The Portland daily press., 1894-08-16

Co. H, Waterville, ia
Co. K, Calais, 1874
Coo, Bath, 152
Co. E, Skowhegan, 1872
COG, Bangor, l81
Col, Eastport, 179
Co. l., Houlton, 172
Co. L, of Houlton did great work,
this being the first time that their men
ever shot at a muster. The battalion
drill OF the First Regiment was held at
this afternoon. During the progress
of the drill, the Governor rode on horse
back across the field, and WAS properly
saluted by the regiment. The party had
just returned from Camp Benson, New
port, where the veterans shot for the
Governors badge today.
A sensation occurred today, which will
be read with pleasure by the citizens of
Portland. One of her sons, who is no
other than Lieutenant S. Foley of Co.
L, First Regiment, better known as the
Sheridan Rifles, does honor to himself,
the company and regiment to which he
belongs.
In the absence ofH Lieut.. CLARK, who
was appointed to act as adjntant of the
first battalion LOT the First Regiment
during encamp pinsht week. First Lieu
tenant Stephen Foley of Co. L,
was unexpectedly detailed by
Major Bryant of his batta,
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appeared G dnmbfounded when he
was notified that he was to act as adju-
tant, ard he urgently requested Major
Bryant not to detail him to act in that
responsible position. Well, when one
comes to know that Lieutenant Foley's
company is new one in the national
guard of the state, having been connect
ed with the reserve militia previous to
last January, when the Sheridans were
accepted as a member of the national
guard, it will be seen by Major Bryant's
request that Lieutenant Foley act as
adjutant surprising. The reason of
this is that the Lieutenant's company
never had battalion movements before,
and it would be matter of compliment
to the Lieutenant, as well as to the
company to which he belongs, for him
to be able to ill his office as lieutenant
of thescomDany, not to speak of his be-
ing ablesto fill the officeaof adjutant.
Major Bryant would not consent to
Lieutenant Foley's req uest Enot to have
him act as adjutant, and so thereswas
nothing other for the Lieutenant to do
than to accept the order ofshis superior
to officer.
1t is required of an adjutant of bat
talon that he be mounted, and. the best
of it is that the lieutent had ever been in
saddle in all, his life, not even as much
as moment of time, and SO in addition
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as adjutant alone, it will be
readily seen that when he would at the
same time be required to mount horse,
he probably felt under such pressure
of responsibility that he would like to
be miles away.
Lieutenant Foley is but % years of
age, having reached that age but a few
weeks ago. He has been the youngest
commissioned officer in the Maine mill
tia for number of years, and has held q
com mission since he was 16 years old.
Lieutenant Foley was compIimented on
the field by Colonel Kendall for the able
manner in which he performed hi
duties.
The battalion drill of theESecond Regi-
ment was held at $50 this afternoon.
The Governor and staff rode on horses
in front of the regiment. Colonel Phil
brook makes fine commanding officer,
having clear voice, which can be dis
tinctly heard all over the field. The
drill of the first regiment was stopped
on account of shower. A band concert
was to have been given tonight, in
front OF headquarters, but the rain pre-
vented.
Tomorrow is Governors day, and if
the weather is only fair large crowd
will be in attendance