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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-01
The West Point Uniform.

The question has often been asked why
the army cadets at West Point wear gray
uniform, while the uniform of the army is
blue. The origin Of this distinction dates
back to the war Of 1924, when the com
missary general of the army could not pro
cure the blue cloth required for General
Winfield Scott's brigade, and so they were
clad in gray. So distinguished was the
conduct of that brigade at Lundy's Lane
and Chippewa that when, after the war of
1919, a reorganization of the West Point
Military academy was made, out OF COM
pliment to General Scott and his brigade
the uniform of the corps of cadets was
changed from blue to gray.-New York
Tribune
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Her Sister Was Bashful.

A young man entered the Office of the
registrar and asked for license. He had
reached his majority, but when he was
asked the age Of his proposed wife, who,
by the way, did not call with him, he ap-
peared to be slightly fustered for a mo-
ment and then replied, Nineteen
His actions excited the suspicious of the
clerk, and he refused to grant the license
until he had seen the girl. The young man
promised to send her in and then left the
office. The next day young woman bus
tied into the Office and inquired, whats
ali this talk about my age9'
The clerk inquired the name, and when
he had that information he explained
where the difficulty lay
Don't look to be over 1872" she sharp
ly inquired.
There was no denying that. She had left
10 several years behind, if appearances
counted for anything, but still the clerk
seemed puzzled. Suddenly he asked:
GLOW old is your sister,"
'My sister," she repeated, growing red.
eyes, replied the clerk, following up
the advantage which he saw he had Oh
tanned. This is not your name. It's
your sisters name. You must be over 10,
but she is not. What do you mean by COM
ing In here and representing yourself in
her place?''
''Well, didn't say she was over 10. /
asked you if I did not look to be over 49,"
she said as she perceived that she was
caught in trap which she had set for the
clerk, bat which she had sprung for her
self. Then she broke down and explained
the entire conspiracy There was no reason
why her sister shosld not have called, ex-
cept that the latter was somewhat bashful,
and as the elder sister was not troubled
in that way she volunteered to get the H.
cense.-Boston Herald.
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VIE LOST FRIEND.

] lost friend and gained thereby
A lover generous and true.
spoke with grief the fatal nay,
but dreamed when love was once away
Our friendship would renew.
But only Sorrow came instead,
Nor was renewed sweet friendships
growth.
Iscorned the gift fate chose to send,
Nor deemed the lover was the friend,
And so lost them both.
Mary Berri Chapman in Century.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-01
Turn About rs Fair Play.

Hens eggs are reported in some parts OF
Kansas as large as hailstones.--kanaas
City journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-01
WIT AND WISDOM.

The following story may certainly be told
about the Empress Frederick, who as child
was literally princess among naughty little
girls:
A little English princess was once carried
on board yacht by sailor, who as he sat
her down, said. There you are, little
lady!"
The child, who did not like being carried
shook herself and said: I'm not little
lady! I'm princess!''
Her mother said, quietly; You had better
tell the kind sailor that you are not lit
tie lady yet, though you hope to be one
someday.
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The Portland Daily Press is only SOC a
month; try it.
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FOR SALE OR RENT-Our commodious
ware rooms, containing an acre of floor
space. Elevator, gas and first class steam
neat neat. Possession given about January l,
1873. HOOPER, SON & LEIGHTON, Con-
gress street, corner of Pearl street, opposite
Lincoln park. POI
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ITO LET-A two story house with 10
L finished rooms, Sebago water, cemented
cellar, furnace, window and door screens,
on the corner of Florence street and Hart
ley avenue, Deering. Inquire of MR.. W. H.
PERKINS, Hartley avenue, or of box 8,
Pleasantdale 25-2
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MIR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
WI buy cast off clothing of all descriptions
for highest cash prices. Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1-tf
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ITO LET-A down stairs rent at No. a23
Il High street. All modern conveniences
GEORGE G. HOPKINS, SS1a Exchange
street. III
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MISCELLANEOUS.

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WANTED-Al persons in want of trunk. or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, sos
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak as we
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired open ev-
enings. 201
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WANTED-Customer for ice among the
W fishermen of Casco Bay. Headq uarters
at Orrs Island Center, four miles northeast
of Mark Island Monument on the Merryc
coneag Bay. B. G.. WILSON. ISL
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Do you want to know what is going on in the
Word-Take the PRESS.
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"ANTED-Agents everywhere to sell war
w ranted nursery stock on salary; no expert
ence necessary. W. d. CHASE g. CO.. Geneva,
N. Y. may21d1mc
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IF you want good light use the Milal
4 tipped wick. it will save you time, as it
does not need trimming You Want It. 1t
can be had at 54S12 Congress street, Room
No. 2. II
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FOE SALE.
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FOR SALE-Ho! for the islands, Second
Il hand carpets, mattresses, feather beds,
comforters, etc. A cd lot cheap Call and
look them over S. NJ. WATSON & co, 4l3
Congress street. il
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III g. BUNTING CO., 225 Federal street,
IL. wish the public to know that they
have opened up stock of Electrical
Supplies at the above address, and are pre-
pared to fill orders for the same at exceed
ingly low prices. ISL
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EOR SALE-A sloop, nearly new, 43 feet
n long, IA feet wide; centre board. In
quire of JOHN M. FREEMAN, IL Exchange
street, Portland, Me. e6i
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TITO LET-At Woodfords, near electric cars
II east half of double house. facing south, re-
Gently improved, Rackliff street, second house
from High street, Sebago water. Inquire at
house or Of A. F. HILL, 500 Congress street,
Portland. Boil
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T ,ADIES-Who will do writing for me at
~ their homes. will make good wages.
Reply with self7addressed, stamped enve-
Bend, Ind. PSI
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"ANTED-A situation by young
w Swedish man to do any kind of work
Please call or address, rs Lincoln street,
city. 26-1
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ITO LET-Cottages all furnished at
Il Madocawando landing, Falmouth Fore
side; steamers land twelve times daily, good
facilities for boating, fishing and bathing,
Office. Address VIM. GRIFFIN, Falmouth
EOreSlde. Maine. ODD
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ITO LET-A very desirable lower tenement
l. in brick house rooms, besides bath and
pantry. Hot water heat. Gas, hot and cold
water, set tubs, ETC.. Everything first class
Near Congress and Spring street cars. In
qu1re 10 Bramhal place. ISL
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Two LET-House Nol6 varnum street and
l. lower tenement at 1856 Brackett street
BYRON D. VERRILL, Admr.. and Agent,
19l Middle street. a8-l
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ITO LET-A room 25x13, heated and with
IL power if desired. Inquire at MEGQUIER
& JONES, 81 and 33 Pearl street, City. 5-tf
ITO LET-The fourth floor in our building
Il space 65x7o feet, with heat, power and
use of elevator First class location for manu-
featuring purposes. Inquire of MEGQUIER &
JONES 33 Parl St., mar2tf
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"ANTED-Everybody to know that soiled
w clothes are made good as new by Electric
Clothes Renovating Compound" removing all
Nothing equal to it, Sent on receipt OF l5c.
Address TOILET CO., Box 81, Auburn, Me.
26-1
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CHEWING MACHINES-Ify your sewing ma.
- chine needs cleaning or repairing, send it
experience on all kinds of sewing machines.
march29-12
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How many fishes are there in the seas?
How many sands on the shore?
How many leaves have there been on the
trees,
How many grasses have waved on the leas,
How many stars have shone DER?
When you have answered these questions
of mine,
Then will earnestly search
In some quite miraculous way to divine
In how many angles boy will lifeline
AS he lists to sermon at church.
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ITO LET-A desirable rent of 10 rooms No.
Inquire 143 Pearl street. 29-I
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WANTED-A position as travelling salesman
w for a wholesale druggists or iobbers of
books. stationery and paper hangings. Have
had years of experience in retailing goods car
ried by above houses. Address BOX 255, Var
mouth, Me. 26-1
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FOR SALE-11a story house on corner of Ok
4 ford and Cedar streets; 10 rooms, in good
repair, gas in every room; terms easy, small
amount down, balance payable monthly. In
qulre on premises or of A. A. LIBBY, 521a Ex-
change street. 3O-l
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FOR SALE-Chebeague Island, % acres
Il choice land, good house and barn, living
spring water, on the main road from land
desirable for cottage lots. Must be sold
Price Sl40O. W. II. WALDRON, $50 Middle
street. ISL
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CLOCK REPAIRING,

I HAVE made specially Of clock repairing for
= years and am familiar with all its branches
MY prices are reasonable my work strictly rstclass
Drop me postal and I will send for your clock
MCKINNEY. tho Clock Maker, 459 Congress
Monument Square sept4dfS
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" by a professional
w teacher as governess to children un-
der twelve years.. or companion to lady
City reference given and required. P y.
Box IS, Denmark, Maine. IL
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WANTED-Ladies to know that "Rose
w Bloom is the greatest beautifier of the
complexion in existence. Cures black reads,
pimples, freckles, ETC., like magic. Contains
paint nostrum. Sent prepared SO cts Ad
dress TOILET CO., Box 81. Auburn, Me. 26-1
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ITO LET-At No. 1872 High street. an upper
water. sunny exposure, coal and wood on
same floor. This is an especially desirable
rent. E. G. S. KICKER, First National
Bank Building, Room 1, Basement. 1871
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FOR SALE-Farm of 100 acres in Woolwich.
Il Me-; cuts 80 tons hay, raises 300 bushels
apples. well fenced with wire. Buildings first
class. Price $4,000, or will exchanges for city
property. S. NJ WATSON s. CO., 413 Congress
street, 30-l
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Tee Story of an Indian Fracas Containing
Many Curious Words-Try> Your Hand
Date Pronunciation
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WANTED-By a competent woman, a
w position as house-keeper. Best of
reference furnished. Address by letter, A.
D., 239 Congress street, City IL
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WANTED.

WANTED-Man and wife, Americans,
tains, beach orc ountry. Woman, second
work or chamber girl. Man, porter, clerk or
gsntleman's place. Address, G. H. r., this
office. PSI
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BOARD.

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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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FOR SALE-Peaks Island cottage, rooms.
= =, on a lot of first choice, directly above
the landing, extensive views in all direc-
best locations on the island for small sum
Must sell. W. H. WALDRON, 1870 Middle
street. 80
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r .ADY wishingssto earn So to So per day
II will do well to call at Room 2, $3.50
Congress street, Portland, Me. IL
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ITO LET-On Great Diamond Island, new
Il furnished cottage, fine view. water in the
itchen. Perfect drainage. To the
right party a low pr.ce will be
made for the season. Apply to A. r. & E. A.
DOTgN, Room 20. SO Exchange street, Port
land Me, 3O-1
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FOR SALE-On the corner of Maple and
Danforth streets, two story house
containing 16 rooms, arranged for two
ffSSimIll1es, cemented cellar and good drainage.
Ml1 pc sold at bargain if applied for soon,
JOHN +. PROCTOR, Centennial Block PSI
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WANTED-A girl to tend store in bakery.
w Apply at 800 Congress street. IL
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EAGLE SUGAR REFINERY
FOR SALE OR TO LET.

FOR SALE-About cords of Pine, Spruce
and Hemlock cord wood. E. S. DOW,
Falmouth Foreside, Maine. 29-l
FOR SALE-Valuable Real Estate. If APP
IL Piled for soon. One lot of land fronting
on sea shore, six miles from Portland, con-
buildings thereon. Apply to E. S. DOW.
Falmouth Foreside, Maine. 29-l
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RINGS. RINGS. RINGS.

4 CAN show you a thousand Solid Gold Rings. They
aIe all new styles. The prices right, and you
can find just what you want at my new store, 469
Congress street, Monument Square MCKINNEY,
the Jeweer. mar17dtf
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WANTED-You to know that will remove
w your ashes, old papers and rubbish to suit
you and at a fair price. All orders sent me
promptly attended to. c. B. WISH, 169 Green
81. mar2dtf
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TITO LET-Several newly fitted pleasant sleep
l. ing rooms. Price 81 90 to $3.50 per week.
Board may be had in same block. Inquire at
100 India street. Boil
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r AXE VIEW HOUSE-Pleasantly s1tua-
~ ted on northwest side of Sebago lake,
Maine; nice piazza, shade trees, good hunt
ing and fishing; new steam launch, sail ard
row boats, horses and carriages. A. X. p
WARD, North Sebago, Me- 81
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DARTNEK WANTED-With capital in a
l. well-established business. Address L.,
THIS once. my14tf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-05-12

Of camps or marching columns, locate
forts and earthworkS and seek to dis
cover the strength of positions. Spies
60 in disguise and osten remain in a
camp for days. Scouts are saved from
the halter when caught only because
they are not ian enemy in Disguise =
The spy is detested simply because he is
generally moved by a financial consid-
GRAFTON and is often d person who will
work fer the side paying him the best.
The neutral ground between the two
armies was a strip of territory from
three to six miles wide. Reeonnois-
sances were almost of daily occurrence
from one side or the other, and cavalry
commands patrolled the highways at
frequent intervals.
The sentiment of the Virginia farm
ers was overwhelmingly Confederate,
and whenever Kenton identified himself
he was given all information at hand.
During the first two days he had several
narrow escapes from Federal cavalry
patrols, and on the third day he was
treated to a double surprise. The farm
er with whom he had remained oyer
night had recommended him to one
much nearer the Federal outposts to Sc
cure additional information. He reach
ed this place about II O'CLOCK in the
forenoon, and the first face he saw was
that of Marian Percy, the next that of
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her betray her true feelings toward
Royal Kenton, he had succeeded. Her
looks and demeanor, added to the words
she uttered with SO much spirit, salts
fed him that his own cause, unless
something unforeseen should arise, was
hopeless. While he was a man of hot
temper he had a great self control, and
when he left the house neither mother
nor daughter suspected his bitterness Of
feeling.
ITS no use TO deceive myself" he
muttered as he walked slowly down the
street. tIf the Yankee doesn' t desert,
and if he is not killed in battle or other
wise, he will return to wed her. Witt,
him removed my path is clear. 1t will
be my fault if something doesnht hap
pen to him very soon!"
Something did happen-two Oh three
somethings-hefoIe the captain s return
to camp. Ike Baxter thoroughly under
stood what Captain Wyle desired, ard
he was eager for an opportunity to car
ny out his wishes. One night when
both were on guard about the camp he
wheeled in his beat, drew up his musket
and deliberately fired to kill. Kenton
was hardly 90 feet distant, face turned
away and completely at his mercy. The
heavy bullet passed between his arm
and side and sped across the camp and
killed a poor sergeant as he lay sleeping
on his bed. The would be assassin plead
cd accident, and it was natural to be-
lieye that it was such. Kenton was one
of the first to excuse him, and not the
slightest suspicion of the soldiers muir
derous intentions found lodgnent in his
mind.
Another incident, and one with far
more pleasant surroundings. occurred
the very next day. A message came to
the commanding officer of the guards
from Stonewall Jackson to send Private
Kenton to his headquarters. The gen
eral looked at the young man before
him for half a minute before saying:
You headed the detachment which
captured the gun in q hand to hand
fight. You did nobly. Who is captain
of your company"
Captain Wyle, sir"
"Ah, yes. Captain Truesdale was
wounded and crippled for life. | see.
And you are still a ~privatef"
YES, sir"
"H'ml | ought to have remembered
you, but have been busy-very busy.
Is your captain with his company"
mo, sir. He left several days ago on
THROUGH"
"H'ml And haven't you asked for a
furlough too?"
Il have not"
We'll, We'll see about it later on.
Tomorrow ! shall be away. The day
after at 10 o'clock in the morning |
wish you to report here to me. Stayl |
will write an order to that effect, which
will be your authority for leaving camp.
Show it to your commanding officer
And when Kenton returned to the
guards and related his interview and
exhibited the order all congratulated
him-all except Ike Baxter. That in
dividual felt himself greatly wronged,
and his mutterings took the form of
words:
"Drat that burned Yankee, but he's
jest gwine to boss this hull army if the
captain doan' dun hurry back to campl"
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t'tU.
her mother. The meeting appeared TO
be as pleasant to all as it was unex-
pected. The Percys had arrived only
two days before in hopes to remove the
farmers wife, who was a relative, to
their home in the valley. The woman
was ill-too i'll TO stand the journey,
and they would wait for a few days in
hopes of an improvement. The house
had been visited daily by parties from
both armies, but thus far no violence
had been offered nor had anything been
taken from the farm.
For almost the first time since he had
known her Royal Kenton was left alone
with Marian Percy for an hour. They
sat under the apple trees, and he told
her the details of the battle Of Bull Run
as far as he had gathered them, of his
interviews with Jackson, the object of
his scout, his hopes and fears Of the fu-
ture.
You enlisted to serve your state, I"
she said when opportunity anne This
is no longer a question Of what a state
may OF may not do. 1t is no longer Vir-
ginia, but a southern confederacy. Do
you feel the same obligation?"
Does the same obligation EXIST" be
queried in reply.
Certainly not. have dared to so as
sert and have almost been called a trail
tor for my language. One does not need
to be a politician or the daughter of a
politician to realize that the success of
the newborn confederacy means the
downfall of the republic. And yet VIZ
ginians cannot return to their homes
and lay aside their weapons of war"
THUS far have cast my fortunes
with Virginia, replied Kenton, land
it is too late to retreat now, even if SO
desired. What the end will be no man
can predict"
They talked of other things as they
sat on the rude bench Farmer Hastings
had constructed that he might smoke
his pipe in the shade and still look out
over the dusty highway which ran past
his door. There was no'declaration of
love by word of mouth, but | think that
some conclusion was arrived at just the
same, and that both were happy over it
in a silent way.
Dinner had just been eaten when one
of the colored servants announced the
approach of a body of Federal cavalry
from the direction of Washington. Ken
ION counted them while they were yet
half a mile away and made the number
to be 20. 1t was a patrol, and it might
stop or pass on.
You sec the situation" said Marian
as she approached Kenton, who was
carefully examining his revolver. You
could not beat them off single handed,
and if you are discovered here you will
be taken prisoner and the rest of us sub
jected to annoyance aud insult. You
must go at once"
And leave you unprotected?"
"Our people have an idea that the
Yankees have horns and hoops" she
laughed, "but | have lived among them
for years, as you know. They will not
make war on old men aud defenseless
women. Go. There is no time to lose!
They are surely going to stop here!'
Kenton retreated through the orchard
TO the cover Of a stone wall 200 feet in
rear of the house. He was scarcely
sheltered when the troopers fled into
the yard through the gate and surround
ed the house. The captain in command
dismounted and was about to rap on the
wide open front door when Marian sp-
pearad