Rensselaer Union, Volume 2, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1870 — A Young Man Shares His Fortune with a Disinherited Brother. [ARTICLE]

A Young Man Shares His Fortune with a Disinherited Brother.

Tbn—yes fifteen—years ago, says the Kansas City TYmw, there lived in St. Joseph a family by the name of Adams, the head of which was a stern, obstinate, though kind old gentleman, on whom the snows of fifty winters had touched but lightly. He was wealthy, but what he prized far above all was the pride of hi* old age—two nobib boys, George and Frank, aged respectively 18 and 30. Time in its ceaseless flight passed on, dropping around the contented family only the days of life free from sorrows. The' war came on—the terrible strife, in which brother was arrayed against brother and father against son. Mr. Adams was an uncompromising Union man, and his eldest son, George, espoused his father’s cause and enlisted in the Federal army. Frank had imbibed altogether different ideas, and joined the forces in defence of the South, under Wm. Y. Slack. When his father learned of the course taken by the younger, his rage knew no bounds. He sent him word to return ct he was no longer heir to his broad acres or a recipient of his love. His son replied that he had chosen his course, and no inducement would cause him- to surrender his principles. The old gentleman's action was prompt—he drew up his will leaving hie youngest son • penniless. The war continued, each of the brothers fighting valiantly in defense of their different banners. Peace once more blessed the land, and the eldest son returned home, while the younger located in this city, and by his genial manner, courteous bearing and dose attention to business, gained hosts of friends. His whereabouts was unknown to either fathet or brother, and, though he loved them both, his pride would not permit him to return to a home from which he had been cut off in a moment of passion. The old gentleman was gathered home to his fathers, and his eldest son became sole heir to his wealth. And now comes the strange part of the story. George was no sooner in possession of AK property than he made diligent search for his brother, and after a time traced Aim to this eity. The meeting between the brothers occurred only last week, and was both cordial and affecting. The eldest caused a deed of half his estate to be made. out in favor of his younger brother,' and forced the acceptance upon him, Bwh B

spirit la nobis, mad and magnanimous, therefore, we girt St. Joe the credit u stated above. The incident is true, as per* sons in both cities can testify.