The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-22
THE TINES: RICHMOND, VA, WEDNESDAY JUNE % 1898.

pied. Although important business was
pressing for attention he denied him.
self to all callers and laid aside many
documents unread. Finally he COM
menced writing and after much Thought
and deliberatIon completed q note. Ad-
dressing 81 TO No. -, Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. he directed the youngster 20 de-
liver II without delay as Il was very I'M
pOrtant. Jerusalem" said the lad 10
himself. I'm in luck. I'll bet my
boots its the plan Of the campaign. I'm
top heap now" LoOsening the flap OF
the envelope before the mucilage was
dry, he sped 20 newspaper row and was
soon in the room OF his partner. he
was too excited for lengthy explana-
tions. Holding out the note, he pointed
out: i've got II. Old Miles writ H.
Cuba. Dewey. Manila. Sampson, the
Spanish fleet and the whole thing.
Read and ante up quick" The cores
pendent selezd the note and unfolded II
with feverish haste. his eyes spdrkied
with excitement AS he read, his coun-
tenance changed: he looked at the
youngster. then at the inscription and
read again. Then folding the note and
returning Il TO the expectant lad, he
seized him by the collar. turned him
so that the portion OF his anatomy Sc
lcctcd for attack was most convenient
delivered a lusty kick with the ad-
monltiOn. Get out Of here. you in
fernal cub. and never let me lay eyes
on you again. Inc startled lad made
his escape When he had somewhat re-
covered from the shock II occurred TO
him that the contents Of the note might
account for the character OF his treat
ment. lie opened and read as follows:
June 3. 1893.
"My Dear Hiss NJ:
"I have given the matter or changes In
the uniform several days Of tnoughtiul
study. I really think that the centre
plume Of the hat night be heightened
about an inch 10 some advantage. THIS
would give II n more graceful and becom-
ing droOp The skirt of the tuuic should
be slightly shortened and 4. would be
well 10 change the lining FOR one Of some
what brighter hue. ] am stll somewhat
undecided as 10 which OF the samples or
silk I prefer but 1 hope 60 reach a de-
cision soon. The sword belt can easily
bear more ornameutatiOn. 4 few gold
and silver threads in the centre and
around the edges would set 90 of so nicely
that Il would take well I'm "a photo.
please make these changes and ] VIII
call 20 see the result I do not wish you
10 endanger the excellence OF your work
by undue haste when the alterations have
been made. ! will give Surony's man a
sitting for my picture and then. after an
interview or two. which I shall arrange
] will be ready 10 start for Tampa. You
must pardon me for this additional de-
nand upon your time. I'm times like these
everyone should be willing 10 submit to
some personal Inconvenience I'm order to
promote the public good. Very truly
NELSON A. MILES
Commander in Chief u. s. Army
p. SIT might be well TO consider
whether the front of the tunic collar
could not be cut a little more bias so as
TO give a glimpse Of the different cravats
that I brought back from Europe.
y. a. ~
The youngster pondered long over this
note. Finally exclaiming: I'm Jiggered
II | amt hired I'm the wrong shop he
threw Il down and the War Office saw
him no more. Thus was ruined the ca
reer Of a promising young government
emplove and thus did a most promising
scoop" come 10 grief
General Miles still continues to press
the work of preparing the army for the
arduour and dangerous task Of invasion.
New orleans States.