Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
AT THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY.
Captain Howell's Considerate Treatment of
 Priannar of War.

Captain Howells Considerate Treatment of
 a Prisoner of War.
 Prof. A. D. Wharton of Nashville, Tenn, a graduate of the naval academy, date of '56, relates a pleasant wartime story of Capt. John Adams Howell, com- mandant of the navy yard of this city.
 When the Tennessee surrendered to Far ragut Lieutenant Wharton. who had command of the First gun division, was directed to accompany Captain Johnston to the Ossipee. There was no time to dress, so he went on board in his fight ing trim," begrimed with powder, and his uniform coat put on over his undershirt. The Ossipee was commanded by Com mander LeRoy, who 1was familiarity known as the Chesterfield of the navy.
 Much to the surprise of Captain John- ston, Le Roy received him with all the honors due his rank; the side was tended by four boys, and the boatswain piped a cheery greeting. Captain Johnston was visibly affected by this courtesy, and as he crossed the gangway he exclaimed: "Le Roy, didn't expect this"
 Howell, the first lieutenant of the Os- s.pee, was standing by Captain Le Roy, and IS soon he saw Wharton he hailed him in his genial, kindly way:
 Hello, Wharton, am glad to see you"
 "I would be glad to see you, Howell, un- der any other c.rcumstances.
 Don't let us talk about that now" HOWell SalQ, put come TlSnl uOWn III the ward room.'
 Wharton says that he remembers only one officer who was below al the time, Lieut. Richard Chew, late of this city. He was received by every one with the great est cordiality and made to feel at home. Howell took him to his room and said: Here is my room; everything Is at your disposal and here is my boy. Bob, take good care of MT. Wharton you fellows have been paying us your compliments so vigorously that l must go on deck and look out for repairs.
 Lieutenant Wharton remained on the Osspee for several days, treated as a guest, and not at all like prisoner. Every attention and courtesy that could be shown were abundantly lavished. Finally orders came for his transfer 10 Pensacola. He sad good-by to his gen erous captors with feelings of gratitude that thirty years have not dimmed; when he shook hands with Howell and tried. to thank him, the latter pressed something in his hand. It was roll of greenbacks. "Oh, Howell" he exclaim- ed, choking with emotion, ''I cannot ac- cept this, for haven't a cent in the world to repay 1t " But Howell would take no refusal and the money, which was re- sistance.
 The incident reflects great credit upon the conqueror who, in the hour of victo- ry, and while his guns were still. hot from the fire of battle, had no thoughts Tn nlS heart save those of kindness and consid- eraton for his brave foe.
 To Restrain Rival.
 New York Evening Post.
 Henry Jensen summoned Samuel Dern- back to appear before Magistrate Kud- lch in the Essex market court the other day, and asked the court to restrain Dernback from interfering with him.
 Tn what way?" as ked the magistrate
 Well" said Jansen, "he makes trouble for me and my girl.'
 Your girl Well, I like that" ex- claimed Dernback. "If I am not mis- taken she is my girl.'
 Then 1t developed that both were wis., iting the same girl and each was jealous of the other Jensen said that whenever he went to her home he found Dernbask there,-and when he told his rival to stay away DernbaclS. struck him in the face Dernback made the same statement re- garding Jensen with the correction that Jensen had struck him first.
 T can't decide this love business of yours," said Magistrate Kudlich, but warn you each to keep your hands to yourselves or you will get into prison. The girl herself must decide which one she wants. I cannot"
 She's here," they both exclaimed.
 "Who?" asked the court
 "The girl" they said.
 Gall her up," said the magistrate. She came smiling at Dernback and look ing coldly at Jensen. She testified that Dernback was her accepted suitor and