The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-22


will of Brig. Gen. LOOMS L. Langdon,
who died on January Z. One para
graph read:
II give to my son, Captain Lang
don, the silver tea service presented
to me by the citizens of Brownsville,
Tex, for what they termed my dis
interestedness and patriotic services
as they kindly chose to characterize my
action during the absence of the Rio
Grande garrison in organizing the cit
liens of Brownsville into an effective
force and assisting in defending their
lives. and property against the attack
of the bandit, Juan Curtinas, for
which / received the thanks Of the
citizens"
His saddle also went to his son with
this comment:
THE saddle 1 used during the great
Civil war was on the horse that was
killed under me in the battle of Olus-
tree, or Ocean Pond, Fla, on Febru-
airy 20, 1864. The horse was hit five
times, and one or two shots went
through the saddle, but the bullet
holes are concealed by a cover
of leather which was put OF the sad
die"
Not infrequently you hear Of peo-
pie who have been rewarded in wills
for a kind act long forgotten, except
by the person who experienced 1t.
In all probability little information
about King Edwards will is likely to
come to light, for there Is no law In
England to compel the probating Of
such a kingly document. British SOW
ereigns are permitted to purchase
property with the funds of the privy
purse, and they have the right to dis
pose of their personal estate without
publicity. 1t is related Of George II.
that, with the consent of his minis
tiers, he burned the will of his father,
George l., because 1t contained certain
scandalous requests to court favor
ties, and 1t Is not improbable that 9TH
er old kings adopted similar measures
when they were deemed necessary to
preserve the reputation Of the reign
ing house.
Dickens tells In "Pickwfck Papers"
how Sam Weller saved his stepmoth-
er's will from destruction at the hands
Of his father, Tony.
This here Is the dockyment, Sam
N.Y." said Mr.. Weller. II found 1t in
the little black teapot, on the top shelf
of the bar closet. She used to keep
her banknotes there afore she mar
ried, Samivel. I've seen her take the
lid off to pay a bill, many and many a
time. Poor creetur, she might ha'
filled all the teapots in the house with
Wills, and not have Inconvenience
herself neither, for she took very lit
tie of anythin' In that way lately, 'cept
on the temperance night, ven they
just laid a foundation O. tea to put
the spirits atop on!"
What does It say?" inquired Sam.
"Jist yot l told you, my boy" re-
Joined his parent. 1.-TWO hundred
pounds vurth o. reduced ~counsels to
my son-inlaw, Samivel, and all the
rest O my property, of every kind and
description wotsoever to my husband,
Mr.. Tony Weller, who I appint as my
sole eggzekiter."
That's all, IL 1T" said Sam.
That's ALL" replied Mr.. Weller.
"And / s'pose as it's all right and
satisfactory to you and me as 1s the
only parties interested, We may as veil
put this bit O. paper into the fire."
"Wot are you a-doin' on, you luna
tic?" said Sam, snatching the paper
away as his parent. in all Innocence.
stirred the fire preparatory to suiting
the action to the word. you're q nice
~eggzekiter, you are"
Ivy mott" inquired Mr.. Weller, look
ing sternly round. with the poker In
his hand.
IVY not!" exclaimed Sam. "Cus It
must be proved, and probated, and
swore to. and all manne O formali-
ties"