St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-27
A STORY OF MEMORIAL DAY.
How a. Boston Clergyman Fount
His Eong-Lost Grandchild.
A Romance of the War-A Texans
Memory INDICATED An Old Mans
Heart Made Glad.

In the elegantly furnished parlor of one of
the largest hotels of Boston were two men,
They were the only occupants of the room at
that hour, and were in marked contrast to
each other.
k One was young man of about thirty, dark
| of hair and complexion, and athletic of build.
/, Nobody would hesitate moment in pro-
nouncing him Southerner. The other was
a venerable old gentleman, whose garb indi-,
Gated the clergyman. His refined look and
general appearance indicated that he was a
New Highlander, if not a native of Boston it
self.
sa excuse me, SIR said the Texan, for such he
was, approaching the old gentleman, my .'wife.
and myself. are strangers in Boston. We,
would like very much to see the Decoration
= day ceremonies. Would. you be SO kind as to
inform me where, and how, they can be seen
to the best advantage?'
r. .'With all the pleasure in the world, )" re-
Piled the older gentleman. 81 expect to par
ticipate in the ceremonies, myself. If you
and your wife will accompany me tomorrow,
!. you will have the opportunity you desire.
My name is Winthrop, Reverend John VIM
throp, of this city.
For moment there was a strange express
sion on the young Texans face, but it was
only momentary. Extending his hand, he
said, cordially:
81 am happy to make your acquaintance,
and we will gladly avail ourselves of your
kind offer. MY name is Frank Kennedy, of
Frio County, Texas l.
Instead of taking the proffered hand of the
young man, Mr.. Winthrop recoiled as if he
hod T,11fb 10 10
at the stranger with an expression of mingled
horror and anger. the old gentleman ex-
claimed:
Frank Kennedy from Texas I"
eyes," replied the astonished Texan, ssthat
is my name. Is there anything surprising
in that?" IL. II
Mr.. Winthrop had sunk into chair, and
gazing at the young man. repeated the name
as if he could hardly credit his senses
eyes" replied Kennedy, II am not in the
habit of travelling under an assumed name.
It seems to me- if yen are the gentleman you
seem to be, you will, at least, give, me. some
explanation for this extraordinary scene.''
81 will do SO, Sir, painful as it is to me.
will tell you why your name fills me with
horror. Do you really wish to know?" asked
the old man, fercely. ....s. "a
''That's precisely what I do want" re-
sponded the Texan, drawing up chair and
seating himself opposite to the clergyman.
cat the beginning of the Rebellion" said
Mr.. Winthrop, speaking very rapidly, 'smy
only daughter was living with her husband
in your State. in the city of Austin Being
from the North it is not strange that their
sentiments were in favor. of the old flag, and
that they should desire to return to their own
people. My son-in-law delayed his departure
from Texas until the only avenue open to
them was to return home by way of Mexico.
The Texan nodded grayeiy, as much as to
say he understood the situation perfectly.
ssMy son-in-law and his wife, with their in
FAINT, had almost reached the Rio Grande,
when one morning they were treacherously
murdered while in camp. My daughters