"Stump the Yankee"

[J. Beckert]

I'm not telling you.

[L Verge]

See folks, 150 years later and those Yankees still are not humble in victory. And, I think I should start charging him for the use of my avatar.

[J. Beckert]

Mine's different. You can see more windows in the tavern.

[Gene C]

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" - Charles Caleb Colton

[J. Beckert]

It is, Gene. It's not easy squeaking one by my little Rebel friend. I'm running with this one!

[L Verge]

One thing about us Southerners; we have patience. It may take another 150 years, but I'll win in the end. I just have to think of something devious...

[J. Beckert]

Rebels 11
Yankee 8

Good evening and welcome back to another installment of "Stump the Yankee".

Every so often I like to recap the events of the previous round. Usually when I've won the previous round. I've actually won the last two consecutive rounds! The former was by a stroke of my Yankee genius. The latter was by a bad roll of the dice by you-know-who. (See post # 324). Let's see if I can pull off another win.

There are many opinions of Booth by the members here. Some say Booth was a coward. Some say he wasn't - he was a nervy Southern patriot. It's interesting we can all read the same things and come away with different opinions. One thing about Booth that can't be disputed is his never wavering love of children. From his early days on the farm in Maryland when he would return from town and throw candies to the little black children from his horse, to the day of his infamous act and even to his last days on Garrett's farm, stories of Booth's fondness for children are touching and many.

One youngster who was the recipient of Booth's generosity remembered it wistfully years later, saying he never realized what a memento it would have been. As Booth passed out of a theater, he passed this youngster, turned around and shook his hand leaving a nice present in it.

Who was this little urchin?

[RJNorton]

Tad Lincoln?

[J. Beckert]

No, sir. I don't hear any Rebel Yells yet, so it must be time for ...

Hint # 1 - This youngster went on to a lifetime career on the stage.

[RJNorton]

Objection: I thought JWB once gave Tad Lincoln a rose after a performance.

(My first guess was made prior to Hint #1 regarding the stage career)

[RJNorton]

Objection withdrawn - I just reread the original question and realize Tad Lincoln would not be correct. My bad.

[J. Beckert]

No worries, Roger. Our Board of Ethical Conduct keeps a close eye on these proceedings.

[J. Beckert]

Hint # 2 - This incident occurred when Booth was performing at the Arch St. Theater.

[J. Beckert]

It's awful quiet around here. That tells me the Rebels are up to something.....

Hint #2 1/2 - This actor died in 1901 of stomach cancer.

[Laurie Verge]

Don't give any more hints - I'm calling in reinforcements...