The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-12

10 no avail The ambulances were
already crowded. The army was toe
Intent on heading on Bragg 10 care
for sick soldier.
Casts Blankets Aside.
The young soldier had heavy
knapsack containing blankets and q
change OF clothing. The weight Of II
became burdensome on his weak
shoulders. and he tried 10 place II on
the wagons. But there was no room
either :or himself or his knapsaek
So he Was Obliged to cast his heavy
kit TO the wayside. HE retained oniy
his rifle and cartridge box, and even
they bore heavily upon him.
That night the army pitched camp
AT rollcall OF Company X there was
no response TO Private Jarred's name
The name was repeated, and still nc
one answered. The captain looked
over the men searchingly. There hac
been no battle. Hence there was nc
excuse for Jarred's absence. A mark
went down after the young private
name A few days later the same
mark was transferred TO the captain s
report sheet. II signihed desertion
Forty-five years later the mark was 70
be obliterated. ~
Jared lay in the fence corner until
dusk. Late in the evening Ken
lucky woodsman CHANGED TO pass the
spot and noticed the form In the twi
light. Jared was scarcely able u
utter a word. but the kentuckian read
his sufferings. He lifted the invalid
soldier TO his feet and. supported by
his Iescuer, Jared was able 10 walk
to cabin half mile away. Here nc
was made comfortable; given whole
some food and warm bed.
After he had regained sufficient
strength to walk Jared left the cabin
and started In the wake OF the army
hoping 10 overtake his regiment.
Although the rest at the cabin had
helped him, 1t had not made the
young soldier stout again by any
means. The exertion OF travelling be-
gan 10 tell, and II was only by de-
termined effort that he kept moving
One bright Sunday morning Jared
came upon the country place which
later proved TO be that OF Matthew
county, Kentucky. Murphy and his
wife were returning from church when
the man in the dusty uniform hove In
sight, and Murphy waited at the gate
until Jared reached him.
mfr. Murphy asked me II ! was
hungry" says Jared. He saw that
was sick and tired. and invited me
in"
Jared accepted the invitation. and
he remained with the Murphy family
for three years. Murphy was a South
ern sympathizer. and yet he pitied the
unfortunate youth.
One morning last week Jared re-
ceived notice from Catlin TO come
TO Terre Haute at once. He took the
first car and was at the attorneys
office within two hours.
What's the news" he asked eager
ly. as he entered the room.
We'll" returned Catlin, Il have
about concluded to give 1t up as I'M
possible"
A look OF keen disappointment
came over the withered veterans face.
He had expected something better.
Then Catlin picked small roll OF
paper from the desk before him and
handed It to Jared. The old fellow
took hold cautiously and began TO un'
roll It. His eyes caught sight OF the
Autograph OF an American eagle. He
went no further. Great tears filled his
eyes. For more than an honr the
old fellow sat In the Office without
saying word. Even after he con
trolled his emotions he made an at
tempt to thank the attorney. He was
told 20 return in the afternoon, but
he did not show up.
Several days later Jared appeared
at the office with the coveted certift
cate In plain walnut frame. In the
buttonhole OF his lapel was the small
copper emblem OF the Grand Army of
the Republic. He had presented his
honorable discharge at Fears Post. No.
As, Dennison. H.. and was Immediately
made member. The yearning OF his
heart had been satisfied.
Il can sleep now" he said. Il used
TO get TO thinking about this thing and
lie awake all night"
Host-Well. Tommy, what do you
want?
Visiting Boy want some Of the
turkey first. but IL haven't got my
other wants classified yet.-Philadel-