Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1900 — Southern Politeness. [ARTICLE]

Southern Politeness.

“I was given a good example of southern politeness the other night,” said a gentleman from the north. “I had gone to the Coraus ball, and had agreed to escort a lady home. She was also a stranger In tbe city, and was stopping with some friends on Bourbon street, about three blocks the other side of the opera house. As it was only a short distance, we decided to walk. I was, of course, totally unacquainted with the street, and when we had left tbe lights of the opera house I felt very, much at sea. The houses were dark, and I could not see tbe numbers, and it was only by number that the lady could identify her boarding place, as she had only been there once. Ahead of me was a small man. 1 asked him If he knew where.the number was. He answered very politely that he did not, but was going that way and would help me hunt. He told another man in front of him about it, and that man told some of his friends. In a few minutes these gentlemen had formed an advance guard in our interest. We walked calmly behind, while they went in front, on either side of the street, striking matches and looking for the number. There were eight of them, and their matches would go off one after the other. It was a regtilar flambeau parade. I was overcome. ‘Here it is,’ shouted an advance scout. We approached the house rapidly, and found the eight gentlemen standing before it It was almost with emotion that I raised my hat and thanked them for their efforts. ‘Nothing at all,' they said politely, and the entire eight raised their hats and walked Into the darkness.”—Ntewr Orleans Times-Democrat.