Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-06-20

tSoHS grace.
There was an unusual scene at the
matinee the following morning. When
Capt. Ray relieved Capt. Gregg as officer
of the day, and the two were visiting
the guard house and turning over pris-
oners. they came upon the last name on
the list-Clancy-and Gregg turned tc
his regimental comrade and said:
ono charges are preferred against
Clancy, at least none as yet, Capt. Ray
but his company commander requests
that he be held here until he can talk
over his case with the colonel"
Whats he in for?7 demanded Capt.
Ray.
Getting drunk and raising row and
beating his wife" answered Gregg.
whereat there was litter among the
soldiers.
II never sthruck a woman in me life,
sir, said poor Clancy.
"Silcnce, Clancy!" ordered the SER
geant of the guard.
''No, I'm blessed if believe that part
of it, Clancy, drunk or no drunk said
the new officer of the day. "Take charge
of him for the present, sergeant" And
away they went to the Office.
Capt. Rayner was in conversation
with the commanding officer as they en-
tered, and the colonel was saying:
at is not the proper way to handle
the case. captain. If he has been guilty
of drunkenness and disorderly conduct
he should be brought to trial at once"
II admit that, sir; but the case is Pc
culiar. 1t was Mrs. Clancy that made
all the noise. | feel sure that after he
Is perfectly sober can give him such a
talking to as will put stop to this trou-
be"
Every well, sir. | am willing to let
company commanders experiment at
least once or twice on their theories. so
you cen try the scheme; but we of the
-th have had some years of experience
with the Clancys, and were not little
amused when they turned up again in
our mid Il as accredited members of YOUR
company
Then, as I understand you, colonel,
Clancy is not to be brought to trial for
this affair, suddenly spoke the post sur
gcon.
Everybody looked up in surprise.
"Pllls was the last man, ordinarily, to
take hand in the ''shop talk" at the
morning meetings,
"No, doctor His captain thinks it I'M
necessary to prefer charges"
so do !, sir; and, as l saw the man
both before and after his confinement
last night, | do not think it was necessary
to contine him."
Tie officer Of the day says there was
great disorder" said the colonel in sur
prise.
"Ay, sir, SO there was; and the thing
reminds me Of the stories they used to
tell on the New York police. 1t looked
TO me rs though all the row was raised
by MIS- Clancy, as Capt. Rayner says,
but the man was arrested. That being
the case | would ask the captain for
what specific oiIense he ordered Clancy
90 the guard house.
Rayner agaiu was pale as death. He
rlared at the doctor in amaze and in
crcdulity, while all the officers noted his
agitation and were silent i'm surprise. 1t
was the colonel that came to the rescue.
Capt. Rayner had abundant reason,
doctor. III was after taps, though only
just after, and, whether causing the
trouble or not, the man is the responsible
party, not the woman. The captain was
right in causing his arrest"
Rayner looked up gratefully.
81 submit to your decision, sir" said
the surgeon, land l apologize for any
thing l may have asked that was beyond
my province. Now wish to ask ques-
tion for my own guidance.
Go on, doctor"
''In case an enlisted man of this com
mand desire to see an officer of his com
pany-or any other officer, for that mat
ter-is it violation of any military
regulation for him to go to his quarters
Ser that purpeseI