The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01

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Of a member Of Congress had expired,
and as he had not been reelected there
was nothing left for him to do but TO 20
back home. Neither he nor his wife rel
ished this prospect very much. and the
Representative had hopes OF being given
an appointment by the President that
would keep him longer in Washington.
but as there were a hundred others after
the same office he felt his chances were
very slim As q farewell they were in
vited TO dine at the White House a few
days before the proposed date of de-
parture. Both the Congressman and his
wife felt that If the President favored
the appointment something would be said
on this occasion, but the evening came to
close without the subject being men
toned. Not even at parting. when gen.
eral regrets were expressed, was appli-
cation for the Office brought in. ANY
way" said Mrs. Grant to the wife. you
must come 10 my reception on Saturday.
so I shall see you again before you leave
the city"
That settled tho matter. They knew
they had 10 go home after that.
The wife attended the reception and
had many pleasant words with Mrs
Grant. They were both regretting their
forced separation, when the President
came upon them, and inquired the cause
OF their distress.
You know" Mrs. Grant informed him,
mfr. ks term has expired. and they
must go home"
You need not go II you don't want TO-"
volunteered the President, turning to the
wife.
I'VE don't want to-" admitted the wife,
but We must. There is nothing 10 keep
keep us here longer"
''Oh yes there is" went on the Chief
Executive, deliberately. Il have given
your husband that appointment he want
ed"
The wife could scarcely contain herself
until she reached home. and gave the
glad news 20 her husband He was at
that moment I'm the heated and aggra-
waited task Of packing books. and he
could scarcely believe II possible after
the close silence on the subject at dinner
time few days previous. Even the sec
pointment. doubted It's Eenuineness. stat
ing that the matter was not mentioned
at the Cabinet meeting that day How
ever, an official announcement soon con
frmed the verbal statement. and put all
fears at rest. II IS needless 20 add that
the Congressman and his wife were de-
lighted 10 remain longer IN the charming
society Of official Washington. There
was much surprise expressed at this ac-
ton and many dlsappointments. but this
was President Grants way Of doing
things.
Grant never denied his days OF hard
struggles for a livelihood in the West.
when he was compelled to go from one
town 70 another when opportunity offered
better employment Even with these fire.
quent changes ne endeavored 70 give his
son Fred the best education he could
afford. He encouraged him in his studies
and had given him this principle Of man
illness TO follow: Never 70 pick quarrel,
but always to stand up for his rights
one evening Grant informed Fred 20
bring home all his school books the next
day, as they were going 20 move into
another town, where he expected some
employment. The following evening the
father inquired OF the son II he had
brought home all his books. and on re-
ceivlng negative answer repeated his
command, adding that he could help his /
mother TO pack.
A second time did Fred report 70 Grant |
that he had not compiled with his re-
quest. The father was somewhat SUI. !
of
mined 20 give him another chance. Still /
the boy refused TO obey. Then Grant 1
demanded what he meant by such con- |
duct
Well" returned Fred. with some hest |
tation, 1T is this way: You have told me /
to stand up for my rights and I have /
licked all the boys in the seven towns /
I've been in already and 7 Just don't /
want TO begin on the eighth. I don't want I
20 move"
AS a sequence Of the foregoing the |
wife Of an official I'm the days OF Grants /
administration tells the following tale: |
She had admonished her little boy fire. /
Quently for fighting IN the streets and |
finally she told him that If she knew OF /
him disobeying her. she would punish |
him. A few days later, the mother |
caught her son 'In the act" with |
bruises. disheveled hair, and dirty clothes
TO tell Of the fray Mother and son
walked down the street together, the boy |
anticipating the punishment by crying |
very loudly Whom should they come |
upon but President Grant himself. taking
his afternoon walk. The wife Of the Of
fetal was mortified TO DEATH both at the
condition Of her child and his behavior
This did not seem TO effect the Chief Ex-
ecutive at all. as he kindly inquired the
cause of the tears.
Mamma is going to punish me for
fighting" sobbed Louis
Tell me all about it." coaxed the
President, And perhaps I can beg you
off,
So the story OF the fight was told and
when it was finished the head Of the ma
ton, who knew what real flghting meant,
gave this advice to the youngster: My
son. never pick quarrel; never give the
first blow. and never give any one cause
20 quarrel with you; but II you must
fight hit right from the shoulder. OF |.
course you must obey your mother, but
I believe even she would raise no OBJ
lection 20 such a code"
The words Of the great peacemaker
sank deep into the young brain.
Then the President turned to the
mother and said, with something OF
pleading in his voice. You are not go
ing TO punish him this timer I don't
want you to-"
I must obey the Presidents COM
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