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...said that Judge Advocate-General Swain declares the proceedings in the case of Cadet Whitaker illegal, because the court-martial was ordered by President Hayes without any request from the department commander. It is contended that the President has no power to convene an army court-martial, except in certain contingencies. The question will probably be referred to the attorney-general...
...name was no sooner out of my mouth than the man appeared. At my request he laid aside his light stove-pipe hat and generally observant air, and sat down. Then, stroking his beard from underneath, he began...
...which the time for exercise was extended to six o'clock, when the dinner hour was changed to six; and by the fact that the instructors did not apply for permission to exercise after 5.30 until that hour had already been decided upon as the time for closing. Their request then was due to their inability to obtain any boxes, and the inconvenience to which they were subjected in the crowded dressing-rooms, with no place to put their clothes. They asked to be allowed to exercise when the rest of the men had finished; they had no thought...
...Then I cannot understand your request for time. You have all your life been taught to expect this. As far as concerns the young person whom I have in view, I think you can bring no rational objection. He is a thoughtful, brainful young person, well fitted to be your husband. Come, now, my dear, run out in the fresh air and think about it; and return in a more reasonable frame of mind." Tue obeyed mechanically, for she could do nothing else...
...touched by that beautiful melody, and wished to hear the remainder, I rose and took up the song where Bob had stopped. I was much surprised, not to say disgusted, when the whole circle rose to their feet, - not to applaud; oh, no! but gently, yet firmly, to request me to stop. Rather than be obliged to pulverize the crowd, I complied with the request...