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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
Divorce at Copenhagen.

There are more divorces in Copen-
hagen than in any other European city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is constitutional cure. Price 20 cents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

1t will take snail fourteen days and
Eve hours to travel mile.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
Driven to Insanity.

the vessels. Many of the men met mis-
cradle deaths. How many may never be
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

!. might be called a rumorist
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

Our own heart. and not other mems
oplnloa, forms orr true honor Cole
ridge.
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Caused hy Explosion.


The FIRE originated on pier 3 OF the
North German Lloyd series. 1t was caus-
ell by the explosion OF benzine tank. 50
the TIRE fighters declared. which ignited a
large quantity Of cotton awaiting ship
ment The fire was first discovered by a
watchmsn on the pier az 1 o'clock. He
saw a small streak of fame shoot from
bale Of cotton and Immediately gave the
alarm.
Many Of these who persisted, il is said,
might have been saved bur for the heart
lesSneSs of some tug captains, who were
more {, ger 10 get in claim for salvage
by hauling ont the Kaiser Wilhelm than
TO lend a hand in saving life. Chief En-.
sineer TX. Bahrends OF tie Hamburg.
American liner Kaiser Friedrich SAYS ID
could hare rescued most If the men coop.
Cd in the Scale but foi the anxiety Of a
tug captain 10 save lot Of hose. ten
! danes 4. DuMont, supervising inspector
Of steam vessels. SSid that his department
would take Immediate action in the cas-
of the officers Of the tughoats who arr
reported to have declined to save drown
ing men.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878,
Notice for Publication.

Uniteo States Land ONCE, Occur d Alene,
Idaho. June l6, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions oil the act of congress June
3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the safe of timber
lands in the states Of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" extended to all
the Public Land states by act of August 4, 1892,
GEORGE H. CURTICE,
of Spokane, county of Spokane, state of
Washington, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 16S Tor the purchase of
the So NEA ana So NWH section No. a. in
township No. 81 n, range No. w. B. NJ. and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than TO-
agric ultural purposes, and to establish his
ciHim % said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office NJ Occur d. Aene, Idaho,
on Tuesday, the 2Sth day of August. 1900.
He names as Witnesses:
Charles I. Wilcox, William E. Hutchinson,
Guy Hurd, all of sand Point, Idaho, and Charles
Hurd OF Loon Lake, Washington.
my and all persons claiming adversely the
abOve-described lands are requested TO file their
Claims in this office on or beiorc said 2Sth day OF
August. 1900. ID. ii. BUDLONG,
6-23-8-25 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878,
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Occur d Alene,
Idaho, July 26, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
withthe provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled can act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California;, Oregon
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
ed 10 all the Public Land States by act OF August
4, 1892,
CHARLES II. ARMSTRONG,
of Spokane county of Spokane. State of Wash
ington, has this day filed in this Office his
statement No. 1sl, for the purchase OF the ElS
NV, E15sW14 of Sec. No14 in TIP. Nose n, It.No.
W. b. NJ and will offer proof TO show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver OF this office at Occur d.
Alene, Idaho, Oh Tuesday, the 9th day of
October, 1870.
He names as witnesses: Harry L. Richard
son, Jirah B. Moseley, J. Noble Jones and b.
Weller all OF Spokane Wash.
Any and ala persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands requested TO t1le their
claims in this Office on or before said 9th day of
October, 1900. ID. II. BUDLOHG,
S-4-1O6 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878,
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Occur d. Alene,
Idaho, July 81, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of congress of
June 3. 1878, entitled "AB act for the sale of
timber lands in the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory as extend
ed to all the Public Land states by act of August
4, 1892,
GEORGE L. MATTISON,
of standpoint. county of Kootenai. state of Idaho
has this day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 1872. for the purchase OF Lot 5, Sec. No.
80, in TIP. No. 81 N, X. No. l w. b. NJ. and
Will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural; purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver OF this Office at Occur d Alene, Idaho,
on Tuesday, the 9th day of October, 1900.
He names as witnesses:
John Watt, Walter Prosby, Charles Heines,
william Woods, all of standpoint, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-descllb ed lands are requested TO lille their
claims in this office on or before said 9Th day
of October, 1900. d. H. BUDLoHG,
S-4-lO-6 Register
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24

FOREST LIEU SELECTION No. -
United States Land Office, Occur
d. Alene, Idaho, August 8, 1900.
Notice is hereby given the Hugo
David Keil, whose post office adj
dress is No 342 Pine St., San Fran
cisco, California, las made applica-
ton to select under Act of June 4,
1897, go Stats, 36) the following
described tracts:
Beginning at northeast corner of
Section thirteen (13). Township 81
North, Range West of the Boise
Meridian, thence south on township
line Eighty rods (S0), thence east
Eighty rods (SO), thence north
Eighty rods (S0), thence west
Eighty rods (S0) to the place of
beginning, which tract Will he when
SURVEYED Lot or (NW4 NW4). of
Section Eighteen (1S), TIP. 81 n,
r. 2 w. B. NJ, situated in Koot-
enai County, State of Idaho, con-
tanning forty acres.
And beginning at a point on the
township line between Township
81 N R. 3 W. B. NJ. and 81 n, r..
2 w. B NJ, Eighty rods $780,, south
of the northeast corner of Section
Thirteen C13) TIP 81 N, R. 3 w.
B. NJ, thence south Eighty rods
C80), thence east Eighty rode ESQ },
thence north Eighty rods CS0),
thence west Eighty rods C0O) to
the place of beginning, which tract
will be when surveyed Lot 2 or
{ SW4 NW4), Section Eighteen
! 49,, TIP. 81 n, r. 2 w. B. M
situated in Kootenai County, State
of Idaho, containing forty acres
Within the next thirty days from
date hereof protests or contests
against these selections on the
ground chat the land described or
any portion thereof, is more valu-
able for its minerals than for agri
cultural purposes, will be received
and noted for report to the Com
missioner of the General Land
Office. d. H. DUDLoNG,
s .O-9-14 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
NPOKANE FALLS
y g. NORTHERN
NELSON & FIT.
SHEPPARD
RED MOUNTAIN
RAILWAYS.

The only all-rail route between
all points east, west and south to
Rossland, Nelson and intermediate
points; connecting at Spokane with
the Great Northern, Northern Paci-
fic and O. r. q n. Co.
Connects at Nelson with steamer
for Kaslo and all Kootenay lake
points.
Connects at Meyers Falls with
stage daily for Republic, and con-
meets At Bossburg with stage daily
for Grand Forks and Greenwood.
Leave, DAY TRAIN. Arrive.
1875 a. M Spokane. .7:10 p. IN.
1905 a. m .Rossland. $50 p. IN.
$3.50 a. m. Nelson 800 D. m.
NIGHT TRAIN.
9:45 p. III Spokane .7:05 a. m.
HOO p. M. Rossland. $50 a. m.
Fl. A. JACKSON, G. P. A.,
Spokane, Wash
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
STEAMER LINES.
SAN FRANCIsCo-PoRrLAND RoU

SAN FRANCIsCO-PORTLAND ROUTE.
Steamship sails from Ainsworth
Dock, Portland, at 800 p. M, and
from Spear street Wharf San
Francisco, at 1000 a. M, every
five days.
PORTLAND AsIATIC ROUTE.
Monthly sailings between Port
land and the principal cities of
China and Japan under the direc-
ton of Dodwell, Jarlill & Co., Gen
eral Agents.
SNAKE RIVER ROUTE.
Steamers between Riparia and
Lewiston leave Riparia daily
at 3 a. M, returning leave Lew
iston daily at 9 a. M. Steamer
leaves Lewiston every Sunday at
$50 p. m. for Wild Goose Rapids
(stage of water permitting.)
For through tickets and further
information apply at O. R. & n
Co.'s office, 430 Riverside avenue
Spokane, Wash.
H. Nj. ADAMS, Gen'l Agent.
W. H. HURLBURT. Gen'l Pass.
Agt., Portland. Ore.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878,
Notice for Publication.

.. s. Land Office, Occur d'Alene, ISaho, Aug
ust 10, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873 entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lanGs in the states of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory as extended
to ali the Public Land States by act OF August
4, 1892
EDITH NJ RICHARDSON.
OfSpOkane, county of Spokane. state of Washing
ton has this dav filed III this Office her sworn
sta tement No. 1879, for the purchase of the NE14
of Section No. "a, in Township No. 50 n,
Il. No. W. B. NJ, and viii offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than fer agricultural purposes,
and to establish her claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver Of this office at Occur d
Alene Idaho, on Tuesday, the 23rd day OF Octo-
Der, 1900
She names as witnesses: Harry l.. Richardson,
John Noble jones' Byron Weller, Jirah j. Nose
ley, all of Spokane, Wash.
Any ana all all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested To file
their claims in this office on or before said 23rd
day of October 1909. d. II. DUDLoNG,
S-7-l0-l9 Register
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
THE PIONEER LIMITED
LAS Others See Us. >


Nothing richer has ever been
produced by any railroad.-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
The Pioneer Limited stands to-
day perfect in construction gorgeous
in finish and .he acme of luxury
and comfort.-Minneapolis Jour
nal.
The Pioneer Limited the only
perfect train in the world is now
running daily between st. Paul
and Chicago, on the Chicago, Mil
waukee d st. Paul Railway.
Take The hioneer Limited for
points in the United States and
Canada. All agents sell tickets.
j.. w. CASEY, Trav. Pass. Agt.,
Seattle, Washington.
G. j. EDDY, General Agent, Port
land, Oregon.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24

Deputy Sheriff Carlton return
ed from Rathdrum Thursday,
where he had been to conduct Levi
Bancroft before the probate judge
on a charge of insanity. Bancroft
is bridge carpenter and bias been
working with the bridge gang near
Port Hill. On last Friday his in
trinity was first noticed He quit
work suddenly. His mind had
suddenly become blank He was
sent up on the train Tuesday and
Deputy Sheriff Carlton took him to
Rathdrum, where Judge Brady adj
judged him insane and sent him to
Blackfoot. He is a man about 80
years old and respectable looking.
The whereabouts of his people is
not known. He is said to have
worked in different sections of this
country number of years.
Blankets, quilts, yarns, bat
ting, ladies' and children's hosiery
and underwars, just arrived al
Hollinger's Department Store.
The Knights have purchased a
large order of chairs for the hall, q
fact that will be appreciated by the
public,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Notice for Publication.
ND OFFICE AT CoEUR y ALENE

.. s. LAND OFFICE AT OCCUR d ALENE,
IDAHO, July p, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before c..
O'Callaghan, U. S. Commissioner, at Bon
ners Ferry. Idaho, on August %, 1900, viz:
ARTHUR +. BUNTING,
Hid No. 945, for the NWla SE4, SWI SEI4,
and lot 5, Sec 2S, TIP 81 N, N. f. b. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz
George Fry, Martin NJ Fry, William Eaton,
Theodore w. Mclaughlin, all of Boomers Ferry,
Idaho. d. II. BUDLoNG,
7-2l-S-25 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
The Annetite of a Goat.

Is envied by all whose stomach
and Liver are out of order. But
such should know that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. gave a splendid APP
petite. sound digestion and a regu
lar bodily habit that insures perfect
health and great energy. Only Zoe
at Cooks Drug Store.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for publication.

U. Land Office Occur d Alene, Idaho,
August 7, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1873, entitled can act for the sale OF
timber lands in the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory as extended
To all Public Land States by act of August A,
1892,
JOHN n. JONES,
OF Spokane, county OF Spokane, state of Wash
lngton, has this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No. 1873, for the purchase of the 81
seq and 50 SW of sec. NO. 10 in Up. NO. 81 :,
X. NJ. W. b. NJ. and will offer proof to show
that The land sought Is more valuable for ats
timber or stone the for agriculture purposes, and
TO establish his claim TO shid land before the
Register and Receiver of thus Office at Occur d
Alene, Idaho, on Tuesday, the 10th day of Octo-
Der 1900.
He names as witnesses: Harry L. Richardson,
William b. Weller, Arthur ID. Jones, Jiarn r..
Murphy, of all Spokane, Washington.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims IN this office Oh or before said 10th
day of October 1900. ID. II. BUDLoNG
S-lO-lO-l2 Register
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United states Land Office, Occur d. Alene
Idaho, July 10, 1900
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber LANDS in the states OF California, Oregon
Nevada, and Washington Territory as extend
ed To all the Public Land States by act OF August
4, 1892,
JlRAH b. MOSELEY,
of Spokane, county of Spokane, state of
Washington, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. III. for the purchase of
the NV =, of section No. 10, in township No.
81 n, of Range No W. b. NJ. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more valu
able for its timber or stone than iOr agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver Of this Office at
Occur Aene, Idaho. on Thursday the 10Th
day OF september, 1900.
He names as witnesses: John Noble Jones,
Harry l.. Richardson, Willitm B. Weller, and
Arthur d. Jones, all of Spokane, Washington.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abOve-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said Goth day OF
Sept 1900. ID. II. BUDLONG,
7-l4-9-S Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
FOREST LIEU SELECTION No.


United States Land Ofhce, Occur d Alene,
Idaho, July &c. 1900
Nouce is hereby given that William E. Cullen,
whose Post Office address is Standpoint. Idaho,
has made application to select under the Act
of June a. 1897, go stats, S6l the following des-
crihod tracts:
The NwI4, NJ of NE14, swl4 of NEl4 NWl4
OF SEA, a;ld Ma Of SW14 al in Section D.
Township 5S n, Range l.. b.
The M Of sEl4 NEl4 OF SW14, SEA of NE14
of Section 3 81 Of SEl OF Section s, s12 OF SEA
sE14 OF sw14, Ma OF SCI Of Section ls; N312
NNi4 of Section p: M OF NNl4, NMt4 OF MA
OF Section 80, all in township IS n, Range
w. BIN.
Within the thirty days from da;e hereof
protests or contests against the selection on me
ground that the land described or any portion
thereof is more valuable for its mineral than iof
agricultural purposes will be received and
noted for report TO the Commissioners 81 the
General Land Office. ID. Il. LUDLoNO,
1913 I'd b.. .N Register
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Two Trains Daily

from Minneapolis and st. Paul via
Wisconsin Central Ry. for Manito-
woo, Milwaukee, Chicago and east
ern and southern points. Nearest
ticket agent Can give YOU farther
information, JAS. c. POND, G.. P.
A., Milwaukee, Wis. ]. A. CLOCK.
G. A., 246Stark ST., Portland, Or,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
Going East?
If You ARE
Do Nor FORGET
Three All InDOT taDt Points

First.-Go via st. Paul because
the lines to that point will afford
the very best service.
Second.-See that the coupon be-
yond st. Paul reads via the Wis
consin Central, because that line
makes close connections with all the
trans continental lines entering the
Union Depot there, and it's service
is first class in every particular.
Third.-For information, call on
your neighbor and friend-the
nearest ticket agent-and ask for a
ticket reading by way of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES,
or addressing,
JAS. G. POND, G. P. A.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Or, JAS. A. CLOCK, Gen'l Agt,
246 Stark St., Portland, Or.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
LEAVES
DAILY.
SPOKANE
TIM SCHEDULES.
: Elective Nav Is. 1900

1885 m. Fast Mail-For the Occur
d Alenes, Farming
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Express From all points
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Francisco, Portland.
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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-24
@. R. & N. co.
THE ONLY LINE EAST VIA SALT
LAKE AND DENVER.
TWO TRAINS DAILY
SHORTEST and QUICKEST ROUTE

Occur d. Alene mines, Palouse
Lewiston, Walla Waila, Baker City
mines, Portland, San Francisco,
Cripple Creek Gold mines and ali
points East and South. Only line
East via Salt Lake and Denver.
Steamship tickets to Europe and
other foreign countries.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-07
SENATOR TowNE.
He Has Been rendered and Accepts
the SenatOrship, to Succeed the
Late Cushman IA. Davis.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 6.-CharIes A.
TOwne Wednesday night confirmed
the report that Gov. Lind had ten
dered him the United States senator
ship to succeed the Ate Senator c..
X. Davis, and said that he had de-
cided to accept tie appointment
He has telegraphed the governor to
that effect. Mr.. Towne refused to
discuss the matter further. but said
that he would leave for Washington
via St. Paul Thursday morning.
There is great satisfaction in Du-
luth over the appointment, as, ire
spective of party lines, the feeling is
general that Mr.. Towne is the most
prominent member of Gov. Lind's
party in the state, and that under
the circumstances the honor of 60
ing to the senate should be his.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-07
GEN. LEE IN OMAHA.
the MisSOuri-Received BY Gen.
Merriam at the Depot.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 5.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, Mrs. Lee and their daughter Ann
arrived here Tuesday afternoon from
Chicago. At the station was Lieut..
g. NJ. Lee, late of the 39th infantry
at Manila, who has been sick at the
Preside since his return from the
Philippines. Lieut.. Lee had not seen
his parents for more than a year.
The arrangements for the formal
transfer of the department of the
Missouri were declared off owing to
the delay in the arrival of the new
commander. Gen. Merriam, who has
had the departments of Colorado and
Missouri under his supervision, with
his staff officers and others of the
army headquarters here, was at the
train to receive him, and Gen. Lee is
now in command of this department.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-07
HORSES NEED HAIR REVIEWER
Much to Brag About in
the show.

Getty folks is easily pleased" remarked
Uncle Reuben, who has farm down in
Egypt, relates the Chicago Chronicle Il
went in to see that there horse show, and
there wasn't single eritter there that had
more than a stump of a tail. What they need
is a hair remover for those prize animals A
stiff young man that kept looking at moth
ing and holding his arms out as if he das'n't
let his coat sleeves touch his coat says to me
when l asked him about those poor tailless,
stuck-up looking animals that they were that
way on purpose because it's the fashion.
Queer what will come in for style looked
round and most of the big men they said was
milionaires didn't have any hair on their
heads. The bald spots was about as numer
Gus as the bob-tailed bosses. The young
dudes that l see promenading about with
big flowers in their buttonholes didn't one of
them have a sign of mustache or even a
prospect of any whiskers. 1t was queer
horses without hardly any tails, men with
out any hair on their heads, and boys with
out any mustaches. 1t do beat all"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-07
A TWO HOURS FIGHT.
An American Force Attacked 300
RebeIs-Latter Reiterated After
Having 16. Men Killed.

Manila, Dec. GA dispatch has been
received from Gen. Funston giving
an account of a two hours fight in
the woods of Santo Domingo between
an American force and 800 rebels in
command of Sandico. The American
force, consisting of 30 native scouts,
commanded by Lieut.. Jernigan, at
tackled the rebels, who retreated,
leaving on the field 16 men killed, in
Guiding the rebel leader Aguilar and
an American Negro. 1t was at first
thought the latter was a man named
Pagan, a deserter from the gath in
fantry, but this turned out to be a
mistake. Not one of Jernigan's men
was wounded.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-07
OUR MILITARY AFFAIRS
Annual Report of Inspector Gen
eral ]. c. Breckenridge.
Recommends Establishment of Mill.
tnry Colleges Throughout the
United States, With Capable
and Efficient Instructors.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The report of
Gen j. c. Breckenridge, inspector
general of the army, earnestly rec
ommends that the benefits Of the law
Of March 3, 1899, providing for the
retirement of officers of the navy I'M
der certain conditions, with the rank
and pay of the next higher grade,
be extended to include officers of the
army. He touches upon the disadvan-
tages imposed by inferior rank in the
army, citing as an instance the Chi
nese campaign, when Gen. Chaffee.
junior among the international COM
manders, was advanced from a briga-
der to a major general to give him
the rank requisite to his status as
cOmmander-in-chief of the United
States forces in China. Gen. Brecl1in-
ridge also notes that the grade of
brigadier general is abolished in most
of the European armies.
In regard to the question of reor-
ganizing the standing army. the gem
eral suggests a standard of two sol
diers per every 1000 of population,
and submits statistics to show that
in the proportion of soldiers to pop
ulation and to the area~of the cOun-
try, and in the war budget in time
of peace, the United States is far be-
hind all of the great European M
tons.
Gen. Breckenridge claims for his
department the credit OF the discov-
cry of the postal frauds in Cuba. He
makes a recommendation for various
military colleges throughout the
country with capable and efficient
military instructors.