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en-! When we can admire
we know that we are children of nature
The earth has nourished us through
unknown ages of human existence. Is
1t not true that the earth supplies us
with everything that we really require for
existencel We can live on vegetables
and fruit which the earth produces. We
would probably be better off today as
a race without meat Have you ever
thought that it is probable that the earth
supplied us with the means to keep our
bodily vigor, our health, if we only
knew it3 The animals know by instinct
what is good for them and will search
until they find in some plant what they
need for correcting indigestion or con-
stipation, etc. Is it, therefore, not pos
sible that there are roots and herbs sup
piled by nature which will cure the
diseases that aff1ict human kind2 That
is why DIR. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, has
such faith in his Medical Discovery"
Years ago, when he was in general and
active practice, he found that a combi-
nation of certain herbs and roots made
into an Alternative extract, without the
use of alcohol, would always put the
stomach into healthy condition, nour-
ish the tissues, feed the blood and nerves
and put healthy tone into the whole
system.
There are some people who can lose
fat to advantage, but the loss of flesh is
one of the accepted evidences of failing
health. As fascinating processes be-
gin in the stomach, so naturally when
there is loss of flesh we look first to the
stomach for the cause. And the cause
Is generally found to be disease of the
stomach and digestive and nutrive tracts,
resulting in loss of nutrition and conse-
quent physical weakness.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
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A team driven by a colored man knocked
down Marion B. Richmond at 9th and NJ
streets northwest Saturday afternoon and
painfully injured him. He received medi-
cal attention at drug store and was able
to proceed to his home. 1925 Eslin street.
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Crops and Charges in Florida.

10 the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Will you kindly give space in your paper
for brief criticism of an interview with
Colonel o. o. Stealey, printed in your is
sue of the Goth instant. in the course of
which he notes the fact that they have
two crops year In Florida, and that the
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from stomach trouble. My husband was,
also greatly benefited by its USE"
II am pleased to tell you that three
bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery has cured my husband of liver
complaint and Indigestion" writes Mrs.
G. Hall, of Novar, Ontario. Vie suf-
fered for long time with pain in his
right side and had 10 leave off work
several times. Tried three doctors here
but they did not do any good; also tried
several kinds of patent medicines but
received no benefit. Then 1 wrote to
you and you advised US to try your
Golden Medical Discovery We got
bottle at once and before my husband
had taken all of this one bottle he was
feeling ever so much better and able to
work again. He continued with the
Discovery until he had taken three
bottles and is now feeling better than
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Creditable Condition Of Troops.

In summarizing the results of his ObSer-
yations Gen. Miles says in part:
1.-THE general condition of the troops in
the archipelago was creditable to them
selves and to the country. The officers and
soldiers made a good appearance. They
seemed to be nearnest and faithful in the
discharge of their duties notwithstanding
frequently into small detachments, and
scattered to remote and widely distant
stations. = q
GUS detriment to the service. The men go
there In perfect health and in the prime Of
manhood. butAas a body are seriously af-
fected in the course Of two or three years
service Very few escape. but the majority
are debilitate6l The effect Of the climate
upon the families of officers and soldiers Is
more perceptfhle.S They being the weaker
element, quickly become a prey to the in
furious effects. Many Of the officers have
been obliged to send their families home,
or to a northern climate. like Japan, to
recuperate.
"As the military stations, with but few
exceptions, are very remote, and the troops
are required to be in communities that are
neither beneficial nor congenial to them
the service is depressing, and, to some ex-
tent, has a demoralizing effect. There are
scarcely any amusements or recreations for
the soldiers. and life under such sircum-
stances becomes very monotonous During
my visits to the igarrisons 1t so happened
that 1 did not see a single soldier under
the influence of liquor. I visited the hos
pitfalls and the guardhouses. and in the for
mer I did not find single patient suffer-
ing from alcoholism. while in the latter
there were but very few men under the
charge Of drunkenness. While the Met Of
sick Is very large. the number Of men in
confinement was exceedingly small at some
In the guard house.
IAN accompanying statement shows a
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The St. Charles,

On the Beach. Atlantic City, N J.
Open throughout the year Luxurious and mod
efn. Capacity, 400 80 private baths, with sea-
WAGER attachments. showers, &c, attached to sim
gle and suites. Magnificent sun parlOr over
looking Boardwalk and Beach. Golf privileges
Write for booklet.
NEWLIN HAINES, formerly of the Chalfonte.
NIL
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DOGS, CATS, ETC.

14TII STREET HOSPITAL FOR ANIMAIS-AI,-
ways open; every comfort for patients and board
ers. 18th carry dogs direct to door,
Surgical and medical receive special nurs-
Ing Dog cemetery. Phone NJ. HIM PIG
14th st. ap25-u
FOR SALE-IINE LITTER OF BRINDLE BULL
terrier puppies; also fox terrier and a prize
winning male terrier, toy size. FOUR
TENTH STREET HOSPITAL FOR DOGS. 2lI3
14th st. ap2i3t
DIR CECIL FRENCH. EXPERT SPECIALIST
Graduate of McGin University and Royal Vet.
Urinary High School, Munich. Germany.
TREATMENT OF DOG X CAT EXCLUSIVELY
Largest. best-equlppad Kennel in Washington.
Dogs rendered immune to Distemper by Vaccna-
ton. 71S 18th ST. Tells. 2a94-Y and 3674-A.
mh24tf
FOR SALE-LAWN GRASS. FLOWER AND GAR
den seeds, spring bulbs parrots, canaries. fancy
poultry. dogs, cats etc.
sCHMID'S BIRD STORE. 7l2 18th ST NV.
mh14-f,I
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GRAND Atlantic Hotel.

Virginia ave- ard the Beach. Atlantic City Nj.
Open all the year. Hot and cold sea water
paths. $50 of the largest and most handsomely
furnished front rooms in the city. 100 rooms with
bath. Southern exposure. Magnificent sun par
lors Orchestra. Terms: American plan, $3.50
and SIS per week 81. so by the day up. European
Plan 81 so per day. Fine cafe attached. The table
and service are not surpassed. Coaches meet all
40.
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restores the lost flesh by curing dis
eases of the stomach and other Or
gans of digestion and nutrition and
enabling the perfect digestion and
assimilation of food from which
flesh and strength are made.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery purifies the blood and en-
tirely eradicates the poisons that
breed and feed disease. 1t thus
cures scrofula, eczema, erysipelas,
boils, pimples and other eruptions
that mar and scar the skin. Pure
blood is essential to good health.
The weak, run down, debilitated
condition which so many people ex-
perience is commonly the effect of
impure blood. DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery not only cleanses
the blood of impurities, but it in
creases the activity of the blood
making glands, and it enriches the
body with an abundant supply of
pure, rich blood.
III was all run down, very nervous,
and suffered terribly from stomach
trouble, which the doctors pro-
nounced Indigestion" writes Mrs.
VIM. Morey, of Marshall, Mich. III
doctored for year without perma-
1ent relief. Was advised
by a friend to try Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical ~
Discovery, and after the use ~
IF nine hotties uao cured - q
I can heartily recommend
the Golden Medical Dis
covery' to any one suffering
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THE ALBEMARLE,

Virginia Ave Beach.
Throughout the Spring season this elegant mod
ern note Throughout will make special terms
of S. so, S12.5O weekly. 50 and up daily, for
superior accommodations. 100 large, sunny front
rooms. Private baths. 1900 IT. Of beautiful sun
parlors. Orchestra Elevator service, steam heat,
metal beds and exceptionally good table and serv-
Ice features. Booklet. Correspondence solicited
fe2S- 5St IL J. Z. COPE.
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ACCOUNTANTS

The explosion OF a gasoline stove caused
slight fire in the house of Mrs. Josephine
Prospect 918 c street southeast. yesterday
morning about $50 o'clock. No damage
was donA.
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FRENCH LINE.

FRENCH LINE.
COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSFORMATIONS
Direct Line to Havre-Paris France).
Sailing every Thursday at 10 a m.
From Pier No. AZ, North River foot Morton st., N
La Gascogne. April 80 La Lorraine. May ~
LA savoie. -. May La Gascogne =. May ~
'Twin-Screw Steamers.
General Af GRSRS e R " Moys New York.
mh1-s24t14 1411 ST. NV.
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
FAST EXPRESS SERVICE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
K.WmII.Apr. %. 4 pm Kronpr'z June 8. pm
Kaiser May 10, 10 am KWm. IL. June %. 2 pm
KWm II May 20. pm Kronpr'z .July Z. pm
THE NEW TWIN-SCREW EXPRESS
8. 8. KAISER WILHELM H."
TOT FEET-19, 500 TONS-4O, 600 HORSEPOWER,
SAILS APRIL %. MAY 20. JUNE %. JULY Fl.
TWIN-SCREW PASSENGER SERVICE.
Neutrality-suspicious.
Kurfuerst Apr. 80 noon kurfuerst. June 4, noon
sNeckar. May 7, pm Bremen. June II, IL am
Friedrich May 21, noon Friedrich June Is. 10 am
Barbar sa May %, II am Barbar July 2, IL am
Ito Bremen direct.
MEDITERRANEAN SERVICE.
Observation-Disclosures GENOA.
tWeimar. May 2. II am tWeimar June 18. 10 am
K Albert. May 8, pm K.Albert June 20, noon
Lain May 16. II am Lain. June II, 10 am
p. Irene. May %, 2 pm p. Irene. July 4, ! pm
Hohenz' June 8, pm Hohenz n July 1S, II am
NAPLES, Genoa only.
OELRICHS & CO.. NO. 8 BROADWAY, N. I.
fes-e24t-25 Agent for Washington.
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Discontinuance of the Canteen.

serious condition as to the health of the
to Sobriety.
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AMERICAN LIME

NEW K-soUTHAMPToN-Io
st. Paul. Apr. 90 10 am Phila. -. May IS, 10 am
PHILADELPHIA-QU ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Noordisnd Nay 5, am am W 1ss May q, am
ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINE
NEW YORK-LONDON DIRECT
Min tonka. May 2, am Min'haha May 6,8:30am
napos May 3 pm Me.al so,;M NAY e. am
MESOMINEE. ..................Ma May 9 a NJ
MARQUETTE. ...................M May p q. m.
MANlTOU. June o. m.
DOMINION LINE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
New England H.. =. May IA New England. June II
Mayflower. May 81 Mayfower. June 10
Observation-Disclosures Short sea passage.
Canada: May Dominion Dominion; May q
BOSTON MEDITERRANEAN SERVICE
AZORES, GIBRALTAR. NAPLES. GENOA.
CAMBROMAN. May 2. June 20, Aug. 8. Sept. 10
VANCOUVER. June 9. July 49, Aug. 90 Oct. 10
LEYLAND LINE
BosToN-LIvERPOoL.
Cestrian. Apr. 20, IL am Wnif' May 16. 30 pm
Devonian. May 8. am Bohemian May q. e:3Onm
RED STAR LINE
NEW YORK-ANTWERP-PA
vaderland May 2, 10 am iceland. May 16. 10 am
Kroonland. May 8, 10 am Finland. May %, 10 am
WHITE STAR LINE
NEW York; QUEENSTOWN LIVERPOOL.
Celtic. April %, am Victorian. May r. am
Oceanic. May 6. 2 pm Teutonic. May T. noon
DAVID LINDSAY, Passenger Agent,
1866 F at. o.w., Washington.
mh23- TSt then tn, th&s- If 10
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Hotel HroGuois.

Piers and Boardwalk. Capacity. 40o. Location most
central Rooms single and suite. with bath Ele.
service unsurpassed. Special Spring rates. $40 to
Sl7.oo weekly. 81. 80 and up day.. Write for IL.
Illustrated booklet. (fe20-1St10) W. F. SHAW.
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HOTEL. RALEIGH,

Ocean End st. Charles Place.
Extensively improved and many and at
traetive features introduced A high-class mod
srn hotel, with best location, offering Special
Spring rates. Capacity. 400. Elevator service
rooms suite, with bath; steam heat. ETC.. etc
Superior table and service. Coach meets trains.
Booklet. c. G. SHINN.
mal4-52t1o
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ATLANTIC CITY REAL ESTATE

CHOICE COTTAGES, HOTELS AND BOARDING
houses finely located, reasonable rentals; special
bargain in hotel for SALE near ocean. HOWELL
& YOUNG, Room Q. Law bldg. ap2-26t-4
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Strategic Stronghold Desirable.

time have fresh beef and mutton as a part
of the ration.
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Hotel Ponce de Leon.

Virginia ave and the Beach. Unexcelled hotel.
Unsurpassed loc, ton. Capacity, 300. Elevator;
steam heat: baths; suite magnificent
porches. Spring rates. $40 to SIS weekly, 81
and up daily. Booklet. w. F. SHAW.
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HOTEL JACKSON,

Directly on the Beach. Virginia and Steel Pier,
Atlantic City N. j.
Absolutely new and freproof; Built of brick,
stone and steel. so rooms with bath. Special
spring rates $3.50 per week up. American plan
Write for booklet.
apps 26t-9 JOHN CRUISE.
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FFOtel Sterling. FREPRooF.

Ocean End Kentucky Ave.
Unobstructed Ocean view. Capacity, 300 Pri
vate baths Electric light, elevator, steam heat
and In every way modern and up TO date. Tablt
and service exceled anywhere. $3.50 10 81
weekly. 81. so up daily. Special for May and June
Free coach meets trains s. A. MANUEL & CO.
APPS 26t-lO
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THE NEW IELANDE,

Beach front, Massachusetts avenue,
rnobstructed ocean view, southern exposure, steam
heat elevator from street level &c, is Offering the
unusually low rate of $11 per week and upward;
81 so per day until June l. Rooms en- suite, with
private bath running water in rooms; sun parlor;
capacity 800. Write for booklet and inrorma ton to
mhl9-52t 10 JACOB Is. HAWK.
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MARLBOPOUGH HOUSE.

STONE, IRON AND SLATE CONSTRUCTION.
Atlantic City's newest hotel. Sea-water In all
bat his. Telephones In rooms. music, valet service
and other modern hotel conveniepces. Golf. Booklet.
ap16tomy2O-7 JOSIAH WHITE & SONS.
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SPRING RESORTS.

Within q few steps OF the famous boardwalk
Piers and all amusements.
THE WILTSHIRE Modern In every details
Offering the unusually low rate Of S12.5 so per week
$3.50 daily. Rooms en- suite with private oalh
Elevator from street level. Orchestra.
THE MAJESTIC-Modern and complete. with ex-
cellent table and services Offering rate OF $40
per week and 81 per day. Elevator from street
level. Booklets mailed. - B. PHoEbCS.
ap25- tbs
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==DR. CZARRA==
DIR. Shade.

80 years. practice-Eapert Specialist in the treat
ment Of Lung, Throat, Catarrh and Blood diseases
both sexes. Free consultation. Cor. 18th and a..
.0Rfs-a
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WHAT THE EARTH
PRODUCES.
Are We Children of Nature ?

10 can but admire the beau
tiful things in Nature-the
glory of the landscape, the
trees, the meadows, the
beauty of the sea and heav-
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lTEl RRMM MMMM[l

o q
Ard Restaurant. on the famous Boardwalk, facing
the ocean, at New York European plan. 81 to
So per day. Entirely new and freproof. Keffer's.
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HOTEL MORTON.

Ocean End Virginia Ave. Atlantic City, N. J.
Open the entire year. One Of the best-equipped
hotes. Steam beat. Elevator from street level
Rooms en- suite with bath Extensive sun parlors
Excellent table. Ocean view.
1aS-1SOt.1O Mrs n r. HAYNRg
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HOTEL STRAND.

THE BREXTON, M Mich sso k I've;
Special Spring and Easter rates. Elevator to
street level ties 7St.D ]. A. MYERS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-09-04
BRATTLEB0R0 LOCAL.
Tried to Sell Stolen Property.

Fred Fielding, recently chef at the
Brattleboro house. got into trouble Sat
Urday night, primarily through the
influence of rum and secondarily be-
cause he tried to sell stolen property.
He left the employ of the hotel early
in the week but returned there Friday.
On Saturday night a screen in one of
the windows of the room occupied by
Miss Sadie Turner, proprietor of the
house, was removed, a desk in the
room opened and a watch. gold neck
chain, two gold coins strung on a chain
and a dollar bill were taken. Other
rooms in the hotel were visited but
no other losses have been reported
During the evening Fielding tried to
sell the watch, chain and coins to II.
b. Haus. Next he appeared at the
American house and offered them for
sale to T. Frank Turner, proprietor of
the house and brother of Miss Turner.
Mr.. Turner identified them as the
property of his sister, one side of the
watch case being engraved with the
name Turner" A photograph of
member of the family was inside the
case. He kept the property and sent
for Policeman Worden. When the Off
Ger arrived Fielding had gone down
the bank to the railroad in the rear of
the American house, but he was easily
caught. Policeman WOrden says
Fielding was intoxicated at that time.
Fielding was placed in the lookup
and on Monday morning was arranged
before Justice Newton on the charge
of grand larceny. Congressman Has
kins appeared in the absence OF States
Attorney A. f. Schwenk. Fielding
waived examination and was put un-
der bonds in the sum of $500 for his
appearance at the September term of
the county court. In default of bail
he was taken 10 Woodstock Jail by
Deputy Sheriff Hall. He said that rum
was responsible for his foolish act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-09-04
Probate Court Business.

The closing session of the probate court
for august was held Saturday, Judge
Waterman presiding. The final account
of Charles q. Staples, administrator of
the Willard +. May estate, was allowed
and the balance ordered paid to the heirs,
Lester w May and Margaret c. May.
The will of Daniel Moriarty was allowed
and Mary Gulheen was appointed eXecu-
triX. The will of Laurinda O. Blood of
Dummerston was probated and allowed,
ana Adm +. Miller was appointed eXecu-
tor. j. .. Shumway's account as admin
istrator of the Josephine Cunningham es-
tate in Wardsboro was allowed. The ac-
count of n. r. Ryan as administrator of
the Bridget Fitzgerald estate was al
lowed and the balance ordered paid to
Thomas =. Fitzgerald. The account of
l.. NJ. Newell, administrator of the
Leander Allen estate in Stratton, was al
lowed. A. +. Schwenk was appointed ex-
ecutor of the will of Henrietta Emory.
Cyrus Miner was adjudged state pa
tient and was ordered supported at the
Bratleboro Retreat The account of Au-
gusta E. Wells, executor of the will of
Anna Halliday, was allowed and the bal
ance ordered distributed to the three
daughters of the deceased.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-09-04
Wonderful Macaroni Wheat.

One of the most enthusiastic men
over the possibilities of macaronf
wheat is Secretary of Agriculture Will
eating this years crop. which he esti-
mates at 10,00O.00O bushels. while he
predicts that next year 25,000,000
bushels will be raised. and in 1905,
100000 600 bushels. It is a prolific
wheat, yielding twice the crop of the
customary hard spring wheat even in
the latter's average territory and three
to four times as much where spring
wheat is at its prime. It's berry is so
hard that ordinary grinding machinery
will not crush or separate it. The so
called wheat experts of the west are
against the newcomer from Europe.
Mr.. Wilson points out the fact that 40
years ago spring wheat, now the vari
ETY. Of highest grade, was as much rid.
iculed and as sharply Disseminated
against as is macarOni today. 1t was
only after a process of milling the
spring wheat had been discovered and
tried, in Minnesota, that it's virtues
We're apparent and it took first place
The same will be true. he claims, as to
macaroni.
Many experiments show that the
wheat makes a superior quality of
bread. and the chemists of agricultu-
raj colleges say that the ingredients
OF the new wheat are higher in muscle
forming compounds than any others
and are therefore better for food. both
for man and stock.
Secretary Wilson says: The cul-
ture of this wheat will be one of the
chief industries of the west. and many
millions of bushels will be grown
where ether varieties would starve and
wither 1t is up to the millers to make
market tor it, and help the develop
ment OF their country. If they haven
the mills TO grind it. they must find
them. \ wheat possessed of superior
chemical qualities is bound to find a
place for itself. even if it takes lit
tie more power and new rolls to grind
it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-09-04
In the Police Court.

David Graham of Springfield, Mass,
who has, been employed at Silverdale,
pleaded guilty before Justice Newton
Monday morning to the charge of in
toxication and was fined s. and costs.
He was unable to pay and was taken
to Woodstock Jail for Is days. An
drew Coleman pleaded guilty to the
charge of intoXication and a fellow
employe at Gilman's paid $11.45 to
cover the fine and costs. Daniel Man
ming, better known as Dummy" paid
$1l.45, having pleaded guilty to the
charge of intoXication.
Justice Newton held an evening ses-
sion of court last evening to dispose
of two "drunks." Chief Hall and Po-
liceman Thayer went yesterday morn
ing to the stone quarry which is being
operated by G. e. Gilman in the south
part of the town and arrested Andrew
Coleman and Michael Baker, employees,
who were intoxicated. The men We're
arraigned before Justice Newton by
Congressman Haskins in the absence
of States Attorney Schwenk. Baker
pleaded guilty and was fined S5 and
costs, amounting to $11.40, which was
paid by his father. Coleman pleaded
guilty to a second offense, having been
fined on Tuesday, and was fined $15
and costs, amounting to $21.65. He
was given "a hours in which to pay the
fine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-09-04

Lord Kitchener, Lord Roberts, Lord
Wolseley and officers active in the
campaign in South Africa, acting as
the royal commission of inquiry on the
Boer war, find that the unreadiness
can only be described as appalling" !"
and that British luck and the weak
ness of the enemy was all that saved
the empire. The service rifles were
so badly sighted that soldier could
not hit a haystack -; 60,000.0 900
rounds of rife cartridges were use
less; there were no reserves of horses
or mules, no saddlery, not even horse
shoes; the cavalry swords were the
worst in the world, and the total re-
serve consisted of eighty; khaki uni
forms had been decided on years be-
fore, and there was no khaki; not a
penny mad been expended for essential
war preparations of any kind until
three weeks before hostilities began
there was no plan for organizing colo
nial volunteers, no maps, no plan of
campaign, no defense marked out, and
the intelligence department of the
British army consisted of two men and
boy.