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BRITISH ARMY MECHANICS
CURIOUS TERMS OF ENDEARMENT.
PRAISE AND RIDICULE APPLIED
TO VARIOUS REGIMENTS.
From Notes and Queries.

From Notes and Queries.
That many of the regiments Of the British
army have unofficial designations, pet names
nicknames and titles that cannot easily be de
fined is we'll known Colonel Cooper King and
other military writers have recorded these nick
names; but the extent and variety of this nom
inal vocabulary which Tommy Atkins has in
vented for himself and often prefers to that
imposed by the War Office authorities, will
probably surprise a good many readers This
will be seen from the following alphabetical list
derived almost exclusively from Colonel Cooper
Kings work the British army. Some regi-
ments have more than one nickname. and in
these eases each has been entered in its alpha
betical order.
Anglers" the nickname given the Royal
j. lsii Fusiliers from the capture Of the French
eagle at Barrosa.
Regiment, now part OF the Highland Light In
fantry- This designation is an allusion to the
manner in which they distinguished themselves
at the battle of Assaye.
BARRELS Blues is a title for the Kings own,
derived from the name of former commander
The Royal Sussex Regiment is composed of
the former Both and 10th battalions of the line
The former, from its recruiting place, was
known as the Belfast Regiment"
THE Bengal Tigers is name. derived from
its Indian badge for the Leicestershire ReGi-
ment
the 10th Hussars when under the command of
Valentine Baker.
''Bingham's Dandies' Is d nickname of the
18th Lancers and arose from the excessive fas-
tidiousness of a former colonel as TO the mems
appearance.
BLACK Cuffs is a nickname for the 18Th
CNOrthamptonshire) Regiment
BLACK Horse is a name for the 9TH Hussals
as also for the 9th cor InniskiIling) Dragons.
"BlayneyS BloOdhOurdS was the name given
to the S9th Regiment in the Irish Rebellion OF
119S. This regiment now forms part of the
Royal Irish Fusiliers
"Bleeders'' is a nickname for Prince Albert's
Somersetshire Light Infantry
The Blind Half Hundred" is a nickname for
the 50th. part Of the Queens Royal West
Kent Regiment.
The present Manchester Regiment consists of
the former G:'d and Goth Regiments. The ti}d
had the nickname of ''Bloodsuckers"
The Devonshire Regiment has had the sig
nificant nickname of the Bloody Eleventh -
from its tremendous losses at Fontenoy, Ostend
and Salamanca
Blue Caps" was a name given to the LIST
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battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiiers in the
Indian Nutiny.
The Blue Marines is name applied to the
Royal Marine Artillery.
The Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regi-
ment have been called the 'Bounders"
The Worcestershire Regiment inherits the
name of 'Braggs." from former colonel of the
18th. which is now linked with it
The Kings Shropshire Light Infantry is partly
made UP of the old SD. which was known as
the "Brickdusts."
The Buff HowardS'' is a name for the Bluffs
East Kent Regiment
''Calverts Entire Is a name which is said
To have originated in the West Yorkshire Regi-
ment. which had three battalions, all raised by
Colonel Sir Henry Calvert
The 9th Dragon Guards have been STYLED the
CARDS" contraction of Carbineers.
"CaulifiowerS was name for the fifth
U-oyal North Lancashire) Regiment
The Queens own Royal West Kent Regiment
includes the former 9th Carl of Ulster's) who
were ncknamed "Celestials' because of their
blue facings.
The 10th Hussars have the name OF the
"Chainy Tenth" from the metal ornament on
the pouch belt.
''CheeSes' is a nickname which has been ap-
piled 20 the Household Cavalry, and was given
because n century ago IL was remodeIled on a
somewhat more democratic basis and some
gentlemen" therefore declined to joint Come
on. Cheesemongers. charged" was the cry OF the
colonel at Waterloo.
Cherry Pickers" is a name given TO the 18th
Hussars from the cherry color OF the overalls
They have also been called "Cherubim" A
story h told Of = party OF the regiment having
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been surprised in cherry garden during II.
Peninsular War.
"COalheavers" is a nickname for the Crsn.-
der Guards, originating il IS said in the no.
mission formerly given to the men to work !,
plain clothes, in the coal trade
The second battalion of the Royal Irish Riffs
formerly the S6th Regiment we're known >,
County Downs"
Gross Belts is a name for the Sth Hussars
The Daily Advertisers is q name appIi@t
for unknown reasons to the 9TH Lancers
The 18th Lancers are the Death or GLORY
Boys-a name easily explained a. their banngr
bears a skull underneath which are the words
"Or glory
The 9th Lancers are known as the Delhi
Spearmen,' from the dexterity with which the7
used their lances in the Indian 1Iutiny
The 'Devils own was the nickname OF The
old SSth, now the Connaught Rangers.
The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex
Regiment includes the former 18th known as
the Die Hards -" from their splendid courage a
AIbuera-
The Dirty Half Hundred is a name for the
former Joth- now part OF The Queens Roya
West Kent Regiment
The Sth HuSsars are the Dirty Eighth" WIZ
this designation should be suitable this reg
ment Is one Of the mysteries of the usually goo
natured spirit Of satire 10 which military nick
names due.
The Royal Munster FUsiliers are made ID 4.
the former 101sJ and 1O4th Regiments Dirt
SHIRTS was the name given 10 The l0lSt, VI
fought in their shirt sleeves at Delhi
The 18th Hussar Regiment IS known z
'DrOsheda Light Horse" because it was m /
raised in the middle of the last century by Il F
Marquis of proSheda.
The 18th HUsssrS are sometimes called q {
'Dumpies." # m the short stature az he n
who composed the regiment of Bengal cava7
from which il was formed. The 10Th HusSl
share this nickname, as also do the 2lSI f. y
sarS.
The Eagle Takers was The proud bynara
of the Royal Irish FuSilieTs. who captured tls
French eagle at Barrcsa-
The Royal Scots FUSiiiers are known as III
Earl of Mars Grey EreekS The regimen.
was first raised by Lord Mar in 167N
The Royal FUsilieTs have been called "Ele-
giant Extracts" The reason assigned for this
odd nickname is that at some uuSIecified period
many of the officers had be- transferred from
other regiments
"EVergreeuS Is name for the 18th HusSarS
The "E.Nccll-TS' now incorporated IN the
Prince of Waes's Volunteers south Lancashire
Regiment, derived their name from the reg
mental Nj"
The Durham LiEht Infantry comprise The
former 18th and lo6th Regiments The TN
were known as the Faithful uurhams."
The B7dfOrdShire Regimen was nicknamei .
"Featherbeds." because for a very long period
il saw no active service. Its flag begins VIII
Blenheim and ends with ChitraL
The Fighting Fifth" was d name for The
Northumberland FuSiliers.
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by which the breed is said to be recognized in
its native country, namely, the Percheron.
The most noted horse of the breed Gray
Arabian, imported into France about 1920, and
the general gray color is attributed to this
Arab blood. The form, disposition and general
characteristics also indicate Arabian descent
while the size is probably derived from the
black horse of Flanders. These horses weigh
from 1850 to 1000 pounds. They have more
speed than the Shire horses, and are adapted to
moving great loads at a comparatively rapid
gait.
There is fair demand for heavy draught horses
now at prices ranging from $175 to $500 With
good usage they last a long time. and one brewer
in Manhattan who pays much attention to his
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seemed to be in a state of decline Brewers and
other owners Of large wagons continued to use
the big animals hut the production was greater
than the demand But lately new blood has
been imported and sent to the breeding farms
in Iowa, Indiana Illinois and Ohio, and it looks
now as though the business had taken a turn
for the better"
The most popular of the heavy breeds is the
English Shire cart horse. For centuries
heavy horses have been brought to England
from Holland, Flanders and Germany to i'm
prove the native stock. The result is a type of
slow going. steady animal which is known as
the Shire horse. The black horse of Flanders
had the dominating influence in the formation
OF this breed and that account the Shire
animals resemble the Clydesdale in many re
spects. These horses are raised extensively in
Staffordshire, Leicestersllire, OXfordshire Der
byshire, Yorkshire Cambridgeshire and Lin
colnshire, the best specimens OF the breed hav-
ing come for many years from the two last
named localities
The prevailing colors of the Shires are black
bay and brown, although there are some roans
and grays. sign of pure breeding is an
abundance of fine, silky hair from the knee or
hook to the fetlock. The Shire stallion should
be Il hands high or over with big and mas
sive legs, hair plentiful at all seasons. without
tendency to woolliness and action should be
straight, level and true These horses weigh
from 500 to 1000 pounds. They show neither
dash nor Eayety of carriage, but slow of
motion and powerful. They have been intro
duced with good results only in the large
cities of the United States. but in the agricuit-
ural States of the Mississippi Valley.
Buscot Harold the bay stallion prize winner
at the annual show of the Shire Horse Society
which was held in the Royal Agricultural Hall,
London, last February, is a fine specimen of
the breed. He stands Il hands high, and weighs
ton.
The Percheron horse was imported to the
United States for the first time about fifty years
ago. Breeders in Union and Pickaway counties in
Ohio were the importers. These horses were
known for many years French stock but
since their origin and history have been stud a
they have been designated Percherons. Their.
has been much disagreement as to the proper
name for these heavy horses. arising from the
fact that earlier importatiuns of French horses
had been called Normans. These draught horses
which dealers agree in calling Percherons
have been varously known in American mar
kets as Percherons Percheron- Normans, Nor
man PerCherons. Normans and French horses
This superiuity OF names was unsatisfactory
and confusing, and several attempts were made
to compromise on some suitable abbrevation
none OF which were successful until the SoCieth
HippiQue Percheron was formed in France in
1888. and the publication of a studbook. The
American society in November of the year
decided to adopt and adhere to the only name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-08

The 18th HuSsars have well earned theh ~
ignatiOn OF the Fighting Fifteenth -.
The Prince Of WaIes'S Volunteers (Soutn -, -
cashire Regiment include The 10Th often ."
the Fighting Fortieth." sts
In the Royal Irish Rifles are amalSalatr -
SD and the S6th Regiments The hrs'
known as ''FItchS Grenadiers. ~
The former 54th now the DorSetshire NJ
ment. were known as the Planners ,..ns
The Gallant Half Hundred Is hl.A - ,ss
for the former jOth which now forms part -
Queens Royal West Kent Regiment IL
GARDENERS Dragons" Is 4 name Tor -"
HuSSarS s,,rssf
"Garvies'' was the nickname or inc Iass,r,h;
9th which now forms part of the C'hN
Rangers.
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THE BEST DRAUGHT HORSES
SHIRE HORSES AND PERCHERONS IN
THE UNITED STATES.

Despite the fact that the autotruck is no
longer an imaginary commodity the demand for
draught horses has not decreased. but there is a
mild boom in the business and men who deal
IN that class of live stock realizing fairly
good prices for their merchandise
For several years" said q dealer. there was
a lull in the business. The prices were low, and
interest in breedisg heavy stock waned. The
Western breeders who had made it a practice to
import fresh stock every year added
stations to their stables, and the business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-08
NEW FEATURES or THE RoENTGEN RAY
RECENT EXPERIMENTS OF PROFESSOR TRoW
BRIDGE AT HARVARD.

BRIDGE AT HARVARD
In THE Popular Science Monthly" for April
Professor John Trowbrdge mentions some traits
of the R0ntgen ray that are not so generally
known as its Photographic power and the fuor-
escent effects that it produces One Of the new
~ discovered pecuarities Of the agent in cues
ton IS that it will open a path for the flow of
electricity where otherwise current could not
pass layer of dry air is as good an insulator
as is known If the ends of an electric circuit
be brought nearly together. but not touching
IN a glass tube from which the air has been ex-
hausted, the current is not able to traverse the
gap alone. But if rays be projected upon the
interval between the terminals the current will
luminous display. Professor Trowbridge does
not try to explain this surprising performances
hut merely records it,
Another singular effect produced by the y raw
IS that 1t separates air and other gases into their
constituents. just as the process of electroIysis
Negative and positive charges of electricity are
impaired to them in the mean time This latter
tact leads the Harvard scientist to suspect thar
the electricity and magnetism of the earth NAV
De an effect on the atmosphere caused nv the
sun. The conditions exist he says for produc-
ing d state of things which would explain the
aurora, other electrical manifestations of the
atmosphere and the tendency of the magnetic
needle to point northward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-08
WANTED-I SELF-rYISG sHorNrRIyG
From The Washington Star.


Frequently there are inquiries made of the
Iatent ONCE in regard to a shortie or self
fastening ShOeStrlnG, remarked Il Patent Office
examiner l" a star reporter. and | really be
iieNt thlj any thing III that line. if at all practi-
car would produce more money than the mines
or the hlondlte- Shoe manufacturers have, been
"i 'i' LOOKOUT i"f Such an invention for wears
ana 1t would he interesting to SEE how thev
would hld against each other for the invention
should Il develop. The shoe manufacturing con
competent attorneys, and they keen a -,
lookout Tor anything in their line that turns mn
Ihere nave been number of inventions in the
matt matter OF sen Tying shoestrings and patents
not susceptible of improvements"
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AN INEVITABLE CONCLUSION.

From Life.
Stuper-Here's a nice letter for man u. ,,e
ceivei The scoundreI who wrote IL cAiiS
bIithering idiot,
Teeple-What's his Nance ,t- 81
That's Just what I'd like to hnd 0"'' =,
there's no signature -. ,,us
Don't you recognize the writing IL
somebody who knows you
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ITS RARITY.

From The Philadelphia Press .,sl
visitor-I suppose that plate on the ,"raIaef
a very rare piece OF china. OF priceless bG'
Hostess-The value is largely se h'l" =, use fcl
1t certainly Is a rare piece. IL was "a py ~
two years and never So much as eIaeA
OF our servants
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4 STAGE CHANGE.

From The Chicago News.
Property Man-Now that you intend putting
on "A Tropic Night" what are we going 20 Dc
Bear? ~i
Manager-Havc them painted green and let
them 80 on srapevnea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-08

horses. is now using a number of Percherons
daily which put in service ten years ago
when they were four years old.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19
Life Gradually Lenetheuinr.

Recent statistics prove that the
average health and length of life of
human beings have grown stronger and
longer with the years. In the 18th
century. there was not to be found a
man or woman over 60 years of age.
1t Is clearly demonstrated that the
change for the better has been brought
about by modern ideas and methods.
One OF the agents which has been most
instrumental in preserving life is
Hostetter'S Stomach Bitters. Thou
sands have died from stomach and d.
gestive disorders, who might have sur
viyed had they resorted to the Bitters.
1t is the greatest of known tonics for
stomach and digestive organs. 1t
cures dyspepsia, indigestion and N
tipation, and has done so for the past
so years. There is nothing to equal it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19
Rio Grande & Santa Fe
Denver & Rio Grdnde R. r.
Time Table No, 80,
directive May 10, 1907

Connections with the main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points In the San Juan country.
At Alamosa with standard gauge) for
La Veta, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Denver, also with narrow gauge for
Monte Vista, Del Norte and Denver
Creole and all points in the San Luis
valley.
At Salida with main line STANDARD
GAUGE for all points east and west in.
Guiding Leadville.
At Florence with F. & G. c. R. R. for
the gold camps of Cripple Creek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Dem
yer v It'll oil Missouri river liues for all
points east.
New Reclining Chair Cars between
Santa Fe and Alamosa. Seats free.
Through passengers from Santa Fe
will have reserved bcrths In standard
gauge sleepers from Alamosa II desired.
For further information address the
undersigned.
T. J. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe, N. N
3 K. HOOPER, G. P A..
Denver, Colo
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19

bic and fearful mother cannot have a happy
and cheerful child. In mind and bodv The
child will reflect the mothers condition.
The best preparation for motherhood is
made by the use of DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription. Its perfect control over the
sensitive feminine organism gives it a
natural influence over the mind. Il ban
ishes anxiety and fear. 1t does away with
the misery, Of morning sickness. 1t gives
vitality and elasticity to the organs pecu-
liarly feminine, and makes the trial of
motherhood easy and brief. It makes
healthy mothers, capable of nursing and
nounshing the babes they bring into the
world. "Favorite Prescription" contains no
alcohol, whisky or other intoxicant. Accept
no substitute.
Mrs. Axel Kjer, of Gordonville, Cape Cirar-
deau Co., Mo, writes: when 1 look at INV
little boy I feel 1t my duty to write to you. Per
naPs - some ONE one WI see ny testimony, and be
blessed in the same way. This is my ff.h child
and the only one who came to maturity the
others having died from lack of nounshment-
90 the doctor said. I was not sickiy In any way
and this time I just thought I would try vour
Prescription I took nine bottles and to nv
surprise i carried me through, and gave us as
hne q little boy as ever was. Weighed ten aud
one-half pounds: He Is now FIVE months old,
mas never been sick 2 day, and Is 90 strong that
everybody who sees him wonders at him. HE Is
go 4, playful and holds himse1fup 50 well. / would
IKE to see this In print for so many have asked
me, Do you think these are the Testimonials Of
the people, or has DR.. Pierce lust made them
up and printed them2'"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bilious.
ness.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19
FREE OF

Any adult suffering from a cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles Of any nature, who will
call at Ireland's Drug Store will be pre-
sented with a sample bottle Of Bosch
ee's German Syrup, free Of charge. On
ly n bottle given to one person, and
none to children without order from
parents. No throat or lung remedy ev-
er had such a sale as Boschee's German
Syrup in all parts Of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions Of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvellous.
1t Is really the only Throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. One 75 cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19
AUGUST WI

1T is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton. that in my travels in all parts
OF the world, for the last ten years, I
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy. for dyspepsia, deranged liver
n stomach, and for constipation. I
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches n general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is a grand remedy. It
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion" Sample bottles free
1reland's Drug Store. Sold by deal
ers in all civilized countries.
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LORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of WASH
lta, l. 7. He writes: -Four bottles Of
Of scrofula, which had caused her great
suffering for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face, and the
best doctors could give no help; but her
cure Is complete and her health Is ex-
cellent." This shows what thousands
have proved-that Electric Bitters is
the best blood purifier known. It's the
supreme remedy for eczema, letter, salt
ulcers. boils and running sores.
1t stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
.xpels poisons, helps digestion, builds
up the strength. Only so cents. Sold by
Fischer & Co., druggists. Guaranteed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19

Mr.. w. s. Whedon, Cashier Of the
First National Bank Of Winterset, Ia,
in a recent letter gives some experience
with a carpenter in his employ that will
be Of value to other mechanics. He
says: II had a carpenter working for
me who was obliged to stop work for
several days on account Of being trou-
bled with diarrhoea. I mentioned to him
that l had been similarly troubled, and
that Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy had cured me. He
bought a bottle of 1t from the druggist
here and informed me that one dose
cured him, and he is again at his work."
or sale by A. c. ireland.
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Eclipsed.

Were you down south during the re-
cent solar eclipse?
Yes, and l saw something funny.
What was that?
Why, men that had been smoking
tobacco all their lives were smoking
glass.
starvation never yet cured dyspepsia.
Persons with indigestion are already
half starved. They need plenty of
wholesome food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat so the body a
be nourished while the worn-out organs
are being reconstructed. 1t Is the only
preparation known that will instantly
relieve and completely cure all stomach
troubles. Try 1t if you are suffering
from indigestion. 1t will certainly do
you good. Ireland's pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mr.. W. A. Hines, Of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in Consumption. I had fire.
quent hemorrhages and coughed night
and day. All my doctors said I must
soon die. Then I began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, which
completely cured me. I would not be
without 1t even if it cost $500 a bottle.
Hundreds have used 1t on my recon-
mendation, and all say it never fails to
cure Throat, Chest and Lung troubles"
Regular size, Soc and $1.00. Trial bot
Ties free at Fischer & Co.'s drug store,
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PLAYED OUT.

Dull Headache. Pains in various parts
Of the body, Sinking at the pit Of the
stomach, LOSS Of appetite. Teverish-
ness. Pimples or Sores are all positive
evidences of impure blood. No matter
how 1t became 80. 1t must be purified
in order to obtain good health. Acker's
Blood Elixir has W failed to cure
scrofulous or syphilitic poisons or any
other blood diseases. 1t is certainly a
wonderful remedy. and we sell every
bottle on a positive guarantee.
For sale ct Nscher's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19
One More Convert

Miss Weldon stood in front of the mir
ror, looking at the reflection of her once
golden hair, now thickly streaked with
silver.
81 am tired of tho double standard
she said.
And she proceeded to make arrange
ments to place it on an exclusive gold
basis. -ChicagO Tribune.