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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
The Renders Endurance.

Mr.. F. G.. Jackson has marvellous
tales to tell of the reindeer. their speed
and endurance as animals of draft
so marvellous indeed that he must for
give us for suggesting that he has made
a mistake in his figures.
81 have myself" he writes in the
London Spectator, driven three rein
deer a distance of 120 versts within
twelve hours without feeding them,
and | heard of a case where a Zirian
drove reindeer from Ishma, on the
Pechora river, to Obdorsk, on the Obi,
distance of 800 versts, within twenty
four hours. A reindeer, or
Samoyer verst. by the way, is equal to
four Russian versts."
In other words, Mr.. Jackson says he
has driven three deer for twelve hours
at the rate of forty Russian versts, or
twenty-seven English miles, an hour.
And the Zirian, with a similar team,
covered 40 miles in twenty-four hours.
The latter. by the way, must have
crossed the Ural mountains and one
or two rivers in the bargain. Surely
there rust be some mistake. There
exists. 1t is true, well-known tradi-
ton of a reindeer which once-about
100, we believe-carrier important dis
patches for the king of Sweden 800
miles in forty-eight hours, and, dying
In the service of the king, is still pre-
served-in skeleton form-in a north
ern museum. But that, after all, is
only tradition. Better authenticated
records do not give a higher rate of
speed than $50 miles to nineteen hours,
which is considerably higher than what
Is attained by any other animal.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

CHARLES C. WINK, of Bourbon township, Is
candidate for the Office of county treasurer. SUD-
ject TO the decision of the Democratic noml-
mating convention. to be held June 8. 1896.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
JAS. k. HOU0HTON,
Prosecuting Attorney
Collections, Dispositions and Civil
Business Attended to Promptly.
EANDALIA LINE
TIME TABLE,

TIME TABLE.
In Effect June 10, 1885. Trains leave Plymouth
FOR THE ORTIZ.
No 81 Ex. Sun 1914 y. m. for st. Joseph.
5S, EX. Sun..... 1884 "A. M.
5i Ex. Sun 1905 y. IN. South Bend.
FOR THE SOUTH.
No 81. FIX. Sum-. 5:23 a. m. for Terre Haute
SO. Ex. Sun. 1850 y. m. -
81. Ex. SUM-. 7:27 y. m. Logansport.
For complete Time Card, giving all trains and
stations and for full Information as TO rates
through ears, etc, address
+. A. DOWNS, Agent.
Plymouth. Ind.
Or A. FORD. General Passenger Agent.
st. Louis Mo.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

The shoes that cutting the the PlOu Shoes and
the middle 81 90 shoes at s. 49, So 80 Shoes 81 We
shoes all the best makes People
good 4
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

ga few doses of Brazilian Balm cured
as of one of the worst colds ever had,
With loss of voice."
0zN. w. 8. McNAIR,
For sale at the Peoples Drugstore
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
Ild!QlQ, Illinois QDd I0NQ R R.

Regular Passenger Train service operated be
tween Streator ILL.,. and South Bend, Ind. Ele-
CANT new equipment and fast time.
West bound train No leaves South Bend at
200 a. M. arriving at Streator at $50 IA M
East bound train No leaves Streator at 6: 10 a
m, arriving at South Bend IL 10 "A. IN. Follow
ing freight trains will carry passengers West
bound. Nos. and from all stations No n
between South Bend and North Judson East
bound. Nos and 10 between all stations No
II from kankakee To Shelby and Wheatland
No IA from StTeater. Dwight and kankakee IL
Momence.
TRAINS LEAVE wALKERToN-wEsr BOUND.
Mol. Mail and Express, 7:44am
No. .. Local. s.95 a n
No. 10. Freight. 7:25 nm
EAST BOUND.
No, 2, Maitland Express. 1919 a m
No. 10. Local. 3.hs n m
Trains No. l, ., Z. u. IA and IA daily Trains
9. s, 3 and 10 daily except Sunday. Tickets can
be had for all principal points. For rates and
Information applyto +. G. SHORT. Agent, Walk.
erton. IS. WATERMAN a. PA
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
CHICAGO STORE,
LEADER IN LOW PRICES.
NEW SPRING GOODS
IN ALL DEPA RIM ENTS.

y fine line of Percaes waists; also a line
shirt Waists etc. Linen for dresses with linen emb oey
to match Linen effects cotton goods Dmetes, Lawns
and other spring goods too numerous to mention 1t will
to make visit to The Chicago Store and them
And have lot of Boys Suits sizes from years
that Will close out if low prices will do it, We Offering
any of them Cost and Some of them Below Cost
and see them before buying
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

The result of this little tilt will, in
all probability, widen the breach be.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

AT this stage of the game it was not
conducted under any rules, and we
defy any two men who witnessed the
rest of the sklrmish to tell the same
story. 1t did not last very long, but
what little time was occupied by the
affair was taken advantage of. After
the two gentlemen were Strengthened
out the convention proceeded to select
delegates. The ticket on which Mr.
Parks claimed were the names of men
not representative republicans was
made up as follows: o. Ii. Gibbons, S
Gretzinger, M. Greer, Peter Helm, John
Kuhn, Upton Stansbury and w. NJ
Kendall.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

1t is truly marvellous how far polit-
ical luminosity will go in this day and
age. 1t has become so pronounced that
even brothers will fall out and forever
be mortal enemies over little differ
ence on political lines. Church rela-
tionship, social equality, and everything
else that pertains to the betterment OF
mankind is cast to the wind when il
comes to securing political pap.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

Entered at the post office at Plymouth. Indiana
as matter of the second class.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
Town OF SUFFOLK

Tor the protection Of their homes. their
wives and daughters
Mrs. Howell is q daughter of Mr.. w.
r. Turnley, member of the Suffolk
Democratic Executive Committee. She
thinks that If the scoundrel is caught he
can be identified. 1t Is thought that he
Is n maniacal tramp of the Jack, the
Ripper order. There is no tangible
clue to his identity or whereabouts.
FAREWELL RECEPTION.-Miss
Matte Egerton, of Macon, n. c., and
daughter Miss Lizzie who had for the
past month been guests Of Mrs. Egerton's
sister Mrs. Merritt Briggs, returned home
to-day. There was an informal farewell
reception last night, at Mrs. Briggs
home, Bank and Holiday streets
Among those present were Rev. and Mrs
w. A. Barr. of Suffolk; Mrs. McKtbben
New York.
NUPTIAL PERAIITS.-These mar
rage licenses were issued to-day: Joseph
Harris, %. to Lizzie Brinkley, IS; Joseph
Wilkins, %, to Susie Barnes, 90 All par
ties are colored.
HOTEL CLOSED.-The Stuart House.
proprietor. Mr.. c. Jones. died few
weeks ago. to-day closed its doors fer the
1rst time in many years. Mrs Jones
mas rented rooms on Kilby street and
of the hostery.
Inc ladies' If the Presbyterian Church
VIII give an ice cream and strawberry
FESTIVAL some time next week
The Suffolk Normal and Industrial
Institute, Rev. w. w. Gaines. president
mad Its closing exercises last night
Aside from musical and literary features
by children. Rev ]. NJ. Young, OF Nor
toiK. made an appropriate address.
Miss Mildred Holiday. of Portsmouth.
VINO mad been visiting Miss Katie H3I-
laday, Bank street. has returned nome
Miss Florence Harvey's pupils this af
ternoon had pleasant entertainment.
A number of their young friends were in
vited
Circuit Cpurt Judge Prentis presiding,
WIN De open forb usiness Saturday. A
sio.ooO suit removed from Norfolk county
is set for trial Wednesday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
IN THE COURTS.
Several Offenders Get Sentence-ReaI
Estate transactions.

Newport News. Va, May / (SpeciaD.-
POLICE COURT-Justice Brown pre-
siding. Mary Williams, colored, drunk
S3.75. Was committed to jail in default
of payment.
Henry Whey. drunk: 1915.
Chris Cunningham. drunk; S375.
George Waters, colored, charged with
a felonious assault upon another boy
with q piece of iron; was sent on to the
grand jury.
L. Gusts, drunk; 1915.
REAL ESTATE.-The following trans
fers were admitted to record Thursday
and Friday.
c. ]. Hillyer. ct uX to the Peninsula
Electric Light and Power Company;
consideration $4,000.
Carter w. BraNton 10 Henry c. Nettles
consideration 5000.
George A. Schmeltz ct ux to George
Gage; consideration 81, 800
George a. Gage to Howard L. Ed
wards, trustee; $3.50.
A building permit was granted to J.
A. Islam to erect a three-story frame
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
NEWS.

dwelling on 43d street, now Washing
ton avenue.
PERSONALITY. II. w Jones left
yesterday morning for few dogs to
visit his brother, DR.. ]. W. Jones, at
Gloucester Court House.
Mrs. Carter Perkins, OF East End, Is
right i'll.
Mr.. George L. Vice, of Fist street, Is
quite indisposed.
Mr. j. j. Sawyer. manager of the Con-
necticut Pin Company. has moved his
BUSINESS TO more comfortable quarters
q few doors north of his former estab.
lishment
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
THE TOWN is AROUSED
An Attempt TO Assault Another Lady In Sui
folk AWakeS the Wrath Of Her Citizens.
ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE LYNCH
a Farewell Reception Iendered-The
stuart House CloseG-Clos' ng Ex.
ercfses of the Normal and Indus.
trial Institute-Personal Mention
Marriage License Issued.

suffolk, Va. May SpeciaD.-Suffolk
OF late has been especially infested with
Vallain or class of villains whose fixed
mania Is to attack innocent women and
girls. Following a midnight invasion
OF room In Suffolk College, where two
young ladies slept a month ago, and
the brutal attack on two ladies on Main
Htreet last week, there was about
O'clock this morning O most dastardly
attempt 10 assault Mrs. L. W. Howell
widow OF the late George Howell.
al the hour named Mrs. Howell who
neu retired, was awakened by footsteps
IA the porch outside OF her bed chamber.
s Snoruy afterward a heavy form was
throWn against the door, which Welded
10 the shock. Mrs. Howell raised up
In ped In time to face the intruder, and
she saw by the dim lamplight that he
{ was OF bacon color, short, heavily built
with. dark gray clothes and SLOUGH hat
almost the identical description given
oy the last ladies who We're attacked.
The man Immediately grabbed Mrs.
Howell and attempted to force her "a
the bed, but she bravely grappled with
MIN and withstood the attack A child
VINO was also sleeping in the apartment
ran out at this juncture and screamed
z with all her lung power for help THE
Z com oineo noise OF the attempted as
samt and screams was heard over two
q or three blocks, and residents baean
{ streaming in the direction from which
the distress cries issued. The fiend
graphing with the lady evidently fear.
ed detection, and roughly threw her
! against a window, whose panes yers
shattered, and escaped. He was seen
I to leap fence and run by one OF the
neighbors', but ali efforts to oyertake
him proved futile.
An angry crowd soon assembled and
sendeaYored TO track the defeated scoun.
5drel II he had been apprehended an6
properly < identified. the consequence
would have been fearful to relate. a. tbt
Z citizens OF Suffolk are beginning to rea
Hze that IL 81 time to take some actor
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
Volunteers for spain.

MADRID, May Ia meeting was held
mere To-day in accordance with the pro
posai or the Bishop of Madrid and
olhers 10 organize companies of volun-
teers for services against the rebels in
Ccpa. The meeting was crowded
among those present We're many of the
most prominent personages in the do
eese. speeches were made and reso.
lutions adopted declaring in favor of
puttlngrthe proposal sof the bishop into
erect at once, and committees were APP
pointed TO make necessary arrange
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
PROPOSALS.
National Soldiers, lInr

National Soldiers Home. Va.
IreaSurer's Onice. April is, 1896.
Sealed proposals will he received Mt tnts
o i until noon. TUESDAY, May 18th.
lS91, Tor furnishing and delivery OF Sub.
SlStence supplies at Southern Branch
National Home. D. V. S. during the
three go months ending sep. 26th and
the siX '0 months ending Dee. 3lst, 1896:
quantities TO be increased 10 per cent. IL
required during the execution of the con-
tract. 80
Standards can he examined and printed
instructions and specifications and bionir
ton TO this Office.
Samples presented by bidders will not
be considered unless same are called
for In specifications. The right IS re-
served to reject any or all proposals or
to waive any informalities therein ~
Envelopes containing proposals shor,l
be endorsed: proposals for Subsisienc.
supplies, y. III. ID. V. S. and al
dressed to the undersigned. az
WIN. THOMPSON
APPloEe o;oor Treasurer
Governor ap2l, my2,h
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

The Boston Transcript recalls the fac,
lha' the iate Baron de Hirsch founded
and European and As!atic Turkey
Unlike his predecessor. the Young
car OF Russia walks almost daily in
me streets Of ST. Petersburg. Some
wife.
In 1874 large gathering of South
A1fican chiefs was held at Cape Coast
Castle. by which they formally agreed
TO give up the slave traffic
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
GEO: w. DEFY.
J.; W. HUNTER,
L. X. BORLAND,
Ut, Trustees
w. NJ. HANNAH,
Auctioneer.
Townsend & Joynes, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF yA1r1Ap,
FROl'ERTY NEAR BERKI E,X. Ne'


BY virtue of certain deed of tr,,.
g1H o 10 us, as trustees, by John ~
rogers and Cinda 4. Rogers. his Viz
dated the 18th day of September. Tlsoss'
ana GUY OF record in the Clerk's officc
~ ne county Court of Norfolk culntv
r re- aeed book ok 1876. Hage &C, and at tie
sttI"est OF the creditor secured therehv
81 SIX t, months m. default having been mad,
IN tne payment OF the monthly dues dus
% % T SniS r, ereditor We shall proceed. on
az IL O'clock m. on the, premises to sell Sell
to-wit: property,
LOTS 50 and Sc. AND PART OF, T. on
"a, on the plan Of 3. d. Wilson'S ,ao Or
which said plan is duly of record In i" ~.
Clerks office OF Norfolk County c'o,,tto
In map book No. /, page 50: the said nrnn.
erty being bounded. with reference y
Said plan, by the southeastern line, ~
Seidcn street the northeastern iine ~
lot No. 81, the middle line of tho hioHHt
ana Inc drawn parallel with the north,
eastern hnc of lot numbered 90 nnd Gwa
ieet therefrom; together with tho h,iin
ihSs ana improvements thereon ami tSo
appurtenanceS thereto helongiur THE
property Is situated on Selden street ncnr
the intersection OF Wilson's road ana
Berkley avenue, ard may he reached IL,
the former. via Campostella Bridge nn3
by the latter from Bcrl;ley. ""o
TERMs;-Cash. LEO .JuDsoN
+. j. BOND,
TOWNSEND e JONES,
~ Auctioneers.
Apr'i l. 1895 np5-9Ot
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
Auction sAnEs-rurvRE nAy.
w. NJ. Hannah. Auctloneer.

RY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF Trust
r.i. he9e to us as trustees by A. E. Muir.
ray. Regina f. Murray, W. d. Murray
ttwsnty-nrst day Of November, in the on ye eas
r rasna hundred and indebtedness, and
peee0fded in Deed Book lid, page Ss
~ the Clerks office Of the Corporation
lou Sourt OF the ,City of Norfolk, and at
tine one request of the creditor therein sss
ttnnred; we shall sell at public auction al
street tH Hea Nd Estate Exchange No liz Main
issassr9ths e 9aIo;,v,,ahe Ninth day Of May.
E inss FthhRCELS OF LAND with the build.
s Maro' OF the City of Norfolk, in the
a as follows; Beginning at the northeast
corner c,s Oh Poole street and avenue "S
running thence northwardly along iha
eastern esS side of Poole street Sixfy-tw we we
wv. feet six Co. inches more or Lees emS
9s;XSttending back between parnliei I;na e
TEitty tsV1 rect, being part Of lots Elauen
I'd ana Twelve Q2) as conyeyed 10
Murray and w. D. Murray by ]. q.
TERMS: Cash.
GEO W. DEFY
J; W. HUNTER.
t. r. BoRLAND.
ap2S-tds y ALI.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-14

latter, it will soon spoil, aud il it has too
much of the former it will shrink consider.
ably in weight. Good butter should CON
tain - per cent o. ''uttcr fat, ans! II to II
per cent of moisture. An expert, with
th" aid of a sponge. may get the moisture
hclow 10 per cent but the grain is liable
to h" injured in So doing.
The New Hampshire Expert ncnt Station
reports the results of feeding caWs different
kinds Of oils. The tendency seemed TO he
to slightly increase the per cent of fat IN
the COW ; milk when the oil was first added
TO the ration, bat the increased fat content
was no. retained. and the per. cent. Of fat
soon returned To the normal. The hullr
tin concludes: THAT the compositions of
cows milk is determined by the indiyid-
uality of the COW, and that, although the
unusual food may disturb, for time the
composition Of the mild, its effect is not
continuous"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-14
The sun
BALT!NDRE. Mp.
1900.
1906.
TIE PAPER ov THE PEOPLE.

FoR THE PEOPLE AND WITH THE PEOPLE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-14
The Baltimore Weekly sun.

The WEEKLY SUY PUBLISHES ALL THE NEWS
of each week, giving complete accounts of all
events OF interest throughout the world. As
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means and what farmers want in IN agri-
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the discussion of new methods and ideas in
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DEPARTMENT ana Veterinary column ore mar
ticulary valuable to country readers. Every
issue contains STORIES. Poems. Housruo,n
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-14

HONEST IN MOTIVE.
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The Sun PUBLISHES ALL THE News ALL
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-03-14

Finds us fairly busy.
Every day orders are
taken for IS trousers.
They will hold their
own side by side with
any 81 pair YOU 9, T
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-15

4 young man IN Lowell. Mas,
itonblCd inr years with constant sue.
cessinn Of bOils on his eek, WAS com
plololy cnTei by taking Oply three bot
iles OF Ayers Saraanarilla. Another
result Of the tr6A ment was greatly i'm.
proved digesliYn with Increased AvOi-
uupOir,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-15

Any tendency TO premHturs baldn ne
may bs promptly checked by the use
OF Ayers Hair Vigor. Don't delsy
IN the scalp 10 bare aud the hair-roots
destroyed. II you would realize the
hest RESULT, begin at once with this
invaluable preparation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-15

To make the hair grow nsturAl COL.
or prevent badness, nui keep tbe
fclln healthy, HalPs Hair Remover
WAS Invented and has proved Itself sue
ceetiul.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-15
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
EXCURSIONS.

Inc Manchester will make three trims tp
Indian Head this week. same as last leav
ing her wharf, foot Of It'll street. Thurs
DAY, Friday and Saturday evenings at 6;3O
O'Clock This schedule will remain In force
the balance Of the summer. The boat
coming. Christian Endeavorers and THAR
friends will find these trips in the cool Of
the evening most delightful and refreshing.
after spending a hot and fatlguing day In
the city There Is good cafe on the boat
and at Marshall Hall. and popular prices
prevail.
During the Christian Endeavor conven-
tlon the steamer John Sylvester will make
special excursions to Lower Cedar Point
ana Colonial Beach every day at am.
except Saturday, when the boat will leave
al pm. There are an unexcelled table and
orchestra on board the boat, which is with
OUT state rooms, giving all the room pos
slbie Tor the comfort and convenience of
passengers.
Christian Endeavorers and their friends
In the city should not fail to take in the
queen of all side trips, that to Old Point
comfort, Norfolk and the Atlantic ocean
10 anord those who will attend the con-
venuon an opportunity to visit these IA
NOUS places and to view the beautiful
scenery and many historic places en- route
the norfolk and Washington Comnanv
nave added a day boat to their line. which
q the wharf. foot OF 9Th street, July
10 the city following days at 7:l5 nm.
Inc reduced rate tickets are good until
the 18th instant. inclusive, and passengers
can go by day and return by night or
vice versa, If desired. At Norfolk connec-
lions are made with boats to New York
ana Boston by sea, and by rail for ali
points south and west
River View affords a pleasant place for
visitors to this city to go to. and on
account OF It's near location to the city
mn h,r
ooaas In the service of the resort a
t1p can be made to it without the loss
OF many hours of sightseeing at the ma
oonai capital. The Wednesday trims are
personally conducted by Capt Randall,
me regular trips are made tomorrow
ana Friday. Saturday is a family day at
ene view. and Capt Randall sees thai
everything Is In the proper working order
py mas personal supervision. All of the ar.
fractions OF the place. including .,shoetinp
ane chute will be in fun running order
anu ai,,, Dancing continues all day and in the
esenlng In the fine pavilion, to the music
OF an excellent orchestra 0e'e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
ENLIsTMENrs IN THE ARMY.
Slight Decrease I'm the Number, blu,
Quality is Better.

Slight Decrease I'm the Number, but
Quality is Better.
There has been a slight decrease in army
enlistments OF late. and the present
strength Of the army is about 600 less than
it's maximum force of 5000 men. Officers
of the adjutant generals Office at the War
Department are authority for the state
ment that the quality of the recruits is
much better than for many years, ana that
connection with the file of the army no
longer carries with it the social degrade
ticn, which formerly attached to it. The
improved condition is stated to be due in
part to the new system of recruiting, which
allows a regiment to fill all vacancies from
its immediate neighborhood. 1t is also due
in a great measure TO the stringent rules
row governing admissions to the ranks of
the army. Greater care Is now taken in
the character of the recruits than here
tofore, and the candidate must produce
satisfactory proof on that point to in
sure his enlistment.
According to one of the officers at the
War Department the conditions of the SOL
der are much better than they were even
ten years ago. The better class of soliiers
has made the service more agreeable. ami
there is a more congenial relationship ex-
istirg between officers and men, although,
q course, there can never be an absolute