The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
As a Member Of a Louisiana Regiment
But Was Discharged,
STRICKEN WITH TYPHOID FEVER
And Is Now at the Old Dominion Hos
pital Very Ill-He Found a True
Friend in Mr.. Frank l.. DenOOn
who Is Caring Cor the Wan
Ccrer-A Sister Heard
From bat Can't Come.

The story Of Joseph Sullivan. T.. s. v.
IS a sad one.
When President Mckinley called upon
American patriots in the time Of need
this young man promptly responded and
soon he was 81 camp at Jacksonville. as
"a member Of the Second louisiana Regi-
ment
Sullivan IS still a minor not having
reached the age Of twenty-one. He has
been a wandorer about the country since
he was a youngster Of about fifteen years
working here and there as chance took
him.
MEASLES AND MALARIA.
The young man fell victim TO the
measles while in camp az Jacksonville.
and then an attack of malaria came ON.
when he had recovered sufficiently 20
be allowed 20 leave the hospital his dis
charge was given him ana Do awaited
the opportunity TO get 10 bis far-away
home a. Center Harbor, aVong the green
hills OF New Hampshire. from whence he
bad straycd years ago.
What little money he had soon disap-
pearcd and as DE stood at the depot in
Jacksonville bidding the boys OF The Sec
ond Virginia Regiment good bye "a sud-
den impulse took possession OF him and
be boarded the last car of Tire last Sec
ton and was soon speeding toward
Richmond
Upon D. 4ching this city he went along
with the Virginia boys TO the armory
and slept there. or tried 10 sleep there
upon the hard floor. In his weak con-
dition il was too much for lin. aad h2
almost collapsed and the next day De
walked the streets OF Richmond in search
Of work.
4 MERE SHADOW.
From a robust lad Of one hundred and
fifty pounds. he mad dwindied To Jess
than ono hundred. and his condition was
pitiable.
H. his search for work he tottered into
the establishment kept by Mess -rs. Mayo
and Denoon in south Twelfth street and
asked for position. stating that he
could do anything that came along.
Mr Denoon saw az a glance that the
young man was sd. and a temporary
resting place was made for him in the
office A physician was summoned and
the sick man was sent % the Old DOmin-
ion Hospital The next day the young
man felt better and left the hospital and
returned TO Mayo and Dcnoon's IS establish
mcnt.
PUT TO BED.
His appearance was such however, 10
warrant the presumption that he was
not in n condition 10 be out of bed. and
he was sent 10 a quiet boarding house
on north Seventh street, where he was
carefully and tcnderly taken care of.
Finally on September 1st. his condition
assumed a serious aspect and Mr. De-
noon who had so kindly befriandcd the
young man was sent for
When he repaired to the young mans
room. he found him delirious. and the
physician pronounced his case one OF
typhoid fever. on the following Monday
he was again carried to the Old Dominion
hospital. where he is now. I'm a serious
condition, but receiving skilful medical
attention.
HIS SISTER WRITES.
Young Suiiivan's family I'm New Hawn-
shire had in the meantime been c1m-
municatod with and e. letter filled with
loving expressions and tender solcita-
ti0ns was received from his sister. Mrs
Edgar George. who stated that she was
unable 10 come 10 the side Of her dear
brother. but hoped he would soon be I'm
q condition 20 come 10 her. and She eE-
pressed the most heartfelt thanks f0r
the kindness shown him by his friends
here
Owing 10 the fact that Young Sullivan
has received his discharge from the ser-
vice the government has done rofh.ne
for him. and the costs that arc attached
10 the case will have TO De borne by Mr
Denoou and several of his friends. who
have taken SO active an interest in his
condition.