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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
Trade Conditions.

Nearly all lines of business showed
an increase last week over that Oi
the previOns one. A large amount
OF holiday trading was done. but
there was also a good trade in the
general lines.
Wheat receipts were heavier for
the past week than for several weeks
previous. An advance of 2 cents &C.
CURED during the week. which makes
the local price Sc cents. Some OF
the local delears are OF the opinion
that a decline In the price Of wheat
ia quite certain and that 1t will be
several cents below the present quo.
tations hy the: first Of the year.
Butter was plentiful during the
past week and sold for 2 cents less
than the quotations Of the previous
week.
Following is the corrected price
list.
Wheat-No /. Northern Sc: No. 2. SO.
Flour. patent process. per Dbl. $3.50.
Bakers per Dbl $3.50
Ground iced, $500 per ton.
Dfan-@9.OO
0horts-4l0
Barlsy-S0c.
Osts-25c @ q.
RSe-lOc.
Corn-26 q so per bushel
Dairy butter-l2h to lsc.
Ekgs- IS g zoe.
Fat cattle-S 04Hc.
CoWs-21<c. q 80
Stockers and ieederS-2 G SIC.
Veal dres sed-b1< @1c.
HoRD live SO TO 800 per cWt
Fresh pork-$4.60 & $500 per cwt
Mutton dressed to 60.
Cut meats, to l6o.
Chickens, 8 q 7c.
Lard, %.
Potatoes par bushel.
Deans-7bc' to SOC. pen bushel.
Apples-SS.50 g $50 per Dbl
pees-76c per buShel.
leuons-2bc q 500 per dozen.
OEanges-l5 u 40c. per dos.
3Ianulated ougar-18 10. for u.
Kerosene; $50 per gallon.
Nay-$4.o0 g $3.50.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
HELD UP AND ROBBED.
Railroad Agent at Bemidji Re-
lieved of 5000 Monday
Evening.

BElMDJI, Minn., Dec. N.-J. Z.
Hubbard, agent OF the Great North
ern Railway at this place, was held
up by two men ut 1880 o'clock last
mig hit and robbed OF 800 Hubbard
went to look at the tank, which was
leaking, and while In the well was
struck in the face by one OF the men
and held while the other relieved
him OF the money. The officers are
looking for the robbers.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
To California Without Change
VA THE MILWAUKEE,"

On every Saturday during the winter
an elegant Pullman Tourist Sleeper vii
leave Indianapolis 1885 a. n.y.. St. Pau
1885 a.. m. }, and arrive at Los Angeles.
California, at SIS q. m. following Wednes-
Via 'THE MILWAUKEE's" famous
"Hedrick Route" to Kansas City, thence
via the A., T.. & q. F. Ry, through South
A most delightful winter route to the
coast.
Quicker time 10 made via this route be.
tween St. Paul and Minneapolis and Cali
fornia than via any other line.
from St. Paul and Minneapolis: A
Leave st. Paul and Minneapolis every
Saturday morning: arriving at Los
For berths, complete information and
lowest rates, apply to 1.-THE MILWAUKEE
agents, st. Paul or Minneapolis, or i'd
dTess J.. T. CONLEY,
IT, Asst. Genl Pass. Agt.
st. Paul, MINI
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
"a Free Coinage Man."

~ FREQ NOI1a8o "on.
The st. Paul Globe has been ask
ing different Democrats what they
think about nominating a party
candidate for United States eenat tor
to be voted for in this legislature in
opposition toe. K. Davis. Repre-
sentative H. e. Stivers, of Braincr1.
makes the following reply to the in
Quiry Of the Globe:
am in favor of supporting 4 free
coinage man as the minority candi-
date for United States senator.
shall not vote for any man for
United States senator whose record
is not clear on the free coinage Qucs-
ton. no matter what other Demo-
Gratis may do. D.;
am not In favor Of the selection
Of any leader to guide other Men1-
bers of the minority in the matter Of
legislation, and shall not under any
circumstances be guided by any such
leader.
III. G. STIvERs,
Brainerd. Minn., Dec. 10.
The last part Of the statement in
dica tes that Bro. Stivers does not
favor q strict party policy in state
legislation, and 1t is we'll known
that he ia not In favor OF the radical
legislation In certain directions that
caucus Of tho minority would
probably decide on.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
Violating Game Law.

Brainerd, Minn., Dec. 21.-Deputy
Game Warden n. B. Chase tonight
brought in fifteen deer, five antlered
heads and u moose head, which he
captured at Lake George, sixty miles
north of this city. The hunters got
on to the fact that the warden was
in the vicinity and kept under cover.
The seizure will have healthy effect
on hunters who are supplying tho
lumber camps with yenisOn.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
Why Not Spend Christmas and
= New Years at Home.

The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets
to any point on their line at fare end a
third for the round trip, account of Christ.
mas and New years holidays, on Deem
Der q. "a, 8, 26, 80 and 81. 1888 and January
and 2, with return limit to and including
ton of proper credentials, can obatin
tickets at the same rate, good to return
until school reconvenes.
ing on or addressing J. Y. Callahan, Gen
eral, Agent, III Adams Street, Chicago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for
it's relief. 1t In with pleasure we pub
liyh the following: "This is tOcertifv
that l was q terrible sufferer from
Yellow Jaundice for over six months,
and was treated by some of the best
physicians in our city, and all to no
avail. Or. Bell, our druggist, recon-
mended Electric Bltters; and after
taking two bottles, I was entirely
cured. / now take great pleasure in
recommending them to any person
suffering from this terrible malady.
I am gratefully yours, NJ. A. Hogarty
Lexington, KY" RI
Sold by l.. ID. Brown, druggist.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
HERE is A NEW PLAN.

A good way to settle the Philip.
pine question would be to swap
the islands for Ireland, and set Old
Ireland free. It's . war for hu.
manity, you BODYBUILDING Sen
tinel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23

Pains in the chest when a person
has a cold indicate q tendency
toward pneumonia. A piece Of
flannel dampened with Chamberlain
Pain Balm and bound on the chest
over the seat OF pain will promptly
relieve the pain and prevent the
threatened attack OF pneumonia.
This same trea tment will cure q lame
hack in a few hours. Sold by NJ, v.
Wet4el. (, ...
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve In the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblaina, cOrns, and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures piles.
or no pay required Itis guaranteed
to give perfect satiefac ton or money
refunded. Price ~ cents per box.
For sale bv l.. u. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
M. e. Trumer Married.

! Minneapolis Times: The many
friends and acquaintance Of NJ. E.
Trumer, commercial agent OF the
Omaha road In Minneapolis, will be
surprised to learn that his present
absence from the city 10 for the pur-
pose Of getting married. He was
united in marriage yesterday after
noon to Miss Maude Kirby OF Wyan-
dotre, Mich, where the ceremony
took place. The couple left for New
York last evening, and will arrive in
Minneapolis In about a month.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23

"A row in the faculty of the
Winona normal school is the subject
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
PERSONALS.

P. H. Berg. of Pierz, was a city
visitor Thursday.
Jno. A. Berkey went to st. Paul
Thursday afternoon.
A. H Davidson went to st. Cloud
Thursday on business.
IA Mrs. w. NJ. Fuller has returned
from visit at st. Paul.
Miss Nora Battere went to Mime
apolis Tuesday. on u visit.
p. Plavin, of Swanville. was in the
city ON business Wednesday.
., Prof. p. T.. Kaiser. of st. Cloud,
was city visitor Wednesday,.
Henry Schoon. Jr., and wife have
returned from q visit ut Rices.
il Frank Jarhoe went to st. Paul
Thursday morning on business.
Rev. A. Lamothe was a St. Cloud
passenger Wednesday afternoon.
Robt. Muske returned Tuesday
from a business trip to st. Cloud.
Miss Nora Batters returned Thurs
day from visit at Minneapolis.
4 Mrs. G. c. Raymond went to St.
Cloud Tuesday to visit relatives.
}. j. P. Dahlquist, of Tintah, Minn.,
was In the city Tuesday OH business.
Mrs. W. L. Farnam and daughter
Ruth went to Park Rapids Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Davidson re-
turned from st. Paul Tuesday even-
ing.
T. Geo. E. Wilson, of Royalton, was
at the county seat Tuesday on busi-
ness.
:, G: w. Latimer, Of Portage, Wis.,,
was registered ut the Buchanan
Tuesday. -.,,.s=>:>. ',,,~. - :
&c. E. Colson, the telephone man,
came up from st. Cloud Wednesday
evening.
r. W. Bosworth, of Clearwater,
was registered at the Buchanan
Wednesday.
!, DR.. F. Fl. Nero went to Minneapo-
lis this morning to spend christmas
with his parents.
: Miss Lillian Hayes went to Mime
apolis Wednesday afternoon for a.
visit with friends.
Gilbert Richard returned to Bemidji
Thursday after a short visit With bis
parents at Oak Ridge.
Father Richter, Of Melrose, wac
the guest OF Father Raster Tuesday
afternoon and evening.
E. L. Bouck and family LETT Thurs
day tor visit with Mr.. Bouck's par
ents at Princeton, MINI.
Mrs. !. j. Tucker returned to her
home at FIT. Ripley Tuesday after a
short visit with her parents.
J.. P. O'Brien and family went to
Swanville this morning for holiday
visit with relatives aud friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Case, of Fargo,
are in the city visiting at the home
Of P. W. Hayes, south Of the city.
Mrs. w. J. Edwards, OF Minneapo-
lie, ia In the city visiting with her
brother, l.. T. Phillips. Of the West
side.
Mrs. j. j. Keene, of San Diego,
CAL, was iii the city Tuesday night
on her way to visit relatives and
friends at Sank Center.
J Mrs. w. H. Ryan, Of Wadena, and
l.. j. Ritter. Of staples, are in the
city visiting at the home Of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. SchIeuse-
ner.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
SWanVille Items.

Loan ds6OClatlOn 6tOck mas Deeu
sold.
Swanville Items.
Miss Mae Barber. OF Pillsburv.
visited here on Wednesday with her
sister, Mrs. Geo. McIvor.
P. A. Balm and Mas Ottie Arnold,
Of Culdrum, visited here on Sunday
with Mrs. Jennie Biggerstaff. !.
Our village, schools closed on FRI
day. Dec. l6. for two weeks vacation.
Prof. Ward left Saturday for his
home at Little Falls, where he will
spend his vacation.
John Michigan has purchased a
farm near Moose Lake and will
moye onto it as soon as he can get
his buildings ready. His place in
this village is for sale.
Solomon Rouse, of Burtrum. was a.
Swanville visitor on Sunday. ]"
aenry Barber is on the sick list
this week.
There will be a Chritmas tree enter
tainment given In the Congregation.
al church In this village on Saturday
evening, all are cordially invited to
attend. There will also be a Christ
mas tree entertainment given In the
German Lutheran church here on
Saturday evening.
Mrs. John Penny visited here with
her husband last week.
E. A. Flood was home on a visit
last week.
Mrs. C. W. Cofield, Miss Anna Co.
field, Mrs. L. Seth and Mrs. Ed Seth
went to Burtrum on Monday to at.
tend the funeral Of Mr.. Burch.
A. Pritzel made a business trip to
North Dakota last week. i.
John Pepin purchased a fine team
horses last week of K. J. McKewan.
I'D. Stitb, F. G. Muske. B. b. Cox
and H. Ladwick, all have on hand u
fine assortment OF Christmas toys.
John s. Cox, of Rid8eway, Mo-, ar
rived here last week for q visit with
relatives. He brought with him a
pet ap0ssum, which affords great
amusement for the boys.
E. ". Collins, OF Little Falls. wasa
Swanville visitor the first of the
week.
Little Johnny McRae, son Of A. p.
McRae. while getting ready for q
hunting trip on I'uerday, carelessly
set his powder, which he had in q tin
cup, on the back OF the stove. The
heat OF the stove caused the powder
to explode. Johnny and his little
brother Donald and sister Matte
were near the stove and all three OF
the children were quite badly burned
about the face and hands. r.
Geo. McIvor was appointed village
marshal the lst OF Dec. q
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. Connolly were
Little Falls visitors on Friday.
Chas. Giants 10 on the sick list this
week. .as ~
J. Stephens. kof Culdrum, was a
Swanville visitor ON Wednesday. e..
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Bachelor and
Mrs. Westrom were Long Prairie
visitors ON Saturday.
Rob. Ross, Of Norris, came down
last week and will team here this
winter. '-.".- @@,,.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Michigan went
to Burtrum on Sunday to attend the
funeral Of 3. Burch which was held
in the Congregational church at that
place on Monday morning. =, Rev.
John SOderstrOm preached the
the funeral sermon. The remains
were taken to Redwood Falls for
interment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23
s Salt R'|.t'1|'e |; II n. !. !.
\ Dis peared
HOW lt Was ou9Od.

Salt rhsum appeared on one Of my
wrists, extending nearly to the elbow. II
troubled me for year. Then II dissp-
peared from this arm and came out on my
other wrist and arm, also on my face and
bad and different parts Of my body. The
itching was beyond description. No
medicine that I trisd would do me any
good. One day I got bottle Of Hoods
6arsaparills and began taking IL. I found
y helped me. I procured another and
when I had taken Il tho itching was ~
lleved, and tho third bottle cured the
sczema on my faoe and head. Hoods
earsaparills keeps my system toned up
and gives mo . good appetite" @. q.
aAINN9, Aitkin. Minnesota.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23

Stockholders Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the First National bank
of Little Falls. Mimi, will be held on
Tuesday, January 10. 1899, at ten (lo)
O'Clock in the forenoon, Mt the d..
rectors' room of said bank in the
city OF Little Falls for the purpose
of electing directors for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of any
other business that may lawfully
come before said meeting.
A. r. DAVIDSON.
Chairman.
Dated at Little Falls, MIMI, Dec.
8, 1873.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23

The bride is a sister Of stephen
Kirby, of the First National bank,
sof this city. who ia now visiting bis
Michigan home.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-23

"A "Bel1amy" colony in British
Columbia has just gOne the way OF
all such sOcialistic experiences.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
<rO he COntinued.)
Treatment of Women in Former I'll

Treatment of Women In Former Times
From the subversion of the Roman
Empire to the fourteenth or fifteenth
century women spent most OF their
time alone, almost entire strangers to
the joys of social life; they seldom
went abroad, but to be spectators of
such public diversions and amuse-
ments as the fashions of the times
countenanced. Francis l. was the first
who introduced women on public days
to court; before his time nothing was
to be seen at any of the courts Of Eu-
rope but gray-bearded politicians.
plotting the destruction of the rights
and liberties of mankind, and warriors
clad in complete armor, ready to put
their plots in execution. In the thir-
tenth and fourteenth centuries ele-
gance had scarcely any existence, and
even cleanliness was hardly consid-
cred as laudable.
The use of linen was not known,
and the most delicate of the fair sex
wore wooden shifts. In Paris they had
meat only three times week, and one
hundred livres (about twenty five dol
lars) was large portion for young
lady. The better sort OF citizens used
splinters Of wood and rags dipped in
oil instead of candles, which. in those
days, were hardly to lie met with.
Wine was only to be had at the shops
of the apothecaries, where it was sold
as a cordial; and to ride in a two
wheeled cart along the dirty, rugged
streets was reckone1 grandeur of so
cnviable nature that Philip the Fair
prohibited the wives OF citizens from
enjoying It, In the time OF Henry
VIII. OF England the peers of the realm
carried their wives behind them on
horseback when they went to London,
and in the same manner took them
back to their country seats, with
hoods of waxed linen over their heads,
and wrapped in nantlcs of cloth to
secure them from the cold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
A Bridge of Collins.

When the British forces We're march
ing to Pekin in 1860, after the capture
Of the Taku forts, one of the rivers be-
came so swollen with the heavy rains
that it was renderer almost impassa-
bic. While in this quandary a bright
idea suddenly struck one Of our Off
GERS. Being well aware that the Chi
nese generally order their collins years
In advance and keep them on the prem
Uses. and, also, that they are perfectly
air-tight, he consulted with his brother
officers, with the result that instruc-
tons were given to search all the
houses Of the village and collect every
coffin. With the aid Of few empty
casks the soldiers constructed pom
toon bridge of collins sufficiently strong
to bear the artillery. and the river was
thus passed in safety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Cnnlclrv

In tn ecourse of the second attack
upon the zarcba the camelry, under
Maj. Tudway, had rather a close shave
Of being. cut Off. An army of about
10000 dervishes, all fresh. came out
from the hills, and made straight for
the camelry and Col. Broadwood' $
Egyptian cavalry, under the impress
sion, apparently, that they were in
fantry. That, at any rate, is the only
way the dervish tacticts can be ac-
counted for.-London Daily Chronicle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
OSWALD & co. WIN.
n. Dakota Supreme Court Reverseh
the jamestown Liquor Case.

the jamestown Liquor Satsc
Jamestown, n. D.-The supreme
court of North Dakota has rendered 4
decision in the suit of Oswald Il Co..
liquor dealers Of Minneapolis. against
p Moran, former saloonkeeper OF
this city. The decision reverses that
given by Judge Glaspell in favor OF
Moran. The suit involves the payment
of about $1,000. which is claimed to
be due on Il mortgage given by Moran
to Oswald Il Co.
In the trial before the district court
Moran brought counter claim against
the, liquor company for an amount
which would offset the claim Of Os-
wald & Co., alleging that he had a
right to demand the return of the
money owing to a law Of the state
which says that any purchaser OF
liquor may demand and receive the
return of all money paid within the
state for Intoxicating liquor bought
since the prohibition law took effect.
The lower court ruled that this was
Il sufficient answer to the complaint
of Oswald & Co., and rendered de-
cision in favor of the defendants OH
those grounds. The decision of the Su.
preme court states that the bringing
of Il counter claim does not cOnsti.
tute Il defense.
The decision does not affect the con
stitutinality of the law relating to the
payment of liquor bills in North Ia
kotn 1t simply refers to the fore
closure Of the mortgage given by
Moran to Oswald a. co. II is probable
that Moran will now bring suit
against Oswald & Co. for the amounts
paid by him for liquors since the pro
h.LliOn law went into effect.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
A Misun derstandinx.

'sWhats this:' exclaimed Mrs.
Snaggs. who had the newspaper open
before her.
whats what?" asked Mr. Snaggs.
''rhe Pittsburg Filtration Commits
sion! never heard Of such a thing.
Is filtration so rampant as to require 4
commission to investigate it?
LET me see the paper. All! thought
90. It's not Irritation; it's filtration"
"Ohr'-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
snoddx lumber Over.hoe.

Keep the feet cold. In zero" weather
shoddy rubber on the foot becomes hard
and cold, while pure rubber becomes soft
and pliable. This is why those who wear
the "Gold Seal' overshoes, which are
made of pure rubber, have warm feet.
Gold Seal'' overs are sold by dealers If
you cannot get them from your dealer.
send to the makers. the Goodyear Rubber
Co., 9S-1O2 East Seventh street, st. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
His Politics.

The man with weak type Of coun-
tenance had listened in silence to L
large number Of political arguments.
Haven't you any opinions?" i'll
quired the talker, impatiently. ...
"Yes; I've got some left over from
last election, but they're liable to I'M
dergo q violent and sweeping change
during the next twelve hours. wash
ingtOn Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
His ExccDtional Fortune.

Aaron Burr was q remarkable
man." Decidedly. Notwithstanding
the fact that he was vice president OF
the United States. he has not been tor,
gotten. "-Truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
CandOr.

"What is your opinion of the popular
songs of the present time?' asked the
young woman.
'Oh!' replied Willie Washington, Il
guess I'm like most people on that
point. enjoy 'em, but don't like to
own up to the fact in the presence Of
my musical friends. "-Wasbington
Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
DR.. J. H. R1NDLAUB, Specialist
Eye, Ear. Nose end Throat,
Fargo. N. Oak.
Off Her Mind.

"There's a load off my mind" said
the Italian lady, as she deposited the
seven bushels Of coal that she had
picked up along the railroad tracks,
Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

It's just as easy to buy Diamond co.
Soap as inferior kinds. Your grocer
sells it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Probably the tide has something to
do with the number Of knots made
by a vessel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

The man who makes the most dol.
lars usually makes the fewest friends.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

The mule woesn'a admire the short
ears of the horse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

It's a short street that has no sa-
lDon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

The scn-ofliclnl papers announce
that the German army WIN be xrulu,
lilly Increased hy 1900 NETT
Evening star., 1898-11-21
Gen. Sternberg's Report.

Surgeon General Sternberg's annual re-
port. published today, is virtually the case
of the army's medical department in an
swer to the charges of maladministration
which have been made upon it for its part
in the war with Spain. A careful reading
of this report shows most clearly of all
the fact that the department was sadly
handicapped at the outset by the lack of
surgeons and supplies. and that much of
the trouble arose from the necessity Of rely
ing upon surgeons hurriedfy engaged from
civil life and upon supplies gathered from
miscellaneous sources. But it Is also ap-
parent that the sickness in the camps can
be traced to the ignorance of the soldiers
themselves of the first principles of right
living when men are assembled in close
proper precaution by company and regi-
mental officers Is also regarded as one of
the most serious causes of the early out
breaks of disease in the camps. These fac
tors worked together to roll up heavy
death rate in the army. Perhaps some of
the suffering could have been avoided under
ether circumstances. Perhaps the country
might have had larger and more efficient
army medical corps in anticipation of the
war. Perhaps schools of the soldier, with
special refer ence to his health, might have
been organized in the state military organ
i7ations before the war broke out These
possibilities merely reflect the wall-Cnder.
stood fact that the country was rot pre-
pared for war, and that it suffered in con.
sequence.