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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
WANTED LONG PANTALOONs.

Marshal s. D. Coleman, Of Pearl
River, brought Bonnie DeHart, the
adopted son of Mrs. Ida DeHart, to
Covington last week and placed him
in the charge of Sheriff Brewster.
Young Bonnie, who is about IA years
DID,, got into bad company, drank
some, and while under the influence
stole pair Of pantaloons from the
store of Mr.. Willis. He was arrest
ed and is now awaiting trial.
Mrs. DeHart came to Covington
for the purpose Of going his bond
and taking him home, but as he was
stubborn and showed no signs Of re-
pentance she concluded to allow him
to remain where he was. Mr.. Willis
will probably not prosecute the case,
but Mrs. DeHart save she has given
the boy mothers care without be-
ing able to make good boy OF him.
and that when he gets out she will.
have him put in some institution
where he can be controlled and made
= good man Of,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
THE PAN.AMERICAN LIFE INsUR-
ANCE COMPANY.

DR.. r. K. Hackett, of New Orleans,
was. in Covington, last week, in the
interest of the Pan-American Life
Insurance Company. This company
was organized at home to prevent
the sending out of the State the
enormous amount of money that is
paid in premiums for life insurance.
The venture is now on solid basis,
having, as We understand, over
million dollars in bank, and the stock
will soon be selling at a premium.
Even now those who have stock are
refusing to sell, and there are but
a few shares left, perhaps at this
writing none. as there were about
149 to be disposed of by DR.. Hackett
when he was here, and they are be-
ing taken fast. The South is taking
a step in the right direction when it
begins to handle its own business and
invest the profits at home. The men
behind this company stand high in
the financial and business world and
have the confidence of the people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
MEETING OF THE CONVICTION
BENEVOLENT FIRE AS.
ISOLATION.

The COv1ngtOn benevolent Fir
Association held a meeting Tuesday
evening, January Is, E. D. Kentzel
president, presiding and Julian H
Smith secretary.
The minutes of the preceding
meeting were read and adopted.
The report of j. Louis Smith,
chief, was read and adopted, as fol-
=, lows:
To the Members of Covington Benev-
olent and Fire Protective Associa-
| ton:
tender this my report up to date.
An alarm was turned in at 8
o'clock a. m. Thursday, October rs,
from district "a. The fire totally
destroyed the one-story building res
idence owned by Mr.. Marcelin Daigle
and occupied by Mr. Thomas Hebert.
The house was valued at $270O and
insured at $1,000. The furniture
valued at 5000 and insured for 5000.
The furniture was all saved, some Of
It bit broken.
The alarm was through an error
turned in as No. IA. This caused 2
delay in the apparatus appearing at
the fire. The alarm was turned in
SO late the roof was all afire when
the firemen got there, making it i'm
possible to save the main building.
An alarm was turned in from dis
trict No. IA at 1880 a. M Nov. 2.
The fire originated in the one-story
owned by Pallet and occupied by Mr..
Chas. Bradley. BY very good work
Of the bucket brigade and chemical
the fire was confined to the kitchen,
although the kitchen was only about
six feet from the house. This was
very fine work and worthy of praise.
Damage $3.50. Jefferson street
pump out of commission.
An alarm was turned in from dis
trict No. IL at 1880 a. m. Saturday,
November II. The fire originated
in f1ue of the two-story store and
dwelling owned by Louis Wehrli.
The fire was extinguished with no
damage. Two pieces of hose Of JEFF
ferson No. was in very bad order.
An alarm was turned in from dis
trict No. % at 4 o'clock a. m. The
fire originated in the kitchen of the
one-story frame dwelling owned by
- - 0SAODAC oAu A0u 6d1uCu 6uCA
Roadway when the alarm came in
that it was impossible to save the
house. All the out buildings were
saved. Damage $500 with insur-
ance of $4,000.
A still alarm was turned in from
district No. % at 6:15 p. m. The
chimney was found to be on fire so
there was no damage done. The
house was owned by Mrs Lawrence
and occupied by Mr.. Lester.
An alarm was turned in from dis
trict No. IA at $3.50 p. m. at the
two-story house owned by Miss Al
laine and occupied by Mr.. S. w.
Prague. In this instance the Chin
ney was on fire. No damage.
An alarm was turned in from dis
trict No. 13 at 1:40 p. m. December
20. in the oyster saloon occupied by
Mr.. Gabriel on New Hampshire street
The fire was caused by an overturned
stove and extinguished without any
damage.
The per capita Of the roster of JET
ferson Co. No. l to October /, 1911,
was 5000; Hook and Ladder to
January !, 1912. $33.O5.
The report of the Committee on
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Bylaws was deferred until the reg
ular meeting.
L. NJ. Bourgeois, j. Louis Lmith
and l. A. Alfonso were appointed .
committee to look up suitable lot
on which to build fire company
house and to get price Of same.
It was ordered that the bill of
Archie r. Mainint for Is cents for
watching the Bradley house after the
fire be paid.
Fred J. Wilde was admitted as .
member Of the association.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
ON THE STUMP FOR HALL.

District Attorney L. l.. Morgan is
speaking throughout the parishes in
the interest Of Judge Halls candi-
dacy for the governorship. He spoke
in Washington parish last week and
in Livingston this week. He is en-
thusiastic over the probabilities of
Judge Halls election, which he con-
siders an assured thing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
NOTICE..

Part of the banisters have been
taken off the Abita bridge and sew
eral other bridges in the third ward
have been partly demolished. Two
pieces of 4-foot galvanized culvert
have been taken from Military Road.
A reward will be paid for infor-
nation leading to the arrest and con-
viction af any party or parties con-
nected with this destruction or theft.
HERMAN SCHULTZ.
ja2O-tf Police Juror Sd Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
HALL SPEAKING.

Judge Hall and Mr.. Gueydan spoke
at Abita Springs yesterday ct II
O'Clock a. m. to over 100 people.
They were enthusiastic and applaud
ed the speakers to the echo. Mr..
Jos. Bordes acted as master of cere-
monies. There were on the plat
form: District Attorney L. L. Nor
gan, H. J. Smith, Jos. Bordes. Sim
Strain, Steve Abney, c. L. Grelle,
JaKe Biery, and others.
There are great preparations being
made for the Hall speaking at the
Park Pavilion Friday night, as we
go to press. From all indications
it promises to be the largest of any
political meetings held in this parish.
Succession of Louis ROseman, or
Louie or Lewis Rosen.
No. 1715.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court,
Parish of St. Tammany, La.

Whereas Max Kohler has applied
for letters of curatorship on the va
cant estate of the above named and
numbered succession. Notice is here
By given to all whom it may concern
to show cause, within ten days, why
the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
BY order of the court dated Jan.
10, 1912.
H. r. WARREN,
ian2O-3t Clerk Of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

]. N. Magee, of Washington par
ish, and J. S. Settoon, Of Livingston
parish, will probably be the senators
elected for the 18th senatorial dis
trict. Both are good men and will
look after the interests of st. Tam
many parish. Mr.. Magee was for
merly sheriff of Washington parish.
Mr. Settoon has served the people we'll
in the senate and is up for re-
election.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears, Chamberlain Cough
Remedy will ward of an attack of
Group and prevent all danger and
cause of anxiety. Thousands OF
mothers use It successfully. Sold
BY all dealers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Mrs. R. A. Stafford entertained her
class of the Methodist Sunday school
last Saturday afternoon. The after
neon was one of pleasure and mer-
rfment. A delicious luncheon was
served the guests, and all voted the
time to have been q most enjoyable
one.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Labels s',st s .,.ss : n I'm e
Tor those requiring limited quantity in
packing STps, Fruits, Vegetables, Etc.
Designs are attractive. coiors bright prices rea,cna
bic. Write for samples and ouotatioa,s win. .1
quantity and kind wanted. - '~-~"'
Brandon Printing Co. Nashville. Tenn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Don't cough your head on when
von can stop it with schonberg,s
coneh syrup. Csc and SOC bottles.
0 Schonberg's Pharmacy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Mr.. Sam w. Baar, with the west
ern Newspaper Union, OF memphis
spent Friday in Coyington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

It's an opportune time to stock
your pantry with lard. See F. c.
FitzSimons Grocery Company's ad in
this issue. ja20-1t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Miss Matilda Diendorf spent last
sunday in Covington; guest OF ner
mother.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Mr.. w. E. Gauze, of Slidell spent
tho day in Covington Friday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Don't buy shoes until you have
seen the Hamilton Brown. Iney
are for sale at Schmidt's store, Abita
Springs. no7l
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
Southern Hotel Build1ne. /

When buying ) cough medicine Tor
cnlidren bear IN miud that Cham-
eerialn's Cough Remedy q most e.
!ectual Tor colds. Group and whom
Ing cough and that Il containa M
1 asrmIul drug. For GALE s. I'll
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Lutheran services will be held In
Covington at p. m. on the secono
and third Sundays OF each mohen'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Miss Ruth Bokenfohr went to New
or.aana last Sunday for visit OF
several days to relatives.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
Personal and Local

Butter at FitzSimons-42 cents
per pound. 9azo-As
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

George Keller, OF st. Tammany,
shot quite . good-slzed cage s;ts
week. He had it with MN q. Asl.a
Springs. where It excited eooo qeA1
az curiosity.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20
DANCE.

On Military Road, Saturday night,
January q, 1912. Benefit OF Build
ing fund. Admission 10 cents.
Music by Ragen's Band.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Mr. Oliver Hebert was the guest
~ friends in Covington last Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

Mr.. Clay Hebert spent Sunday last
IN Covington with his wife.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

II butter prices worry you-try
ssParksdale" Process Butter from +.
C.. FitzSimons Grocery Company-see
~ IN This issue. ja2O-1t
Mr.. Jack G. Griggs, native OF
Shreveport. who has been living at
Abita Springs for several months, is
the new clerk at the F. G. FitzSlmons
Grocery Company.
When in a hurry for anything IN
tho drug line ring us up and see now
sonn YOU get it. Our service brings
us the business.
Schonberg's Pharmacy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

1 an who sells his vote
anu ne man who buys it
ads on equal planes
neither can be trusted. Aside
from the depreciation Of the
proceeding, both are punish-
able by law.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-01-20

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28

piano by Prof Henri Ramp, Mrs. Ber-
tina Miller, Miss Stella Baker and
Claude Miller, after which a two
course luncheon was served. Mrs. Mil
Ter was assisted by Mrs. Carl Coffman,
Mrs. Carl Baker and Mrs. Chas. Tout.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes
danes Greenstreet, Carl Coffman, W.
s. Baker, Horace Miller, F. Frazer,
Louis Wrede, B. A. Bescher, L. E. Dav-
is, VIM. B. Fisher, Clinton Stonecipher.
Harry Burgess, Ben Cable, Robt. Rol
Ter, Carl Baker, l.. B. Wrede, Harry
Coffman, Frank Coleman, Chas Beck,
o. A. Miller, J. r. Roller, Frank Neal,
Henri Ramp, Chas. Tout, Sherman
Howe, Elmer jerks, Clarence Hoff-
man, Frank Longman, Mildred Warfel,
Eli Cook, Ethel Watkins, Adam Hips
kind, Frank Dillon, Harry Airing, Mrs.
Dora Mitchell, Mrs. Chas. Winter, Miss
es Eva Baker, Stella Baker, Lurene
jerks, Hazel Baker, G1enna Miller,
Masters Robert Longuean, Earl Beck,
Claude Miller.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
Commercial Value OF Culfpotng The
NutBedring Trees is Pointed out

Few people have any idea of the
commercial value of growing nut
bearing trees. Experience shows that
they bring good returns annually and
enhance the value of the land as we'll
How many homes have supply OF
nuts for the winter But few can. as
the nut-bearing trees have almost en-
tirely been destroyed.
The pecan and hickory were cut for
wagon and handle timber down to the
small saplings. Where once were
large groves of shellbarks there now
are only thickets of small sprouts and
vines and in but few years more
a pecan or shellbark can not be had
unless 1t is cultivated Some few are
now planting a few trees near the
home, but on hill land they make slow
progress and 1t will be many years
before they receive the fruits of their
labor
The proper place to plant trees OF
this kind, says Wayne county nur-
seryman. is low, dark or black soil
near a small creek or river. On this
kind of soil they make rapid growth,
often bearing nuts six or seven years
after planting. and in planting a grove
of shellbarks or pecans the ground
should be cleared of all other sprouts
and kept in that condition until the
trees are large enough to care for
themselves, say when they are ten
years old.
The nuts should be planted twenty
five feet apart each way, three or four
in a place At the end of the first
year cut out two in a place. leaving
the incest sprouts. Hickory or pecan
should always be planted where want
ed, as transplanting often spells the
tree. as they can not be removed with
out danger to the tap rot, and that
often causes the tree to blast or not
fruit at all.
Bot, where they are left to grow
where planted they seldom. II ever,
fail to fruit.
Land planted in this way will bring
good grass and can be used as pasture
which is good for the trees after they
are large enough to not be injured by
the stock.
/ mere is d ldEUleI Hedi Ahucl soH
who has about fifty acres of shellbarks
which were left where nature planted
them. All other timber was removed
| and the land turned to pasture. The
trees are now about fifteen years old
have fine round tops and bring a large
crop of nuts each year.
! The owner of the land says he gets
larger returns from the fifty acres
than from any like number of acres or
his 1900 acre farm. Since removing
the scrub timber there has been nc
expense No cultivation was required
and he has the grass and nuts fol
hog pasture in fall and winter. Il
also makes plenty of shade for al
kinds of stock during the summer.
He is now planting more of hi:
land to pecan and shellbark tree
and next year expects to commenc,
shipping nuts to the city market. Thu
price last year in the home town wal
5000 per bushel.
When one of his trees dies he re
moves it for wood and replaces it a.
soon as possible. In this way thu
grove is kept up in fine shape ant
adds much to the beauty and value o
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28

learns all about the benighted condi-
ton of the women over here
l fear that the apostle though. like
all others who seek TO introduce a cult
is going to have a pretty hard time.
The stories that are already nttering
up the way will make the going rough
| spoke to several French women
about it, thinking it might be better il
they were not taken quite too much
by surprise.
It was not easy. My countess (she' 6
the real thing had never heard of a
woman's club. She demanded immedi'
ately to know all about clubs.
AS she knew a little English and
little French the explanation was a
forward movement. made the picture
as brilliant as could and told about
things the Indianapolis clubwomen
have done and a good many more that
they should do.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
DOES BACKACHE
WORRY YOU?
Some Richmond People Have Learned
How to Get Relief.

How many people suffer from an
aching back?
How few know the cause?
1t hurts you to stoop or lift
If you suffer sudden, darting pains
If you are weak. lame and tired.
Suspect your kidneys.
Watch for Natures signal
The first sign may be headache or
dizziness,
scanty, painful, or too frequent
urination,
Nervousness or a constant, dead
tired feeling.
Avert the serious kidney diseases,
Treat the weakened kidneys with
Doans Kidney Pills.
A remedy especially for sick kid
neys.
Endorsed in Richmond by your
friends and neighbors.
Mrs. Ella Migesell, 712 North Thir-
teenth street, Richmond, Ind, says:
From my own experience with
Doan's Kidney Pills, am glad to rec
ommend them as a good kidney rem
edy. l had dizzy and nervous spells
and my back panied me. Whenever
I lifted l had sharp twinges in my
loins. Finally | used Doan's Kidney
Pills and they made me feel better in
every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
ATTEND WEDDING

Miss Alma Hall Of this city attended
the McTurnan-Ward wedding which
was celebrated Saturday afternoon at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs Williamson Ward in Kokomo
The house was deliberately decorated
for the occasion. White and yellow
-chrysanthemums and ferns were used
About seventy guests attended. They
were received by Miss Ward and Mr..
McTurnan. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. James A. Sprague
of the M. e. church. The ring cere-
mony was used. Mr.. and Mrs. McTur-
nan left Saturday night for Chicago
where they will have a residence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL.

Wednesday evening October the thir
tieth, a social will be given in the par
lors of the Second Presbyterian
church. An excellent program consist
ing of Orchestra selections, Rotations
and vocal numbers No admission will
be charged. However a nominal sum
will be asked for the refreshments
which will be in the nature of Hal
lowe'en menu This fund will go to-
ward purchasing a new piano. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
The affair will be in charge of the
young people.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
This Ddfe IN HlS.ory
OCTORE r %.

172s-Captain James Cook. the IA
nous navigator, born. Died Feb. IA,
177s
1759-Georges Jacques Danton, a
leader of the French Revolution. born,
Died on the guillotine. April s. 1874.
17T6-American army under Wash
ington defeated by the British under
Howe at battle of White Plains. n. Y.
1s10-Rev. Michael Egan consecrat-
ed first Roman Catholic bishop of Phil.
adelphia.
1S11-Fort Harrison, near the pres
ent site of Terre HaCte, Ind. complet.
ed.
1s1s-Abigail Adams, wife of Presi-
dent John Adams. died at Quincy.
Mass. Born at Weymouth. Mass. Nov.
%. 1744.
1s34-Rev. simon William Gabriel
Brute de Romur consecrated first Ro.
man Catholic bishop of indianapolis.
1s44-The Royal Exchange. London,
opened by Queen Victoria.
1Ss6-Barthold's tSatute of Liberty
in New York harbor, dedicated by
President Cleveland.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28

and profit TO the owner.
1t is true the small farm cannot
spare much ground for this kind of
tree planting, but most farms have
some creek bank or piece of waste
land that could be planted in nut
bearing trees.
Unlike any other crop. when they
once begin bearing. they no longer
require much care and will continue
improving for many years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE.

The following announcements were
received here today:
Mr. and Mrs. George Edgar Little
announce the marriage of their daugh-
ter Marjorie Hadley
to
Mr. Quincy Dinwiddie Maple
on Tuesday, the twenty-second day of
October one thousand nine hundred
and twelve.
Whittier, California.
Mr. Maple is. well known in Rich
mond. He is a graduate of Earlham
college. His many friends here extend
hearty congratulate lions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
CONGRATULATIONS TO

Joseph w Fifer, former governor of
Illinois, II years old today
Joseph w. Folk. former governor of
Missouri. 43 years old today.
Ri. Rev. Paul Larccque, r. c. bishop
of Sherbrooke, Que, &c years old tod
day
Herbt H. Vreeland, New York finan,
cier and street railway magnate, Sc
years old today.
DR.. Bashford Dean, professor of Zoo
logy in Columbia University, As years
old today.
Sir Moses Ezekiel, noted American
sculptor who has long resided abroad
IS vars old today.
William N. Hartshorn, president OF
the International Sunday School AS
ISOLATION, 50 years old today.
John w. Boehne, representative in
Congress of the First Indiana district
56 years old today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
Mr.. Quincy Dinwiddie Maple
PRETTY SOLO.

Mr.. Herbert Pettijohn Of the Y. M.
G. A. sang beautiful solo Sunday ev-
ening at the Vesper service at the
First Presbyterian church. The quar-
tet composed of Mrs. Ray Longnecker,
Mrs. F. w. Kruger, Mr.. Frank Brat
felt and Mr.. Pettijohn. sang several
pretty numbers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
ENTERTAINED CLUB.

Mrs. Martha Bowman, entertained
the members of the Hagerstown His
tory club in delightful manner this
afternoon at the home of her son Mr.
Edward Brown in South Twelfth
street. The house was decorated ap-
propriate to Halloween. The club is
studying The History of England"
Mrs. Whiteley is president of the or
ganization. The responses this after
noon were concerning the homes of
England. A number of the members
participated in the program. At the
close of the meeting. Mrs. Brown as
sisted by Mrs. Edward Bowman. serv-
ed delicious luncheon. The menu
was appropriate to Halloween. Among
the members of the club are Mrs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-28
This is Nv 9th Birthday
SIR NEVILL G. LYTTLETON.

General Hon. Sir Nevill G. Lyttle-
ton, famous officer of the British ar
my, now retired, was born in Worces-
tershire, Oct 2S, 1S45, a son of the
fourth Baron Lyttelton. After complet-
ing his education at Elton he en' red
the Rifle Brigade in 1855. and served
with it in Canada, India and other
parts of the empire. Beginning with
the year 1858 he served as military
secretary successfully to the Viceroy
of Ireland, the Governor of Gibraltar
and the Governor of Bombay He serv-
ed in the Fenial Rebellion in Canada,
in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882 and
in the Nile Expedition of 1898. He die
tinguished himself in the last Boer
war and later made commander of the
British forces in South Africa. From
1904 until his retirement from active
service he was Chief of the General
Staff Of the British Army and First
Military member of the Army Council.