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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features OF the Days Dealings in All the Lead
ing Stocks.

New York, March 27-The movement o.
today : stock market was confusing and
Irregular TO The last degree The dealings
were hiShlN professional and there seem
"a to hc a contest waging between "A ban
following and bear following. each side
commanding the services OF some of tho
OLDEST ana most skillful professional op-
orators IN the street. The action of to.
days market gave rise to the suspicion
that some large operators long OF stock
were using WCll-knoWn bear brokers to
sell out and realize profits in order 10
give the impression that the selling was
Tor snort account. The market opened
with the influence OF last nights upward
rush still manifest. BIT the selling 10
take profits caused a decline to set In
almost Immediately which forced prices
very generally below last nights level.
In Burlington and Northern Pacific the
proiit taking was especially heavy. owing
10 the mcacrc details which accompanied
the allegations that an agreement had
been reached for the absorption of Burl-
ington by the iiil-Morgan interests IN the
Northwest The announcement OF an eN-
port OF gold to France also had "A de-
pressing influence. The feeling OF dcpreS-
sion WAS practically overcome during tn"
first hour and during tho rest OF the day
there was a succession of advances OF
different stocks. each development OF new
strength causing but slight response III
the general market ana being invariably
succeeded by a realizing movement
which carried prices back all the way
from Il traction 70 TWO points: In" he
lief that the coal miners strike would
hc avertcd affected the coalcrs ana tho
Morgan stocks generally moved in sym
pathy. In this movement the Fries. the
Readings and the Southern railway
stocks all moved strongly upwards. Tho
movement in Burlington affected the 9th
cr Changers by sympathy. Amongst the
SpccialtieS Sugar. General Electric. Colo
RADIO Fuel and the Rubber stocks We're
conspicuous rubber preferred rising -.
Only a few stocks closed at the top and
the profit taking which WAS a feature
throughout was going on at the close.
which was irregular The bond market
was strong ana continued active. Total
sales par value, S5055.e1. United States
3's advanced 4. and old As registered :,
per cent. on the last call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

The thousands in Maine to whom the
singing of SembrCh has given so much
pleasure sincerely grieve to learn that
under the great and constant strain to
which concert and opera singing has
subjected it, and that her physicians
a long rest. May good fortune attend
her. and her singing yet give delight
Is it has so often to great audiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

a few days ago we spoke of the
new assistant secretary Of war as
Colonel j. +. Sanger of New York, :
ana said that as Major Sanger he was
the dflil master at BowdOin at the time
OF the famous drill rebellion in the
seventies. This is aSease of mistaken
identity. The ASSISTANT secretary is
another Sanger altOgether-Coloncl
william II. Sanger of the New York
nllitia. Major. now Colonel j. i.
sanger was indeed the drill master at
foWdoin, but he halls from Michigan
an" belongs to the regular army. He
nos TINS year been made colonel and
assistant inspector general. and was
recently ordered to the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

The Shamrock II will not be alone in
coming from England to furnish us
sport. this summer. The athletes of
oxford and Cambridge. after no little
reluctance, are showing signs of ac-
cepting the invitation of the Harvard
and Yale boys to return the visit of
the American athletes, made two
years ago. They will be given a
hearty welcome and fair treatment
but they must not expect to carry
home many of the medals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
TOWN ELECTIONS.

NATHAN AMK Observation-Disclosures -. +.
men, assessors and ovcrscers of moor
hto. W. Smltn, Albert Martin and NJ. 5
lyons treasurer -. f. Martin: town
agent; e. J.. Fenlason; superintendent Of
ing school committee. r.. r. Reynolds.
ROAD commissioner. Albert ID. Gay; tax
collector. +. j. Rich raised for all pur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

In these prosperous times every hon
est man can make money if he wants
to. Not only that, but some dishonest
men have been making it as is shown
by the destruction in Washington, this
week, by the treasury authorities of
s.. 900 600 in counterfeit bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
Twice Proven.
From the indicator, Rutherfordton,

From the Vindicator, Rutherfordton,
n. G..
The editor of the indicator has mad
occasion to test the efficacy of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm twice with the
most remarkable results in each case.
First. with rheumatism in the Shout
der from which he suffered eXcruciat-
ing pain for ten days, which was re-
lieved with two applications of Pain
Balm, rubbing the part afflicted and
realizing instant benefit and entire re-
lief in very short time. Second, in
rheumatism in thigh joint, almost
prostrating him with severe pain.
which was relieved by two applica-
lions, rubbing with the liniment on re-
firing at night, and getting up free
from pain. For sale by John Cough
lin, III Water st. and J. c. Houlehan
Gardiner. druggists,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

The Maine courts assume, without
any specific testimony. that all whis-
key sold in that State incites to riot
and mulder-Boston Advertiser.
1t would be we'll for humanity if the
courts in all states made the same
sensible and justifablc assumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

The city of Niles. Michigan. is a
small place of only 5000 inhabitants
and no great business interests. yet
bank cashier of that place has sue
his accounts. The possibilities for a
great financier are not confined to
Wall street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
New York Cotton Market.

New York, MlrCh 2.
Cotton futures closed easy. March. 1.f'
April. 7.6i; May 40; June. I'll; july 80
August, 7.i5; September, 80; October
20: November, rs; December. 7.i3; Jan
uary. 7.l3.
Cotton spot CLOSED quiet. lie lower; Mid
ding Tplands lie; MiddlinS Cuffs
ZIG Sales, 5i66 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

\ Western editor warns Mr. Carnegie
people meet to fiirt." and therefore
should not be established too freely.
BY the same argument streets.
churches, theatres, winS-rooms. and
pretty much all the world should be
abolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

1t is settled that President Mckinley
is coming to Massachusetts in June.
and if he gets that far it is almost
equally well settled that he will not be
able to resist visiting Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
New York Produce Market.
New York. March 81

New York. March %.
FI.OJR-Reccipts &c, AS bbls. exports,
IS, $50 bbls.: sales. 800 pkgs.: steady and
moderately active for choice brand.
RYE-Steady
WHEAT-Receipts. 1G1.10O bush: eX-
ports. 24.032 bush. sales. 2aloC0o bush fu-
lures. 10000 bush. spot; spot firm; No. >
red. Sll: fob. atioat; No. 2 red. .97s ele-
vator: No. ] northern Duluth. S97s fob.
ah"at: No. hard Duluth. ops fob.
atioat.
C0RN-Reccirts. .S.0a bush: exports,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

No notice whatever Will be taken Oh
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be heAo fesp""
sibIe for the preser walton or return or
rejected communications.
AdIlress all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGII & FLYNT. Publishers
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

The little Japs may not be looking
for trouble, but it is evident that they
are not lodging any which is coming
Their way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
New York Money Market.
New York. March .

New York. March q
Money on call iirmer. 2n2 per cent, last
loan ~.
Prime mercantile paper. o'ediil rcr cent
Sterling exchange. firm at the decline
at iSSisd', for demand and iSihs for 81
days.
Posted rates. iS5is and i.S9
Commercial bills. a.S!'fie.
Silver certificates. 81 as.
Bar silver. 59as.
Mexican dollars. -.
GoNernment bonds. strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

1t was Watcrville attorney VINO
was acting as waiter at Il church sup
per- Half dozen ladies' who were Il
little late seated themselves at ms
table and with cordial assurances that
he would look well after their wants
he started for the kitchen. But 10!
the food had all been served and not
daring to face the ladies he bolted for
nome. He may act as waiter again
sometime. but not at present me
shock to his nervous system was 100
great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

mcnt. But i'm just nine minutes from
inc tine the ascent was commenced
he deposited his 150-pound load on the
moor OF the room at the top of the
monument"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
toner are wondering if there VIII nc Il
establishment" of rates all arouh".

Save the supplement containing 'he
public laws passed by the '0th LcSis
Iature. 1t may be handy 1t is wen
to bear in mind that every oi''Ien
is presumed to know the law. ana t''dt
Ignorance of Il cXcuses nobody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,
laZI .IYglIZ!1|m
IN Effect Nov. IL 1aOo

Passenger trains leave Augusta 4. "a.
THROUGH TRAINS
GOING WEST-s,0 A. NJ. FOR L.v,,,o,
Farm'ngton. Phillips. Rockland, Pors.
t5nd noI i6H B n far Montreal and
iston, Pennington, Phillips, Carraban.e.-
Kangeiey. Rockland, Portland, Bos,nn'
no. Conway, Fabyans, Lancaster. ,.on'
s Ho st n f I.ans PPa ans GroyeiSn
and Beecher Falls; $40 r. II. local '' ~
Portland; %D i. NJ tcTpress) for Rrr,neo
wick, Portland and Boston. conher tr,s.
for Bath, Portland Lewiston corniahns
i. NJ. (night Pullman every nigh i1 sal
Lewiston, Bath, Portland ana Pos,d lor
! 30 a. u. daily except Monday for pon.'
GOING EAsT-ls5 A. NJ. tn,gb, .
pressl for Skowhegan. Bangor. Bar W..
Dor, st. Stephen. Calais, st. John H H-
Tax and Aroostook county and to WASH.
ington Co. r. II. Monday morning rain-
east does not connect for Skowhess:.SS gong
On Sunday morning for Belfast Fnxnr nvt
1r beyond bangor; 80 A. NJ, Tor Wa.er.
yiiie, Belfast, sk3whegan. Bangor and
ton. Woodstock, st. John and H' Ha flou.
l225 r. NJ, Waterville. Bangor al
Town, Patten, Houlton and Carmen U ~.
B. & a. 4: r. and T. L.wis.oa. via oaE.
= and and Winthrop; 2;3o P. NJ. cypress Tor
20. r. r., Old Town. Greeny1lle an
katahdin Iron Works: go p. u. Tor Va.
terville Oakland. North Arson. Bingham.
Skowhegan. Belfart, Foyerot,. C;reenv;Iis'
Bangor. Old Town and Mattawsmkeas:
i.2s T. NJ. for Watervih-
81 NDAYS- Going West. ls5 A. NJ. for
Portland. Boston; 1927 A. u l055 p. M.
or Bruns"ick, Bath. Portland ann Bos-
!. NJ. and 2-3o p. N. for Wdterviils and
Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving At
30 \. NJ. Monday morning. going east
toes not connect for Skowhegan nor on
5unda- morning for Belfast, Fo1croft OK
beyOnd Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
NlalNOy8 GlQgG&GD|
From a Fire OF Apple Wood.

wiud-swept sheets of driven rain
The ancient orchard shows forlorn,
Like bravo old SOldiory half slain.
With gaps to tell the losses borne.
And fragments Of the fallen trees
Burn on the hearth before me bright:
The fire their captive spirit frees
MuSing ! watch II take its flight.
How swift the flame of gold and blue
J-p from the glowing logs aspire,
There yellow-b and hiuc-bird flew.
And Oriole, each with wings Of fire.
Now in the hearth llghl-oA me trees
Stirs something they and | have heard:
All is it not the summer breeze.
Come back to us with sun and bird?
Poor summers. born aGain-to die.
Quickly as they have come. they go
See. where the ashes SmouiderlnG ne.
The orchard floor is white with snow.
M. A. DeWolfc Howe in the April At
lantic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

The next regular meeting of Current
Events Club viii be held on Friday
March -, at the home Of Mrs. q. y.
Robertson, Winthrop street. Inc
social committee have planned a
plcasin program. with Russian feat
urcs. ana vocal ana Instrumental
music. As this will be the last "lub
social Of the season. il is hoped AL
members may be present. IN en-
tioyablc afternoon is anticipated.
Tho University of Maine Will holl an
invitation athletic meet for the high
schools ana academies Of Eastern
Maine upon its now athletic field. May
Is. and already several schools have
sgnilied their intention Of taking
part This III no way intcrfcres with
the Bowdoin invitation meet which
will lie held upon the Whittier field as
usual ana to which a dozen or l. of
the leading schools all over the State
will send teams. These invitation
meets do much to raise the standard
of school athletics and help turn boys
toward college. They are much better
managed as college invitation meets
than was possible in NJ |. 5. 4. \.
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
&, Bangor & Aroostook
EH RAILROAD.
fM Arrangement Of Trains
in Effect November q, 1900.

fh Arrangement Of Trains
in Effect November Fl, 1900.
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars. between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou al 6.25 A. NJ. and Bangor at 30
2. NJ.
i.35 a. M; Waterville. 20 =. Il: Ban
IL: BrownviIie SIS A. NJ Katahdin.
IRON Works. 1000 a. NJ; Norcross, 3; l6 \.
80 A. 81: Pstte en- lis A. M: island
Falls, Ills A. M; Smyrna Mills. I1.50 A.
"; Masardis, 1.0s T. NJ. Ashland, lbs P.
NJ; Houlton, 1215 P. NJ: Bridgewater. l.0a
$50 P. NJ; New Sweden. 3o3 F; NJ; Van
Buren,, 4.05 P. NJ; Limestone, So z. M;
Fort Fairfield, go p. NJ; Dover ana Fox
croft, $40 A. NJ; Guilford, $50 A. M:
Monson, 1913 A. NJ; Greenviiie, looo A
LEAVE Portland, 1925 A. NJ: Augusta.
LIS P NJ; Waterville. 10 P. N: Ban
yor. 30 p. NJ Arrive BroMnville, ~
P. NJ; Sherman, $40 p y, Island FAILS.
1903 p. NJ: Patten. 7.03 ?. 81; Houlton.
LOO P. NJ; Presque Isle. si7 ?. Nj; Car
ibol, lois ?. NJ; Fort Fairfield. 1905 r.
LEAVE Montreal SOS P NJ; Quebec;
Dover and Foxcroft, 100 a. NJ; Katahdin
w O.-B h
\. NJ; Lagrange. 7.57 A Nj
ARRIVE Bangor, 9.2U \. NJ.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. $50 A: NJ: CAT.
tbou, 6.25 A NJ; Presque Isle. 6.s2 A. N:
Eoulton, $50 A. M; Ashland. 10 A. Nj Nj
4. NJ; Island Fails. 90 A NJ: Patten'
us A M; Sherman. 9.i6 A. NJ; Millinoc.
xet, 10 33 \. M; NorcroSs, 10.4o A. N:
Brownville, 1l.S6 A. NJ; Arrive Bangor
LOS P. NJ; Wateryille, SO P NJ: Au-
gusta, $50 P. NJ; Portland, SIS ?. NJ
LEAVE Caribou, 1l.54 A. M: Van Bu-
zen. 1o.05 a. NJ; New Sweden. ll.Ol A. ~
limestone 10.40 A. M; Presque Isle,
y % p NJ: Fort Fairfield. Ills A. NJ:
srilgewaier, 1Gs , +. NJ ~ HSulton, ,, -
rs p NJ; Sherman. SO P. M; Norcross.
Us T A.; kstahdln Igo q Works, 3"
r. NJ: Greenville 3.35 p. M; Monson,
20 n; Guiford; IA, p NJ. j Dover nnoI an
r. NJ: Watervilie, 9.56 p. M; Augusta.
10. s3 Ps M, Portland, 1.25 A. Al.
GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON, g. P; q 7. A.
". VI. BROWN. Superintendent
Bangor. Nov. s. 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

Portland Argus: 4 movement is in
progress. apparently, IT, Introduce the
curfew law in this city. \ movement
to impress upon parents the duty of
looking after their children and tn"
bad effect chat permission To roam in
the streets at late hours is likely To
have upon them. would he more to the
purpose. because it would 20 to The
root of the evil 1t ought not to be the
business of the city to do for parents
what parents should do for themselves.
In connection with plans being made
by enthusiastic yachtsmcn Of Kenne-
bee Yacht Club there is a movement
on foot TO revive an OLD time sport. tie
sport Of rowing which made the ship
ping city famous in the early seven
ties when the Bath Rowing Associa-
ton was in existence ana the old
Clean Boat Club was running at full
blast.
Probably you have climbed Bunker
Hill monument? Every son or dauSh-
ter Of Maine on first visiting the Hub
makes it 4 duty to do this II 50 you
will be able To appreciate this story Of
/ a Maine boys performance as told by
a Boston paper: "A few days ago
Worcester young man studying in this
city. climbed to the top Of Bunker Hill
monument. and on returning to his
room told his friends how the trip had
fatgued him. one Of his room-mltcs,
4 young man from Maine, who is un-
able to get sufficient exercise after
study hours. promptly offered 10 hat
box of cigars that he could take the
other to the top of the monument on
his shoulders without stopping. and
that he could do il in less than fifteen
minutes. The offer was accepted. The
next day the two students went to the
monument. taking along with them
another to record the time. In the little
room at thu foot Of the shaft. and in
front of the small monument which
first marked the site OF the battle
preparations for the start were made
The Worcester student seated himself
on his friends shoulders, and up they
went. At first progress was rapid
then grow slower and slower. until
finally the Maine youth rested a mo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

A consolidation of the two connect
has been effected ami now the as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

Houlton's first sign Of spring was 4
meeting called to consider the form
ing of a baseball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

Lively times in the milIiners shops,
these days. with orders rushing ana
only 10 days to Easter Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

Through tickets to California and ali
points South and West may be had OF E.
n. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta. the
My office in Augusta selling via all
-0utes and checking baggage free OF ex-
Dense.
GEO. #. EVANS, V. P. & Gen. Man.
F. L. BOOTHBY, G. P. & T. A.
Portland. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28
CLOVER Io.1I1lo.S5.

BtTTEK-Quct; Crcamcrics, l5N-I; daI
rics. HAS
CHEESE-Fairly active; l1H4.
EGGS-Quict. fresh. l25-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

In anticipation of an early andEactivc
season the big house at klneo Will
open, May 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

Even Sir Thomas Upton in fitting
out the Shamrock IL has to send to
Bath for some of the tackle of the
challenging yacht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

Orono has decided not to expert
mcnt with that voting machine, after
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

Some of Eastp2vt's citizens who arc
occasionally out after 1915 z. NJ, are
kicking for an electric light service till
midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-28

F'reshet talk along the river banks
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
A CASE OF LAW.
The Decision That Was Rendered by
BasutO Solomon.

Law is a complicated thing, and
some of it's decisions seem not to be
founded in equity. Probably most
readers will pass that criticism upon
the case recorded below:
Basutoland. being broken and noun
famous, was until recently the resort
Of lions, leopards and other wild ami
mails. Now, however. the hillsides
which were once the resort of these
savage creatures are the pasture
grounds of tens Of thousands of cattle.
Nearly all dangerous animals have
been driven away from Basutoland,
but not long ago n leopard appeared
on the outskirts of a village. The
animal soon became as badly frighten-
ed as the villagers and sought safety
in flight.
The next morning the inhabitants
turned out for a hunt. One of the
hunters was climbing n steep rock
when he suddenly found himself face
to face with the leopard, whose re-
treat was cut off by the rock itself.
Neither the man nor the animal could
escape the encounter
The dilemma was an awkward one,
for the climber was unarmed. RealiZ-
ing his danger he put forth his hands
and in desperation caught hold of the
leopard on each side Of its jaw, hold
ing it at arms length and calling for
help. The leopard clawed and tore his
captor, but the man held on till help
arrived, and the beast was speared.
Now came a question Of law. BY
Basuto law the skin belonged to the
chief, who must reward one Of three
claimants-either the man who speared
the leopard or the man who held it so
that it was possible to spear it or the
man who, being warned by the bark
ing of his dog, first discovered the
animal in the village.
The Basuto Solomon decided the
case as follows: The man who speared
it could not have done so but for the
man who held it, and the man who
held it could not have known Of its
existence if the dog had not first
warned the village; therefore the credit
for the killing belonged to the dog,
whose owner was entitled to the re-
ward.-Youth's Companion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03

A young man and young woman
lean over the front gate. They are low
ers. 1t is moonlight. He is loath TO
leave, as the parting is the last. He is
about to go away. She is reluctant to
see him depart. They swing on the
gate.
'I'll never forget you," he says, land
if death should claim me my last
thought will be of you"
'T'll be true to you," she sobs. 'I'll
never see anybody else or love them as
long as live"
They part
Six years later he returns. His sweet
heart of former years has married.
They meet at a party. She has changed
greatly. Between the dances the rec
ignition takes place.
Let me See" she muses.. with her
fan beating a tattoo on her pretty hand,
twas it you or your brother who was
my old sweetheart?"
Really don't know" he says.
probably my father" - London An
swerS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03

When the stern Duke Of Wellington
was prime minister under George ",
he managed the old monarch easily
enough, but when he attempted the
same tactics with the young Queen
Victoria he met his match. She con-
stantly outwitted him. One Of his
earliest official acts was to bring be-
fore her court martial death sentence
which he expected her TO sign as a
matter Of course A soldier was to be
executed for desertion, and as the
death warrant was placed before the
queen by the duke she raised her eyes,
full of tears, TO his face, saying:
"Have you nothing to say in behalf
Of this poor man"
Nothing" said the duke, standing At
attention like one of his own privates;
"he has deserted three times"
ooh, your grace, think again." plead
ed the queen as if she were asking for
the life of her dearest friend
"Well, your majesty, he certainly is
a bad soldier, but there was somebody
who spoke for his good character. He
may be a tolerably good fellow in civil
life"
ooh, thank you" said the queen in
heartfelt tones, and before the aston
ished duke could utter word of pro-
test she had written across the paper
the word "Pardoned."