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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

James Robertson. OF the Robertson
Raft Company, says that he Is satisfied
with the coniitions In the Orient for
the lumber trade. He went over about
two months ago TO look into trade and
proposes on his return In the spring to
send raft containing between 25.O0O,-
900 and SOOOO.OOc feet OF timber to Yo-
kohama, where he will probably estab-
llsh mill before he returns. The raft
win be built either In Puget sound or
British Columbia. The voyage from
the Straits of Juan de Fuca to Yoko-
hauR would probably take nearly a
month, but Il would contain nearly
twenty shiploads and could under fair
ly fortunate circumstances be handled
for fraction OF the cost of sending
separate shlploadS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Mcssra. Cohn a. cohn. Of Seattle, yes
terday purchased the wrecked steamer
Mama. Of san Francisco. which went
ashore outside Of oyster hnrbor, for
the sum Of $1,000. That includes the
vessel machinery and cargo. A con-
siderable portion Of the coal can be
saved. Ra also. Il IL hoped. many Of
tho lltings " the ship, including ma
chlnery. The wrecked Miami stands
high nmldshlps. but both ends are
nearly submerged. The mlshap to the
Miami has caused great Inconvenience
TO coal dealers In San Francisco. there
being a shortage " fuel In the Bay
City
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Tho Astoria woodydrd Company has
purchased the wood business heretofore
conducted by w, u. Edwards. Mr.. Ed.
wards states that Il Is his intention TO
devote his time In future exclusively
10 supplying the lumber trade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

George and Frank Clark were badly
injured In a runaway at Gobo wcdnes.
day. Both were thrown from the wag
on. the wheels passing over them. Both
were badly cut up and bruised.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Complaint has been made that fisher
men on the Necanicum are stretching
their nets completely across the river.
thus obstruoting the passage OF small
craft. Word ia given that unless this
practice Is dlncontinued. the matter
viii be brought directly TO the attention
OF the authorities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Roslyn coal iE the best and most eco
nomIcal coal for household use In Az.
loria. Try II once and you will have
no other George W. sanbon. Agent
Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

owing 10 the lack Of full preparation
no attempt was made yesterday 10 pull
the llghtahlp on the beach AT McItinzie
Head Unless the sea Is too heavy. the
work viii be- done today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The German ship Chile finished load
ing aud moved into the stream at Port
land yesterday. She has aboard i2S,-
6Sl bushels Of wheat. valued at .75,j00,
and goes 10 Queenstown or Falmouth
for orders. The Chile Is the fourth
grain ship to clear foreign from that
port since February /. She is dis
patched by Taylor. Young & Co,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The bond OF School Clerk u. u. Fer.
guaon was flcd with the board Of school
directors yesterday. II IL made out In
tho sum Of $4,000 and Is issued By the
United States Fidelity & Guarantee
Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Charles Lloyd, whose father recently
wrote to Chief OF Police Hallock, in
quirlng as to his whereabouts, Is In
Hammond, at work on the fort. Nix
ey" Hobbs. OF this city. and Lloyd are
fast friends. ''Nixey" says Lloyd has
been down there for some time and is
aware OF his fathers anxiety about
him. but that, as he ran away from
home In the first place, he is not parti-
cularly anxious to acqualnt his people
with his whereabouts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Richard z. Hurgren to TT. A, Smith,
undivided half Of the southwest quarter
OF section 25, and east half Of southwest
quarter of section 20. T s N. r Z w;
$780,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
TO AST0RIANS.

Tho DAILY AsTOHiAN Will he found
ON sale A, Portland al the we'll. known H'As
tlonsry house ~. q, tiAndiry to,, avi
Washington street. orders Tor adfrr'
tisinK Lett with this htm viii receive
prompt Attention,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The treasury department has sent
out official notices to the effect that
or the Umpnua river an outside bar
bouy, a black and white perpendicular
ly.striped iirst-claas can, has gone
adrlft from It's position about one and
one-half miles outside the bar. AS
soon as arrangements can be made the
bouy viii be replaced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

II Is not very often that a bark. and
a dismantled bark at that, 'overtakcs
and runs down fast tug boat. But
that is Just what occurred in Johns
ton straits. on the northeast coast Of
Vancouver island. The tug Lorne was
bound south with the dismantled bark
Colorado In tow. when the big tug ran
ashore and In turn was run down by
her tow. the Lorne's bulwarks being
sr,ashed and an immense hole torn In
the hull OF the Colorado. Luckily. the
hole In the bark was just above the
water line Had II been few Inches
lower II must have sank with the val
uable cargo Of concentrates which she
was taxing from the Treadweil mines
to the Tacoma smelter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
THE ABOLITION OF PRISON LOCK
STEP.

To the Lninitiated the lockstep is an
interesting performance. 1t originated
from the necessity OF handling large
bodies OF convicts as compaetly as pos
sible. Each mans hands rest upon the
shoulders, while his knees fit into the
backs OF the knees OF the man before
him, This necessitates a short shuf-
fling step, and swaying motion, which
Il is claimed seldom leaves him. For
this reason its abolition is urged. This
demonstrates the power Of habit. An
other habit hard to get rid Of is con-
stipauon; but there is a remedy that
will cure this. as well as dyspepsia, In
digestion and biliousness. and that is
Hostetter's stomach Bitters. 1t is a
magnificent tonic for the whole sys-
TEN. purifying the blood and improving
the appetite. Try II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Several transfers OF pupils In the OIL
ncy, Mcclure and shivcly schools were
made yesterday by Chairman Thomp-
son OF the school board In order to re-
licvc several Of the rooms which have
been badly oyer-Crowdtd since the re-
cent promotions were made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

steamboatlng on the Middle colum-
bia and Snake rivers viii not doubt be
Suspended within day or two. ac-
cording TO "A report In the Telegram.
Zero weather prevails at an points on
The Snake and the river is expected to
close at any time. Cold weather has
prevailed for several days and yester-
day shore ic. was forming as far down
as the Cascades II the weather con
tinuos cold for three days longer there
is no doubt but what steamers Of The
Dalles. Portland & Astoria Navigation
Company win be forced TO tie up. The
weather bureau predicts n continually
falling temperature. with no signs Of
abatlag. for three days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Hear Edlson's grand oonesrtograph
az Fishers opera house tomorrow
night You can spend couple OF hours
liatcning 10 operate, instrumental mu-
sic, singing. speakIng and rccitations.
both comic and sentimental Admis-
Sion ls only 20, IL and 10 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The masquerade ball given last night
by the members of Charity Lodge. d.
of H., A. o. U. W., although an i'm
promptu affair." was one OF the most
successful events Of It's kind given by
that order for some time. over 200
persons were In attendan ,e, including
spectators. Many Of the costumes were
quite gorgeous and pretty. The floor
arrangements were under the direction
Of Professor Beggs, G, w, Morton and
c. II. Stockton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Tho Elk Greek toll road has been
leased to c. Z. Clarke. the Seaside log
ser, for period OF i've years, lie will
at once begin some important improve
mon,a, and promises TO keep the road
In much better condition In the future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
ropAY's WEATHER

PORTLAND. Feb. Washington,
oregon and Idaho. fair. continued cold
today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Complaint has been made at this
office that parties doing business on
Twelfth street are carelessly allowing
quantities OF lumber and other OBJ
structions to remain on the sidewalks.
The streets In that vicinity are very
dark and accidents are liable to occur
unless precautions are taken 10 keep
the sidewalks clear. Possibly the city
might do worse than to pay some at
tentlon to these violations of ordinance
and good judgment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Claud Ilanthorn Is able TO be about
again after his severe attark OF Illness.
Mr, nanlhorn expects to go TO Califor.
MIA within few days In the hope that
the warmer atmoaphcrs and sunshine
viii bring back strength and color once
more.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The Elder arrived In from San Fran.
oisco yesterday with freight for Port
land She carried no passengers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Miss Hulda Olsen and John w. John.
son were married in this city yester.
day. the Rev, McCotmao officiating.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

An accident to an engine on the
Northern Pacific at Goble delayed the
Astoria train two hours yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The committee OF the Athletic club.
which la canyassins Tor members, re-
ports good success thus far
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Charles Amundson. native OF Nor
way. declared his intention OF becoming
citizen yesterday before the county
clerk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

sHERAlAN's NEW WAGON Have
you seen it7 For pianos, furniture and
baggage moving She N hummer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

II is believed that the tug built at
Portland for the Knappton mills will be
brought down the river early in the
week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Tho tug Samson. which has arrived
In San Francisco with the washougal
In tow. made remarkably quick trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Tho DAILY AsTOHiAN will he found
en sale Us Portland al the wril'hnawh slh'
tlonsry house ofJ n, HAndiry to'i Hpi
Washington street. Orders t.r adtnr-
prompt Attention,
ropAY'B WEATHER
PORTLAND. Feb, 10 Washington,
oregon and Idaho, fair. continued cold
today.
AROUND TOWN.
A. Pearson. of Chinoo. ID In the city
James booth Of clatakanie Is In the
city.
Alex. Chisholm OF oak Point is In the
city
C. l.. Houston was In Portland yes.
terday
". Beclwth ID down from Portland
on businean
c. n Calender was over from Knapp
ton yesterday.
crawfIsh cooked In wine at the Ma
tlonAl Cafe,
Tom Boyle. OF wostporl. was In the
city ycsterday,
bend Street Fish Market-Telephons
number, 2isS.
{. r.. Lester. the warrenton mlllman.
WA In town yesterday.
hest l5.cent meal. Rising sun rcslRu.
rant. Gig Commercial street
Mrs n, T. shaw has returned from
protractod visit In California.
Mr and Mra 81, y. Walsh. OF Ilar.
ward. H., Hrc guests tt the occidcnt,
II. II hurncy. OF Graya river Ia In the
city for day or two. attending 20 bus.
mesa matters
sHERMAN's NEW wAGoN--Iave
you seen it7 For pianos, furniture and
baggage moving. She ~ u hummer.
The committee OF the Athletic club.
which la canvassins Tor members, re.
ports good success thus far
The Elder arrived In from San Fran.
cisco yesterday with freight for Port.
land, She carried no passengers.
An accident to an engine on the
Northern Pacific at Goblc delayed the
Astoria train two hours yesterday.
Miss Hulda Olsen and John w. John.
son were married In this city yester.
day. the Rev, Mccormae officiating.
Tho tug Samson. which has arrived
In san Francisco with the washougal
In tow. made remarkably quick trip.
II IL believed that the tug built at
Portland for the Knappton mills will be
brought down the river early in the
week.
Charles Amundson, n native OF Nor
way. declared his intention OF becoming
citizen yesterday before the county
clerk.
The lighthouse tender Manzanita left
yesterday for the Sound, where she
will spend several weeks In replacing
bouys.
Carl Johnson, the well-known Necan-
icum rancher. Is In the city, attending
TO business affairs and calling on his
friends.
Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whlskey. The only pure goods; sunr-
anteed rich and mellow. John L. Carl
Bon. sole agent.
Wanted to Rent-By responsible
tenant with no children. four good
sized housekeeping rooms. Address
3D." Astoran Office.
The reserved seat sale for Edlson's
ooncertograph, which will be heard at
Fishers opera house tomorrow after
noon and evening, opens this morning
at Griffin g. Reeds.
Roslyn coal lasts longer, is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney nues than any other. George
w. Sanborn, Agent. Telephone 1911.
Old Continental is a standard high
grade Kentucky whisky. Absolutely
pure, and can be recommended to those
seeking stimuIant for medical and co.
claI use. Sold by Aug. Danielson. AS
toria. Oregon. y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Mrs, r., Il. shaw has returned from
a protraetrd visit In California.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
Saturday Matinee
and Evening
EdiSOn'S
Concert
Ograph.
Operated by JOHN MONROE.
Operated by JOHN MONROE.

Mr.. Monroe gave concert to large
audience at the MarquamGrand opera
house. Portland, Saturday. December
%. Press and public pronounced the
concertograph the marvel of the age
from Aristotle to Edison. 1t can be
heard by 5000 people.
PRICES-Reserved seats, 25c; gall
lery, 15c. Matinee-Adults. 25c; child
reR, 10c. Seat sale opens Friday morn
ing at Griffin & Reeds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Mr and Mra, 81 =. Walsh. OF Har'
ward. H., nrc guests ,,t the occidcnt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

r. II Burncy, OF Gruya river Ia In the
city for day or two. attending 20 bus
mesa matters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The lighthouse tender Manzanita left
yesterday for the Sound, where she
will spend several weeks In replacing
bouys.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Hest i5.ccnt meal. Rising sun rcslRu.
rant. Gis Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

crawAlsh cooked In wine at the Ma
tl0nAl Cafe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Bsnd Street Fish Market--Telsphon
number. 2iS5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

{. r. Lester the warrenton mlllman.
WA In town yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

c.H. Calender was over from Knapp
ton yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

" Beckwith Ia down from Portland
on businean
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Tom Boyle. OF wcs,por,. was In the
city ycsterday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

c. l., Houston was in Portland yes.
trrday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Carl Johnson, the well-known Necan-
icum rancher. Is In the city, attending
to business affairs and calling on his
friends.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Old Continental is a standard high
grade Kentucky whisky. Absolutely
pure. and can be recommended to those
seeking stimulant for medical and co.
claI use. Sold by Aug. Danelson. AS
toria, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Roslyn coal lasts longer, is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney nues than any other. George
w. Sanborn, Agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
AROUND TOWN.

A. Pearson. OF chinoo. ia in the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whlBkey. The only pure goods; sunr-
nnteed rich and mellow. John L. Carl
Bon. sole agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

The reserved seat sale for Edlsons
ooncertograph, which will be heard at
Fishers opera house tomorrow after
noon and evening, opens this morning
at Griffin g. Reeds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Wanted TO Rent-By a responsible
tenant with no children, four good
sized housekeeping rooms. Address
"B," Astorlan Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Alex. Chisholm OF oak Point Is in the
rlly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

James nooth Of ClatakanIe Is In The
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-12
AN AGREEMENT
Said TO Be Reached by the
Powers Regarding China.
Covers Punishment of Culprits, Pub
lie and Private indemnities.
NOT REPORTED TO WASHINGTON
-SEVERAL POINTS OMITTED.

Berlin, Nov. 1.-THE following is the
spired, in the Cologne Gazette of Sat
urday, as 70 the understanding reach
ed by the representatives Of the powers
in Pekin regarding the Chinese settle
ment:
Pour parlers between the ENJOYS in
Pekin for the purpose Of agreeing up
on the fundamentals for peace nego-
tlations with the Chinese plenipoten-
tiaries proceed favorably in the whole
series Of important points.
AN agreement has been reached be-
tween the powers particularly regard
ing the punishment Of the main cul-
prits, mandarins and princes also re
garding the Witnessing of the execu-
ton Of such punishments be repre-
sentatives of the powers; also regard
ing the principle Of paying damages To
the several governments for the costs
Of the China expeditions and for dam
ages sustained by private persons and
missions; also regarding the permanent
Pekin legations; also regarding the
razing of the Taku forts; and finally.
regarding the maintenance OF secure
and regular communication between
Pekn and the seashore.
about 4 number Of other demands
put forth by separate powers, negotia-
items are still pending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-12
pallv kennsveC JournaI.
ARMY INCREASE.
Senator Proctor and Gen. Cor
hin Confer With President.
Under Present Law the Army Will
Be Reduced to 1900.
PROCTOR BELIEVES CONGRESS
WILL RAISE ARMY STRENGTH.

washington. NOV. Ex-senator Proc
,o- If the Senate committee on mill
,arv affairs and Adjutant Gen. Corbin
~ the war department held an infor-
,,al conference with the President Tela-
.ira 10 the legislation TO be asked of
congress in connection with the pro-
nosed increase Of the regular army.
"rnder the existing law" said SEN
a-or Proctor. at the conclusion of the
conference. the present strength Of
the army is 5000 regulars and $4,000
volunteers, will be reduced an the first
dav Of next July to $1,000 regulars. This
is an absurdly small number and Con-
o-ese will be asked by the President 10
re-organize the army upon q larger
basis Ii will be impossible to keep any
troops in the Philippines unless the
army is increased. 10 say nothing Of
he earrisons for the forts in this
country
My own judgment is that Congress
will provide q regular army of about
q 900 or SO. 900 men, with discretion to
the President TO raise the total NUM-
her TO 100000 if he finds the larger
number necessary. I have no doubt
that this legislation Will be enacted the
coming session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Weld bear hunters are doing good work.
irwin Hutchinson has shot three large
ones. Asa Brown has got one. Tyler
nutchins one, and Sargent Hutchins one.
ne bears are doing q great deal Of mis-
chiet among the she"p. on" man put
INTO his pasture. 1870 sheep, and over ~
have been killed by the bears
Capt. George Hunt. 50. an experienced
mariner Of PASSPORT, was drowned, Fri
DAY night, at cutler from the deck Of his
several days ago for New York with a
general cargo from s. b. Hume q Son,
ana in the storm. this week. put into Gut
itf harbor. How the accident happened
Is not known, as the crew were below at
me time. The body was not recovered.
The deckload included empty barrels. /;
IS believed Capt. Hunt slipped when com
ing aboard after Il brief visit to the VII
age. He is survived by 4 wife, two sons
.tlo Two daughters in Eastpori. He IS
me thlrd brother to be drowned.
Thursday night about Ii o'clock. white
ulileer Corey Of Pittneld. was making MS
nnlpS on his usual night beats around
nearing loud cries OF murder coming
rom the mart Of the LanCey House used
~ me help employed for sleeping rooms.
TI4Ctr Corey Immediately made an inVes-
ni sro;on OF the trouble and found that the
PclCilS ShriekS issued from a room OC-
.uPleu by Mrs. Cursor, the pastry cook
,.hhp!noyed at the hotel. He forced open
M M goof ot the room and found the nus
intnIic =, lne woman n state Of crazy
g,nnHA!catlon. beating his wife unmerci-
my and would probably have killed her
~, ~ snort time If timely assistance had
~ w. stopped his inhuman outrage. Cursor
r.. 95IIeSted and arraigned before Justice
to"uen and pleaded guilt. He was
~. arg - and costs for intoxication and So
nal CoSiS Tor assault. Both fines were
-" ana the prisoner DISCHARGED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-12
BRITISH ARMY REFORMS
To Be Carried Through on an EXten-
sive Scale.

London, Nov 12.-Acccrding to the
Daily Mail 9 scheme Of army reform
Of a sweeping character viii come in
10 operation early next year.
The scheme" says the Daily Mail,
will make the British private train
Cd soldier Instead Of A system glvinr
the recruit mainly a housemaid's work,
and allowing no more than six weeks
Of military training he Will In future
get ten months Of scientific drilling,
all fatigue and orderly duties being
performed by . special corps Of time
expired men.
The first four months Will be deVot-
ed to company training, including
scouting. entrenching. bridging ana
taking cover. The second four months
will be used in battalion maneuvres.
attacking and defending positions ana
field firing. Two mouths VIII 10 given
10 grand maneuvres on on a war scale
The remaining two months OF the first
year will be occupied by furloughs.
The greatest attention win be Gevot-
ed to craftsmanship and TIL allowance
Of ammunition VIII be greatly increas-
cd. Artillery training VIII also be inn
proved. The war office is now acquiring
control of large tracts of land in Vari-
Gus parts of the country for training
grounds