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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11

Dtripg the PAST year rapid Progress has. been
made toward The oomtletiCh OF the seheme
adopted for the erection ana arffat neht of
Notifications along Dur sea coast while equal
prog e>s has been made in proTifihg the ma
terial for Submarine defense in Connection
with these works.
This improved situation is largely due to the
recent generous res ponse Of congress to the
Recommendations Of the war del artment
Thus we shall soon have complete about one
fifth of the comprehensive system, the first
step in which was noted in my message to the
congress of December 4, 1872.
The experience and result of the past year
demonstrate that with continuation of pres
ent careful methods the cost of the remaining
work will be much less than the original eSti-
mate. We should always keep in mind that Of
all forms Of military preparation eodst de=
Tense alone is essentially pacif6 III its nature:
While it gives the sense of sectirity die to 4
consciousness OF strength. it is neither the
purpose nor the effect Of such permanent FORTH
hcntion to involve in complications, but
rather to guarantee US against them. They are
no temptation to war, but security against it.
Thus they are thoroughlg. in accord with all
the traditions Of our national diplomacy.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
CIvIL-sERyICE REFORM.
a Cause for CougratuIation

The progress made in eivil-serEfce reform
furnishes cause for the utmost congratula-
tion. 1t has survived the doubts Of its friends
as well as the rancor Of its enemies, and has
gained O permanent place among the agencies
destined to cleanse cur politics, and TO i'm
prove, economic and elevate the public sery-
Ice.
service upward OF $4,000 places. More than
hall 81 these aaYe bean Included fFom time 70
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Worthy of Constant Care and Encours ge-


The department of agriculture is so init
mately related to the welfare of our people and
should constantly receive the care
and encouragement Of the government
From small beginning 1t has grown to be
the center Of agricultural intelligence and the
source of aid and announcement to agricul-
tural Efforts Large sums OF money
nually appropriated for the maintenance of
this department, and it must be confessed that
the legislation relating to IT has always been
directed in the interest of practical farming or
properly guarded against waste and extrava-
gance. So far, however, as public money has
been appropriated fairly and senSibly to help
those who actually till the soil, no expenditure
has been more prohtably made or more gener-
ally approved by the people.
Exports OF Farm Products.
The secretary reports that the value Of our
exports Of farm products during the last fiscal
year amounted to $50 OO0, 600 an increase OF
S17 600. 600 over those OF the year Immediately
This statement Is not the less welcome be-
cause Of the fact that, Notwithstanding such in
crease, the proportion Of exported agricultural
products TO our total exports OF all descrip-
lions fell on during the year. The benefits Of
an increase in agricultural products being as
sured, the decrease In its proportion 10 our
total export is the more gratifying when we
consider that it is owing 10 the fact that such
total exports for the year increased more than
S75,OO0.000
GTatuItous Distribution of Seeds.
In my opinion the gratuitous distribution Of
seeds by the department, as at present con-
Quoted. ought TO be discontinued. No one can
re d the statement of the secretary on this
subject and doubt the extravaganza and ques-
tionable results of this practice. The pro-
fessed friends OF the farmer, and certainly the
farmers themselves, are naturally expected to
be willing to rid a department devoted to the
promotion of farming interests of a feature
which tends much to its discredit
The Weather Bureau.
The weather bureau, now attached to the de-
partment Of agriculture. has continued to ex-
tend IT'S sphere Of usefulness, and by unin-
terrupted improvement in the accuracy Of It's
forecasts has greatly increased its efficiency
as an aid and protection to all whose oceupa-
tions are related to weather conditions.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
satisfactorr CondItlons Shown.

The report Of the secretary OF war exhibits
satisfactory conditions in the several branches
The limit Of our military force, as fixed by
law, is constantly and readily maintained The
present discipline and morale Of our army are
excellent and marked progress and efficiency
are apparent throughout its entire organiza-
ton
The entire army has now been equipped with
new magazine arms. and wise policy demands
that all available public and private resources
should be so employed as to provide, within
reasonable time, Sufficient number TO supply
the state militia with these modern weapons
and provide an ample reserve for any emer-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
The OrganIzed nIiIitLa..

The organized militia numbers ll2.s79 men.
The appropriations for = support by the sew
eral states approximate 3. sOO, 600 annually,
and 500. 900 Is contributed by the general gov
eminent Investigation shows these troops
to be usually well drilled and Inspired with
much military interest, but in many instances
they are 50 deficient IN proper arms and equip
ment that a sudden call to active duty would
ind them iERdequately prepared for field
service. therefore recommend that prompt
measures be taken t. remedy this condition,
ana that every encouragement be given 20 thls
deserving eody 81 unpaid a8a voluntary eiF3S
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
The New Salary syste in.

1t is most gratifying to note the satisfactory
results that have followed the Inauguration Of
the new system provided for by the act of
May 28. 1896, under which certain federal OFF,
Gals are compensated by salaries instead of
fees. The new plan was put in operation on
the first day Of July. 1896, and already the
great economy 1T enfOrces, its prevention Of
abuses and It's tendency to q better enforce
ment of the laws are strikingly apparent De-
tailed evidence Of the usefulness OF this long
delayed but now happily accomplished re-
form win be found clearly set forth in the at
tOrneV generals report
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11

y u
To THE CoNuREss or the UNITED STATES
As representatives. 81 the people Ia the legisa
lative branch q their government you have as
sembled at time when tho strength and ex-
cellence o. our free institutions and the fitness
q our citizens 10 enjoy popular rule have been
again made manifest A political contest IN .
fcvertsh apprehension and creating aggressive
ness so Intense as 20 approach bitterness and
passion. has been waged throughout our land
and determined by the decree OF free and in
dependent suffrage without disturbance Our
tranquility or the least sign Of weakness In
our national structure.
Obedience to Constitutional Requirement..
In obedience 70 q constitutional require
ment. herein submit TO the congress certain
Information concerning national affairs, with
the suggestion Of such legislation as in my
Judgment Is necessary and expedient. To Sc
cure brevity and avoid tiresomo narration l
shall omit many details concerning matters
within federal CONTROL which, though by no
means unimportaut. are more prohtably dis
cussed In departmental reports
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Enormous MISUNDERSTANDING.

The report of the secretary Of the interior
presents q comprehensive and interesting ex-
hibit Of the numerous and important AFFAIRS
committed to his supervision. 1t is impossible
in this communication TO more than briefly
refer to few of the sub
jects concerning which the Secretary
gives full and instructive information.
The money appropriated on account Of this
department. and for its disbursement for the
fiscal year ended Juue 90 1896, amounted to
more than si57 'oC0J00. or a greater sum than
was appropriated for the entire maintenance
OF the government for the two fiscal years
ended June so, 1861.
The Public Domain.
Our public lands, originally amounting to
$40 G0U acres. have been so reduced that Only
about 60J.0)0,0QJ acres still remain In govern
ment control, excluding Alaska. The BAL
ance. being by FAR the most valuable portion,
has been given away to settlers, 70 new states
and 70 railroads, or sold 81 comparatively
n0mlpRl SUM.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
Its Operations During the Past Year.


Our post office department is In good condi-
tion and the exhibit made of its operations
during the fiscal year, ended June co. 1895, il
allowance is made for imperfectionS in the
laws applicable to It, is very satisfactory. The
total receipts during the year were $50, 49, 08
40. The total expenditures were 500. 620, z96 81
the Pacific railroad for transportation, and
credited on their debt to tho government
There was an increase Of receipts over tho
per cent. and an increase Of expendi-
ture Of 1886, 124.02, or 4.42 per cent.
The deficit was 81, 679 956.19 less than that of
the preceding year.
Abuse OF the Service.
The transmission at the rate Of one cent a
pound Of serial libraries, advertising sheets,
house organs" periodicals advertising some
copies, and the like, ought certainly to be dis
continued. A glance at the revenues received
for the work done last year will show more
plainly than any other statement the gross
abuse of the postal service and the growing
waste Of its earnings.
The free matter carried in the mails for the
departments, offices, etc, OF the government
and for congress in pounds amount to 94.4SJ,-
I89.
Corrective Legislation Recommended.
II such secOud-class matter paid merely the
cost of its handling our deficit would disappear
and surplus result, which might be used to
give the people still better mail facilities or
cheaper rates Of letter postage. Irecommend
that legislation be at once enacted to correct
these abuses and introduce better business
ideas in the regulation OF our postal rates.
Universal Postal Union.
The Universal Postal union, which now en-
braces all the civilized world, and whose dele
gates will represent 1,0O0,0OO,GO0 people, will
hold its fifth congress in the city of Washing
ton in May 1897.
In view Of the Importance of this assem-
blage and of its deliberations, and Of the hon.
orS and Inequalities accorded to our repre-
sentatives by other countries on similar occa-
Sions, earnestly hope that such an appropri-
alton will be made for the expenses neceSSa-
rily attendant upon the coming meeting in our
capital city, well be worthy of our ma
tiOnal hospitality and indicative of our appre-
citation of the event.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Government PenltentIaries.

The attorney general presents detailed and
interesting statement of the Important work
done under his supervision during the last
by the government OF penitentiaries for the
confinement Of the convicted in United States
courts Of violations of federal laws which for
many years has been q subject of executive
recommendation. has at last, to a slight ex-
tent, been realized by the utilization Of
the abandoned military prison at Fort
LeavenwOrth as United States penitentiary.
This is certainly q movement in the right
direction; but 1t ought to be at once supple
mented by the rebuilding or extensive enlarge
ment Of this Impoverished prison, and the con-
structiOn Of at least one more, to be located in
the southern states.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Weakness and Vices of Our Prose
Method.


Method.
This reference to the conditions and pros
poets of our revenues naturally suggests an
allusion to the weakness and vices OF our hnan~
pressed upon the attention Of congress In
previous communications and the inevitable
danger OF their continued federation pointed
out Without now repeating these details, l
can not refrain from again earnestly present.
ing the necessity of the prompt reform OF q
system opposed to every rule of sound finance
and shown by experience to be fraught with
the gravest peril and perplexity.
Withdra walls Of Gold Obligations.
Because we may be enjoying temporary re-
lief from It's depressing influence, this should
not lull us into false security, nor lead us to
forget the suddenness OF past visitations. am
more convinced than ever that we can have
no assured financial peace and safety until the
government currency obligations upon which
gold may be demanded from the treasury are
withdrawn from circulation and cancelled
This might be done, as has been heretofore
recommended, by their exchange for long
term bonds bearing low rate of interest or
by their redemption with the proceeds OF such
bonds.
This plan of issuing bonds for tho purpose of
redemption certainly appears to be the most
effective and direct path to the needed reform.
In default OF this, however, 1t would be step
in the right direction II currency obligations,
redeemable In gold whenever SO redeem me
should be cancelled instead Of reissued. This
operation would be slow remedy, but It would
improve present conditions.
National Bank Notes.
NdLIOudl DhnKS sDOulQ TEue6m JuSlT OWH
notes. They should be allowed to issue circu-
lation to the par value of bonds deposited as
security for redemption, and the tax on their
circulation should be reduced to one-fourth of
one per cent.
In considering projects for the retirement of
the United States notes and treasury notes is
sued under the new law of 1890, OF the
opinion have placed too much stress upon
the danger OF contracting the currency and
have calculated too little upon the gold that
would be added to our circulation If invited TO
us by better and safer financial methods. 1t Is
not so much contraction OF our currency that
should be avoided as its unequal distribution.
The entire case may be presented by the
statement that the day Of sensible and sound
financial methods will not dawn upon until
our government abandons the banking busl-
ness and the accumulation Of funds, and con-
fines its monetary operations TO the receipt Of
the money contributed by the people for its
support. and the expenditure Of such money
for the peoples benefits Our business interests
and all good citizens long for rest from fever
ish agitation, and the Inauguration by the
government OF a reformed financial policy
which will encourage enterprise and make
certain the rewards Of labor and industry
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
Our Coast Defeare4.

gen soldiers, upon whose assistance we must
largely rely In time OF trouble.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
ANNUAL MESSAGE
OF the President of the United
States to Congress.
A Calm. DIsPassionhte and Conservative
Dellverance on the Cuban Cues
tIon-General Governmental
Affairs Discussed.
The late Elections

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 Following Is
q synopsis of the presidents annual
message TO congress;
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11

The commission app6;nt4s from the mem
bership of The National academy - sciences.
provided for by an act of congress to formulas
plans for national forestry system, will. it is
hoped soon be prepared 10 present the result
OF thorough aud Intelligent examination OF this
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-19
Notes and Dots Made OF the Weeks Tran
eacf1on

o0cUO0,
Prof. E. n. Robbins returned from
his vacation during the week very
much improved In health.
Miss Bessie Wood. a recent graduate
in the shorthand department, accepted
a position as stenographer for the Santa
Fe during the past week.
Mr.. James A. Murphy, recent grad
uate of the commercial course. accepted
a fine position with the Citizens bank Of
Enid. o. T. as accountant last week
Mr.. r. A. Goerz, who holds three
diplomas from the various departm-
ments OF the Wichita Commercial col
iege. he's recently accepted a fine posi-
ton as stenographer and bookkeeper
for the Newton Milling and Elevator
company. Newton. Kan
The prizes in the gold and silver media!
contest between the students of the
Wichita Commercial college and the
Oklahoma Commercial college were
awarded on Friday. Miss Edna Jones
OF Wichita was awarded a handsome
gold medal for the best business writ
ing Mr.. John A Murphy of Enid. o. T.,
received beautiful silver medal for
the second best business writing
Mr.. Roy DeRoss Of Wichita received
the gold medal for the greatest improve
ment in penmanship, while Mr.. D. C.
Simmons. Of this city, was awarded the
silver medal for the second best i'm
provement in business writing
The following pupils enrolled recently:
Edith Little, Louis Bronston, William
Rowland, Emma Butts. Eric Boyd, H.
Mccain, F1ossie Guthrie, NJ. Schollen-
berger, F. W Little, Bell Hollopeter,
W. E Greenfield and c B. Cleveland.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-19

corner Topeka avenue and Lewis street
Services by the pastor, Bruce Griffith,
at II a. m No evening service. Sum
day school at 10 a m. Young Peoples
meeting at 8 p. M Everybody in
vited.
South Lawrence Avenue Christian
church-Charles L. Garrison, Pastor.
Services at II a. m, and p. m. Sunday
scnoa at p. m, Endeavorers at Ais
p m. Morning subject, THE Broadness
of Christ" Evening theme. 1.-The Pro-
blem OF the Ages"
Absorption Gloria" to be used at st.
Johns Church this evening viii be from
manuscript by Casper Haynes The
offertry at st. Johns church this even
ing viii be "Lascia Chic Pianga," by
Handel, English words, 30. Lord, Cor
rect Me-" sung by Mrs. Hubert Childe.
The services Of the First Baptist
church. held in the Y. N. c. A. audi
forum, are as follows: Regular preach
ing services at IL a. m, and p. m;
prayer meeting held on Thursday even
ing at O'Clock; Sabbath school at 10
a. m; Young Peoples Bible class at $50
a m; B. Y. P. U. prayer meeting at Gas
p. n All are cordially invited TO these
meetings, Rev. c. II. Wareham, Pas
tor.
Central Baptist church, corner Doug
las and Cleveland avenue, Rev. L. A.
Hall, Pastor-Regular preaching SER
wees at 1890 a. m, and p. m Sub
ject morning sermon, 1.-The Power of a
Definite Faith EWING theme, What
Makes a Thing Worth Anything? p"
Sunday school at II m. W. II. Harri-
son, Superintendent; Junior Unon at 8
p. M; B. Y. P. W.. at p. M. w. A.
Hart, Chorister.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-19
COMING LOCAL EVEN

Regular meeting Caroline Harrison
circle. July q. at 2.30 p. NJ, at the court
house.
The Aristo." the newly organized
club OF sixteen Will met on Monday
evening with Miss Vtrgie Little
An entertainment and social is billed
for next Wednesday evening at Degree
OF Honor hall on North Market street
Hypatia Will have an open meeting
tomorrow. The young ladies Of the
club Will hav charge Of the meeting.
Miss Mable Millison. leader.
Regular communication Of wichita
lodge No. SO, A F & A. NJ. will be held
Monday evening, July 20, at s O'Clock.
Visiting brothers invited to attend.
The treasurer and financial secretary
Of Hypatia will please meet with the
finance committee at club rooms Mon
day afternoon at o'clock to prepare
quarterly report
No. 179, /. o. o. F., are requested to
meet with Mrs. Hardesty, los West
Douglas avenue, Monday afternoon at 3
O'Clock Business Of Importance.
The annual convention Of the Sedg-
wick county Woman's Temperance
union will be held IN this city at the W.
c. u, headquarters, corner Market
and VILLAINS streets, Wednesday, July
p. Session from a m, till 4:30 m,
Caroline Harrison circle No. sc, Ladies
OF the GAR, hold their annual picnic
at Hyde park, July q, 1896. All kin
dred organizations have been invited.
A good time is expected All old SOL
dierS and their families more than well
come. Foragng is good this year, and
baskets will be full.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

Next Wednesday evening the far
famed Bethany Quartette will be at
the Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium and will
give there a musical entertainment that
will be unsurpassed for sweetness.
They sing both classic and popular
songs One of their programs is given
as follows to show the character of the
entertainment they expect to give:
The Sun Shall no More go Down..
Sappho Quartet.
Trfo-"Row Us Swiftly" ..Campana
Misses Roseberg. Malmbrg, and
Lundquist.
Recrtat1on. Selected
Mss Malmberg.
robin Adafr". .Dudly Buck
Sappho Quartet.
Piano Solo-'Poionez". .Paderewski
r. Emerald Jerrue.
Annie Laurie" .............D Dudley Buck
Sappho Quartet.
Soprano Solo. Selected
Miss Jerrue or Roseberg.
Duet-"O. Vert Thou in the Cold
Blast ....................M endelsShon
Misses Roseberg and Malmberg.
'Swanee River. .Coe
Sappho Quartet.
The quartet has been received with
rapturous applause everywhere. Their
performance reflects great credit upon
the well known conservatory to which
they belong. You will be more than
please to hear them They will not fail
to enthuse you even on summer even
ing. The program Is varied and inter-
esting throughout.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-19
THE CHURCHES.

Rev. G. Press viii officiate today for
the first time as pastor Of the German
Evangelical church. Sunday school
a $50 a. m. Services at 10 a N. Young
Peoples society at 7:45 p. m.
ST. Johns Episcopal church-Sunday
school at $50 q. m Morning service at
II o'clock. evening service at O'Clock.
Rev. c. Rowland Hill OF Topeka will
officia.e at both morning and evening
services. All are invited.
The Young Peoples chapter OF St
Johns church have decided to discon-
tue Their Sunday evening services dur
ing the extremely warm weather and
VIII. therefore. have no regular meeting
until Sunday. September is. ar o'clock
Brown Memorial Reformed church,