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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-21
Corbett's Daily Letter
On Great Sport Topics
Nv JAMES J. ConBETr

each other several times. We not only
played in Salt Lake City during the same
week, but were in houses that were with
in one block of each Other. In several
other cities we came in contact with
each other. and every time | tried to
coax Bob into another match with me.
But to all my challenges Bob made this
answer
u said I wouldn't fight you again
and / won't"
For year or more continued to
challenge Bob at every opportunity. Sew
eral times I offered to fight him before
the club offering the largest purse and
permit Bob to have the full purse-win,
lose or draw.
During this time Jim Jeffres, who had
first come into prominence in 1897 while
acting as my sparring partner began
to attract considerable attention. Under
the wonderful teaching Of Dewitt Van
Court, now boxing instructor of the Los
Angeles Athletic club. Big Jeff had
become a fairly skillful boxer. Some
persons have claimed that he learned
much about boxing while serving as my
partner but the credit for Jeff's adj
vance belongs to Van Court--not to me.
Jeff always had terrible ppnch and a
physique that made it possible for him
to stand up under punishment.
Up to the time that Jeff became my
sparring partner, he had fought but
one bout-that was on July 2, 1896. when
he knocked out Dan Long. Following his
work in my training camp Jeff re-
turned to San Francisco and on April
8, 1897 under the management of Bill
Delaney. my old trainer began his real
career by knocking out a heavyweight
named Van Buskirk. About a month
later he knocked out Henry Paker. Then
he fought draws with Gus Rubin and
Joe Choynski and defeated Joe Goddard,
Peter Jackson. Peter Everett. Tom
Sharkey and Bob Armstrong in turn.
Those five victories came in 1898
Early in 1899 Jeffres issued a ehal-
legne to Bob Fitzsimmons. The public
up to that time was clamoring for Bob
to get back into the ring. For long
time fight fans had hoped that another
meeting between Bob and me could be
brought about, but they finally decided
this could never be arranged. So the
fans and the sporting writers began the
agitation for a battle between Bob and
Jim Jeffries. At first Bob paid no at
tention to the clamnr hit at last agreed
and the articles were signed
When friends of Bob learned that he
was going to take on the California
giant and that Jeff weighed in the neigh
borhood of 22O pounds. they became rath-
er worried They tried to tell Bob that
Jeff was too big for him and then it
was that Bob in reply, coined the fam
Gus expression:
THE bigger they are. the arder they
fall
(To be continued tomorrow.>
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4PAY NE ATTRACTS
CROWDS AT ALCAZAR

The Alcazar theatre is being crowded
since the film PAY Me-" with Dorothy
Phillops in the leading role opened its
engagement there. The big feature OF
the picture is#the fight in the dance
hall known as .'The Nugget" in bad
western town. This is made very real
istic by the surging back and forth of
the crowd in front of the camera ard t,:s
expressions of interest, fright and expec-
tation. A beautiful orphan girl was
about to be forced into an unwelcome
marriage to one of the worst men in the
camp and this caused the fight when
young lumberman came to the rescue and
saved her by the power of his fists
Marta, the girl loved by the young lum-
herman has been forced to deal at the
faro table by the owner Of the dance
hall. An endeavor to separate the lum-
herman and the girl he loved was made
by Carmencita, Spanish girl who
was jealous of the attentions received
by Marta from the lumberman. Marta
was finally delivered from the evils sur
rounding her and married the lumber
man.
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CONGRESS SAID TO
!. BE up IN THE AIR"
!. AS TO UNIVERSAL
MILITARY TRAINING
Dents Opposition Turns
Out to Be in Accord
With Baker
CHAMBERLAIN WILL
INSIST ON MEASURE
Fuel Board Will Not Cancel Coal
Contracts in Birmingham Dis
trict Without Hearing-Bank-
head Secures Concession

By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, December 20-(special9
On the subject Of compulsory universal
military training, Congress is ''up in the
air. In the Senate, Mr.. Chamberlain,
chairman of the military committee. is
ton. In the House. Mr.. Dent, chairman
OF the military committee, is aggres.
sively opposed to such legislation.
The Secretary of War has stated that
the administration has not sought and
was not seeking such legislation in time
OF war Unquestionably Mr.. Baker
spoke with the approval of the Presi-
dent. Colonel Roosevelt, because of the
Baker statement, has inveighed against
the administration, and has reminded
the people that, although the war has
endured from last April, this nation IS
shamefully unprepared, and but for the
armies and navies of the allies would
be subject to destruction at the hands
of the Germans.
OPINIONS OF CHAIRMEN
The statement of the administration,
as expressed by the Secretary of War,
surprised the proponents of military
training, but the opponents of that idea
was received as matter of course
Senator Chamberlain was apparently
peeved. He said: Despite the attitude
of the secretary, 1 will insist on the
passage of my BILL At the first favor
able moment I will present it for pas
sage / believe it will be enacted by
the Senate" a
Mr.. Dent was apparently elated in
that the secretary had publicly spoken
fI9 which TraUin1IC1u he NJ a talV
said to the Albanian.
lin my statement for The Age-H Her
ald,'' said Mr.. Dent, 81 was careful lest
it might be construed as an indirect ex-
preston from the administration to ray
that spoke for myself alone. However.
knew the opinion of the secretary. l
hold compulsory military training is a
measure for peace and not war times.
We are at our wits ends to raise, equip
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WHY MUSCLE SHOALS WON

Washington, December 20.-(SpecialJ
But for the possession in Walker county
by the Alabama Power company of a
steam plant for the generation of power,
it Is very probable that government
projects in course of construction in the
environ of Sheffield would have been To-
Gated in the vicinity of the Keokuk dam,
This statement was made by an en-
gineer who had much to do with pre-
liminary investigation.
1t was said that whereas everything
favored north Alabama, Keokuk had
ready -to-serve" power. On account Of
the immediate requirements of the gov.
eminent for munitions of war, ready
to-serve'' power was absolutely essential
The Alabama Power company mad this
power, and thus Sheffield was able ia
carry the day.
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editors Note: This is a continuation
of series of articles by Jim Corbett
which deal with the career of Bob Fitz-
simmons Few men knew Fitz as Cor
bett knew him, and so these stories re-
veal some incidents in the life of F'itz-
simmons that never before have been
printed) Tomorrow the next chapter
will be printed.
While Bob Fitzsimmons was receiving
the congratulations Of his friends and
being cheered to the echo by the big
crowd that saw the fight, / slipped out
of the ring and into my dressing room.
There is not much use for me TO elab-
crate on how 1 felt. Almost anyone
can understand it, | had outhit Bob
almost two to one hadn't a scratch or
a mark on me, and yet / was beaten
with one punch by the man whom l
had beaten every round and whom
had battered to a pulp.
Bat Masterson, New York sport
writer, said in his review of the fight
a short time ago that it was my fight
all the way and that Bob Fitzsimmons
landed but one real punch in the en-
tire IA rounds-the punch that found
Judgement in the pit of my stomach in
the fourteenth round Bat saw that
battle-and Bat ever has been wholly fair
in his writings. 1t is the disposition
of every writer to give the best of 1t
to the warrior who has gone beyond, yet
Bat made his statement after the death
Of Fitz VINO long was his ideal
Bob Fitzsimmons stayed in Carson
City for three or four days after the
fight | left a few hours after the fight
for San Francisco on a special train
which had been provided for me through
the san Francisco Examiner. None OF
my trainers or sparring partners went
back to California with me. The special
train carried few intimate friends, my
father, my brothers and myself And 1t
was a very sad party.
A week or so after [ got back to San
Francisco, Bob arrived there with his
party One of the big sporting clubs IN
that city offered a purse of something
like $4,000 for four-round fight there
between Bob and myself. l was wildly
anxious for one more chance at Bob and
brought every pressure to bear to force
him into a fight with me. | had the
hone that even in four rounds | might
he able to conquer him. But Bob re-
fused to box me-and the proposed match
was off.
A short time later Bob went east and
vas eiven a tumultuous greeting upon
his arrival in New YORK. Theatrical
managers were anxious to get his serN-
ices and he finally closed an engage
ment to go on tour at about the same
time 1 did. Bob's route and mine crossed
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AFTER RAKER'S SCALP

The utterance Of Mr.. Baker has greatly
encouraged his enemies. FOR so,ho
months Mr.. Baker has not peen popui5'.
with the so-called bellicist element. IN
some quarters he is considered pacir-
ist: in others, incompetent for the eS-
traordinary duties which the war mas
put on his shoulders.
The testimony of General Crozler ~
az efsact that the secretary is response
be for delay in arning American
troops, and testimony to be adduced :
The effect that boys in training camps
are without sufficient clothing, beddlne
and arms with which to prepare ~
actuaI battle. and that Americans IT
France are able to fight simply because
England and France have lent them ar
tillery, has redounded little to the cred
Il Of the secretary in the opinion OF
those who openly criticize him
His outspoken opposition to military
training has accumulated smoldering AM
mostly.
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and train an army for active service. Al
the present time we cannot expenu tne
money necessary to equip force Lol
future use, when there is need IN 'ue s
present of every cent to repel what "a
tantamount to an actual invasion on .hs
1919 oe a foreign foe
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Bankhead, and an agreement was
reached whereby operators would be
given hearing before contracts were
ordered broken.
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FOR RENT CHEAP-Neatly furnished
rooms for light house keeping. Apply
- .. spring st. 10jun7"
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THE MARKETS
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, June 1.-THE cotton
market showed even greater activity
and strength today with july con-
tracts reaching the rs cent level on a
renewal of the recent buying move
ment. The market opened firm at an
advance of 81 to IS points, with tie
active months selling Sc to IS points
above last nights closing figures
during the early trading. This aG-
vance carried October up to 24-49 and
December to 2463, which attracted
heavy realizing, but seemed to be
stimulated by the sensational advance
in Liverpool and reports of further
advances in cotton goods.
July eased off to 24.59 and Oc-
tOber to 24.16 during the early after
noon under continued realizing and
there seemed to be a lull in the de-
mand from trade sources. Offerings
were gradually absorbed on the set
back of about 40 points from the
best, however and prices were STEADY
around 2 o'clock on renewed cover
ing.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOsT-One sable collie dog. with white
collar; answers to name Of Collie. -
Reward If returned TO D'Alemberte's
pG1rmacy. 11sun9
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FOR SALE OR TRADE-Fines launch;
cost S1100, or farm close in. Win trade
either for good automobile. Call "a East
Government street, or address =. O.
Box 444, or phone PSI. I3junef
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FOR SALE-Chcap, one
Saxon roadster, hrst-class
condition, at Chittenden
Coroo-a 90 13jun
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VANTED-First-cla blacksmith's help
7iune7@
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FOR SAIE-Or exchange for city prop
erty, 90 acre fruit farm. Oranges.
Grapes, etc, near lillian. Ala Owner
living In city. Bargain for immediate
sale. 7. A. c.. care OF Journal 24matf
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SECRET SOCIETIES.

w. o. w.
Live Oak Camp Nc. 1, woodnap OF
tHe World meets FIRST and third Tuesday
nightS for general business anl second
aud fourth Tuesday niEhts for degrees
wUrk. Woodman Hall i1B and 11T5h West
Garden street i =
w. q WITHIN
c. VILLAIN CisrR
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FOR SALE, CHEAPZOne rubber tire
buggy. Apply 224 E. Intendencia or
phone 20O4. 11jun3t
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FOR SALE CHEAP-One horse, buggy
and harness, oil W. Belmont St Phone
$40 12jun7@
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FOR SALE-Four double
floats, all in good condition,
a II d cheap. Consolidated
Croca,-1v ~ SUN
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WANTED-Watches and clocks to re-
pair. All work guaranteed. VIII c..
Diffenderfer. Phone 2208.
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VETERINARY SURGEON.

DIR. GEO. MAsGANA, French Graduate
Veterinarian, will treat any disease Of
Is South Spring street. Phone 1929. Dr.
Masgana's Mango Cure is the best.
27may1m
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WANTEIl--Young man OF good habits
would like position with some bust
ness mes house in the city. Expert on type
selling Would prefer permanent posiI
ton, Ffrst-class references. Address IN.
!. - care Journal Sjune7
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FOR sALE-A 10 h. p. Regal Marine
Motor, with clutch, wheel and shaft, e
all in fine condition. A positive ba rgain
If taken soon. W. S. Vincens. san
Carlos Hotel. 10JunT
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WANIED-A job as salesman with some
established produce house in tho citv.
rave had five years experience selling.
am at present employed, but would like
20 make change. Al references. Ad-
uEess 'J-7,' care Journal. Sjune7
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AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS-Big summer seller: something
new: Concentrated Soft Drinks. Just
add water. Delicious drinks in a jiffy-
home. picnic, parties. sociaIs, etc Guar
anteed under Pure Food Laws. Garry in
pocket. Agents coming mouey-s6 10 SI2
v, NJ. Feltman. 2I3 Ord St, Cincinnati,
onlo. 10fun'
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CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

Chicago, June 12.-W Wheat: No 2
red and No. 3 red, and No two and
three hard, nominal
Corn: No. yellow. 1.72@173;;
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POSITION WANTED-Young man with
practical knowledge Of bookkeeping
ana ONCE work wants position at once.
steady and reliable. Address A P. care
of Journal. : I95un7
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POSITION WANTED.

In memory Of Mr.. Frank l. Mayes,
and In recognition Of the spirit Of
helpfulness that was his, The Journal
VIII insert under this classification
free advertisements for those In need
OF employment.
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Cotton futures closed very steady.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON-

New Orleans, June 12.-Cotton
closed very steady at an advance of
SO to 81 points.
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wANTED-A white girl Wild
ow's daughter. u years old. would like
n have. work during vacation Would
pc good housekeeping help or campanion
LOT small children. Address Widow care
journal. 12iun7
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" ANT ED-PositiOn as clerk in store.
ABOUT t|e years experience in general
merchandise stores. Good references fur
nIshed. Address Clerk care Journal
Sfune7
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WANTED-Position as woods foreman
Tor log camps, lumber checks or Jog
sGaler WIN give reference. J. ".
BIount' Grand Ridge, Fla 1Sjun7
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Phone 1900
Before Ppm.
NAVAL STORES

The spirit market was firm at
393s cents with sales of ia casks.
Receiptn, Casks
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WANTED-At once, good
white barber, SIS or 500
guaranteed. Jos. A. Hicks,
Pensacola, Fla. i''u"'
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WANTED-Positt0n by lady. Office work
or collecting. Address IN. r." care
journal. 11june7
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Quotation were as
Omen
SAVANNAH MARxwTs

Savannah, Ga, June 12.-The spirit
market was firm at 39'5 cents with
sales of 381 casks, Open 391a; sales
I20 casks.
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WANTED-YounR man, married. de-
sires position as assistant bookkeeper
Eleven years experience p o. Rox
oOz' DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Sjune7
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HELP WANTED-MALR.

WANTED-Co yard man. Apply
mornings, 1924 East LaRua street.
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JACKSONVILLE MARKETS

Jacksonville, June 12.-The spirit
market was firm at 80 IA cents, with
sales of CAT casks
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FOR RENT-Cottage. No. PIG East Gov
eminent street, rooms, bath, and
han. $l5 per month. Phone 627 or 1884
13jume7t
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ARTESIAN WELLS.

ARTEsTAN wELLS-wiu put IN wells
TO - inches diameter. any depth,
formation Gray Aryssian well Co. Cot
iondAlS. ria ikaDF6
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WRNTED-To BUY.

WOOL-We are large buy
ers of all kinds of wool. If
YOU want the highest price
paid for your accumulations.
write, phone or wire Pensa-
cola Hide and Metal Co..
Pensacola. Fla. may'1tt
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EDUCATIONAL

MISS LILLALOWRY Will
open school CT shorthand
and typewriting, third floor
of Brent building, Thursday,
limo II 13jun7
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WANTED AT oNCF-Fine Fat nor,,or.
Weighing 100 to zoo pounds dressed
delivered to SprInkleIB Cash Market
Write or phone ia. iDoy
f BUY secondhand furnItU-- sell new
ana secondhand furniture cheap. Nov.
city Furniture Co. "a East Government.
84aaDt
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two or three furnished
rooms for light houseke- ping On East
Hin, 1000 East =. so l3iIIn-
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FOR RENT-Garage Amply 1912 East
Cervantes. or phone I2lA 12iun19
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pIAN0 PLAYER WANTED Immediately
Apply to ID. Harris, Merchants hotel,
11jun
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D. yellow, nominal; No. yellow,
linal.
Jats: No. 3 white, 68@69; stan
GARD, $1,000 IA.
Rye: Nominal.
5arI-v: 1.14@115.
limo y, 5.50@8.00.
Glove 12.00170O.
Pork, 1885; lard, 21.55@21.65;
ribs, 2O.90@21.45.
If you have vacant room
ADVERTISED it through the
columns of The Journal
the sure way to rent it.
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FOR RENTING - nicely -. furnished
rooms at reasonable sumner rates, s
West Garden street. or phone 1900 inlrtf
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE or trade for city property,
small acreage or good Ford car, a forty
acre farm. For full particulars address
G. w. Clark, r. Box 3, DeFuniak
Springs, Fla 12jun2"
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FOR RENT-DeIghtful, airy. modern
rooms overlooking BAY, single err light
Seventh avenue, corner LaRua, Or phone
-V5V. 13iun
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FOR SALE-Oliver Typewriter No s, in
excellent condition, only $1,000 II
you want to learn stenography get this
machine. Ralph Aiken, Mrs. Arson g.
Big Bayou. 12tuu7a
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FOR RENT-Large front rooms, south
ern exposure, modern conveniences 221
n. Barcelona St. Phone 1925. 12iun
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HELP wANTzD-FEMALE.

. WANTED-A good cook; references re
quired. Apply 225 West DeSoto street.
13iune3
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FOR RENT-Large front room, private
bath. southern exposure, gentlemen
preferred Apply J. G. Wood residence.
- T.. LaRua st. 10iun
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LOST-Key- ring. with office. house. post
office and paddock key. Finder please
phone 1897, J. e. Richardson. and receive
reward, iune2tf
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statesmen WANTED.

OALENMEN WANTED
WANTFD-Traveier beginner; age q to
- so. Salary, commission and exDense
allowance to right man. J. F. McBra dy,
chicago. 10iun"
SIDE LINE MEMO YOU want a real
one that one order a day will pay YOU
$500. No samples to carry Something
new. Write today. Garfield Mfg Co.
EOS Sigel St, Chicago. III. 1Oiun"
SALESATAN-For general mercantile
trade in Florida to sell a new PROPOSE
ton OF merit. Vacancy now Attrac-
rive commission contract $4,000 weekly
for expenses. Miles F. Bixler Co
Wholesale Jewellers, 1923 Carlin Bldg,
Cleveland, Ohio. 1niuDs
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ticularly military authorities,
that compulsory service is in
finitely better than relying on
volunteers. Then why not
come to the plan at once. Why
take the slow, cumbersome,
expensive and uncertain way
when world experience all
teaches that obligatory service
is the efficient way.
Since we are at war let us
do it right. using modern wea-
pons. modern tactics of fight
ing and modern methods of re-
cruiting our forces. If we do
this the war will be shorter
snd the sacrifice less than if
we try to follow the ways of
10 and 1860.