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The National tribune., 1900-11-01


| After breakfast is finished every. sol
der turns to- and helps clean the rooms.
| Some of the mess" are detailed to clean
| inside, while the others scrub tables and
forms outside. This is attended to both
after breakfast and dinner
After this work is finished and until
morning parade at S:45, his time is fully
equipment 'spick and span" The second
parade takes place in the afternoon. 1t
consists of elementary drill or "gun buck
| ing This the men are always anxious
! TO dodge, because if great care is not ex-
ercised accidents sometimes happen to the
hands or feet. This drill consists of in
struction in mounting and dismounting
guns.
The drill in this branch of the service
is necessarily harder work than in the in
fantry, for an artileryman has, besides
bayonet exercise and marching drill, big
gun drill.
In order to be an efficient gunner
man has to know the weight of every pro-
Jectile and the charge of powder to be
used in every gun in every station. This
requires good memory.
In addition to the other work an artii
leryman has to finish off all forts built by
the Royal Engineers, who are called the
workmen of the army.
If n soldier proves himself n good man
Mt his work and retains his good character
he receives promotion. This he is not al
ways willing to take, for he can make ex-
ira money by procuring employment, and
is excused from all parades, with the ex-
ceptiOn of once month, Commanding
Officers Parade"
These employments give him a chance
to learn things he did not know when he
joined the army. They consist in being
an officers servant, walters, cooks. shoe
makers, groOms, coachmen, telcgrap piers
grocer's assistants and so forth. Some of
this work brings them in as much as one
shilling or one shilling six pence per diem
This work he is obliged to reiinquish when
promoted. The question is asked, Does
he not receive more money when promot-
ed?" Certainly; but not so much as he
can earn when employed as named above
A duty man is one who attends all pa
rades, does his guards and pickets.
All parades finish at p. m. unless tn re
is something special on. The remainder
of the day, provided he has committed no
crime Ga slight offense Is not called n mis-
demeanOr, but a crime in the army, is the
soldiers own. But the time rarely drags
for every man amuses himself in his own
way. With some, their only desire seems
to be to walk the streets, attended or I'M
attended, as is their fancy; while others
The National tribune., 1900-11-01
GARRISON ARTILLERY.
Life in the British Army in Canada.

special correspondence to The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
HALIFAX, n. S.
The enlistment of a soldier in the Brit
ish Army Is for seven years with the col
ors and FIVE on the reserve Before his
name is enrolled, however, he is obliged
to pass severe medical examination.
Once a soldier, his life is one of stern
discipline, and he must perform every duty
assigned to him uncOmplainingly and
faithfully, or receive punishment more or
less severe according to the nature of his
offense
The discipline of the troops does not
always lie with the commanding officers,
but with the nOn-commissiOned officers of
the different troops, battalions, squadrons,
batteries or companies. The IN. C. o."
are rightly called the backbone of the
British Army, and to them should be cred
tied the good behavior of the men who
form the corps with which they are con-
nected.
The life the soldier leads in time of
peace is not necessarily hard one. With
the Royal Artillery the gunners' work is
at times very arduous, but allowance is
always made for it afterward.
As rule everybody is nicknamed in the
army The Sergeant-MajOr is known as
The Bloke;" the Quartermaster-Sergea
as the Quarter Bloke" and so on, even
to the master cook, who. whether old or
young, is called "Old Dough"
From 6:45 until I 80 n. m. the first drill
of the day is performed. After this comes
breakfast, which varies, sometimes CON
sisting of fish, liver, bacon and eggs, and
always roti (bread) and tea, called by the
soldiers "SergeantMajOr tea" The
bread and tea are nicknamed by the rank
and file coffee outlets" singers and
floating batteries"
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

prefer to spend their time in barracks.
Many of the latter pass their evenings in
the canteen, drinking beer. Sometimes,
when one of the men is musically inclined,
he will jump from his seat, crying, Or
der, pleasei This gentleman" calling one
of the men by name, will sing a song"
If the man is not inclined he had better
leave, for if he refuses he is carried upon
the stage, and once there has to sing or
pay for drinks. This goes on until first
post gun-fire at 9:30 p. m, when they go
to their rooms. Others, for whom the
canteen has no charms, the reading and
recreation rooms attract, while some pass
their time in athletic sports, such as crick
ct, football, handball, racquet, Quoits and
other out-of-door games.
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so admirably to fill the position of First
Lady of the Land" in her beloved country.
This was one of the events that will
live in history, for it was heralded in
newspapers and commemorated in song.
song in which John 0gg celebrated this
event in the Washington Republican, Jan. 4,
1924, has been often read and will long
live in the memories of Washingtonians,
beginning thus:
"Wend you with the world tonight;
Brown and fair, and wise and witty,
Eyes that float In seas OF light,
Laughing mouths and dimpIes pretty,
Bellies and matrons, maids and madams,
All are gone to Mrs. Adams"
Among the guests were Daniel Webster,
Henry Clay, John G. Calhoun, and if pic
lures are correct they did it honor by ap-
pearing in full-dress costumes-blue coats,
gilt buttons, white or buff waistcoats,
white neckties, high chokers, silk stock
ings and pumps.
We cannot enter into the spirit that
actuated the younger generation, for we
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

by the courtly Daniel Carroll, of Dudding-
ton Manor. The roll of drums and the
call of the bugles in the early morning not
only quickened the movements Of the mill
tary who were TO take part in the cere-
monies, but it brought together interested
citizens, and all avenues TO the Capitol
were crowded with people en- route to the
scene of action
President-elect Adams's residence was
at 1888 Il street, where he had lived while
Secretary of State. The ground is now
occupied by the Adams Building, opposite
the Ebbitt House. At an early hour Presi-
dent Monroe called at the residence of the
President-eiect, where the military and
civil escort soon gathered. The procession
was formed and moved TO the Capitol, the
cavalry leading. The Presidents carriage
was attended by the Marshal of the Dis
trict, Tench Ringgold, with Assistant Mar
shals Gen. John Mason, Gen Walter
Smith and Gen. Walter Jones, four promi-
nent residents of the District of Column
bia. AT the Capitol the President, with
bis escort, was received by the marine
guard. under command of Col. Henderson.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01
CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS.

The total number of men examined for
enlistment in the Regular Army during
the year 1899 was 10,311, of whom 81, 1903
were white and COOS were coIored. The
number accepted was AZ ,S99, or 6S1 .24 out
of every 1000 examined The ratio of ac-
cepted men was 6Ia36 for the white and
722.S7 for thecOlored. The rate of rejec-
ton on primary examination was 273.64
among the white and 250.17 among the
colored candidates, giving a mean of
27164.
Assistant Secretary of War Meikle-
John had narrow escape from drowning
while on stumping tour in Polk Co.,
Neb. cloudburst descended upon a lit
tie valley through which he was driving in
an open buggy. Culyerts and bridges
were washed away and it became so dark
that it was impossible to see the horses.
Mr.. Meiklejohn and the driver got out of
the wagon and began to search for the
road. To remain where they were seemed
certain death, and they decided to leave
the roadway to the instincts of the horse.
They had only three matches and two Of
these were blown out in an instant by
the fury of the gale. Mr.. Meklejohn had
shirt in his grip and bottle of petro-
leum jelly. He took the garment and
wound it securely around the butt of the
whip. He smcared the petroleum over
the linen, and with his remaining match
set the hastily lmprovised torch on fire.
The light disclosed n torrent of water in
front. Fifty feet further and they would
have gone over into deep gully and been
carried out to the river.
The Surgeon-General reports Porto Rico
a very healthy place for troops. The
death rate last year was only 11.35 per
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

AT 10 o'clock the Orderly comes to call
the roll; also the Orderly-Sergeant. The
Orderly stands and calls the mems names.
As he does so, those who are in barracks
answer here" and the Orderly-Sergeant
marks them present. Those who are alb
sent are noted and reported to the Com
mander of the Guard.
AS absent ones come into barracks they
give their names to the Commander of the
Guard, and it is written down, also the
time of their arrival.
At 1915 p. m. lights out" is sounded
by the trumpeter, and the non-commis-
stoned officer in charge of the men shouts,
Come on, chaps; lights out there; stop
that talking" and quiet reigns until the
morning. l.. Fl.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

The Naval Academy authorities are
guarding the design and construction of
the submarine boat Holland with great
care. No visitors are allowed inside the
craft, and the very crews are sworn to
secrecy in the matter.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01
1t was a Dark Night. So da,

that he couldn't see the heads of the
horses. Suddenly he saw a light to the
left. He followed the will O. the wisp"
and down into the quagmire it went, farm
er, horses and all. Many who are ailing,
try this and that. They follow only too
often "Will o. the wisp," and do not
know it before it is almost too late. Don't
fritter away valuable moments, but IL ycu
are sick, ailing or out of sorts commence
the use of DIR. Peters Blood Vitalizer.
You will find it is no "Will O. the wisp."
A century's constant use has demonstrate
ed its health-giving powers. You cannot
get 1t Of druggists. 1t is sold to the peo-
pie direct by the manufacturer, DIR. Peter
Fahrney, 112-114 S. Hoyne Ave, Chi
cago, LII.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

The many ailments of women and delicate
children are speedily relieved
The basis of the entire sy stem is a flesh
building, nerve and tissue-renewing food
Every invalid and sick person needs
Strenuth This food gives it.
Many people get the complete system for the
sake of the Emulsion, which they them
selves need, and give away the other three
preparations to their friends.
! The second article is a Tonic. 1t is good for
weak, thin, dyspeptic, nervous people For
those who have no appetite, who need brac-
ing up.
Thousands take only the Emulsion and the
Tonic.
The third preparation is a medicinal healing
jelly in patent collapsible oZoiell nasal tubes.
1t cures catarrh. 1t heals all Irritation of the
nose, throat and mucous membranes Ii gives
immediate relief 1t is also a dainty applica-
tion for sore lips, rough skin, etc
Perhaps a million people need the OZojell
without any of the other articles.
=, The fourth article Is an Expectorant and
Cough Cure. The only one that can positively
be relied upon. Is absolutely safe for children.
Goes to the very root of the trouble, and not
merely alleviates, but cures.
The four form Panoply of strength
against disease in whatever shape It may
attack you.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01
CONsUMpTIoN CURED.

An old physician retired from practice. had
placed in his hands by East India missionary
the formula of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure Of Consumption.
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and
Lung Affections: also IA positive and radical
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
Having tested its wonderful curative powers In
thousands of cases, and desiring to relieve human
suffering, will send free of charge to all who wish
1t, this recipe, In German, French English. with
full directions for preparing aud using. Sent by
mail, by addressing, with stamp naming this paper,
w. A. MOVES, S35 FolDers' Block, Rochester, NJ Y.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01
THESE FOUR REMEDIES

represent a New system of medical treat
ment for the weak, and those suffering from
wasting diseases, or inflammatory conditions
of nose, throat and lungs.
The treatment is free. You have only to
write to obtain it,
Its efficacy is explained as simply as possible
below.
By the new system devised by DR.. T. A.
SLOCUM, the great specialist in pulmonary
and kindred diseases, all the requirements of
the sick body can be supplied by the FOUR
remedies constituting his Special Treatment
known as The Siocum System.
these four preparations will be of benefit to you.
According to the needs of your case, fully eX-
planned in the treatise given free with the free
medicine, you may take one, or any two, or
thr e, or all four, in combination.
cure is certain If the simple directions
are followed.
The medicines are especially adapted for
those who suffer from weak lungs, coughs.
sore throat. catarrh, consumption and other
pulmonary troubles.
But they are also of wonderful efficacy in the
building of weak syste ms, in purifying the
blood, aking flesh, and restoring TO weak,
sallow people itch and healthy constitutions.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
THE FARMER.

The Supreme Court OF Oregon has de-
cided that a mortgage on a flock of
sheep does not entitle the mortgage to
the wool that may be taken off unless
this is specifically provided for in the
body of the mortgage.
One thousand calves from Mexico
were recently unloaded at Iowa City.
The shipment made a full train, which
was twice unloaded en- route so that
the young animals could have the nee
eessary feed. rest, and exercise.
1t is said one of the large packing
companies has completed arrangements
for embarking in the business of sepa-
rating the whites and yolks Of eggs,
canning them separately. freezing them
and placing them on the market for
use by bakers.
The wheat crop OF Great Britain, ac-
cording to recent returns, viii average
thirty-three bushels per acre for 1899.
The previous year the average was
thirty-five bushels per acre. This more
than doubles the yield per acre in the
United States.
The Department of Animal Husband
~ OF the University of Illinois has re-
Gently secured by purchase and by loan
some fine specimens of the Dorset and
Oxford breeds of sheep These animals
will be used by the department for pur-
poses of class study.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
Our several Postal schedules.

II Is pointed out that at the present
time the United States and Territor-
les and Colonies of America are af.
fiicted with five separate and different
postal schedules. These are Cd the
domestic American system, which Is
familiar to most OF us; CD the Porto
Rican system, which is the same as
our own for letters. but WITH a higher
rate for fourth-class matter; CD the
Hawaiian system. the Hawaiian rates
within the islands and foreign rates
with the United States; (4 the Gu
ban system. with modification of the
old Spanish system in the interior and
foreign rates between the island and
the United States; CD the Philippine
system. within the islands as the
Spanish left it. but with domestic let
ter. newspaper and parcel rates be-
tween the archipelago and the United
States. There are great many peo-
pie, including not few American
business men. who would urgently
recommend Congress to take meas
ures to unity and harmonic these
various systems in some way.-The
Manufacturer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
FLORIDA.
Two Weeks Tour via PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad

Two Weeks Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
The first Pennsylvania Railroad tour
of the season to Jacksonville. allowing
two weeks in Florida. will leave New
York apg Philadelphia February 6.
Excursion tickets. including railway
transportation, Pullman accommodations
lone beith). and meals en- ,oEfe in both
directions while travelling on the special
train, will be sold at the following rates:
New York. $50 90; Philadelphia. Harris
burg. Baltimore, and Washington,
$500: Pittsburg. $500. and at pro
portionate rates from other points.
For ticket, itineraries. and other in
formation apply to ticket agents Tourist
Agent at IIoo Broadway. New York; 4
Court street. Brooklyn; 7So Broad street.
Newark. n. j.; Il. Courlaender. IT,.
Passenger Agent Baltimore District,
Baltimore. Md; Colin Studds, Passenger
Agent Southeastern District. Washing
ton. ID. G; Thos. L. Watt. Passenger
Agent Western District, Pttsburg. Pa.
or to Geo. w. Boyd. Assistant{General
Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station.
Philadelphia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
No Interest In Personnel Bin.

Quite number Of naval officers are
willing TO give up their chances of pro-
motion and retire with their present rank
and pay. Many of these realize that
the Personnel bill came too late to bene-
fit them to any extent. and they would
prefer the retired list to active duty in
their present grades. Those who are
retired are: Captains. Capriano An
drade Harris. ]. C. Green. r. ID. Impey
commanders. w. /. Moore. Daniel
Delehanty. ]. d. ]. Kelly. c. e. Forse.
A. b. Speyers and T. H. Stevens;
lieutenant-c w. F. Low.
William Kilburn. b. A. Fiske. F. II.
Holmes. w. K. A. Rooney. w. c.
Eaton, J. p. S. Lawrence. G. 5. Willis.
E. r. Freeman. L. L. Rea men and
Henry Minnett. Three officers who re-
Gently applied tor retirement under the
provisions of the Personnel act have
Withdrawn their applications. Thew are
Captains John McGoman. q. {. Reiter
and Z. S. Houston.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
AUTOMOBILE PALACE.
Magnificent Car for Long Trips Upon
Pleasant 6yways.

Railroad palace cars are familiar
sight to the public, but a car Of like
proportions, and something similar in
appearance and design that will speed
IIong the country roads from 20 to 80
miles an hour is the latest Creation
Of Yankee skill and Yankee ingenuity.
Mr.. s. G. Coombs, of Philadelphia.
Is the inventor in that line of automo-
biles.
The car has a four-wheeled truck
under each end set a short distance
back from the ends, thereby bring
Ing the weight of the car as near the
engine as practicable in car IS feet
long. The wheels are four feet high,
each truck is constructed with heavy
springs and fifth wheel, like a heavy
circus wagon. Each wheel is fitted
with the heaviest and best solid rub
Der tire that can be produced, which
Will relieve the wheel and axle from
heavy jar when in rapid motion. The
iour-wheel truck at each end gives
the car great stability, because IL one
wheel drops in a hole or creyasse the
companion wheel on the same side
will maintain the balance of the car
and also distribute the weight over
larger surface on the ground, giving
the car better foothold, as 1t were,
IN soft roads or climbing hills.
Mr. Coombs's manner of communi-
eating power to the wheels from the
motor is where his engineering quail
ties show themselves. The wheels
I'll work independently of each other,
the same as any automobile. yet they
are all operated by means of two
heavy cables direct from the motor,
The car has steering arrangement
nc each end-both ends of the car are
alike. The car runs either way, and
ground short curves and in turns the
rear wheels follow In the same track
as the front wheels, and the car is
guided either way by the same steer
Ing arrangement, the car having
pilot at each end. The car positively
will not upset on any road.
There are two staterooms in the
car, furnished with closets and baths.
The bath tubs are let down in this
space, and are even with the under
Eide of the floor section of the floor
being constructed to cover it, The
buffers pantry Is fitted with every
modern culinary device. Some of the
space of the car is divided off with
partitions like folding blinds, making
1t possible to throw two or three
rooms into one. The car Is pointed at
either end to minimize atmosphere
resistance. The car cannot upset, for
1t can be seen that material and bag
gage carried is near the ground, like
ballast in the bottom of ship.
II represented this undertaking to
Mr.. Roswell p. Flower IL years ago"
Eaid Mr.. Coombs, while l resided at
WATERFOWL, but the idea was too adj
Vanced then-Cin. ENQUIRER
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
USE OF DOGS IN WAR.
Result Of the Experiments Made BY
the German Army.


The use of dogs in war dates back
to the Greeks and Romans, but the
modern idea of training them for spe-
cial military service was born In 1886
In Germany, and for the past 10 or II
years each battalion of German jag
ers has had eight or ten dogs assigned
10 Il for this training. The two or
three dogs thus falling to each CON-
pany are placed under the care of "a
noncommissioned officer and two
men. and each regiment has an officer
detailed to superintend their instruc-
ton.
The Dog is to be used for various
special duties. such as the service of
information and security or scouting,
on marches and "Reminiscences and
IN patrol. sentinel duty with the out
posts, as messengers on both these
duties, as carriers of supplies and am
munltion on the battlefield. and to
hunt up the wounded after battle.
To test the results thus far obtained
n number of dogs belonging to various
regiments were assembled at Gels, in
Prussian Silesia, in last July for trial.
There were sixteen dogs in all. six of
them under two years old. They were
tried on the following points: Conduct
as watch dog return from patrol to
master. going from master to patrol.
following master by scent alone, and
lying down. The first point was test
ed by placing the dog with his master
at an outpost giving only a limited
view and then causing two jagers Tin
enemy's uniform) to approach under
cover from n point about 400 yards
distant. The second and third points
were tested by sending four dogs at
one time from an outpost Tor patroD
to four different sentinels, then back
again to the outpost Tor patroD, back
again to the sentinel, and once more
TO the outpost Tor patroD, the latter
having meanwhile changed its posi-
ton.
The various points were given
values. and one of the dogs received
90 out of n possible 100. The dogs
were of different breeds and crosses,
but the best were collies and shep-
herd dogs. The average rate of ira
vel OF the dogs as messengers was
about 9h miles an hour.-N. Y. Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
Drying Preparations

simply develop dry catarrh; they dry up
the secretions which adhere to the men,
brane and decompose. causing a far
more serious trouble than the ordinary
form of catarTh. Avoid all drying in
halants and use that which cleanses,
soothes and heals. Ely's Cream Balm
is such a remedy and viii cure catarrh or
cold in the head easily and pleasantly.
All druggists sell it at 50 cents or it viii
be mailed by Ely Brothers IS Warren
ST., New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-05
letter. salt-Rheum and eczema

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases IS instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. II
is equally efficient for itching piles an
favorite remedy for sore nipples. chap
ped hands. chilblains. frost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Dr.. Cady's Condition Rvae,y. are just
what horse needs when in bad condition
Tonic. blood purifier and vermifuge.
They are not food but medicine and the
best in use to put horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.