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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13
SKIRTS.


 Made of good musn with deep ru, htched hem and ucks above worth regularly 74c, special .49c Made of good quality cambc with deep hmched tucked ounc umbrella ye cambrc dust rule regular $1 0O value dur Ing thls sale ......... ........... ..s.......I4c Made of good musl umbrella sy deep knee onc trimmed wide rue of embroidery and tck abov cambrc dust rue such usually sells LAS; during this sale .9Sc Made of cambrc umbrella st deep founce trimmed two of wide and tuck edge of lace rue cam br dust rufe such usually sells at $175; during sale ................ ..........:.. SPA
 LADIES' DRAWERS.
 Good quality muslin made with three tuks and hem 25c quay during this sale 10c several different styles umbrella shape deep nounce trimmed tucks and hemstching usual price 35c ing this sale 25c Good muslin umbrella shape deep ounce trimmed edge embroidery hemstched c value 65c during this 40c Made of cambrc finished with hemstched and fine embroidery regular 9sc vaue special during this sale ....7 74c Made of ongcoth umbrella shape deep ounce trimmed with wide insertion edge of Point de Pars ce by tuks e cellent value ......... ............. .SSc Made ambc umbrella shape, deep ounce English embrod excellent value $1.24
 CHEMISE.
 Made of muslin with embroidery yoke edged with 25c Made nnsoo edge of embroidery sleeves fin hed with beading excellent value ............ 9Sc Made nansook made with round yoke edged with fine embroidery tucked ruf trimmed skirt regular $1 50 value for this sale S1 24
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-13

Some Unusual Muslin Underwear Bar THIS tmste
 
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
BUCKEYE.

Mrs. Moab Martin Of Abilene re-
turned last week with her mother,
Mrs. j. W. Burkholder.
Mrs. M. E. Hoyt returned Saturday
from Topeka after 3 ten days WRIT
with her sister, Mrs. A. F. Brown,
who was seriously injured. while get
ting of the street car.
Emery Plum returned from St,
Louis we'll pleased with the fair, he
has been visiting relatives and friends
in this vicinity this week before
to Oregon, His friends wish
him success and happiness In the
west.
Rev. Harvey Frey and family visited
Tuesday with his brother. bs.el
Chester Maring and family visited
from Saturday until Monday with Mr..
McConn ell's south Of Enterprise. +
Mrs. E. j.. Winsler and Mrs. M. E.
Hoyt visited Mrs. E. Morton who is
in very poor health.
J. H. Hooper OF Abilene spent We'd
nesday afternoon at E. Copeland's.
MIR. and Mrs. c. C. Brown leave
to attend conference at
Mo-, thence to St. Louis
and from there to Pennsylvania.
Their many friends wish them
pleasant trip and trust that they will
see 1t to their interest to return to
Dickinson county where they have
lived for q mum Der OF years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
BELLE SPRINGS,

Joe Sommers who has been very
sick the last few weeks is improving.
Mrs. H. F. Stelnberg and daughter
were shopping in Abilene on Satur'
day. c-
j. W. Asling is building an addition
to the house on his farm near Belle
Springs.
MIR. and Mrs. L. Meuli were visit
ing friends and relatives near New
Basel Sunday.
David Sheets had the misfortune OF
losing COW and calf last week.
Telephone Co. No. !, running south
and east, putcross bars on their poles
to make room for more wires.
John Kaufman spent few days in
Abilene this week, .t3ta, ..l..I
Mr.. Peckover and family attended
the love feast at Holland last Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
HOLLAND. :.

go .-I ~
The love feast was well attended
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. and Miss Corsen Of Heripgton,
accompanied by Irwin Smith, visited
the latter's parents over Sunday.
Ben Myers left for Rice county
Tuesday. He will bring back the
bodies Of his daughter and sister in
law and lay them in the U. r. ceme-
terry by the side Of his wife.
Mrs. G. E. White and Mr. and
Mrs. H.. j. Smith will leave Friday
for Carthage, Mo. They will attend
the conference Of the Dunkards.
Miss Lydia Heldstab has typhoid
fever. " I =
Born, May II, to Mr.. and Mrs. T.
E. Robson. a girl.
Miss Birdie Schultz visited at Glenn
Bells over Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
CHAPMAN.

Rev. Hall made 9 business trip to
Hays on Tuesday sa &
= Henry Staatz Of Hays was q visitor
in town the first OF the week.
c. Downing Of Clay Center will pu,
in new stone dam at the Chapman
mills north 81 town. Work will begin
as soon as the roads &c: good, SO the
rock can be hauled.
N. v. Dcbbins moved his black
smith shop on the, lots west Of the
blue front livery barn.
Born, May Is, to- Mr. and Mrs.
John Griffey. twin boys. ID Ea..1 .-
1 Miss Wins Barnes Of Abilene spent
several days this week visiting her
parents north ei.the, oily
A. Elan went, to McPhsEson on
Tuesday where be will visit his daugh'
ter, Mrs. Cbss. Clark. aa s..#
Rev. Leary, P. L. Jennings, Frank
Thorp, A. B. Byrne and W. P. Farrell
went to EmpOria on Tuesday to at
tend the g. A. R. meeting.
Miss Josie Ryan was shopping in
Abilene on Tuesday.
C. R. Feustermacher went to En-
poria on Tuesday whore he will spend
the week visiting friends.
Miss Bessie Faulkner of Abilene
was the guest Of Lolita HOsg the 6rst
Of the week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
TALMAGE.

Young Bros. have started out again
this season with their merry.go-round'
James Norman's team ran away
while In town last Saturday, leaving
Jim to walk home.
Chas. Norman who moved to Mis-
souri, q few weeks ago returned to
his old home last Saturday.
P. Snyder OF Topeka is visiting DR..
Montgomery. .....
Pearle Huitt was seriously injured
in . runaway last Wednesday de
was thrown from the buggy and found
unconscious about an hour later.
Tom Fulton made business trip to
Longford the first OF the week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
! ssi. .&s,
PEARL
i

GU. Olson Of Upland was doing
business in this vicinity one day last
week. Tfu .t rs,,.t
TIE Taylor and family attended
church at Rinehart Sunday morning.
Joe Mcclellan and family Of Glasco
visited with Harry Heller and family
last week. n ..5, NJ =.
Charles Diehl Of Rinehart visited
with bis uncle, A. R. Diehf, Saturday
and Sunday. ILL.,.
The farmers have been much de-
layed in planting corn by the recent
rains. cr,a>f t.as s,tf r7a'.n'} e. ~
There are about 9b cases Of measles
in this community. sg rsd. 9ra aal
A. L. Hollingef is on the sick list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
sMorHER1Ne SPELLS CURED.
Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Peter
SON 10 Again in Sound Health,

Miss Florence Peterson, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Peterson, living
nine miles east Of junction City on
Humboldt creek, is one Of the hap
piest girls in Geary county today over
her return to health. Her mother 10
conversation with q Union reporter
today said, Florence has bad heart
trouble for three years past and has
been troubled with smothering spells
at night which frightened US q great
deal. This spring they grew worse
and sometimes she had one every
night, compelling us to cit up with
her much OF the time. A few weeks
ago we brought her to Prof. Larson
for treatment and she has had but one
Of her smothering spells since, and
that was the night aft taking the
first treatment. She Is well now and
suffered NO return OF her trouble dur
ing hard siege Of the measles from
which she is just recovering"
Mrs. Peterson has also been taking
for rheumatism and al
though not cured, she says she feels
lots better. Readers Of the Union are
interested In the cures performed by
Prof. Larson and the stories are be-
ginning to come 10, to satisfy their
interest. c. UDion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
I8GutaTYHRME|1EGTaO
MOONLIGHT.

Il ht ind rta (hi \, Brandt of De
itroit visited 81 the home Of their son
"A. N. Brandt. ~ Saturday.
David Hoover had the misfortune
oi cutting az artery In his arm on
Saturday.
I Misses Bertha and Viola Baer and
Mary Sheets visited with Mrs. Geo.
McFerren on Sunday. ~rrz
JAbram Noel Of the county high
school spent Sunday at home.
Mike Page called j. H. Bert on
Saturday. -s.. t*s5 .--4-.-1
Mrs. Mary Sheets moved from Abb
lene to the Reel house last week.
Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Brechbill were
in Abilene on Sunday.
Fred Miller went to Sutphen on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Duffy are COM
fortably located in their new home on
the farm.
r. r. Van Worst was in Abilene
Monday on business,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

dangerous accident last Tuesday hav'
ing drank a solution OF concentrated
|lye. A doctor wAs called and found
the child badly turned but it is get
ting along nicely now.
Tho many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
clyde Weadle In this vicinity sym
pathizs wiSh them in their great loss
by fire inISololhon.
$. H. waddls is building another
room ON biz house.
MIS-. Win. Birchell spent last Thurs
day and Friday in Solomon.
Il. Hosie isFsick with meales.
John Kaufman and family moved
to Abilene last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Woolverton
spent Saturday and Sunday with
their daughter at Tampa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sexton spent a
few days at Buckeye. % .4a
Mrs. s. Goldsmith spent Saturday
in Abilene.
G. l.. Fry and family moved to
Acme last week.
Mr.. Lynn is enjoying visit from
his mother Of. Brown county. t |
The farmers are digging holes for
the new telephone company. The
posts have been ordered and the
farmers will soon have the phones.
W. q. Engle 10 working for the
Acme Creamery Co. .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
GARFIELD.

|, Miss Lille Birc hell has been spend
ing o few weeks in Solomon taking
care Of her sister who has been very
sick. la.. st.., esa% ta.t
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cooley spent last
Sunday with friends in Solomon. y
u The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
E. Emig msst-xith asysry painful
and what might have been q very
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
A TYPEWRITING CONTEST.


Washington, May 1S.-G. Paterson
Boyle, of this city, has challenged John
A. Shields. Of Ottawa, Kan, to type
writing contest which promises to be-
come of international interest, Mr..
Boyle expects not only to break the
present Official worlds record held by
Charles McGuirin, at 212 words min.
ute, but to go beyond $50 words a min
ute. Boyle's challenge goes to Shields
as the result of the publication Of a
statement in which the Kansan claims
to have written 222 words a minute
on his typewriter. ,e+
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
ELMO.


Earl Shane and Sam Catch went tc
Hope Saturday night to the band con-
cert. -s
ss Ira Hull attended the love feast al
Belle Springs Sunday.
A. s. Percy resumed work Monday
after SIX weeks LAY off.
School closes Friday with big dim
ner and program.
Elinor Mccormick is visiting her
sister, Mrs. -Gribben, near Hope.
Mr.. Todd went to Salina Saturday.
Geo. Brewer is building an addition
to his house. a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
WALNUT GROVE.

Mr. and Mrs. @. A. Probasco visit
ed Mrs. Dora Knerr Sunday.
Miss Helen Steele is visiting friends
in Solomon. & IE' s ~
I Ell. Browning is building an addi-
tion to his house. A. M. Brandt is
doing the work.
The farmers who have their plant.
ingdone are pleased with the recent
rains.
MI. and Mrs. o. Wilson called at
Mr.. j. E. Roach's Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

Hinton, Ok. May 14.-Frank Lane
was drowned in a creek three miles
southeast of here, while SEEMING for fish
with three other men Thursday night.
The body had not been found last
night, although dragging of the creek
had been going on continuously since
a half hour after the accident. Lane
was about 80 years old and was mar
rted. -, 49, tIt-.t.f 's.5
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
Confessed to IncendIarIsm.

Charlton, Ia, May 1s.-Henry Schot-
ty and Harley Waynick, two young
men, have been arrested, charged with
starting the fire which recently burned
nine business houses in this city, en-
failing loss Of 100000. Schotty has
confessed and will give no reason for
the act of himself and companion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
BONACCORD.

Mt. Pleasant Sabbath school was
well attended last Sabbath. d, Isl
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. 'Emig and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Waddle spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. s.: H. Waddle.
Dan DeMersseman and wife visit
ed with Ed Gillum's one day last
week. ;f{s, 4 go ~,
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Weddle Of Solomon, a boy. = : :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

The old reliable photographer. $.
P, Forney, who has photographed In
Abilene for over z years, has returned
to his old Broadway studio. successor
to Keithley. You will get the best
work made in the city and promptly
finished. All work guaranteed at the
Broadway studio. 36.3
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
so1 194f ID d!

Mrs. h. P. ARHlshAneR wofth!
matron Of the Eastern Star here, Ct
tended grand chapter u ne order \
Topeka last week.
Little, Glen Ramsey met with
painful accident Sunday morning
by door flying shnt, striking him OF
the head. There was q nail In the
door which cut long cash In biz
scalp. It was.e..necessary to have sew
eral stitches taken in closing the cut.
The nine year old son Of Rev. W.
H. LOCKER was kicked in the head by
horse. 1t was narrow escape but
he will recover.
The two year old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Emig was severely burned
in and around it's mouth by attempt
ing to drink concentrated lye, but it
is believed that none was swallowed
and the child will recover. 'Tf
Rain prevented the attendance at
the Catholic church Sunday evening
to listen to the baccalaureate sermon
by Rev. Hayden.
Rain aud hail fell here Monday
morning but no damage is reported
T. H.. Davis attended Masonic lodge
in Salina Monday evening.
The two rural mail routes out Of
this town that were only supplied
three times week have been changed
to daily service, which will be much
appreciated BY the patrons.
The Solomon boys can play ball
generally but last Friday seemed to
be one OF their of days. ( |
Walter Lewis who joined the navy
short time ago and went to Cali.
iornia, has been honorably discharged
on account of rheumatism and will be
home this week.
Materisl for the foundation 81 ths
new Woodmen bali ie being placed o.
the ground and work will begin at
once. The building is to be Ssx1o0t
feet and will be arranged SO that it
can be used for public gatherings as
well. The meetings Of the order will
be held in the G. A. R. hall for the
present.
Paul Morton, S. V. P. OF the Santa
Fe. was here last week and with MEM
bsrs Of the commercial club, looked
over the business interests Of the
town. IN
Fred Ewing has gone to St. Louis
where he will probably spend the h
summer.
The j, Scarf residence has been im- 4
proved by repairsand painting. L
Whitley & Son have begun work on
their; new building which will be Of 4
brick. They are at present occupy
ing the brick building east Of the
postofice with their undertaking
goods. geL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

A Mother browns Herself and Daughter.
Columbus, o., May 18.-Having tied
her fve-year-old daughter to her left
arm and wrist, Mrs. M. B. Copeland, OF
GAS East Long street, yesterday jumped
from the Rich street bridge over the
Scioto river and both were drowned.
No cause is known for the act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

Portland, Ore, May liam explo-
sion Of sawdust in the furnace of the
Day Lumber company's mill started q
fire Just before midnight which de-
stroyed that mill and also those Of the
Multnomah trunk and box factory and
the Ira E. Powers Manufacturing COM
pany The loss will probably exceed
$3.50. 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector May 10, leOi.l
Notice Of Appointment.

Dickinson County,
In the matter OF the estate OF James
stewart, deceased, late Of Dickinson county,
Kansas.
Notice Il hereby given that on the 18th day
Of May, "A. d. 1904 the undersigned was
By the Probate Court Of Dickinson county
Kansas, duly appointed and qualified a. ere
cutor Of Che last viii and testament Of James
Kansas. All parties interested IN said estate
viii taks notice and govern themselves ae-
cordinFiyF O. N. 0LRvKR,
ExocufoF of last win and testament Of
James Stewart, deceased.
g. 8. eEnTm, rs
Attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

st. Louis, May 14.-Mrss Robert ].
Burdette, of California. has advised
friends In st. Louis that she will not
allow her name to appear as candi-
date for president Of the National
Federation of Women's Clubs which
convenes here May II. Sarah Clapp
Becker, of Denver, Col, will be a can
didate for the presidency. 90.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


Kansas city. May IT, = Cattle - Beef
steers, M000l6.05: native feeders, 1850
40; native heIfers, $3.25G4.S5; native
cows, Sl.6OQI4.OO; native stockers, $S.10Q
'4.5O Hogs $SSOa4.S5. Sheep, $S.OOg5.%:
lambs $S000p6,5.
Chicago, May 1Z-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, $5.1Od565; stockers and feeders.
sS.25q650: cows, sl,50Q4.4O; Texas fed
steers, $4OOdD476 Hogs-Mixed and butch
ers, ATO149o sheep-Fair to choice
mixed. S3.75Gl4.6O; clipped native lambs,
$450Q63O. H.. .-a. .ss tsa7f
St. Louis, May H.-Cattle-Beef steers.
S. 2OI5,40: stockers and feeders, $500
4.35; COWS and heifers, S25d4.65; Texas
steers, S3.0Of9475. Hogs-Pigs and lights.
S42s@8.s5; butchers and best heavy, A.75@
$50. sheep--Natives, A.5Od65O; lambs,
S5.OOQ7.5O. 49,,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19
Local Markets.


BpTTKR hARKEL
[PFice FOR creamery butter 81 pcinta
named for week ending today. .picklppcp
X centa Leo thAn Chicago.l rfts is
EAEaks oTTT-RAney separator zic, dairy
ancy ipe.
2neAoo- oEssmsry n Q &c; Q dAiry LIZ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

The Peerless mill at Wichita, Kan,
was destroyed by fire Of unknown
origin last night
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-19

Kansas City, May H.-Eggs, 1910 per
doz. Pouitry-Hsns, DC; ROSTERS. Nd25e;
springs, 12c; turkeys, 7It610ikc; ducks,
sc: geese, sG6c; pigeons, SOC per doz.
Butter-Creamery, extra. lie; dairy, $50:
packing stock. lie. Potatoes, new. as
clio per bu.; old, home srovns is9eoo
per bu. Lettuce. &c per bu. Aspar-
aguS NDGe0c per dor. punches. Rhubarb,
iB0ake psr dos. punches. Oniona, d-508
LIZ per bu. Spinach. eodsec per bu. To-
matoes, 600 per crate, Cabbage d1e0
liz per cwt. Strawberries, atoQaB PEI
si-box crate. BlaekbsrTies. ti51dan per
cratA. Apples. poogSo0 per Dbl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

daring attacks, won for General
Wayne the epi:het Of Mad Anthony"
There are the outlines Of the old
breastworks still visible upon this
hill. whlch projects its stony point in
to the Hudson. aud as one gazes upon
this bold promontory. ard realizes
how The caarge was made from below,
the fact that it was successful Is al
most beyond belief.
The attack was made at midnight,
with Genera Wayne N the lead. and
was considered one 0: the mos: thrill
ing and decisive victories Of the Reyo-
luton. Slx5y-thrae British soldiers
and fifteen Americans were killed in
the battle. al Of the other British sol
diars. with the exception of one lieu
tenant. being made prisoners.
On the 18Th O. las July Stony Point
became State park, and thereby an
other credit mark was added 10 the
Society for tie Preservation Of His
toric and Scenic Objscts.-Fou.-Traek
News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

After many years this custom re
suited n the merging of all the small
er banquets into one great one, neld
annually in Faneuil Hall, at which
the greatest orators of the day were
proud to be speakers.
The custom fell into disuse during
the anxious days of the Civil War
nearly forty years ago, and no al
tempt has been made 10 revive it until
now.
The men back of the movement be-
lieve that a revival at this time. in
spite OF the discomforts of dining un-
der such circumstances in hot wealth
er. Will prove popular and viii be eff
fective in cherishing love Of liberty
and OF the traditional Institutions Of
the republic. and they believe that at
present such opportunities for reviY-
ink memories Of the sacrifices Of the
men Of the Revolution are too few
Boston Daily Globe,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Boston to Revive the FaneuiI Hall

Boston to Revive the Faneuil Hall
Dinner.
A movement having for its object
the revival of once popular, but now
almost for gotten local custom, the
celebration OF the Fourth of July with
a dinner at Faneuil Hall, has been
started by circle of men prominent
in patriotic enterprises. many of them
members of the BostoniaL Society.
When the celebration of the Fourth
began in 1884 the principal observance
of the DAY, apart from the ringing of
bells and firing of cannon, consisted
of banquets by public-spirited citizens
at various taverns throughout the
town of Boston.
After dinner, under the inspiration
of the good things that had been par
taken of, there was plenty of oTatory,
Of which British tyranny and Ameri-
can heroism and liberty We're the
themes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
America as Peacemakcr.

All Americans who desire safe and
conservative administration which shah
avoid cause OF quarrel. all who Hhhor
war. all who long for the perfect sway
Of the principles Of that religion which
we all profess, should rejoice thar under
this Republican administration their
country has attained a perfect leadership
among the nations in the cause Of peace
and International justice.
We have advanced the authority Of the
Monroe doctrine. Our adherence ia the
convention which established The Hague
tribmh2 was accepted by the other pow
erS with "a formal declaration that moth
ing therein contained should he con
strled 10 imply the accomplishment by
e., United States Of It's trnditiona! at
iae toward purely American ques-
tlons
Meantime. mindful that moral powers
unsupported 10y physical strength do not
always avail against selfshuess and ag-
pression we have been augmenting the
forces which command respect.
We have brought cur navy to a high
state Of efficiency. and haze exercised
both army and navy in the methods Of
scacoast defense. The joint ally and
navy board has been bringing the two
services together in good understanding
and the common study Of the strategy.
the preparation and the cooperation
which viii make them effective 10 time
OF need.
The present administration has reduc-
ed taxation. reduced the public debt. re-
duced the annual interest charge, made
effective progress in the regulation Of
tt-;ots. fOstered business. promoted agr
culture built up the navy. reorganized
the army resurrected the militia system.
inaugurated new policy for the pre-
seryatiyn and reclamation Of public
lands. given civil government to the
Philippines, established the Republic Of
Cuba. hound il 10 We by ties Of gratitude.
ri commercial interest and Of common
defense. swung open the closed gateway
Of the isthmus. strengthened the Monroe
doctrine, ended the Alaskan boundary
dispute. pr1iec' the integrity Of China,
opened wider its doors Of trade. adyauc-
ed the principle Of arbitration and pro
NOTED peace among the nations.