The daily Alaskan., 1905-06-08
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l Onc SpIlnS ulOIulus NuNu NiN s"h was warm and the buds were opening after hard winter the army was or iered very suddenly to break camp and move southward. General romlinson stood waiting for an to be in readiness for him tO mount and ride away with hiSsta6. For the want of something bet | ter to do he was watching the strikers carry the headquarters appnrtenanccs from the tents to the wagons, Sudden ly he noticed trunk outside Of which hung a bit of embroidery that looked As if it belonged to a woman's under skirt.
 Captain Murdock," said the general to his aid, since when have the officers of my stan taken to such rcGned ap- parcl as thaty" pointing to the cmbroid cred garment
 The captain glanced in the direction indicated and bit his lip.
 'I think, general" he replied, scratch ing his head meditatiVely, that is some stun sent me by my mother tO turn over to the surgeons to be cut up for hospital supplies"
 "very well" replied the commander Turn it over. You should have done So earlier"
 At the end of the first days march the general went into camp opposite the only house there was la thc giciul- ty. It had been reported to hiui that n RF his army. He was therefore very much surprised on the morning after camp ing near it, while diCtGting dispatches to Captain Murdock. tO see emerge from 1t very pretty and taStsfully dressed boy, who, on seeing the two oi- fcerS, set up a glad cry and was about to cross the road when a young and comely woman came out caught him and dragged him back
 'I thought that house was vacant % said the general
 "i thought So, too" stammered h.s aid.
 They look like nice people" c0utin- ued the general. ''I must % over and ask them if they want anything"
 I'm sure it is Il necessary, general, 20 said the aid quickly. "I have given or ders that He heSitatCd
 You seem to be interested il them, captain. Some Of these southern wom. en are very pretty. Tu pay any rS- spects, which is no moro than my duty under the circumstances. We must 10 what we can to pl0cate .tbc southern people l think I'll go now
 Do you desire me to attend you, siry' asked the aid, va,Ely ,udCayor- ing to conceal look ot agony.
 "Youg Yes, certainly The two walked across the road nd entered the house. Captain MuUd' * called aloud:
 'MrS.-BateS.'
 "Weng' asked a soft voice,
 General TomlinSon dcSircS to nay his respects to you" 'I will be down directly" There was an anxious lCoS on Mrs. Bates face when she entered which the general, naturally attribuUng tO fear of the Yankees, endoavorcd to diSpel by offers of a safeguard, supplies from the commissary stores and other fa- vorS. You have a very pretty boy, 1 Mrs. Bates" he said, thinking to win the mothers confidence by praiSing her child. "I should like very much to see | him"
 Certainly, general Thg mother cast a glance at the aid, who seemed to be unable to sit still and was walk. | ing nervouSly back and forth,
 Isn't he asleep at this timeE asked the captain.
 "Asleepg" said the general. "Dicn't we just see him start across the read to make us a visity"
 "Ah, yes, I remember. We should like to see him very much, Mrs. Bates 70
 The lady went upstairs and in a few minutes came down, leading her boy, his eyes shining with a bright cNpec- tancy.
 Well, my little man." said the gen eral, taking him on his lap, "are you | N ulOu UT d NNuAtNtIAtt Aes
 I'm a Union boy"
 That's good. Why are you a Union boyF"
 Because papa's Union" Papa Uniony' asked the general surprised. Where is papa?"
 The boy turned and looked at MIr- dock as if for instructions.
 'I fancy your papa has gone on with the retreating southernerS," said Mir | dock.
 The boy looked a strong protest 10 this statement, then jumped down from the generals lap and rushed with op n arms to Murdock. The general look d on with a singular expression.
 Mrs. Bates" he said, unless you'll give me your word you're no, a wiCCw I shall have to send you through the lines My aid has, fancy, already made some headway In your gud graceS, and | should not be suTpyi- 'd to hear your boy call him papa. Gond morning, Mrs. Bates Call on me for | anything you require
 The general and his aid walked back In silence to camp. Before rcSumbg |