The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-05

Go over to the camp of the 47th Ohio"
ne continued. turning To his staff. That's
an Ohio River regiment and they must
have lot of good boatmcn among them.
Tell them | want six iirst-class oarsmen
at once"
Present my compliments to Col Nc
GIilicuddy,' said Gen. Hazen. pleasantly,
10 atone for Gen. ShermanS bruSquenesS
Tell him that you have been of great
service to me. and | thank him for you
| may ask him in n day or two to lend
you again TO me. | hope you'll each get
several letters from your swecthearts"
Thank you. General" said 81. salut-
ing Wen always be glad to serve you
whenever You want us
Great JehOSephat," shiyered Shorty. as
| they hshed their stu ffout of the JeSsa-
/ mine, Il never was so scared in all my
born days. as when Sherman started out
to inspect us. 1t meant hard labor on
! the Dry Tortugas for every one of us,
even if me and you had escaped being shot
on the spot"
1t was as uncomfortable close call
as we ever had" admitted 81. Il won't
| breathe quite free until we're back in the
camp of the 20Oth Injianny.''
| We'll, that scare's made me hungrier'n
ever. said Shorty, as they got behind a
| hedge little ways from headquarters
and | feel so weak that | don't believe
1
something to eat. We're now out of sight
OF headquarters and everybody. Let's
stop right here, build n FIRE. make some
coffee and fry little meat
The suggestion was too welcome not to
be instantly acted upon. In few min
utes the air was fragrant with the smell
of boiling coffee. Some of the meal was
mixed into hoecakes, and was browning
before the fire; slices of ham were broil-
ing, and Sandy and Pete were decided
that Aunt Minerva Ann would not miss
two of the links of sausageS. if they
should cut them off and broiI them for
themselves.
They were all so busily engaged that
they did not hear footsteps approaching,
and then glanced up horror-struck, to see
Gen. Sherman, with one of his Aids,
standing over them. He had with his
usual quick insight into the lay of the
land, taken short cut to reach his boat.
Say, boys he said pleasantly, that
smells awful nice. Much better than the
dinner I've just had with Gen. Hazen.
Like the rest of us. he's on short COM
mons till our ships come in. What's that
you are broiling there. you young roOSt-
erst Smells like sausage, and mighty
good sausage, too
1t is sausage. General" murmured
Pete, more dead than alive.
Got any more! If you have, just give
There's nothing that | like so well, at this
time of the year, as good. country-made
sausage. You know Che continued to his
Aid those farmers up there around Lam
caster, o., are the best farmers in the
world, and they have the best things to
eat of anybody that lives. But there was
nothing that | remember as a boy enjoy
ing more. along in November and Deem
Der, after hog-killing, than their good
fresh sausage. Wonderfully good when
you come in from hunting or nut gather
ing. Bub Ito Sandy, give Your piece to
the Major, here, and broil yourself an
other"
Now, isn't that nice?" he continued,
taking off a mouthful. Seasoned just
like those Lancaster people
used to. Wonder where they got their
sage! Haven't noticed any in this re-
gion. I'd like to stay here and have some
more, but we must hurry on. Where in
the world did you get this down here,
boys? But, as the darky said. I'm too
good a friend TO the cullud man to ask
where he got his chickens. 1 like to see
my soldiers well-fed too well to ask many
questions about where they get their
grub. 1t is enough to know that they
have it. Much obliged, young rooster for
that sausage. No; don't mind forming;
no ceremony. Go on with your cooking.
You're all hungry, | know. GOCd-by."
Isl, is my hair turning white:' Shorty
asked solemnly, as the Generals footsteps
receded in the distance.
Not that can see, Shorty" answered
81, beginning to feel his appetite return.
We'll, if it amt, there's no truth in
he story that a mans hair can be
,leached by scare. The two that I've
lad tonight are enough tove made it look
ike wool"
Il want to get back to the camp of the
.00th lnjianny for Il quiet life" muir
nured ST.
Ito be cOntinued.)