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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
RAILROAD RUMBLES
NET REVENUES
SHOW INCREASE
Majority of Railroads Present
Figures Indicating More
Profits; Eastern Lines

Washington. D. c., Aug. 2.-Pre-
liminary returns of railroad earnings
TO the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, covering approximately one
third OF the railroads. show an in
crease in net revenues for June of
nearly 10 per cent. over June. 1916,
the most marked increase of recent
months.
Earnings of 68 roads are shown.
Operating revenues increased almost
S142,17S, 900. Operating expenses
increased from $S0,000,000 in June,
1915, to sos, 900, leaving net reve--
Eues from railroad operations of
$46, 1000, as compared with
$42,378,1S3 year ago. Net revenues
per mile show an increase of $4S,
rising from $501 in June, 1915, to
$549.
Eastern District
The roads for the eastern district,
for the first time since February,
show an increase in net revenue over
the same month year ago, net reve-
nues having increased from $751;
306,076 to $19,104,2S4 within that
period. Western railroads showed
an increase in net revenues of
100000, or nearly 20 per cent,
over June, 1916.
Figures made public to-day are of
the first returns, and will be supple
mented by complete returns from all
railroads whose annual revenue
amount to more than S1,000,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

remedy. Not long ago a man
came to me who was nearly half
century old and asked me to give
him a preliminary examination for
life insurance. 1 was astonishcd to
find him with the blood pressure of
boy of twenty, and as full of vigor.
vim and vitality as a young man; in
fact, a young man he really was. not
withstanding his age. Tho secret, he
said, was taking iron-Nuxated Iron
had filled him with renewed life. At
30 he was In bad health; at 46 no was
careworn and nearly all in-now at
90, after taking Nuxated Iron. a
miracle of vitality and his face beam
ing with the buoyancy of youth. If
people would only take Nuxated Iron
when they feel weak and run down i'm
stead of dosing themselves with
habit-forming drugs. stimulants, and
alcoholic beverages. l am convinced
that In this way they could ward off
disease, preventing Ii becoming or
ganic in Thousands of cases, and
thereby the lives of thousands might
be saved who now die every year from
pneumonia, grippe, kidney, liver, heart
trouble and other dangerous maladies,
The real true cause. which started
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02


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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
Standing of the Crews
HARRIsBURG SIDE


PHILADELPHIA DivisiOn-The 104 crew
first to go after l o'clock; 1S0, 109,
1874, LOG. 1913, ia. 107. 119, 1T, 113,
1928. 122.
Engineers for 1o4. 112. III. 12O.
Firemen for 104, 109, 112, ia, 120,
130.
Flagmen for LOG, 1913. 126.
Brakemen for 104. 100. 112. 113, III,
1913. 124.
Engineers up: Speas. S. K. Steffy,
Downs Wiker. Albright, Black. How
ard. Brooke. 1. II. Gable. Lefever. j.
NJ. Gemmill. e.
Firemen up: Norman. Hamm, Kra-
mer, Rolneck.
Brakemen up: Haupt, Kugle, Fis-
sell, Thompson, Netzley, Hoch.
Middle DivisIon-The 24S crew first
to go after 1880 o'clock; 227, 214, 223,
Laid off; 20. 16. 20, "a II, 12o. 110,
80.
Fireman for 227.
Brakeman for 227.
Engineers up: Peightal. Snyder
Yard Board-Engineer up: Biever.
Firemen up: Delhi, Shopp, Swab,
Hoover, Rice, Roberts. Miller. Burns,
Johnson, Houdeshell, Gardner. Hip
penbach, Speese. Miller, Fry, Straw
hecker, Peters. Biever, Yost, Heck
niger. Troup, Dissinger.
Engineer for 29C.
Firemen for 1st &c. End &c, 3rd &c,
11C. 1st 15C.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

60 the proper care of
my body. Recently 1
have been taking
NuNatcd Iron ii
have found IL of the
greatest benefit as n
tonic and reguIatIvc.
HencefOrth 1 shall
not be without 1t. L
am In n position to
testify for the ad-
vantage of OtherH, to
the remarkable and
Immediate helpful
ness of this remedy,
and 1 unhcsitntingly
recommend NuXaIed
Iron IN all who feel
the need of renewed
energy and the reg
ularity of bodily
functions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
The Man Found Dead
From Heat Identified as
Mark Mason, Harrisburg

The colored man who was found
dead on a bench near the Jednota
Home on Tuesday evening by j. T..
Miller, of Highspire, proved to be
Mark Mason, of Harrisburg, by sew
eral letters found in his pockets.
DIR. II. w. George examined the
body and stated that the man had
died from the result of sunstroke
He was head kitchenman at the Boil
ton House, Harrisburg.
The funeral of George Malick was
held on Wednesday morning with
requiem high mass in the st. Mary's
Catholic Church at 8 o'clock. Father
Jules Foin officiated. Eight boys of
the Slovak lodge No. 80 acted as
pallbearers. Burial was made in the
Catholic Cemetery.
John Leonard and Jacob Shelly
have resigned as special watchmen
at the Bethlehem steel plant at
Steelton.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. K. Schiefer, two
sons, John and Karl and daughter,
Sarah, will camp on Hill Island next
week.
At meeting of the committee of
the Red Men held on Tuesday even
ing it was decided to hold several
contests during the week of August
6, when a carnival company Will
show Tor week on the Ola canal
basin. Prizes will be as follows:
First, most popular young lady, a
diamond ring; second, diamond lava
liere; third, bracelet. Boys, first,
1917 model bicycle; second, pair of
skates. The contest will be one vote
for every cent turned in.
Miss Nell Hartman. of Penbrook,
spent yesterday in town.
Superintendent H. J. Wickey, Of
the public schools. is having the
various buildings cleaned.
Poplar Island is becoming quite a
popular place for bathers, as every
evening between three and four hun
dred are seen bathing,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
RAILROAD NOTES

Attached to Buffalo Express north
this morning was a special car with
members of eastern Larkins clubs.
They were en- route to Buffalo to at
tend the annual gathering. York
sent is, Lebanon IL. and about 80
came from other points.
Road Foreman of Engines L. c.
Clemson, of Altoona, was in the city
yesterday.
Charles Gratz "a conductor on the
Pennsylvania railroad, is off duty on
account of sickness. -
p S. Zimmerman, chief clerk to
E. D. Hilleary. division freight agent
for the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway. is on his vacation. He will
visit friends near Pittsburgh.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
GIRLS FOR DINERS

Denver. Col, Aug. 2.-Pretty girls.
Standing behind counters in Pullman
dining cars, will supplant the dusky
walters, if Alfred Reed. of Chicago.
railroad efficiency expert, can put
over the innovation. Reeds revo-
lutlon in dining car service would
turn all dining cars in the country
into cafeterias on wheels, with wait
resses to assist travellers in choosing
their dishes The idea should be pop
uiar with the travelling public, as tip
ping would be eliminated and popu-
lar prices for food would prevail
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
ENoLA SIDE

Philadelphia Division-The 201 crew
first to go after 11.5O o'clock; 231. 2OS
2l5, 22S, 200, 243, 234, 207, 242, 222
212. 219. 230, 221.
Engineers for 2OS. 2O9. 21O. 22O. 2sO
Firemen for 2Os. 212, 216. 221, 220
239.
Conductors for 2O2 212. 221. 22s
243.
Flagman for 242.
Brakemen for 2os. 215. 221, 2SO. 2S1
(2), 239. 244.
Brakemen up: Horstick. Seaboldr
Dorey, Stees, Heisel. Wolfe. Miller.
Middle DIvisiOn-The 232 crew first
to go after 12.45 o'clock; 24s, 240. 222
Laid off: ia. 105, 104. 119. liz, 109
Yard BOnrd-Engineers up: Hol-
land, ]. Hinkle. Sheaffer, Kapp, For
tenbach.
Firemen up; o. ]. Wagner, Hutchi-
son, Montell. Sadler, Sweigart. Sny-
der
Engineers for 1st 129. 140. End 104.
extra crew.
Firemen for srd 1875, End 1O2. 1st
106, extra crew.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
FILE PETITIONS

sioner William II. Lynch, who will be
a candidate to succeed himself. were
circulated to-day by his friends. Pc
titions filed with the County Commits
sioners We're: Williams S. Moses, Re-
publican candidate for Director of
the Poor: David +. Kinsey, Republi-
can candidate for school director,
Williamstown; A. B. Croll. candidate
for ward assessor, Middletown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
Will Build Extension
to Present Building

Title was taken this week to prop
erty 423 South Cameron street by Ed
win F. and Herman L. Tausig, of this
city. In addition to remodeling the
structure to meet the requirements of
the present occupants, Kraus and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
INTER-PLAYGRoUND MEET

The first inter- playground meet
was held on Cottage Hill field this
afternoon. More than 500 took part
Keen rivalry between the teams of
the various grounds made the con-
tests very close. Supervisor Irwin
had charge of the general direction
of the meet, while ground instruc-
tors took care of their contestants.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
FATE OF AMENDMENT
is UP TO THE HOUS
CONTINUED From First Page. I

were preparing to press for II
prompt consideration there. Thd
claim it will pass.
The only change made in the resd
luton as originally reported to til
Senate was the adoption of 4
amendment providing that the col
stitutional amendment should be il
operative unless ratified by thre
fourths of the states within six yea
from the date of its submission.
First of Its Kind
The proposed constitution
amendment is the first initiated
Congress since that providing {
popular election of United Stat
senator's, approved in 1911. 1t
the first time that either bran'E
of Congress has approved a constit
tional amendment for prohibition.
few years ago a similar resolutiS
in the House received a majoriI@
but failed of the required two third
The Senate's action to-day car
after a three days debate. All
forts to amend the resolution fail
except for the addition of Senat=
Harding's amendment fixing the
years time limit within which thrd
fourths of the states must ratify t
amendment to make it effective. tt
was approved. Sc to %.
On the final call several senatd
said to oppose prohibition voted
the resolution, desiring, they said,
have the wet and dry battle tran
ferred from the national capitol
the states and prevent prohibit
propaganda from impending otl
matters before Congress.
A sharp contest was precipita
over Senator Harding's amendm'
to limit time for state action, but
was supported by both vets a
drys. Senator Borah urged a ii
limit of ten years, but his amer
ment was rejected, 81 to 10.
Fear Caucus Rule
House prohibitionists express
fear to-day that owing to the rec
decision of the Democratic caud
to consider only war legislation
to bring the resolution to a vo
Every effort was to be made to ct
vene another caucus to reconsit
the decision, but the outlook
favorable action was dark. Vets
clared that only a personal app
from President Wilson for Ho
action on the resolution would ca
the caucus to reverse itself. 7
was not expected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
THE READING

The 1s crew first to go after 1890
o'clock 90. 1s. 2. "a. 5. 9. 2l. 20. IA,
IT. 5. II. 1O2. 1oS. 70. 66. go. IS. "a.
Engineers for 62. 2. 8. z, 8. 0, Is, 21.
Firemen for s0 So. Sc. So, 73. 2, 3,
5, 6, s, o. 16. IS. 20. 81, 23. "a.
Conductors for 8, z. 8.
Flagmen for So, 7S. .. 8. Ii. 16.
Fiagmen for 90 Is. .. 8. II. 10. IT.
23, "a,
IT. 23. "a,
Engineers up, Hoilerbach. Billig,
Lackey. Ruth Griffith,
Firemen upl Grunden, Hoffman,
Frantz, j. Corpman, Krisger. Quentz-
Ter, Gallagher,
Conductors upl Bashore. Griffey
Derrick. Long,
Brakemen upl Peters, Mosser. Hoo
yer. Moesline, Wampler Leibtreu
shotto, Gum, McKissick, Lingle. Nc
Cormick. M
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
FALLS FROM WINDOW

Henry Claire, OF Cloverly Heights,
employed at the Schmidt Bakery
Eighteenth and Holly streets, fell
from a window on the second floor to
the ground late last night. He was
sitting on a window and lost his bal
ance. He was taken to the Harris
burg Hospital, where his condition is
favorable
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
WOMEN ORGANIZE ARMY
By Associated Pre-,

Petrograd, Wednesday, Aug. 1.-As
the result of the heroic conduct at
the front of Miss Vera Butchkareff' s
female battalion. the movement for
the creation of a great woman army
is progressing throughout Russia like
wildfire.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
NEW SHOP FOREMAN

E. Ross Feehrer was made fore
man of the machine shop of the To-
ceeds Geary Burke, of New Cum
berland. who resigned. Lewis Keller,
of Harrisburg. was made assistant
shop foreman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
Veteran Yardmaster Is Now
On p. r. r. Honor Roll

Columbia. Pa. Aug. 2.-Willam NJ.
Dunbar. yardmaster of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad at this place. today went
on the pension list of the company,
having been retired after rounding out
hfty-one years and one months SER
vice. He entered the service as a
brakeman, in August 1866, became flag
man. freight conductor and then yard
master. Mr.. Dunbar is veteran of
the Civil war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
TO PROTECT WORKERS
BY Associated Press

Globe, Ariz., Aug. Lieutenant
Colonel George P. White, command
ing the United States cavalry in the
Globe Miami district, has issued a
proclamation stating that all miners
and others desiring to return to work
would have the protection of armed
forces at his command.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
POLICE ACTIVITIES

At the police court hearings last
night two were fined on disorderly
conduct charges; one given q jail
sentence for the same offense and
several cases dismissed. No arrests
were made to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
MIDDLE DIVISION BULLETIN

Discipline bulletin No. 469 issued
from the Office of Superintendent n.
w. Smith of the Middle Division
shows that fourteen employees were
reprimanded and fifteen others sus-
pended from one round trip to two
weeks for infractions of the various
rules and regulations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
TO HOLD RAILY

The Stewardesses' Tribe of the
Monumental A, M, e. Church will
hold a rally Sunday. August IL, Spe-
cial services will be held during the
entire day, On Monday a concert
and reception will be held,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
OBSERVE FEAST

The Feast of Portiuncula was OBJ
served to-day in the st. Francis
Catholic Church.. Market. near Fif-
teenth street. The feast began at
noon and ended at sunset. Members
of Catholic churches from the city
and vicinity attended the ceremo-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT

Middle Division - Engineers up:
Graham, Keane, Crum, Sparver. Dom
ely, Buck.
Flremen up: Winand, Zeigler Holtz-
man. HartZel.
Engineer for 21.
philadelphia Division - Engineers
up: Gibbons, Glllums, Bless. Osmond.
Firemen up: Aulthouse. Everhart,
r. L. Floyd. Shaffner.
Engineer for 604,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

Company, cigar manufacturer, a new
three-story brick addition 40xS5 feet
will be erected adjoining the present
structure. Work on the improvements
will be started next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
sTEELWoRKERs OVERCOME

The intense heat of this week has
had it's telling effects on workmen
at the local steel WORKS. No serious
illness has resulted. Department
heads have been ordered by officials
to send men home who they think
are unable to stand the heat The
newly4organized first aid classes
have been big assistance in taking
care of those who are overcome.
Most of the victims are removed to
the emergency hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

Dy .1SSOCidIed ffcSS
Washington, Aug. >. - Nominal ion
of Bainbridge Colby, of New York. as
a member of the Shipping Board was
to-day reported favorablY by the SEN
ate commerce committee. Senator
Calders objection to favorable action
was voted down.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
PENNsY,s GROSS EARNINGS

Philadelphia, Aug. 2.-Gross earn
ings of the Pennsylvania railroad
system for June, amounting to S43,-
562.142 were the highest for any
month in the roads history. Net
earnings of $10,045,5 500 were the high
est this year. but were slightly less
than last June.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
What Senator Towne SAYS:

"As n member of
Congress from New
York, as a member of
Congress and Sem
atO from Minnesota,
as participant in
political campaigns
and candidate for
Vice-President, M Y
nervous energy and
reserve force were
tremendously drawn
upon. That 1 surviv-
ed these trials and
came into advanced
middle life with the
e las lett v and
strength of Il boy is
unquestionaDly due
10 the rigorous at
tentiOn 1 have paid
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

their disease was
nothing more or
less than a
weakened condi-
tion brought on
by Il lack of iron
in the blood.
Thousands OF
p Q o p | e suf-
fer from iron de-
ficiency and do
not know it."
If you are not
strong or well,
you owe IL to
yourself to make
the following
test. See how
IAknfT 800 -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
II. o. SMITH FILES
NnNHN

Harry o. Smith, president of the
Borough Health Board, filed his
nomination petition to-day with the
county commissioners. Mr.. Smith is
a candidate from the Second ward
and is we'll known. He is a retired
steelworker and a former council
man.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
ANNUAL AUXILIARY PICNIC

This was the day for the annual
picnic of Keystone Division, No. AZ,
Women's Auxiliary to the Order of
Railway Conductors. Members were
the guests of Miss Snyder at the Sny-
der cottage, at Juniata Bridge. An
interesting program was in order.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
TO HOLD FESTIVAL

An Ice cream FESTIVAL and band
concert will be held for the benefit
of st. Johns Catholic Church at
Second and Washington streets this
evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

you could not,
at this day, get
such prominent
men to endorse
a remedy that
has no value -
doctors, lawyers,
politicians. ath-
letes - a great
array.
DIR. E. Sauer,
a Boston Physi-
clan who has
studied both in
this country and
great European
Medical Institu-
tions, S a | d :
"Nuxated Iron Is
q W o n d e I [ ul
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
vErERAN sHOPMAN RETIREs

George Coffman, a well-known
citizen of Altoona, will regard
Wednesday as one of the most event
full days in his entire hfe. He be-
came a veteran employe of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, was
placed on the retired list and hon
ored by fellow workmen at the
Juniata shops, where he was en-
ployed as boilermaker. In cele-
brating the occasion there was a
family reunion at the Coffman home
and it was one of enjoyment and
Measure,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
Dismissed Employees Seek
Aid From Brotherhood

Employees of the Pennsylvania
railroad. recently dismissed from the
service of the company. have appealed
to the president of the Brotherhood OF
Firemen and Enginemen, w. c. Carter.
They ask reinstatement, or court pro-
ceedngs to have the railroad company
show cause for their dismissal.
Those affected by the recent dismiss
al order are Luther G. Smith, passenger
engineer; j. L. Yoder, passenger engi-
neer; and Harry Yoder and T. e. Ben
net. engineers. They are all members
OF the Brotherhood Relief and Com
pensation Fund, L. G. Smith being pres
ident. Last week Arthur j. Lowell, vice
president of the Brotherhood of Fire
men and Engiuemen. was here investi-
eating recent proceedings of the Com
pensation Fund officials and other al
legged Irregularities. Results of this In
vestigation have not been made puolc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
Miss KLOMPus LEANEs

Miss Rae Kloumpus left to-day for
her home, in Washington, after spend
ing some time with Mr.. and Mrs. B.
II. Klompus, 406 Calder street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
ITALIAN SHIPS STINK

Rome, Aug. 2.-Italian vessels lost
as a result of submarines last week
numbered four sailing ships, accord
ing to an official statement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02
CONSISTORY MEETINC

A meeting of the consistory OF the
First Reformed Church will be held
this evening at o'clock,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

HEAT EFFECTS WORKMEN
Four borough employees on the
street sweeping force are off duty
on account of the heat These men
are well up in years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-02

Former United States Senator,
Charles \. TONyne, graduated from
the University of Michigan, twice
elected member of the United Stntes
congress, served i'm the United States
senate, nominated for Niee-PresI-
dent, takes Nuxated Iron, now rec
Ommcnda IL To all who feel the need
of renewed energy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-28
It will increase your pride
in your home

And pride In a home fui-
nished with such furniture
as this Is entirely justifable.
1t is only human to have a
home that IS enVied and
liked by our friends. Such a
home Is within the reach Of
all who select tn cir furniture
at Duncan-Schell Furniture
Co.'S. For not only are IN
usually low prices offered,
but our weekly payment piah
makes it still easier for you
to have good furniture.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-28

The first volume Of army regula-
lions, using that term in the sense
in which it is now understood, was
issued to the United States army on
May /, 1918 Previous to that date
and beginning in 1879, the "Regula-
tons for the Order and Discipline of
the Troops of the United States,
were in force. They were prepared
by Baron Steumen, the inspeotor-gen-
eral of the American army during
the latter part Of the revolution.
and consisted in great part of mat
ter which would now be properly
termed drill regulations. The work