The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-15
AFTER WAR,s ALARMS.
Wade Hampton, Aged 81, Still We'll
and Hearty.

Wade Hampton, Aged 81, Still We'll
and Hearty.
New York World
General Wade Hampton, who has re
Gently been brought conspicuously before
the public because Of the suggestion that
he be sent back to ;hc senate next year.
is leading life Of serene quiet aud sim
plrty in Columbia, s. c.
The general has been victim OF fires
When Sherman's army marched through
here. In 1865. the three mansions OF the
Hampton family near Columbia were de-
strdyed. In comparatively recent years
cottages were built on two Of these places,
and four years ago the one in which the
general was living burned,
He moved to the other place, and few
months later saved 1t from the flames by
himself going upon the roof and aiding
the servants In throwing water. In the
dead Of night this was fred three years
ago presumably by a negro boy who had
been detected stealing.
General Hampton was awakened by the
flames and aroused his daughter. II was
too late to attempt to save the family
silver, an exceptionally valuable library
and highly priced swords and other war
relies, but the general heard the bowling
Of a little dog aud remembered the pet
was locked In a back room. He sprang
house, coming back with the little ani-
nal IN his nrms, but minus his eyebrows
and most OF his whiskcrs.
After this misfortune General Hampton
occupied what had been his Kitchens
detached house about 14x20 feet. All
Invitations Of friends and relatives were
declined There he lived for more than a
year and until committee OF ladies
notified him that the residence built In
Jolumh& by the people OF South Caro-.
Ina, - testimonial Of their love and
reverence. was awaiting his occupancy.
There he has since lived with his daugh-
ter Mss Daisy.
recently than 1t was q year ago. For some
Time IT, was unable TO use his cork log
and s@fcrcd great pain In The foot . the
leg that was amputnted many years ago.
b surgeons aud those who have lost
limbs
visitors any hour of the day or early
evening. He sleeps LATE and retlrcs early.
Most Of the day In pleasant weather is
spent upon the piazza lie reads n groNt
deal, aud when his eyes need rest his
daughter reads to him.
The general Is very fond OF children
is boys' school near his house, and he
takes pleasure in watching their play at
recess, Occasionally General Hampton
drives In q buggy 10 the Columbia club
limos he Will stop at The office Of
friend on the street and have a chat. He
utNes hlinaelI, although having boy TO
hold his horse.
While he can stlll ride well ana makes
a fine figure upon n spirited horse, Gen.
eral Hampton has practically given mp
that exercise, and only appears on horse
back on rare occasions.
Although - years Of age the spirit OF
the sportsman IS still strong In the gen
eral. he went upon deer hunt last
senson, and this summer whipped noun
tain 1treams la Western North Carolina
for trout. His eye for horse is - the
keenest No animal goes by him without
having it's points observed, and II Il "
striflng In appearance the general will
put himself 10 some trouble 10 ascertain
his pedigree and owner.
The generals sidewhskcrs are now
quite white. but his hair and mustactJa
retain something of the lron-gray His
large gray blue eyes are not soon forgot
ten. They are kind. yet penetrating and
keen. To friends the general talks freely
and 10 the point, he says what he thinks
about men and affairs and keeps we'll
informed on current matters OF public
! interest