New-York tribune., 1900-08-21
THE PASSING THRONG.

The late General Grant" said F. V Davies o. /
Washington at the waIdorf-Astoria yesterday !
was always kindness itself TO /
GRANTS children. He had a large family
LOVE FOR OF his and this II was prob
CHILDREN ably, that bred IN him the kindly
spirit Of tolerance that ne ever
showed TO the younger generation A friend Os
riihs told that the first time he ever saw the
General was when he a small shaver. In those
days dinners were given a very early hour, and
sweetmeats and candles Of all kinds were much
used. This particular evening Grant had been din
ing at my friends fathers house. and my friend
had descended the back stairs. clad only in his
nightgown. seeking that which he might dsvour
The men Of the party were seated smoking about
the table The butler and other servants were busy
boy peeked through the door and there few
feet away, on side table. were the swestmeats Of
his hearts desire Guests and servants seemed
scross the aoor Just as bis tiny chubby nst closed
while the sggrieved voice OF the butler said: 'Dere
est bow IN WasbfnSTony v,hsf oTr rsS , -
say TO Lewis II he lets you yo'seh sick dem
ear twist that caused him to utter shrek OF
pain. A stout, sQuarely built man. seated nearest
boy 10 him whats the matter, tier little NAM he
s. ssKss In kindly voice and the lad between
himself and stin smaller sister ne had made his
to the tale and then. despite the laughing pro
tests Of the host and father, he Allied the tots
and sent him happy to bed The memory OF that
scene remained with the boy and when he grew
ssTfsrsd Sstween hi him and the Just wrath Of me
fresh Il it had happened yesterday He has
but 20 shut his eyes and the dark Yainscotec Din
onsd round table With It's spotless linen o'G shining
glass and silver occupying the esntre Of the room
the ear and as ne shTtsks. square nEure IN
Union Genera reveals itsef but chose Stem ye
have merry twinkle IN them and the grim mouth
70 him and soothss his sphemsTai i-s srisf. ''- ny
-At another time the General while President,
paid a friend a visit continued Mr. Davies The
rrisnd hved IN small country
THE LAD town and. you may tnax1ns
PAID TO the visit was svent Of supreme
KEEP importance This friend whom
AWAY. VIII call Smith, was blessed
with n snan son. who was the
traditional enfant terrible He forever In
trouble. and those troubles invariably affected
others as well as himself His father, as may
his distinguished visitor, but he feared that his
might in some way complicate matters render
the General was to aT2Ve V smith called his young
hopeful to him, and; producing bright nsw silver
1T9giSs 1S TO g 90 away and not turn up until bed s
grinned renfant terrible as hs pocksted tbs bribe-
To insure thorough appreciation OF this tale OF
rangements Of Smiths house Tne hosts room
was a large and sunny one. With bathroom At
bathroom he got hia morning tub. ana consequently
As the best IN IN tn! houS. Smith nssuray turned
over his own room 70 the General The boy
advised him Of the change that had occurred IN his
/ fathers apaI tment Herein lay the fatal error
dusty road and sent ais playmates into spasns o.
spyy o9 % sR s iSh & GssSFs s :o other 1
/ bat Is esnts still remained Then came happy
molasses candy and started FOR home. The tary
made huge bundle almost big as the boy. Il
Thsn he dTOpped d IT. the Snndie Broke ana The
/ sticky became covered with dust In this
Mar sat on the lawn and rested No one was
/ about, everybody being at the railroad station
to meet General Grant" the mar
TAFFT IN THE rator went on Then the boy
| PRESIDENTS tried to eat some OF the taf-y. but
| WASH BASIN ths dirt prevented IN wash It,
Quoth he and started for ths
house. Straight 20 his fathers bathroom he went,
| and dumping the mess in the washooUl he turned
/ on the faucet The heat had melted the candy ana
/ u stuck TO the sides OF the bowl MAJ got y n
TO dislodge It. and finally. wearying Of the effort
left yhere II ~ss and went on aGous oJnsr tning &
/ what with meeting the prominent citizens who
upon them unawares The General said ne wished
to wash his hands and so Smith escorted ,al nm
| Never mind about light. said the General as he
SoWi Great Scott! what on earth Is this7 he
gasped- Smith. with sinking heart. rushed in
sWfui avn mess s n the S bowl WI IT'S naOasses said The
General as he examined his hands D tnat ooy!
groaned Smith under his breath wonder what
| he's been up 10 now Then he went into an ad-
! Joining room and shortly returned with sleepy
/ boy under his m The boys hair waa sticky
| and his face streaked with yellow. Fright
ened, he gave a lame explanation OF what had
happened II was funny. and the tension gave
way. Both broke into uncontrollable shrteks OF
laughter that reached the lower floor and brought
frightened hostess 70 the scene There she found
her husband and mis- guest holding their sides.
| while sticky and dirty small boy. his confidence
restored. was volubly explaining TO them how Il
came o pass. Despite the Generals entreafies
the young hopeful whisked from the scene.
and during the balance OF the Presidents visit
was con spfcuous by his absence AS Mrs. Smith
put II, You couldn't tell what he would do next,
and with President in the house the risk too
great II you kept him there also"