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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18
$1,000 Worth of Good.

A. II. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal
company, Buffalo, o, writes: II have
been afflicted with kidney and blade der
trouble for years, passing gravel or
stones, with excruciating pain. Other
medicines only gave relief After
taking Foley's Kidney Cure the result
was surprising. A few doses started
the brick dust, like fine stones. etc.
and row l have no pain across my
kidneys and l feel like a new man
Foley's Kidney Cure has done me
81. 600 worth of good" For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18
4 Bad b. eak.

Il say. ReSgy. it was nasty mean OF
you not To speak TO me when you mex
me down town this afternoon"
Why. deuce taSe IL. man. IL was
your own fault. Us fellahs are wear
ing lavender ties this week, and you
had on Il pink one"-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18
In Need ofRcform.

Your effusion." said the busy editor.
is not available"
lis there any other place where J
could send liz" qucried the disappoint-
cd BARI.
"Oh. yes"
.Wherr. sir?'
"The house of correction. ''-Chicago
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18

'ArriVEl. departure. tDany, except Sun
tDsly except Saturday. AL Others daily. Tel
ephOne 1852.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18

FnTGch Dominican monks who have
AVed in Westchester county. New
York. for six years have returned 10
rance because of the severity Of the
climate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18

Trains marked daily; all other trains daily
eNcepE Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18
FANNIE WILLIAMS

Art thou one of the many that has
drained the golden nectar that maketA
thy heart full of strength and glad
ness? II not. take Rocky Mountain
Tea. For sale bv T. II. Thomas.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
SONS OF RBVoLUTION MEET.
DELEGATES PLEASED WITH REPORTS
OF UNIFORM SUCCESS.

OF UNIFORM SUCCESS.
Washington. Sept 2S CspeciaD.-The open air
meeting Of the Board of Managers and Executive
Committee of the National Society, Sons Of the
American Revolution. held at the fine old Colonial
home Of Edwin Warfield. at Oakdale, Nd, on
Wednesday, proved to be OF the most delight
full and enthusiastic meetings that have yet been
held The chairmen OF the delegations from the
several States were as follows:
General Greeley, Connecticut; General Anderson
Oregon: Colonel Logan, Pennsylvania; Mr.. Pugs-
ley New-York; Howard De Haven Ross, Delaware;
Colonel William Ridgely Griffith, Maryland: DR.. j.
w Bayne District of Columbia; Captain R y.
YiIliams Virginia and Ira H Evans, Texas. Cen
eral Breckenridge, president-general and Mr. War
field OF the Executive Committee, were also bor-
der State man.
A special delegation from the MARYLAND society
came in honor of the Board of Managers and at
tended the meeting. Among the leading resolu-
tons adopted were the following:
That the National ard society colors should be
procured in time for the next congress, Wnlch Is
That certificates Of membership shall hereafter
show the ancestors from whom descent is claimed;
record of the proceedings of The last congress by
applying to the organ Of the society Ihe spirit OF
The permanent and Lafayette monument funds
Of the society were directed to be deposited by the
Treasurer-General in the Metropolitan Savings
Bank, New-York City, and several committees
for important purposes were established. Under
General Anderson, of Manila fame, one to Sc
cure National parks Revolutionary battlefelds.
Vice-President Ross was made chairman of the
Publication Committee. to consider the decennial
register end the individual certificates issued to
compatriots. General Greeley of Connecticut, was
made chairman OF the committee to forward the
erection of monuments to Revolutionary forefath-
ers beginning in Washington. General Vincent Of
washington City. was made chairman Of the Re
cruting Lookout Committee, and at his suggestion
each State secretary was recommended to estab-
lish similar committee to report monthly to the
Central Committee, and these several committees
were to be composed of a member from each State
society, with q secretary for each committee. Some
consideration was given to the rotation among the
general officers, and the desirability of having
Presidents and ex-Vice-Presidents general mem
bers of the National Board of Managers The ad-
vancement Of the society, shown in every State
report was a subject Of universal congratuaton
from Texas to New-England-
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington Sept. % (speciap.-The following
Army and Navy orders have been Issued:
ARMY

Washington, Sept. % CSpeciaD.-The following
Army and Navy orders have been Issued
ARMY
Acting Assistant Surgeon COsAAI ]. BARTLETT is re-
viii proceed TO Port Valdez, Alaska and report for
duty, relieving Acting Assistant Surgeon NEIL G
for assignment to duty.
Major CUNLIFFB II. MURRAY. inspector general, will
10 this city and report to the
for duty his office.
Major EDWARD T. CoAIEGYs, surgeon, medical supply
Offices at Taku, China. will ship gil medical supplies
not required by the troops to remain in China to
Assignment to duty medical supply onicer
Captain WILLIAM MEEKIN, assistant quartermaster.
report FOR further orders
Captain HERBERT J. sIoCUSr. 7th Cavalry. report
to the general OF western c
chief quartsrmaster Of that Department.
Le"ys of absence from Sb9q MSvem9sF and n nsEdng
assistant surseon-generai.
First Lieutenant wILMoT q ELLIS. 4h Artillery. Is
relieved duty West Point and will join his
battery.
Captain CHARLES p GEORGE 10th Infantry. will
that hospital.
First Lieutenant WILLIAM r. SMITH. LIST Artillery.
July l. 1901
The assignment Of the following medical officers
Of volunteers to the organizations specified under
their names is announced:
Major JOHN r. HEREFORD surgeon; Captain WILL
tenant FRANK W. DUDLEY. assistant surgeon a2d
Infantry.
First Lieutenant RAPHAEL A. EDMoNsToN. assistant
WILKINSON. assistant surgeon. Saith Infantry.
GRGNDY surgeon; capsin GorN a. MhTzdER
qsstant surgeon and FPst 5 JOHN CARL
Major PAUL +. STRAUB. surgeon seth Infantry.
First Lieutenant EDWARD D. SINKS. assistant
37h Infantry
geon. 42d Infantry
Major FRANK n ARTATn surgeon, and Captain
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
ROBBED; THEN ABUSED BY POLICE.
PECULIAR CONDUCT OF sERGEANTs IN THE
AMITY-sT. POLICE STATION.

John Bergin. forty years old, OF No. 4S1 Berry
st. was brutally assaulted and robbed on Tuesday
in broad daylight within block Of the AmftT-st
pier, Brooklyn. Being employed in the New-York
Custom House as a weigher's assistant he had
been on duty at the discharginG of the steamship
Princess Irene, of the North German Lloyd Com
pany at the Amty-st- pier. At noon he started TO
go to luncheon when big and three young
fellows confronted him. AS he refused to give up
10 cents for beer the big rufan grabbed him by the
throat and jammed him against the wall, while the
others relieved him of his silver watch and the
little money about 40 cents he had in his clothes
for meal
MIR. Bergfn told his experience TO the sergeant
at the Amity-st police station, and was asked to
call again the next morning He did So and found
another sergeant on duty. who asked him Whetn,et
he would prosecute his asSailant If he We're brouht
in. Mr.. Bergin replied that he considered tns6 a
peculiar question to put to him. Then the sergeant
told him to get If he didn't want to prosecute
thu man Mr.. Berg1n said he would be satsneq
II he got his watch back, as his place was such
that be would hardly have time to prosecute; ,1 t
Then the sergeant ordered him out and told MIN 70
look out for the who had robbed him.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29

ment, and there kept prisoner for more 1hah
week before her father recovered her. She was
then taken home, and the home life was re-
sumed as well as It could be. The father soon
had offered to him place as janitor This TOOK
him away from home. and while he was away
the girl was spirited away again by wicked
people, and her father has never been able 10
find her
The awful thing about the conditions on the
lower East Side where Mr.. Paddock is working
is that the children are being debauched- Little
girls have all the behavior. manner1sms ana
signs of the women of the street. A large ma
jority of the children don't know what they
are doing but little later vice comes easy 10
them. ] believe the rank and file of the police
are all right II is excellent thing that an
Episcopal convention has taken notice OF the
conditions the East Side. Such a dignihed
and powerful body is sure to make an impress
sion when it gives its attention to problem OF
this kind.
DEVERY SAYS HE'LL INVESTIGATE.
When Chief Devery reached Headquarters
yesterday afternoon he was asked about Mr.
Paddock's charges, and replied that he would
demand thorough investigation Of the accusa-
ton against Captain Herlihy. President York
of the Police Board said that he would have In
spector Cross come to his office and make an
explanation.
'I do not know now whether there will be any
investigation by the Board or not. The clergy
deserve respectful treatment from members of
the police force, and I shall see that they have
tt" said Mr. York.
''I court the fullest investigation" was all In
spector Cross would say when asked what he
would do about the charges made against him
and Captain Berlihy.
Captain Herlihy was seen at the Eldridge-st.
station. He had nothing to say.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
THE RECORDS.

A finely contested game Of baseball was played at
Washington Park, Brooklyn. yesterday between the
Brooklyn and Boston teams. Both teams helded
superbly, and sensational plays were numerous
Difficult running catches were made by De Mont
and Hamilton and were loudly appauded. Ken
nedy pitched capital game. and his support could
not have been improved upon
Neither side scored until the third inning when
the visiting players tailed once and took the lead
The from Boston got two more In the nfth.
In the last half of the fifth the home team tied the
scOrO after two men were out Kennedy made
three -bagger and scored a single by Jones'
Keeler hit for two bases and Jones came home.
Sheckard's hit sent in Keeler. The score remained
4 tie until the eighth inning when Pettinger went
UP in the air. and the home team by scoring twice
the game Pettinger lost control OF the ball
In this inning. and filled the with bases on
balls. Then little De Mont hit safely bringing In
two runs. The Boston men went out in order in
the last four innings. Score:
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
DISASTERS ON ALASKAN COAST.

Seattle Wash. Sept. 2s.-News has been received
here that Solomon City, at the mouth of Solomon
River. devastated by the recent storm on the
coast OF Alaska. All buildings were either swept
away by the were wrecked by the wind.
The town had population OF two hundred all OF
whom destitute and homeless
message from the was picked up on the
beach near the military reservation by a soldier
on September Il. The bottle was tightly corked,
and message written a common japanese
paper napkin. and read as follows:
of Port Safety, II, I9o0.-who finds this please
report 10 authorities. Eight of us left Port Clar-
ence three days ago and sinking fast
with no hope. Jack Delaney. q. L. Myers Sam
Mark Cor Mack John Doaln George Thomas.
A. M Dean.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
ATTEupT AT RoBBERY THWARrED.

A daring attempt at highway robbery occurred
yesterday afternoon in Dudley Place Yonkers. Miss
NJ Shaw maid of Mrs. Fisher A. Baker, of No. 40
North Broadway, the intended victim. The
young heard footsteps behind her, and in
an instant she felt firm grasp on both her arms.
She tried free herself but her assailant roughly
forced her to the ground After pnioning her to
the ground he seized hold of her pocketbook and
tried to take IT from her hands. but his efforts
useless. The young woman continued to
scream, and in a few seconds a number of
penters who at work house in Lake-aYe.
rushed TO her assistance. Her assailant darted
away and they followed. The fellow was lost in
Vineyard-aHe. The young woman unharmed.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
ST. LOUIS. 3; CHICAGO. 3

ST. Louis. Sept. 2S.-Rain and darkness interfered
in the eleventh inning of the Chicago-St Louis
game. Both pitchers were hit hard. but the field
ing on both sides brisk Jones lost his own
game in the ninth inning by fumblins two bunts
and then making bad throw. The second game
postponed on account Of rain. Attendance.
1.100. ScOre
ST Louis.-.....o o xs a ;
Batteries-Jones and CriEer: Callahan and Killing
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
FUNDS ASKED FOR IRISH ELECTIONS.

A committee, composed OF William Temple EN-
met. chairman; Morgan J. O'Brien, treasurer; John
D. Crimmins James A. O'Gorman, Martin j.
Keogh, John Henry MCCARTHY. Roderick j. Ken
nedy, Theodore ]. Chabot, Michael Breslin Ste
phen Mcfarland. Edward Dwyer. Andrew Heg-
gerty and John Jay Joyce. has issued an appeal to
all friends of Ireland in this country to contribute
to fund to be sent to Ireland for the purpose OF
aiding the Unfouist party there contest in
Parliament at the election take place early
date. The committee the oute-owth of re-
cent meeting OF representative Iri3hmen held in
this
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
SOMERSET.
LAKEWOOD

Lakewood adopted the policy at the start of
pounding out many goals il was possible to
make in the fifteen minute period. The plan sue
ceeded to the extent of goals while Somerset
added two to it's handicap allowance OF eight On
the throw IN Archibald Alexander got the ball
and started with It toward the Bernardsville goal.
Monte" Waterbury quick to return It, and
Collier carried it for hundred yards
toward the Lakewood goal Richard Stevens the
ex-coege tennis player showed that ne knew
thing or two about polo by getting on to the ball
and turning it back but he had to run 1t to the
opposite side of the field and the ball went out.
When It put in play R. L. Stevens continued
carry It down TO his goal but Collier and
Waterbury stopped his clever game. Gould
then got the ball the quarter field and gave
It a magnificent strike toward the Lakewood goal
when Waterbury, riding ahead. pushed 1t over the
line.
The latter made two more goals, and then
E. A Stevens gave the home fraternity oppor-
tunty to shout with gIee. George Gould made the
final goal in the period. carrying the ball half the
length Of the field well he played in
his life. followed at hot pace by Dick Stevens
the game at II goals The last two periods
played In much slower fashion, Lakewood evidently
going the plan Of making just enough to win
Archibald Alexander by all odds the star
player for Somerset. This IS only his second year
at polo, and he is Princeton student. He was
the clubs not particularly impressive
The field was in good condition. although trife
rough and dry the ponies raising great clouds
of dust they praneed over It,
Some OF those who saw the sport were Mrs. j. NJ.
H raVor MTs MRS Ghapi rS Mrs T.
Stevens. Mrs. Z. A Stevens. Mrs. Ormiston Mrs.
Richard Stevens, Mrs. Alexander. Miss Dora Har-
bury, Mrs. Ramsey Turnbull, Mr. and Mrs. George
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
CoLuMRIA OVAL CRICKET CLUB.

]. L. Evans. secretary of the Columbia Oval
Cricket Club has made up his report for the 1rst
season at Williamsbridge. With a membership Of
twenty, the club has been in every way successful
w. Fcnwick acted captain, and out of 13 games
plaved 10 were won lost and was drawn. J. Allen
vice-captain. won the batting prize. while A. c.
Canning captured the bowling prize. The two
prizes were given by Edward Walker, formerly OF
the Harlem Cricket Club. T. c. Cliff and H T.
bullock helped materially with both bat and ball
throughout the season.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
POOR PITCHING FOR NETWORK.

The game at the Polo Grounds yesterday between
the Philadelphia and New-York teams resulted in
an easy victory for the men from the Quaker City.
Taylor the deaf and dumb pitcher knocked
out of the box in the third inning; Carrick was
called upon but he could not hold the visiting
hatsmen in check. Seymour, the pitcher has been
SUSPENDED by the management Of the local club for
insubordination The
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
prrTsBURG. s; CINCINNATI. 1.

Pittsburg, Sept 2s.-Leevers fine pitching was
too much for Cincinnati to-day. and the home team
easily Beckley sprai4ed his ankle in running
to third in the eighth inning and Petz relieved
him. Attendance 5000 Score:
r. H. e.
Pitts6uTg .'.....-2 I ! ! rs Il
Batterss-L.eever o'Connor; Philippe and KahOs.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
PHILADELPHIA.

sBatted for Taylor In third INNING TFIck out; MT b
batted ball
PHILADELPHIA ..............-O o . o 1 OF
New-York ...................O q o D 1 o q Is
First base by errors-Phladelphia. 1: New-York. .
Left basesPhadelphia, 10; New York g. First base
balls-On Orth. q on Taylor 2 of Carrck l. Struck
out-By Ortiz 3; by Carrck 2 Sacrifice hit-Wolverton
bases-Sage Flick. Van Haltren. Double plays
Doan Delehanty McFarIand; LAjoie (uuassisted)-
Three base hit-Dolan. Two base hits-Sage. Lajoie.
Hickman. Davis. Sebach. Wild pitch-Tayor. Umpire
Snyder. Tme--1 55.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
POLO.
LAKEWOOD DEFEATS SOMERSET IN AN
NUAL TOURNAMENT AT BER-
NARDsv1LLE, N J.

Lakewood defeated Somerset yesterday In the
sole game that virtually constituted the annual
tournament Of the Somerset Polo Club at Bernards-
vile, n. ]. The victors won by Ia goals-a narrow
triumph in appearance. but the defeated side had
goals by handicap allowance at the start. In other
words, Lakewood earned IA goals while the home
team only knocked 4. and a safety in the third
period by c. r. Snowden cut one-fourth of a goal
from Lakewoods record, making the final
13% to II.
George Gould, fresh from his European trip, ap-
peared, usual. on his Lakewood team. and for
his heavy weight he had j. NJ Waterbury jr, a
goal man. The lineup OF the two teams was:
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
OFFICERS LYCEUMs.

Military lyceums should be established where and
whenever the exigences of the service admit of
sufficient time being devoted to them. They should
be conducted in such q manner to bring out the
best thought and information Of the members
voluntarily, rather than compulsorily, It is be-
eved that in this way the results obtained will be
more beneficial and satisfactory.
Every person in the military service of the United
will pay the deepest respect to the law of the
land, whether local National, and will con-
duct himself among civilians by word and act to
bring credit upon the uniform he and mark
himself of the lawabiding citizens Of the
Republic.
BY command of Lieutenant-GeneraI Miles
II. c. CORBIN. Adjutant- General.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
THE TEXAS TO BE REPALRED.

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 2s--The battIeship Texas ar
rived here this afternoon from Newport R. L f,-
extensive repairs to be made by the men who bu,l.
her. and probably will be here all the winter
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
POST SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES.

Great care will be taken make the post schools
interesting instructive and beneficial
Special attention will be paid TO having the men
comprehend fully the character Of our Government,
the principles of the Constitution, the colonial his
tory of this country and it's military and political
history together with the story Of its progress and
development.
Only well selected literature will be allowed in
the post libraries and special attention will be given
the selection of books, magazines and journals
having a wholesome moral tone and that are in
structfve and enlightening. All literature of r.
vicious nature will be excluded from the camp or
gar qnn
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
MINING MACHINERY FoR KLoNp1KE

Vancouver. B. c.. Sept. &-The steamer Farra.
Ion sailed for the north yesterday with OF the
largest and costliest single shipments of uainirz
machinery ever sent to the Klondike. Almost sfs
hundred tons Of all kinds OF hydraulic plants ana
other mining machinery made up the shipment
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
BROOKLYN.
BOSTON.
Totals ...s5 3 s "a Is o

'Batted for Connor ninth inning tBatted for Pet
finger in the ninth.
Boston .............-.-......o Os
Brooklyn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS o o o 3 o D = x-0
Earned runs-Boston, 2: Brooklyn 3. Three base hits
Long. Kennedy. Two base hits-Telney, Keeer. First
base errors-Boston, l. Left on bases-Boston. I;
Brooklyn. Z. Struck out-By Kennedy. l. by Petnger.
s. Sacrifice hit-De Mont. Stolen base-De Mont Bases
Hamilton Long. Lowe. Pettinger and Tenney. Hit by
pitched ball-By Kennedy 1; by Pettinger. l. Passed
ball-Connor. l. Time-1:4S Umpire-Hurst.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
BATH FIXTURES
ROOM and AUXlLLARLES

MEYER-SNIFFEN CO., Ltd, East 10Th St.
To large bills due TO drbbing faucets and
frequent bills for repairs. insist having "EM-Ess
Fuller or .sEM-ESS' Self Closing Kept In repair
years without Charge In New York and suburbs.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
GALVESTON RELIEF FUNDS

The subscriptions received yesterday by the Cti-
zens' Relief Committee Of the Merchants Asso-
citation for the Galveston fund amounted to S17G
making the grand total s1O2 $3.50 The Mayors
fund was increased by 1916 92 making total OF
s27. .3O7 95. The Tribune received the following:
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
FOR A BETTER ARMY.
MOST IMPORTANT GENERAL ORDER OF
YEARS ISSUED YESTERDAY.
GENERAL MILES CALLS FOR HIGHER
PATRIOTISM AND MoRALE-MoRE
ATTENTION TO BE PAID TO
FIELD SERVICE.
[pr TELEGRAPH TO THE rn1BUNp.I
FIELD SERVICE

Washington, Sept. 2S. - Acknowledgement
Miles to-day issued the most important general
order to the Army that has appeared for many
years It is intended to set a higher standard
Of patriotism in the service, to improve the
morale and efficiency of the military establish
ment and to encourage physical and mental de-
velopment among officers and men. The text OF
the order is as follows
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
BASEBALL.
CHAMPIONS WIN A SPLENDID GAME
FROM THE BOSTON TEAM IN
BROOKLYN

GAMES YESTERDAY.
Brooklyn O.: Boston, 3 Philadelphia. 7: New-Tork
Chicago, 81; St. Louis. 3; s. .,--,.,
(game called; rain) Ptttsburs. s; Cincinnati, l.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
TO CONVERT 1T INTO AN INSTITUTION

ADRIAN IsELrN MAKING ALTERATIONS TO rzz
vERMILYE HOMESTEAD.
Adrian Isen yesterday fled plans with the buns
ing inspector of Yonkers for additions and aItsra
tions to the old VeEmilye homestead. in the So
enth Ward of Yonkers He is going to convert 1.
into institution. the nature OF which he will M,
at present disclose Extensive alterations are 4,
progress. which viii make fine. roOmy structurs
A story will be added TO the main building maxine
II three stories In height and addition win h.
olt 70 the side of it. three stories in height 4tx9s
The addition and the extra story will be OF sfors
like the rest of the building. Around three So.
VIII be large piazza. and at the back will be buil1
tower reaching to the roof. with water tank a.
top. The grounds extensive and beautiful :
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29

B. Post jr George McGoun, Mr.. and Mrs Frank
=. McCsolIn and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Squiob.
The game by periods was:
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
Gxrursions.

COOKS TOURS,
All Expenses Included.
ROUND THE WORLD. Next parties leave san Fran-
cisco October Il, November 8.
ITALY AND SOUTH OF FRANCE. Parties leaFa
York Oct. Q, % days. $500
SPECIAL FALL TOURS 70 LONDON and PAks
New York Oct g. I3. 81 days. S16O
FALL TOURS TO SOUTHERN STATES frequent
intervals SIS to S110. Program ready.
INDEPENDENT TICKETS EVERYWHERE.
THOS. COOK & SON. 261 and IIs5 Broadway. n /
UP THE PICTURESQUE HUDSON
WEST POINT, NEWBURGH and POU GHkEEP-
SIZE, daily excursion except Sundaysl by Palace lion l
Line Steamers New York. and Albany From Brook
iyn by Annex, 500 A NJ. From Desbrosses ST. Psf
s:4o A. NJ. and West 22d St. 600 A N Due back n
MORNING AND AFTERNOON CONCERTS.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
NoN-coMMIssIoNED OFFICERS.

Careful attention will be given to the instruction
and practical training of non-commissioned officers,
the Army and establish and maintain very largely
its tone and character. They will be selected on
account Of their intelligence and general excel
ience in department. as we'll for their soldierly
appearance and efficiency in all military duties and