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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

FILIPINOS MUST PAY THE FIDDLER.
Benevolent assimilation of the Fill
pinos is not only to be an expensive
luxury for them, but will continue to
be costly to the people of the United
States. The establishment of civil
government in the Philippines. which
is now in progress under the Taft
commits sion, will provide many fat
jobs for President Mckinley to be-
stow upon aspiring embryo estates
men," For weeks past the presi-
dent and Secretary Root. when not
listening to applicants for position in
the army, have been importuned by
citizens who want soft berths in our
Asiatic possessions. The cost of run
ming the Philippines under civil
form of government is to be paid by
: taxing the Filipinos, aud will severely
tax the revenues of the islands.
Places now held by army officers,
who are now receiving only their sal
airy as such officers, will be taken by
civilians who will be literally COM
pensated; while the same number of
officers as are now in the Philippines
will remain there drawing their pay
from the government.
Judge Taft, who is to be the first
civil goveI nor, will draw handsome
salary. and he is expected to retain
the other mem bers of the commission
as an advisory council or whatever
name it may please the president to
give the body. They, too. will be
well paid. i here will be gov
ernors of provinces. revenue and Gus
toms officials, postal Authorities and
other departmental dignitaries. The
judiciary will have a supreme head at
Manila, with subordinate tribunals
throughout the archipelago. This
will prove to be an expensive institu-
ton. The police system is to be
elaborate, and likewise will be costly.
If the instruction has collapsed. as
Gen. Macarthur suggests. the 65 600
troops to be qnartered in the Philip
pines will have but little to do other
than the routine of camp life. The
cost of maintaining the big army in
idleness will continue TO be a tax on
the people of the United States, but
the natives must pay for the civil
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Masters Sale.
]. t. and S. R. Kenworthy. attorneys.
State of Illinois,
Rock Island county 81.

Rock Island County. 81
In the Circuit COurt-In Chancery.
Hiram Ruby, trustee for Katie Ruby NOW
Katie Quick), Olive Ruby, Mary Ruby. Minnie
Ruby and Lizzie Ruby VS. Orlando NJ. GunneI,
Catherine GunneH aud Mrs Minnie Can Afghan
Foreclosure, general No. 1888
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
decree of said Court, entered in the above en-
titled cause on the twenty-eighth day of Janu-
airy, A. D. 1901, I shall, on Saturday, the
twenty-third day of March, A. d. 1901, at the
hour of two O'Clock in the afternoon at
In the city of Rock Island, in said
County OF Rock Island, to satisfy said decree,
sell at public vendue to the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand that certain par
eel of land, situate in the County of Rock
Island and State of Illinois, known and
described as follows. towit:
commencing at a tree standing South thirty
seven degrees (37o) West (variation ICY, Six
(6) chains asd sixteen (i6) links from the
North east corner OF Section Thirty-five (35),
in To Rnship Seventeen Q7), North OF Range
One ~ West OF the fourth M. thence
South thirty one and one half degrees C3ik y
ana thirty-eight (3s) links; thence North
Thi-ty.four and one half degrees t341s o) West
fourteen (l4 ckaius and siXty-oue (6t) links;
thence North eigaty-nine degrees (S9o) East
ten Q0) chains and thirteen Q3) hoks; thence
East four az chains s. eighty 800 links TO the
place of beginning, containing Eight g. 90-to0
acres and also known as Out Lot f to Coal
Valley in the town of Coal Valley, County of
Rock Island and state of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island Illinois, this weifth
day OF February, a. D. 1901.
ELWIN E PARMENTER.
Master In Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill
j. i. q ). r. KENwoRTHY, Complainant's
Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

ONE thing the Pan-American exposi-
ton which is to be held this year in
Buffalo. N. Y, has done-it has per-
suaded the residents of that city that
they have not been forgotten by out
side relatives and friends. The Buff
falo Commercial says: Letters are
being received from those who have
not written for years to their Buffalo
connections. This sudden strengthen
ing of family ties is one of the results
OF the effort Buffalo is making to
bring before the continent an oppor-
tunity for seeing the resources of this
splendid city,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
WE have heard frequently

WE have heard frequently of oil
kings, railroad kings. coal kings and
lumber kings. but the latest un-
crowned claimant is nothing less than
the egg king, who, according to an
exchange. has given an order for more
than twenty-eight millions of eggs.
which the hens of Kansas and Okla
homa are to supply in as short a time
as they can be prevailed upon to do
their duty. Kansas and Oklahoma
will be musical for weeks with the
exultant notes of the proud matrons
of the poultry yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

capped by her father. who stipulated
that the book should not be put on
sale in America, and that no copy nor
proof of it should reach these shores,
if he could help it.
Now he is preparing to purchase an
English estate in order TO acquire the
right to get closer to England's new
king, there being certain social priv
leges that go with the property. In
Astor's case sorrow is wasted. Sym.
pathy is not desired, but contempt is
deserved. He is a man with an I'M.
satisfied and wholly unworthy ambi-
tion. and is pitiful object.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Night Was Her Terror,

Il would cough nearly all night
long" writes Mrs. Charles Apologize,
of Alexandria. Ind, and could hardly
get any sleep. had consumption Sc
bad that if l walked block | would
cough frightfully and spit blood. but
when all other medicines failed, three
81 bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery
wholly cured me and 1 gained So
pounds. =" It's absolutely guaranteed
to cure coughs, colds, la grippe, bron-
chitis and all throat and lung trou-
bles. Price so cents and 81. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Many school chlldren Are slckIy.

Mother Gray 8 Sweet Powders fol
children, used by Mother Gray, a
nurse in Children's home, New York,
break up colds in "a hours, cure
feverishness. headache, stomach
trou bles. teething disorders, move
and regulate the bowels and destroy
worms. Mrs. Emily Maronn, Meri-
den, Conn, says: sit is the best
medicine in the world for children
when feverish and complaining. Sold
by all druggists or by mail, 25 cents.
Sample sent free. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
PubIication Notic..
State of Illinois, l.
County of Rock Island.

County sasss Of p R ncRI Island. 5sz
In the Circuit Court-To May Term, A. d
Mary w. Billings VS.. Robert NJ. Howard
Affidavit of nonresidence of Robert NJ. How
ara, defendant above named, having been filed
In the ONCE of the said circuit court of Rock
Island county, notice Is hereby Civ
en- to the said nonresident deferd
ant that the complainant has fled
her bill of complaint IN said court, on
the chancery side thereof. on the
22d day of December. A. ID. 1899, and
that q summons thereupon issued out
OF said court against said defendant,
returnaole On the first Monday of Janu-
airy, A. ID. 1900, as Is by law required, and that
afterwards, to-wit on the 2lst day OF March.
A. D. 1901, an alias summons issued out of said
court, return able on the first Monday of May.
A: ID. 1901, as Is by law required.
Now. therefore, unless you, the said
Robert M Howard shall personally be
court OF Rock Island county on the
first day of the next term thereof to be
holden at the court house in he city of Bock
Island, In said county, on the first Monday
In May, a. ID. 1901, and plead, answer de-
muir to the said compliments bill of com
plsint, the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and de 3ree entered against you
according to the prayer of said bill.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of said court at
my ONCE In Rock Island this 2lst day OF
March, A. ID. 1901.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE Clerk
ADAIR PLEAsAETs, Complainant's Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

MAKERS of electric signs in Kansas
City are overcrowded with orders as
the result of the passage by the city
council last week of an ordinance au-
thorizing the erection of such signs.
The measure was passed Saturday
over the mayors veto, and Monday
% large illuminated signs were put
up on the main business streets. In
order to meet the provisions of the
law the signs must be adjusted so as
to swing back to horizontal position
in the daytime, thus affording an I'M
INSTRUCTED view of the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Administrator,s Notice.
Estate of oscar P. Blechschmidt q

Estate of Oscar P. Blechschmidt, deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed ad.
pinistratrix OF the estate of Oscar p. BIech-
schmidE, late of the county of Rock Is
land, state of Illinois, deceased hereby
gives notice that she viii appear before
the county court of Rock Island county at
the county court room, in the city of Rock ISL
and, at the May term on the first Mon
day ia May next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate are no.
tilted and requested 70 attend, for the purpose
of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make Immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day of March, A. d. 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Frank Bartholomew deceased
The undersigned having Deen appointed ad
miniStrator of the estate of Frank BarthoIo
new. late of the county of Rock Island, state
OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice thai
he will appear before the county court of Roch
Island county, at the county court room, In
the city OF Rock Island, at the May term, on
the first Monday In Nav next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted.
AL persons indebted to said estate are re.
quested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of March, A D. 1901.
EDWARD +. BARTHOLOMEW, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
working "a Hour. a pax.

There's no rest for those tireless
little workers-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. Millions are always busy, cur
ing torpid liver. jaundice, biliousness,
fever aud ague. They Danish sick
headache and drive out malaria.
Never grippe or weaken. Small, taste
nice. work wonders. Try them. 25
cents a box at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

Eucaline is a powerful antiseptic
and should be in every home. 1t will
prevent diseases that affect the mu-
cous membrane, such as diphtheria,
bronchitis, etc. 1t is unexcelled for
an effectual antiseptic and deodorant
in a sick room. For sale by all drug
Oists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
MIR. BLANDING's PLATFORM.

To drive women from saloons.
To revoke licenses of saloon
keepers that harbor women and
sell liquor 70 minors.
To provide necessary and ad-
equate fire alarm system.
TO provide sufficient police
for the protection of all parts of
the city.
To adopt such measures as
will insure frequent and period
ical investigation of all elements
that enter into the city's sani-
tary condition.
Employment of home labor.
Economy in appropriation
and expenditures.
Strict supervision OF streets
and public improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Administrators Notice.

Estate of James Milton Silvis, deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed adj
Wis, late of the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
viii appear before the county court OF Rock
Island county, at the county court room, In
the city OF Rock Island, at the April term,
on the first Monday in April next, at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend,
Tor the purpose OF having the same adjusted
quested to make Immediate payment TO the
undersigned
MAGGIE PORTER, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Union WOrkn1en
st.

Want Union Made Shoes. The Union Stamp
on the soles of our Shoes prove that they are
made by Union Men, and are the kind you want.
Ali styles from Heavy Working Shoes to Fine
Dress Footwear, in Mems and Womens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

The higher branch of the Wiscon-
sin legislature has defeated resolu-
ton for constitutional amendment
which would permit women to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
PROF. W. A. MCCOY,

hysiognomist and Scientific Palmist,
is now located at 705 Fourth avenue.
He reads the Human Face Divine
like a well-written page. and your
hand like an open book.
!, Tells your past, present and future
from your cradle to the grave, health
and sickness, what you are best fitted
for, to the profession, art, medicine,
business or just common life, sue
cess or failure, levers and marriage,
whether husband, wife or sweetheart
is trut or false; whether it is best to
buy, sell or trade.
Full Life Readings SO Cents.
FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT
705 Fourth avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
CLAIRvoYANT.

DSYCHIC CLAIRvOYANT AND BUSI-
II ness medium gives advice on all m alters
of Importance life readings correctly and
truthfuly given Experienced and reliable.
street. upstairs. Hours from to 8. Sundays
Included
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

The bank of New York, which was
founded by Alexander Hamilton, cele-
brated its 117th anniversary last
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
Notice-ApplIoation for Change of Name.

-NOIIOS = PPAIOatIUu TOT OIAuSe OF Names
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
VIII at the May term, A u. 1901, of the circuit
court OF Rock Island county. Illinois, which
conveDes on the 9th day of May, A. D. 1901
make an application to said court for leave to
change his name from that of Albert Simon
Johnson. which he now bears, to that OF Albert
Simon Hamilton. by which name to be as
sun ed he is to be thereafter known and called
Any one fnteres ed can appear in said court
and tile objections to such intended change
of name II they so desire, and may show cause
why the court should nor grant the prayer of
the petitioner. albert SIMON JOHNSON,
W. j. SWEENEY, Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
PERSONAL.

A WIDOW WITH SOME MEANS WOULD
IA like to make acquaintance with some
g Jod, honest man OF about As or so years OF
age. A man that is well of preferred. Adj
dress box 267. Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
DEMooKArIo NoMINArIoNs.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONs.
Mayor V. M BLANDIN6
City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGEMENT s. SILVIS, JR
City Attorney. r. REYNOLDS
City Treasurer. PAUL HAMILTON
Police Magistrate ..........JOHN p. SEXTON
Assessor. .................-......G. w. HENRY
Collector. .................---...B Il. kIMBALL
FERDINAND BEIN
+. NAUCHB AUR
Assistant Supervisors Z. SCHLEMMER
HENRY KINNE8
G. G. WILSON
henry REUBEN
j. A. LOGSDON
Justices of Peace. NJ. NJ. BRIGGS
j. n. BORO
PAUL BARK
HENRY BOG'SESS
GEORGE SIMPSON
COnSt ableS. LOUIS OHLWEILER
MICHAEL MINTZ
MICHAEL KAVANAUGH
For Aldermen.
First Ward ........ THOMAS w. BYRNES
Second Ward. CHARLES HEIOEMANN
Third w ard T. j LEE
Fourth Ward VALENTINE DAUBER
Fifth w ard ...--......--- It A FENDER
Seventh Ward ....... GEORGE WAGNER, JR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

When you are bilious use those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to cleanse the
liver aud bowels. They never grippe.
b. H. Bieber and Hartz q Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

UIOR SALE-A SMALL FRAME BULDI sc
II 20x24 feet. Also small refrigerator. Can
be seen at $50 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
FOR SALE-PROPERTY.

NOR SALE-A CHOICE 1O-ACRE FRUIT
II farm for sale in South Rock Island. Fine
ly improved. see Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
MONEY TO LOAN.
MISCELLANEOUS.

L AIDES DESIRING PLEASANT, EASY
IL home work paying handsome income
should address with stamp Standard Remedy
company, Flint, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

F you WANT TO BUY, SELL. TRADE
4 or rent anything, engage help or secure
situation, the Mall IS the one paper In Moline
that can do it for you Mall wants are popu-
lar and Mall wants bring results One-half cent
per word Is the price to all alike, cash In ed-
vance. 2-cent stamps VIII do. Evening and
Sunday Mail Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

HoR SALE-HoRSE AND SURREY. IN
II Quire at Stuhr carriage shop, 1912 Third
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

DAGS, RUBBERS, ETC.-SEND POSTAL
Ii card or leave word at 2205 Fourth ave.
nue., or Fortieth street and Fifth avenue,
II you have any rags, rubber, etc., TO sell.
viii come 20 your house and pay you from
so to 20 per hundred for rags, aud rubbers from
to Sc 4 pound. All calls win receive prompt
attention. b. z. Klugger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

TOR SALE-BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK
II eggs for matching, 81 per Is. c. III. Yea
man, 1918 Thirtirth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
THE ARGUS.

IN THE NAME OF j. ". POTTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

p. WILLIAMSON BUYS, SELLS, AND
y exchanges all kinds of second hand goods.
will pay more than any other dealer and sells
cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing and
cleaning done also. J. p. Williamson, 1915
Second avenue Telephone number 1854
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

EOR MICH COW, GENTLE
II family horse, surrey and harness. square
piano, organ and sewing machine VIII sell
cheap. address Nv. IS. ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

WTANTED-TO RENT A HOUSE OF SEW
w en- or eight rooms between Seventeenth
and Twenty-fitth streets and Fifth and Fourth
avenues Address I'D" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

WANTED-TO RENT BY APRIL 10, FIVE
w or Groom house for family of three.
Must be east of Eighteenth street, and IL more
than 10 blocks from R. l. & p. depot must be
within two blocks of street railway. Give
price with reply. Address IF 49," ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
WANTED TO RENT.

"ANTED-TO RENT, BY FAMILY OF
w two, small cottage or three or four
nice rooms, up stairs or down stairs. Address
III. p. IL" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

ElOR RENT-AN s-ROOM HOUSE AT 2s17
II Fffth-and-a-half avenue. Inquire at 283S
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

EIOR RENr-GOOD STABLE FOR ONE OR
II two horses. Apply at 426 Eleventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

| NOR RENT-AN s-ROOM HOUSE. ALL
| II modern conveniences, including electric
/ light. at Tenth avenue and Sevente enth street.
| Inquire of Hull & Hemenway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"ANTED-wASHING OR WORK TO DO
w at home or by the day. Quire ct ALB
Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

TOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED ROOM,
II with heat, gas and bath, at 409h Twenti-
eth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

TNOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOM WITH
II all modern conveniences. eo6 Fifteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
FOR RENT-HoUsES

E,oR RENT-HoUSEs TO RENT. HULL &
u Hemenway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

WTANTED-GOOD,R RELIABLE OIL SALES
w man, on commission or salary. ADDRESS
Quaker OIL and Implement company, CleVe-
land, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
The Leader,
Sole Agents. Opposite Harper House.
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-LAUNDRY GIRL. APPLY AT
w Harper house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

WANrED-GOoD BLACKSMITH WHO
w can set tires. Viii Z ay good wages
Peoria Buggy company, Peoria, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

EyOR REMITTANCE FRONT ROOM A
II 2S0S Fifth-and-a-half avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

WANTED = EABORERS FOR FACTORY
w work and carpenters t. work at usual
wages, applying small part of income pur-
chase of town lot cottage of modern cost.
Only those having money-saviug habits need
apply. We also have work for a few wood
choppers East Moline company, East Moline,
Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

"ANTED-TWo GOOD SOLICITORS.
w Good wages to right parties. Inquire OF
Moyune Tea company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

"ANTED-A SEWING GIRL AT THE
w Tri-Oity Regalia company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22

WTANTED-A LIVE AND ENERGETIC
w young man of good address, one familiar
with soliciting or life Insurance preferred, to-
take district management of paying PROPOSE
ton. Address E g. Elms, Room 6l3, I45 La
Sale street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-22
MISUNDERSTANDING.

"ANTED-A Second HAND TYPE
w writer. Must be in good condition.
Call room 81 Mitchell s. Lynde building.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-11-19
JAcKsoN's MILITARY CAREER.
The Old Warrior Treated His Men
with Harshncss. But They
WOrshipcl Him.

OF all the careers in our army
there is no parallel to that of Jack
son. He treated his militia with the
utmost harshness, but they worshiped
him and rendered such service for him
as no other general ever got out of
them, says Gen. Francis V. Greene in
Scribner's.
He was the terror Of his superiors
in Washington, his only idea of dis
cipline being the enforcement of his
own will against those above him as
we'll as those under him; but he had
such hold on the people by reason
of his strength of character, his in
tegrity, and his great deeds, that no
one dared to call him to account for
any of his acts.
His fighting was always against In
dams, except in his one brief cam
paign at New Orleans; the theater of
his compaign was sx-mile plot,
where there was no opportunity for
strategy or grand tactics, or the ex-
ercise of any of the qualities of gen
eralship except one; he selected and
fortified a position about 1000 yards
long, with one flank on the river and
the other ON a swamp, and the enemy
dashed himself to pieces against it.
But his enemy was the best regular
troops in Europe, who had defeated
the plans of Napoleon in Spain. Jack
son crushed them, and this one fact
blots out all his mistakes and leaves
him unperishable fame as great SOL
der.
The war with Mexico, whether lust
or unjust from political standpoint,
is one of the most brilliant pages in
the history of the army While
large number of volunteers were
called out it was fought in the main
by the regular army, and with scarce
ly reverse from start to finish. The
commanding generals were still
young enough for active service, but
they had all had military experience
in the war of 1912 and the Indian cam
paigns; and the regiments were filled
in the lower grades with intelligent.
ambitious and well-educated cadets
from West Point, of whom over LOO
had been graduated between 1917.
when Thayer became superintendent,
and 1S45.