seated on a sofa
not long ago talking with Railroad Comms-
Sioner Baker, when a well dressed young man
stepped up 10 the telegraph desk and began
writing a dispatch.
"See here, Burleigh, remarked Mr.. Baker,
suddenly, II want TO make a little bet with
you.
The surrounding politicians pricked up
their ears
"What aboutf asked tho Whitehall
wizard, curiousiy.
About a sure thing, Of course" was the
reply. DO you see that young man at the
telegraph desk and the nice seal skin gloves
beside hint I want to bet you that be walks
OF when he has finished his business and for
gets 10 take those gloves
Nonsense, was the sage rejo.nder be
wouldn't forget anything So valuable
After few minutes chatting the bet was
made and the surrounding group drew
nearer to watch the result Mr Burleigh
looked .keptical and Mr. Baker contented
Finally the stranger buttoned his coat and
turned to 90, but he left the gloves.
Hold on, " shouted Mr. Burleigh after the
retreating stranger, you have forgot
ten
Isl, down, Burleigh," said Mr. Baker
calmly, sit down. Those arc my gloves"
Then the watching multitude smiled a
moist, odorous smile, and tho bet was paid 80
Albany Express.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
DAUGHTERS or EVE.
nclish lodiea axe laarniug dressmakins.

English ladies arc learning dressnakin5.
Mss sarah Orno Jewett has boca made rich
through the recent death Of an uncle
They say that tho queen regent OF Spain
has asked President Cleveland' wife for her
photograph.
Mr.. Mackay distributed over $4,000 ia
charity at Christmas among the poor OF Lon
don and Paris
The e,npress OF Brazil is outspoken in her
deuunciation Of the slaughter OF birds for the
manufacture Of feather trimmings.
Belva lockwood expects to make sIoall
fortune from her lectures IN defense OF Nor
rnonism. she certainly has the field to her
self.
The Austrian Crown Princes Stephanie,
while curling her hair recently, ran the ho,
curling tongs against her eyelid and was laid
up for week.
Mrs. Grant IS in Washington, looking well
and enioving the society OF her old friends
She goes to dinner at a few houses, but avoids
general society
Mrs. Frances Hod ,son Burnett will remain
in Italy until March, when she viii SO 10 the
French baths for q time She will return to
this country before summer begins.
Princess Beatrice recently appeared IN
some tatieaux at a court entertainment ar
ranged By her mother, Queen Victoria. She
posed as Carmen and smoked cigarette
while the curtain was up.
Mrs. Ayrtcn, wife Of Professor Ayrton, OF
England. Is delivering a series OF lectures IN
London on electricity. This Is the first time
that British matron has discussed subject
Of this kind in public her friends now speak
Of her as OIL electric belle.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher has 10 indica-
ton OF widowhood or bereavement in her
dress. for she shares her dead husbands dis
belief in the proprie.y Of mourning garments.
She loo.s exceedingly venerable, however,
and a little less austere than OF yore.
Miss Ruth Oberly, one Of the si- daughters
Of the civil service commissioner, is one OF
tho wittiest young women in Washington
society. She recently remarked; People r.
side IN Boston, live in New York, dwell IL
Philadelphia. sojourn in Washington and In
habit Chicago
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Grants sorrel War Horse.

.Tbe first time | saw Cen Grant 10 know
him said Maj OSnun 10 a knot OF story
tellers, the other day, was in the November
of lSGi was then attached to Hancock,
headauarters and was sent TO carry a dis
patch 70 Gen Grant Il was raining for all
il was worth, and the mud about those
Petersburg trenches WIS like glue. Putting
my horse to gallop, was getting over the
ground at good rate, and soon met an:
Passed q solitary rider astride little sorrel
horse The mans SLOUGH hat was pulled
down over his eyes, and the rain was cours-
ing in streams down on the poncho iii which
he was closely wrapped. a moment later
came up with quite a group Of riders, and
catching sight of lot OF gold braid, jumped
at the conclusion that 1 had struck some
generals staff asked ii they knew where
Gen. Grant was, and one OF them said:
"Why, boy, you've just passed him
Without a word wheeled my horse and
dashed back to the solitary figure ahead. As
[ came uD he seemed to take in the situation,
for he said sharply:
"'Who are YOU looking for, young MANI
care you Gen. Grant, asked eagerly.
"'My names Grant, lie said stidly, hold.
ing out his hand for my dispatch. Then he
said
why didn't you come to me at oncef
oil
"'Well, WHAT
~ didn't think you were Gen Grant
You didnti Why didn't your
II saw his eyes twinkle above hs cigar,
that must have gone out three or four weeks
before, it looked So bad. So yenturcd to
tell the fact:
because l didn't suppose Gen Grant
would ride such looking horse as that
He burst out into hearty laugh, and
Con. Badeau told me afterward that it was
the first time for a week he had heard Grant
laugh. The general rcceiptod on the envelope
fo. the dispatch and dismissed me saying:
"'The next time you are sent to Gen. Grant
perhaps you will know him
But after that took my dispatches 70 tie
chief OF staff Detroit Journal