The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-10-08

IllO" HSIe WdS the reply. 10 WHICH nc IepH0u'
thought So"
WHISKEY AND SUGAR.
After entering the dinningr room he set decanter Of
OF Whskey with sugar water etc. the sidebOard and
told to help ourselves and like CrOcketts friend didn't
stand and watch how big drinks would be- but
turned Oft and began putting edibeS the table. The
first thing put on large boiled ham. that
ham yet Our soldiers know how we felt
While he was thus enjoyed in walked young lady
then another and another till all were helping the young
man prepare the table, and Oh what tablet never saw
betteT-with such waiting maids
The young ladies' we we we're seated at the
table began show their curiosity by asking questions
but wink from the brother caused deal out but lit
tie information at that time Dinner over we walked out
on the veranda where the young informed that it
would not be safe for US to remain in the house. a
pany Of Yankees were encamped not far off, and fire.
quently passed. He then walked with us down to the
road, where he gave US some Information about Bat-
more He induced US to hide in a corn patch near by UNI
til night it would be dangerous to travel in daylight
de then blew his whistle for his pointer dog which had
crossed the road and returned to the house. while we
GREETED ourselves in the corn patch
Just after dark the shinaing brightly we heard
vehicle at the house. and when got opposite the corn
patch the whistle blew We hurried TO the road and soon
the carriage turned and back and the whistle blew
again. when walked into the road in front of the
horses, fine pair of gays The young man on the dIi-
vers seat threw open the door and we stepped in and
took the front seat the other being occupied by his sisters
and young lady from the city of Philadelphia sitting by
the driver.
We had delightful moonlight ride of about Il or Is
miles, and at the same time had been furnished funds
enough to supply our needs until we should reach Old
Virginia We then took leave of friends they return
ing to their home, and continuing on our way to Balt
more.
Should this be seen by one of the above persons I
would be very glad to hear from them have for long
tme-ever since the WARRANTED to write to young Mr.
p or his sisters or Miss of the city of PHILADELPHIA
but failed to remember their address, and although
made frequent inquiries, have far failed to learn their
post-ofice
REACHED BALTIMORE
The second morning after leaving our friends on Sun
day was just before day. came to the edge of Ba
more Our route through the city by way of Fred
erick Md to Harpers Ferry But passing through Bati
more rather dangerous for 'Reb" at that timeu
it long way around and we were terribly ootsore
and dreaded the march.
So we decided to bluff the city, and remained hidden
in the woods near the road all day Sunday We came
near being run into several times during the day. but
Providence side and no one saw US Asoon
as dark came hit the road and we we're soon il the
city
We called at a stable to get turnout to carry us
through thinking it the safest but all their teams were
out and BESIDES the proprietor one in the stable
was little insOent in suspecting to be "Johanes"
We gave him tough jaw and left making our wav
through without attracting any attention
Out of the edge Of the city many tents occupied
by United States soldiers We passed many of them on
the sidwaks but they took notice of u.s. or we of them
We passed altogether night after leaving Baltimore
avoiding cities and towns and with nothing worth re-
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