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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-24

The normalites partook of the hos
pitality of County Superintendent
Aldrich and E. c. Davis and wife
Friday evening. when they were tend
cred social at the Davis home on
south Main street. 1t is needless to
say that they enjoyed themselves, for
they always do.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-24

The Great Bend Steam Laundry is
adding new and better equipment, the
latest thing being a so horse power
boiler, one of Mr.. James Prichard's
own construction, and new idea in
steam heating.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-24

L. c. Breeder the other day brought
in sample of gooseberry raised by
Mrs. Martin Weirauch, that measured
81 inches in circumference, and It
was not the only berry on the bush
either.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-24

Miss Sue Roberts was rendered
another kitchen shower Friday eve
ming at the home of Miss Dean. A
large number of guests in attend
ance, and the affairwas very delight
full one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-24

]. C.. Weathers has a recent letter
from Kansas City, stating that his
sister, Mrs. Young, is not recovering
as rapidly as was hoped for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-06-24

Miss Nora Wright of Bentonville
Ark. is visiting with her brothers
south of the river, and H. N. Gear
hart and family in this city.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
BASE BALL.

The Solos defeated the .aram'
bats last Sunday Ivy score oil
. TO ), 10 one Of the most interest
ing games played here this sea
son. The Clubs were we'll matched,
and the large crowd of spectator.
we're sat'sticd with having witness
ed q spirited aud scientific contest.
The features Of the game we're the
home run hit over the tence By
Griffin, Of the Solos, and the hat.
ting Of both clubs.
The score by innings was ~ follows
l'arambats -. o 90 8 o o 2 0 O.;
Sole. 100 o O2 O s Ii
The game Sunday will he be-
tween the Prestons. Of New Or.
leans, and The Caraml.ats, aud al
interesting game Is assured.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
Succession of Ernest J. Mason
Two pty-S Sixth judicial ois,ri:. rourt
OF Louisiana in and for the Parish Of
st. Tan,usnl.y

Two Dty -Sixtl, judicial 'is,ri,:. t'onrt
OF louisiana in and tor the Parish, of
St. TamusaI.y
~ virtue 1T M order Ut sala FROM
tue honorable the aforesaid c0ur:
and to me directed, bearing .late Aug.
IL. 1904
I~ill proceed 10 sell at public auction.
n the premises, IL COvington. L.. SAT
UKOAY. sept. 3, 1901. xtyeen 10
gal sale hours. the following desc ribetl
pro .ersy. to-wit:
BarrOum fixtures aud cotents.
One oak bed room set.
One rug.
One green iron bed.
Ooe white iron bed.
One sewing machine.
One warshtand set.
Two stoves and kitchen utensils.
One table.
Five washtubs.
One set at dishee, .lasses, knives, etc
Two small oil stoves.
One Edison photograph and records.
Three pistols, one rife.
One lease, etc.
Terms Of sale cash, without appraise-
meDt, to pay dsbts.
MRS. LOUISE H. MASON.
Misunderstanding.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
PAY YOUR TAXES.

Sheriff Brewster gives notice
elsewhere that the tax list of 1904
has been filed in his Office and that
penalties attach after the 3lst Of
December OH unpaid taxes. This
notice is given in due time for all
TO march up aud settle before the
date fixed. The Sheriff cannot, il
be would, abate the penalty Of one
per cent. per month, u the law re-
quires that be shall collect same or
pay out OF his own pocket.
Taxes must be paid and the sooner
the better for the State and the IN
diyidusl. Once one mas receipts
in his possession showing that be
has discharged his obligations to
the State the more contented he
feels. II II said there Is nothing
certain except death and taxes, but
there il q difference, IN 80 mu, b
d death may some,i.mrs be pc t.
poned through the fundamentally
Of rkiIlful physlc,ans, bnt tax 9
never. 1t is 3 case Of pay or L sc
vour property. Taxes OH prop
er,y must be paid BY some one, if
not by the owner BY the person
who purchases from the Sheriff.
Such being the inevitable the best
thing to do il 10 appear with funds
and secure your tax receipts at the
earliest day possible.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
srel THAT ceuca.

When cough. tickling or an iTrtta-
ton in the throat makes you feel un.
comfortable, take Billiards. Horeh0und
Syrup. Don't wait until the disease his
gone beyond control. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
4. Anderson, 1854 West 5th St, Salt
Lake City, Utah, writes: I'VE think
BILLIARDS. Horohound Syrup the best
medicine for coughs aud colds. We
have used 1t for several years, 1t always
gives immediate relief, Is very pleasant
and gives perfect satisfaction 35c. SOC.
81 %. For sale BY Jos. s. CIaveris,
druggist, Covington, and Crescent
Drug Co, Slidel,.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
Very truly ys,,,rs
The Lawn Fete.

Facing the splendor OF = sham
battle of nature, with the booming
Of heaven't artillery over head, and
the vivid flashes of electricity, sur
passing for the moment the arti-
fic'a' lights, lighting up the pretty
town Of Covingson, quite = oumber
Ut persons we're seen vending their
Way 70 the Pavilion, on the evening
Of The 23rd inst, to participate 10
the festivities Of The Lawn Fetc.
Heaven WAS kind to those who
were brave enough TO face the
threatening storm; for ere the
pleasures Of the evening had begun
fair l.una had chased the clouds
away and Was smiling in radiens
splendor on the scene.
Owing 10 ooncsteuAtion Of con
current circumstances. over which
the committee had no coatrol. and
very much TO their regret, the pro
gram had to be abridged. How.
ever, the entertainment was not
failure, the nest little sum Of
ees Is being realized. The crown
ing feature of the evening was the
voting OF box Of candy to the
mo%t popular Young lady. Miss
Katie Kentxel won the candy, hav.
lng received ninety votes. She was
olosely followed BY Miss Josie
Whslpley.
Quite : number Of those present
expressed : desire 10 have the Fete
repeated in the near futare.
In behalf Of the little folks Of
the ..Sunbeam HAND, !" ! desire TO
70 thank those wno rendered Va 20
much kindly assistance, also those
who BY their presence and patron.
age made our Lawn Fate . success.
| heartily thank you one and all.
Miss Alice Slngeltary,
Bsnd Leader.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
Succession of Emanuel Reiling.
Twenty-sixth Ju iicial District Court OF
Loulsiana, in and for the Parish OF
st Tnmuany.

BY virtue Of an order OF sale
from the honorable the aforesaid
court and t. mo directed, bearing date
August -. 1904
l will proceed to sell at public auction
1t the front door Of the Courthouse,
In the town at Covington. Louisiana.
SATURDAY, October ], 1901, between
legal sale hours the following described
property, situated In the Parish OF st.
Tammany, this State, to-wit:
REAL ESTATE
Lots 10 aud II, In square II, in tho
Division Of st. John, IN the town Of
Coyin3ton, Parish Of St Txmmany, La,
together With Ill the buildings and im-
provoments thereon.
MOVEABLE3
A lot Of household effects.
Terms Of aale-oash. without ap-
pgAise nest, 70 pay debts
T. r. BREWSTER. Sheriff.
Au27.6t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

List of Commissioners
and Clerks
For st. Tammauy Parish, In the Pri-
mary Election to be held Aug. 81, 1904.
First Ward.
Anthony Koepp and Eugene Mugnier.
Commissioners. J0hh DendiDger. Clerk.
Second Ward
I. n. Galloway and J. s. Yates, Com
missioners. Geo. FendlasoD, Clerk.
Third Ward
Chas. Pechou and +. Il. Norman,
Commissioners. 5. ID. Bateman, CLERK.
Fourth Ward.
George Bierho-st and F. e. smith
Commissioners. VIM. Peters. Clerk.
Fifth Ward.
B b. Mizell, aud W. H. kahl, Com
missiohers. Ezbon Cooper, Clerk.
Sixth Ward.
Dave Richardson and Dick Crawford,
Commissioners. II. Q. Parker. clerk.
Seventh Ward
C., H. Culbertson snd ]. J. Cusachs
commissioners. j. n. BarriDgef, Clerk
Eighth Ward (lst Prectnct)
VIM. Badon and Robert Taylor, Com
missioners. Potter Cause, Clerk.
Eighth Ward (2nd Precinct)
Ben Crawford and Illos Willis, Com.
missiOners Frank Mcqueen. Cleik.
Ninth Ward
F. +. Haley and John Frederick,
Commissioners. w. =. Talley, Clerk'
3. NJ. MILLER,
Chairman judiciary Committee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
Tax Collectors Notice.
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE,
Parish Of st. Tsmu,any.

Covingtol,, La, August 81, 1904.
The taxes assessed for tn, year 19O4
are set forth 10 the tax roll now on file
In my office, and In the mortgage office
Of this parish. They are now due, aud
IL not paid will be delinquent on the
8lst day of December, 1904, and will
draw per cent per month interest from
that date until sold, In accordance with
article 80 Of the Constitution. The
taxes on al movable property must DO
paid Immediately.
r. e. BREWSTER,
Sheriff aud Tax Collector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
NOTICE.

Rev. u. r. Ellis will lecture at
the 'l'al,sheek Camp Grounds on
HE travels through Palestine, Mon.
day, afternoon at $3.50. and night
at 8 o'clock, Augr 20. Admission,
Is cts. Tickets good for both
lectures. He will also lecture in
Vaudeville, Aug. 80.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
!. 0sas''saay farmer.
August "a. 1904.
u. A. o. D

''..seae Fassya Grave, NJ. n
Meets on the nrss ana third s..nrr,.,.
= ~. ;ns month. q 1850 P. NJ, It Castie
uaal' =. q =, covington, Il.
9Ho. v. cuxDAl1, Noble Arch.
T. B. HEHrEL secretary
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Ii you have q watch or clock out
of order take it TO J. f. Doty, IN
Covington, who will rera,rt.it and
guarantee satisfaction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Pictures OF oil kinds. Frames
Il. NJ 80 & ns up, 1T the Coving,on
Pl."t.' Studio, next TO the Bank.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
Specimen or Boil Weeyil.

Crop Pest Commission Of Louisiana. :,
shreveport, La. Aug. IL, 1901
I. Z. Brewster, Sheriff, ST. Tammsy
Parish, La.
Desr Sir-l an sending Sou un.
DER separate cover specimens Of the
Mexican Boil weevil, and ak that
you keep them IN your office h,r in.
specttoa BY the sarmeIs II your
pasteh. ] shall be 9lsd il sou
would aak The newspapers a your
PARISH " mention the presence u
these dead weev,ls At your Office.
in order that the farmers nf your
Parish NAV accept the opportunity
Ut inspecting them when thew visit
your Pssish Seat.
Trusting that you will encourage
Tie farmers Of your parisi, tn report
al suspicious weevil-hke insec,s, in
order tl,at they may be forwarded
10 Us. am,
Very truly you're,
II. 4. MORGAN, Sec,e,.r..
These dead bill we~vils are ,ixl,,.
y yScased in . glass tube filled
with o0tts,a. Sherin Brewster viii
EXHIBIT tlsen :" any one calling a,
llis Office. Who may desire t., see
what The gennii { M.xicsn boil
vesv,i locks like, slier il la. been
put cut ii busiuers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Mr.. Bell and her daughter,
Vrkle, are on visit to her broth.
er, Mr.. ). D. Anderson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

There viii Be Nc services in tho
Methodist Church Sunday, .,n CO.
cs'unt u The Camp Meeting.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

l;,ng up number and ask for I'uian"
Blend Coffee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
Mrs. Alex Harris is spending
some time IN. Covington, the guest
of Mrs. George McNulty.

Bishop Joseph =. Key, Southern II.
,. Church, writes: 1--WE gave DR.. Moi
tets TEETHINA' (Teethipg Powdsra)
90 our little grandchild with the hap
piest results. The effects were almost
magical and certainly more satisfactory
tkas from ANYTHING We ever used. "
!" TEETHINA" (Teething rowders)
Couuteracts and Overcomes the Effects
OF the Summor'6 Heat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Donham's shreded cocoanut 1t
u. BARRERE's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

FOR SALE-A Fine Residence. with
six rooms, kitchen, dining room,
two servant rooms. stable and out
houses. Three lots. A beautiful lOca.
ton. Apply ct the FARMER Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

There i some talk, of organizing
. military company in Covington,
to Join Tie State Militia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Mr.. n. c. Day, Police juror Tor
,his ward, has had the toad from
Cl.iboane Station soatl'~atd put
IN ftli,st.class condition, by filling sno
ditchisg, Ill of which w's o'o'y
needed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

FOR SALE-Lo,s near the.
Shoe Factory. Apply to Z. Beck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

The electrical display. last Tues
day evening, about 9 o'clock, ~as
beautiful 10 behold, and WAS Tie %.
m,sst,on ~ oil observers. In = short
time the claude disappeared. and
the sky wss bright and clear
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

New Honey It B. BARRERE,s.
Fresh Vi',ory Coffee. &c per ID, At
3. DARRENE'S
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Miss Letit'a 1Dslerytarrived in
Covington list Sunday, and will
spend two months with her brother,
Mr.. Joseph Delery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Pratt's Food, for Stock and i'onl.
try. at BERNARD BARRERE'S
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

There will Be = complimentary
hall n Mutti's Hotel. Aljta
Sfr,ngs. next 1'hureday night, for
aAe benefit Of the village.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

AZ, and Nh. =. a. heonsa'.
Mis- Bertha Doerr, noo'. ,,.a
Alvin Msrtindale. returned
"a. saturday night iron, 'n., !. !.
~onderfal display. and Won
- "a time and expense re-
: rake Tie trip and zee 'oe
- 81 ~ world.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

DIED-In Covingtou. La. Tues
day, Aug. p, 1904, At $3.50 :. M,
Sarah Ford, wife u Bernard Fon-
Ian. ST., aged Is years. 4 na'ive
a. County Kildare, Ireland.
The funeral took ptace Wednes-
div morning, from St. Peters
Church, Rev. J0s. kosSerl otiiciat-
ins,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Mr.. J. $. Jones, Of the inn Of
Jones & Pickett. has returned from
On extended trip through the North
and Eas,, where be purchased :
fine stock Of fall and winter goods.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

The attention of the members Of
she Ozops Truck farmers Associa.
lion, and ali others interested. 10
called 10 the article on canning fac.
tories which will b found on tho
fourth pags.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Miss Clara Wright, : charming
and accomplished young lady from
Monroe, La, u the guest Of Mss
May Kentzel.
The lsst bargain days Of the
Summer season will be next Mon
day and FRIDAY, At Jones Il
Pickett's. See ID on the first page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

The Camp Meeting Ut T.li>h. eli
u st'st ~ pf"grsee, and will coc-
'ioue until Sunday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27
WEATHER REPORT.

sot Week ending August 81, lao4:
= U8O1s HUtn. fall
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Mr.. II. II. Mayo, Secretary q
tho New Orleans Proseesive Union,
III, h IN Covine,oD On the night o.
:. -. /. and viii address The people
:, tie Courthouse on the subject o.
..,r undeveIoped resources. anu
how To- deyslop them.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Postum Cereal Mixture, It B. Barrre,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

The Doty Laundry Go. Ltd,
will clean and press your clothes
in 6rst class style. Branch IN
Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

Mr.. Phil. A. Rueff, q we'll.
known young man of Jefferson
Parish, formerly Deputy Sheriff
under Sheriff l.. H. Marrero, died
q Mulberry Grove Hotel last Sun
day night and was buried in Cow
ton Monday afternoon, The pail
bearers were Or. +. q. 'Marrero,
I'owa Marshal r. ]. Dulion, An.
drew Roth and n. A. Danenhauer,
Secretary Of the jefferson Police
Jary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

The judicial PRIMARY will take
place next Wednesday, Aug. 81.
The various candidates are mating
hay while The sun shines. asd each
is confident az yich'Ty. tut il re-
mama 10 DO seen who are tile choice
az the Dsm0cfstic voters Of the
District. The polls will open in
the c.,uatry prsciDcts q 8 O'Clock
!. NJ, and close 1t I O'Clock p. %.
Ia lie towns The polls will open y,
u O'Clock =. m. and close st !
o'clock p. N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

M. R.,l ~,
Woke, are ON a visit +, her h,o,h.
Ct, Mr.. ). D. ,Ander.nr
-
There viii Be Nc services 10 tho
c,,uns u Lie Camp M,,e,iny.
s
mere = some talk, organizing
'l'sasy company in Covington,
~ -
Miss Letit'a Delerytarrived in
Cov'ngton LIST Sunday, and will
spend Two months with her brother,
-
Mas Clara Wright, . charming
and accomplished young lady from
Monroe, La, u the guest OF M,ss
May Kentzel.
The last bargain DAYS Of The
=. =. " 'o'
- o"e' =
:. = 80 " p~1''
I.he Dotv l.a.ndrv IN Ltd
will cle.n and presa xour clothes
''s'o"
.rh.r. r;,, h. . .,o,nnl;m Ont ary
h.,l :, Nar,,;,. Ho,e, Al,;,.
,,..-,,.. nay, 1.b.r.1.y ,.ioh, f,,r
a. ,,e,ef, ~ Tho v,Ilare
~. .,,.,, e, !, n. ,..mh.r. q
~. 49,. .,....l f.-..-.. A..o.;..
e. "a i, .,h.r. ;n,er..,.d. i.
49,, !, ~.
49,. d, . =. a. ii, 4. fo.nd d 4.
go -.
49,, , 1900,
1oass = .'..s..' -. 30 80 -, na..h
'".. :. 49,. -. !.
ana Aas,' *ne.e :. ".s".ssa
hns s'o0A = -. -. ~
n. .c,ri...l tl,.pl.y. last Tues
day evening, about 2 osaoc.. -
beautiful y behold 'no =. =. ~. .,
m''t'oa . , ~ oo' s;'"..... !" and
time me ss' ..'s,,, ' a.d s.I..r
e's '1y w. o.'e. .@ =. 80
NJ. \. c. Day, Police Juror for
,hi. ward, h.. had the so.d from
Clsiboane Station soath"ss" ~.
IN tl,'''c'ass ;. eo 7. ",;.., - -. s.d,,
ditca'ae' ~ y ""'''
NEEDED -
y, =. II. Mayo, secretary u
=. Ne, or,e.o. Prose..irs Union.
"a, !. !, Co,i.e,oo o. tho night d
Gu, & and ~,ll .ddrsss The people
0Ps' ., =, ~. a.hiect 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

nr. Harvey +. Ell's' at.olns, :
-r;,ee % from Elmtids Hotel
W villaee, Maine, stating tna'
:. ~. -, = 10 coy,ng,on on Tues
a.,. Aua. 50. He says he ha'
~ !. NOS, delightful time. dar'aa
s. outing. b. there !. no ..' p''s 2.
~. Coy,ag,o.,, and he Will .
Glad 70 10 home sgaln'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

, G. CHAMPAGNE, observer
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-08-27

K.v. q. r. Ellis, formerly pas'
Tor Of The coyisgtoa n. =. Church
IN be il Cov,ns,on next Wedoe'-
d.y night, and sill s,se ~ =
.o,,., 81 his trip to the holy land
Il the Methodist Churb q = s =
r r.. rnblic sre cordially invited 'o
sttead.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-10

lMPRO} GME>TS SHOULD BE SUBSTANTIAL
| The county court has announced it's determine
ton OF expendlng not less than 100000 in the con
structlon Of ClG s new court house The cost OF
the structure may exceed this figure but will not fall
below it. In every respect the structure will be a
substantial one, and the new proposed building will
be equal to the needs of the county for many de-
cades to come
/ The court is to be commended for this determi-
nation. All public improvements, national, state,
county and municipal should be permanent. A
county government for instance is not a temporary
corporation, but permanent one Its adminstra-
ton must be carried out with due regard for future
generations as well as the present one After we
are dead and buried the county will be greater in
population and more important in every respect,
and our course should be planned with due consider.
alton for those who will succeed the present manage
ment Of public affairs. Temporary improvements
are excusable only in small communities.
While some of u.s. perhaps were not favorable to
the plan for construction Of new court house at
the present time, there will be general satisfaction
with the plan of the county court to erect sub
stantia building, which need not be replaced for
30 years to come.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-10
SOLDIERS AND CIGARETTES.

There s something wrong with the British army
or at least that part of it which is new according to
British army authorities themselves and the trouble
is traeeable from the class from which recruits ARE
taken. These recruits are far from being the sturdy
rosy checked, hearty, much enduring yoang coun.
trymen the world has been accustomed to picture in
the raw recruit who took the queen shilling
or, before and after Victoria time, the kings but
are described as physically immature and of low
standard of intelligence" by General Lyttleton.
commanding the kings forces in South Africa
According to one officer on service there it will
take three years of good feeding to make them capa.
BILE of doing good days work, while another of
General Iyttleons officers ventures the opinion that
they have never done good days work in their
lives, and do not intend to do one if they can help
it,"
So serious is this matter regarded that it is exet.
ing the socitude of members of parliament who are
seeking the cause causes of it. One of them him
self physician, quotes Professor Cask spoken of
as leading authority on public health, as declaring
the principal cause of this deterioration to be uven
lie cigarette smoking" Some of the symptoms pro-
dueed by this habit are thus scheduled; Chronic
hoarseness lack of appetite, dyspepsia pallor from
impaired blood formation, rapid and intermittent
pulse, pain in the region of the heart difficulty in
breathing and dsinclination to partake of healthy
athletic exercise. Also headache, mental WEAKNESS
sowness of thought, causing muddled ideas, defect
OF memory, impatience and irritability'
Surely not good martial qualities, to say nothing
OF. qualities fitting for the ordinary pursuits
Of life. This condition of things is perilous for
Great Britain in her future wars and she is likely
as any nation to have them. The suggestion is made
by Mr. Robert Farquharson, NJ D., that England
follow the example set by this country and Germany
IN forblddng and penalizng the sale of cigarettes
to any one under 16 years of age The idea is good
one. !