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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Fred Robinson, employed 1T the Oak
land Woolen mill. while at work about
one OF the machines recently. had his
hand caught in such 4 manner as to
badly crush two Of his fingers besides
bruiSing the Who'll" hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

william H. Donohue has sold out his
-,.b, and day lunch situated south of
.... new Bank block, to H. ]. Smith.
rb. ,hangc took effect. saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Guy p. Estes, manager of the High
Scnool football eleven, has arranged the
following schedule for the balance of the
season:
Oct 22-Waterville High school at
ShoWhegan.
oct @s-Maine Central Institute at
Nov. Madison High school at Show
hogan.
Nov; 12-Waterville High school at Wa
terville.
Nov. 2i-High school alumni at Skowhe-
gan.
Edward Parker, one OF the best players
ever turned out at the University of
Maine, is coaching the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Francis Moley. Lite i CO., G1th Pa.
Inf. DISCHARGED IN 1895, has reported
for readmission and been assigned to
Captain McAdams' company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
Is ENT"S HILL.
COLBY.
ANOTHER VERSION
Which Says That Colby Did Not Score
on kent's Hill,
(F'rom Boston Sunday Globe)

Frnm Boston Sunday Globe.)
Waterville. Me-. Oct. 16.-Whether
the game Saturday, between Colby and
kent's ELL was an experiment or rot
may never be known, neither side
scored. Several Colby Varsity men
were off duty, but the eleven that
faced the preparatory school eleven
should have made better showing.
The little fellows from the seminary
ripped great holes in the Colby line
and made Colby dig her own dirt most
of the time. In the last half Colbv's
goal VAS seriously threatened once
when she rallied on the 3-yard line and
managed to lift the boys back I'D the
field. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mrs. ". T. Ordway went to Portland.
Saturday. to attend u Christian Science
lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Rev. j. II. Roberts. pastor Of the
Methodist chm ch, took for his text,
Sunday morning, James, LIST chapter.
18th verse: sin When 1t Is Finished
Bringcth Forth Death"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Chief Clerk Mitchell of the treas
urer's office. will resume his duties,
this morning, after Il few days leave
Of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Dana w. Hall, a former principal of
HkoWheSan High school. now in the
lineage once OF CHM & Co.. publish
trs' was the guest of E. P. Page and
family Tor few days, last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mr.. McGregor of Boston, is expect
!, arrive some time during the
al, al the city for a visit with Miss
,t,ry Shackley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mr.. ard Mrs. W. P. Bailey of NAL
den. Mass, who have been visiting
their daughter. Mrs. D. Wilder Colby.
returned home, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Principal F. w. Johnson of Coburn
Classical Institute. was in town. Sat
urday, with his team to witness the
game at Fairview park
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

There was work 1T the regular meet
ing Of Merrymeetins Chapter. No a. Fri
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

The w. < o. Electric Road COM
m"ur"d on its winter schedule. yester-
duv. and is now making hourly trips
Instead of half hour ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
EKOWHEGAN.

Miss Jennie T.. Fox went to Concord,
y. H., Friday. 10 visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Institute Team Unable to Score
Against High School.

Bangor. Me-. Oct 16.-Bangor High
,.,sved several substitutes. Saturday. in
tbe game with Maine Central Institute of
PittsheId. which team put up hard
game, Bangor scored two touchdowns in
the first half. but was unable to gain
mnob Ground in the second The summa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

John Hawksworth was an arrival.
Saturday, from Il month visit to
Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

ing long furlou6h at CharlestOwn,
Mass, returned to camp. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

The pipes have arrived Tor the new
sewer which is to b" laid on Burri
street. and work will be commenced al
once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Frank L. Ames of Norridgewock, was
a caller i'll town on legal business, Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

A. L. Fletcher, Esq. Of Greenville,
WAS in town on professional business,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

r. c. Poolcr returned. Friday. from
a weeks hunting trip in Searsport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
WATERVILLE.

l. l. hopkins of Augusta, was in
,ovn, sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
NATIONAL HOME.

Martin Branley has reported for duty
from HOlbrOOk, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mrs. Ethel Mudgett Walker of Port
land, is visiting relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Lemu"l w. Gibson reported for duty.
Saturday. from IN extended Through to
Fitchburg, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

S. r. Lawry w. j. Harrington. G. +.
Earton and Hon. q. G, Weeks left. Satur-
day. for a hunting trip of Il few weok * in
thu vicinity of l.Ong nnnl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Maurice Merrill and Ralph Bailey.
Rowdoin, 1908. passed Saturday and
Sunday. at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

MIS-. George Smell Of this town, has re-
ceivcd The word Of the death Of her sis
ter. Mrs Fred Canncll Of Pittstield, death
Icing due to consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Walter Waite is i'll at the home Of his
parents in Benton. 1t is feared that he
has appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Miss Evelyn Holman went to Ban
gor. saturday morning. for a short Wis
it with friends and relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

A reward of 500 has been offered for
the recovery of the body OF Mrs. Louise
Emery. who was drowned ii Shawmut.
Sent. 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

In the municipal court, S.turda v
morning, w. F. Cook Of West pits
field was arraigned on charge of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. L. NJ. Hume was in Clinton, Fri
daV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

The annual meeting Of the First Uni
veTsalist Parish will be held this af-
tcrnoon. at the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Peter Cunningham has returned
home from furlough to New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

President White Of Colby, preached
1T the BAPTIST church. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
PITTSFIELD.

w. j. MrF'Irlane Jr. has accepted
i position rs bockl;erp,r and cashier
fpr the Pittsli"ld Dry Goods 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
FOOTBALL AT SKoWHEGAN.
;. c. !. Beats S. n. S., and Madison
Downs Skowhegan Locals.

Skowhegan. Me. Oct. 1.-THE Skowhe-
gan High schools We're defeated. Satu;
day afternoon. at Fairview park by the
Coburn Classical Institutes of Waterville
The superior team work of the visitors
told against the local eleven. The 40-yard
run of French in the first half was a
feature. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

The Girls League took about s1S at
the food sale. saturday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

G. W. Taylor left, Saturday. on i
business trip to New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
OAKLAND.

Mrs. \. Il. Huff is visiting relatives
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Wallace Z. Rackliff of Newport. was
in town visiting relatives, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

John blaisdeli is moving his family
from this place to Wateryille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

+. \. Small of Auburn. passed III,
Sabbath with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Frank II. Baker passed Friday night in
town with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mrs. Nj X. Hallr,t is visiting her
daughttr. Mrs. VIM. burlington of
HOultun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Arthur Davis is confined to hos home
suffering with an attack of tOnsilitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Ms. Walker of Waltham, Mass. has
been the guest of Mrs. G. l.. Allen for
Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Dr. f. A. Knowlton left. Saturday. on A
hunting trip with i party Of Naterville
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

AZ ynrl nil. utcaying to such an extent
tha+ snortin.r ,heaths and Scottish rnoors
.,.,;oi,sIv lessees and fiockmasters are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Miss Ruby Hallett is i'll Boston. the
guest Of heI brother, Herbert X. Hal
lett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Some burglars not only stole the silver :
plate from house in the suburbs OF Lon
don. but carried off the owners burglar
insurance policy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mrs. Virgil Bell has gone to Lewiston
where he husband is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

The Great Northerns of Madison. put it
an over SkoWnegan, winning 9 to D. 1t
was Skowhcgan's game up to tn, seventh
inning, when they fell down and ineNclIs-
abIe errors and a few clean hits netted
me visitors seven runs. Sparks struck
out IL men and Burton nine. Whitin.r
put up good game for the home team
ut second. The score:
CT Northern 0 0 or 4 x-q-s-5
Skowhegan 0 0 0 0 a-j-3-t
hatteries-Burton and r. Head: Sparks
and McManus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Miss Ethel Farr Of Augusta, passed
Saturday and sunday with friends
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

uruhkehhess' pleaded guilty, and re-
ceivtd a fine of SO and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Touchdown-Shaw. Goal from touch
down. earned Substitutes-Crowe for
Collins. Rurleigh for French, Merton for
Cone. Referee and umpire, Moody of
Dartmouth. and Crowley, alternately;
Timers Grover of Maine. Midget OF
New Hampshire STATE. Time of halves,
20 and Is minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Mr.. aud Mrs y. F. Bachelor have
returned from Il weeks visit in Path
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17
Economy in House Paints

gan. Umpire. Daley, NJ. C I. Referee.
Grady, Bangor Time. 15m. halves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-17

Score-C. c. l., y; S. H. s.. y. TOUCH
GOWNS smith Howard, WEIGH. Dodge
tmnire and referee, Halves. Lincslncn
Powers and Ward. Time, lJm halves
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
CONDENSED STORIES.
What General Chaffec Discovered on
Private Inspecting Tour.

General ChaiYoc during the mill
tary mancuvcrs in Maine went
around the camp inspecting things
privately.
81 say" he Qucricd of Il mourn
full looking sentry at Fort Lcvett
one foggy morning, Chow are they
feeding you?"
pretty poor, l can tell YOU"
grumbled the sentry, who belonged
to Maine national guard regiment
"You don't really mean that ?"
inquired the general sol:citonsly.
"Why, what are they giving you?"
'FWaal," drawlcd The down caster
sadly, "thc other mornin' they
served lis a ration o. prrncs. There
is forty on us, and we Just counted
them prunea, There was eighty
three"
'"l'hc deuce You say" exclaimed
the general, with apparent surprise
"Why, that's more than two pruncs
apiece. That's luxuryw With this
he departed, chuck!ing merrily.
Later he climbed into shack
where dNrky was cooking the ra-
tions Of y company.
"Morning, cook" said he pleas
antly. GLOW do you like cooking?
Do your men treat you nico?"
"Purty good, sah," murmured the
astomshcd darky.
swear at you ?"
"No, sah," was tho deferential
answer.
81 tell you what it is, You must
be boss cook; that's the reason"
mo, sah," was the smooth reply.
"Fact is, I just come, sab. Thoy run
the last cook out Of camp this
mawnin', sab. ."-Boeton Posi-
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16

There was an explosion, and his hcad
was spattcred over the room.
"The secret was out. The woman had
been commissioned TO murder me! She
was knocked sensclcss by the explosion.
| was unhurt"
An arrangement was made between
the eX-anarchist and the woman. She
wrote That she had killed her man. a
coffin full of stones was buried. and
the man was never again seen on bis
plantation. Then notice was pub
iishod of the womans dcath-causr,
by wounds - which she managed
Lave reach an anarchist circle. III
two lived together as man and wife (.
tho husbands death Il few years ago
ALNA GOODSEYT.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia.

Pneumonia is too dangerous disease
Tor anyone TO attempt to doctor himself,
although he may have the proper rene.
dies at hnnd. A physician should always
be called 1T should be borne in mind,
however, that pneumonia always results
from cold or from an attack of the grip
ard that by giving Chamberlain Cough
Remedy the threatened attack of pnen.
monia with the rest re8ulta. DR.. ". j..
Smith, of Sanders. Ala, who is also n
druggist, says of it: 81 hive been sell
ing Chamborlaim's Cough Remedy and
prescribing it in my practice for the past
six years | use it in cases of pneu.
monia and have always gotten the best
results" Sold by Pickcns Drug CO.,
Piciens, and Hunter & Pickcus, Liberty.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
MY Two Friends.


1 havo two ncghbOrs who have dvvel1
For years and years right side by sidet
There's very little ono has seen
But that the other. too. has spied
They are conPenial in their tastes;
In everything they quite agree,
And what one loves to look upon
The other, too. is pleased to sec.
Together they have Travelled far
And viewed the sights in many lands;
Whatevor one can comprehend
The other likewise understands
Ltko brothers they have shared their
grief
Like brothers Joined in their delight,
Together roamcd the fields by day
And gaged upon the stars by night.
But. strange as 1t may seem. these friend5
VINO have been closely linked FOR years
And In their sympathetic way
Have ever shared their smiles and teartl
Have mover seen each other; yet
That fact need cause no great surprtsa
Because these two observing friends
OF whom / speak are my two eyes.
Nixon Waterman in Pittsburg Christian
Advocate.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
Thls will Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, cnre feverishness, bad stom-
ach, teething disorders, break up colds,
move and regulate the bowels and de-
stroy worms. They never fill. Over
10000 testimonials At all druggists 35c,
Sample mailed FREE Address, Allen
s. Olmstcd, Leroy, n. Y.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
ncys; If It stains
your linen it Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
PASS 1t or pain in
the back IL also
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16

der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There Is comfort In the KNOWLEDGE so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulnlls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF me urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad effec's following use Of liquor,
wine or beer, AID overcomes that unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled 10 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized 1t stands the highest for its won
dertul cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery &<E~
and book that tells E9ajlTssS9s- "a 4a55::
more aboutit, both sent Esi Ii S b s%is; 4.itsS;1
absolutely free by mail. A.. III 2 .2lSStEszo
Address DR.. Kilmer & Homo OF sIyom1.noo.
Co., Binghamton. NJ. Y. When writing men
tion reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, SWamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
NY. on every bottle.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
Thonsande Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How TO Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
What to Do,

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-14
VOICE INDEX OF BREEDING.
Ease and Skill in Change Of Pitch De-
notes Training IN the
Speaker.

Ore evidence Of gentle breeding lsa
veal-moculated voice Thomas Vent
worth Higxiuson said. shut ne IN
dark room with mixed multitgse.
and can pick out the gen -lolk bv their
voices" In the compass OF evsrv voice
says Success. there are three registers
the middle or throat. the lower or
chest and the upper or head register
The use OF the middle pitch for talking
Is very desirable. but the voice should
be trairet 10 slide up and down. varvIrx
with the emotions. low. when the mood
lnclines toward seriousness. ard t5gher
when il becomes tiESsd with excIfeusrt
Ar interesting speaker eCrStantlv
changes his pitch. rot abruptly bYr
with ease AID skin. and the greater
range one has the more certain he tsto
get and retain the pleased attention a,
listeners Our high-pitched strieeu,
voices are sharply criticised. and II IA
quite within our power 10 change tksu-
I confess to liking a bit OF slang row
and then from a young mans mouth. II
sounds racy. adds snap and spice II US
juciciously. and few OF its terms ara
pithy and expressive, but when a sirl
uses slang IL only sounds common What
is becoming to one sex is rot necessarily
so to the other. When we see a woman
who laughs and talks loudly in public
places. We put severe strain upon our
charity and judgment rot 10 think her
vulgar. When to the conventional
How DO you do?" she replies Finer
We know on just what runs Of the So
cial ladder to put her.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-14
FRESH FEMININE FINERY.
Attractive Adjunets Of the Costumes
That Are Coming In for
Summer Wear.

Coarse lace will again be much
used on summer gowns. judging from
the advance models
The buckle feature Is one that can
be obtained upon hats and gowns
Buckles will be used in a variety of
ways
Delightful features of the coming
summer are some 3elerine scarfs in
black and white ehantiIIy which a
few millirers are already showing.
Narrow cotton braIds. introducing
doral patterns in white. black or color
are trimmings used upon piques and
ducks.
stylish box tur5an made entirely
OF folds Of maline il decksd At the
sides and back with loops OF ribbon
velvet suggesting IN form long
bucklesL
1t is predicted that the old-fzshioned
three-eornersd lace and embroidered
shavls Of our grancrother's time will
be revived for summer carriage ana
evening wraps.
Embroidered dress patterns are
numerous. not only in wash goods
but in the new voiles. Examines. and
other light vools for springs.
Ruehirgs Of all finds are in again
and the eIeverest things are done with
them Ruchings Of black chiffon are
used upon shirt waists to make or to
outline a yoke trimming. and they are
used upon skirts to head the nounees
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-04-14
HE cRINNEo AND BORE IT.
General Wheeler Had Suffered Some
Hard Defeats, But This
Was the Worst.

A Michigan Officer in the Spanish war
had negro Attendant whose IDEAS of
military discipline were strict. Owing
especially to the thievirg proclivities OF
some Of the Cuban hargers-on. he was
under strict command not to let any,
thing 20 from the officers quarters with
out personal order from him. saws the
Philadelphia Ledger.
One evening. as the Officer and Gen.
Wheeler met some distance from the
camp the general said. with a smack of
his lips:
hear. sir. that you received some
very fine branded peaches from home :"
Yes. general. they re prime; and I'm
going TO send you some. Meantime you
had better stop az my tent on the xay in
and have my man give you can"
When the oficer reached his quarters
he was approached by his atterdart
with an elaborate salute. who said.
Did you tell DAT Gen1 wheeiah. sab
DAT he could call heah. sab. and procu'
a can oh dem branded peaches. sah."
Yes; Of course. you gave them to
him."
No. sab; l knows my duties, sab. I
done tole Gen1 Wheelah DAT all men
look alike to me. sab. an If he diGn I hab
no ordah he couldn't hab no peaches.
sab, less he oba-eome me By poxah of
supeiah numbers. sab"
: Why. you black rascal. what die he
sayT
He les grin and no. II sab