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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
REV. W. NJ. PO|sAL DEAD.
Former Pastor of Bethany lndcpen-
dent Methodist Protestant
Church.

Rev. William McKendrce Polsal, one
OF the most prominent retired clergy
men Of the Methodist Protestant
Church died at his home, 1927 north
Calvert street, Yesterday afternoon.
His death came as shock to his lam.
lily and friends, who believed he would
recover from his illness. His death
was due to pneumonia, which was
brought on by his weakened condl-
! ton. Hc was seized with hem
orage Of the nose while returning
home gu street car on November
last.
His condition was thought to be
steadily improving until last Wednes-
day, when DR.. Eugene Douglas, who
has been in constant attendance. de-
tected signs OF approaching pneu-
monia.
Rev. Mr.. Poisal was born in lS4l
near Martinsburg, w. Va. He re-
ceivcd his education in private schools,
acquiring a more thorough and liberal
schooling than could be- obtained from
the public schools student and was very
familiar with Latin and theology and
was quite above the average young
minister OF his day.
In 1861 be entered the Maryland
Annual Conference OF the Methodist
Protestant Church and was assigned to
Kent Circuit as associate pastor, serv-
! ing in that capacity until 1868, when
he went to Talbot Circuit. Shortly
after going to Talbot Circuit he mar
ried Miss Laura Virginia Convey, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Edward Corey, who was a
large farmer and one OF the leading
citizens OF Talbot county. Rev. Mr..
Poisal then served for years at various
ministerial appointments in Baltimore,
Easton, St. AIichaels, Finksburg and
the Methodist Protestant Church in
Alexandria. Upon his own request
he retired from active work in 1901.
In 1886 he represented his conference
at the General Conference OF the Meth
odist Protestant Church held at Kan
sas City. he also acted as the rep
resentatives OF tue church at the Fed
eral Council OF Churches, held in New
York city in 1905,
For period OF 10 years, from 1863
to 1888, Rev. mr.. Poisal was actively
engaged in various business pursuits
in Baltimore, in which he was very
successful. He was also at one tim
editor OF the St. Mchaels (Md.) Comet.
In 1907 he again took up the work
of the ministry and became the pastor
of Bethany Independent Methodist
Protestant Church OF Alexandria, and
serving from 1890 to 1898 and
continued in that capacity until he
was taken i'll. He was a nephew OF
Rev. DR.. John Posal, who was Il leader
in the Baltimore Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, who was
very prominent in church circles
around 1870.
Besides his widow, he is survived by
one son Carlton Poisal, of Baltimore
and daughter Miss Mary PoisaQ.
The deceased had spent years OF his
life in Alexandria, having at one time
been pastor OF the NJ. =. Church and
during recent years OF Bethany Church
He had for along time been familiar
figure in this city, where he was well.
known and esteemed.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
| Saturday at Up. M, from his late
residence. The pallbaarers rcprcsent-
ing Bethany Church will be James L.
Cation. H. Kirk and n. S. Greenaway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
DRY GOODS.
$500
Dress Lengths
All the Wanted Fabrics
$1.95

One thousand Dress Lengths OF Tie
seasons most wanted fabrics TO lie
sacrificed. Choose from fine All-woyl
Mixtures, in black and white, browus,
garncts and grays. Navy Blue Marine
Blue. Red, Brown. Cream, and Myrtcl
Green Storm Serge. Atwood Hop
Sucking, Atwood Batistc, Black and
White Shepherd Checks. Widths. IS
to IA inches. Five yards in each length.
The entire dress pattern, worth So, is
only 81 95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
WAsHINGTONIANs ARRESTED.

4. j. Payne, game warden, OF Fair.
fax. arrested three white men from
Washington last Sunday near High
Point, Big Marsh. They were taken
before Justice Hayslcp, at Belmont
Bay. Their trial is set for Sunday, De-
cember ).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Annie Adams, colorcd, charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, was
fined So.
Frank Jackson, colored, charged
with assauIting Dollio l.. Jackson, was
fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

The poet writes OF the beautiful snow
and the copious rain, but she Gold Seal
Rubber Boots and Shoes do the rest.
Get Il pair and prove what we say.
Sold ut Marshall's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
SOCIAL ANO PERSONAL.

Interesting News Notes About Pco-
pie of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.
Miss Nina Marston, OF Edinburg, IS
the guest OF Mrs. George Pickett, on
Prince street.
Mrs. ]. G. Hcnshaw entertained q
number OF her friends at dinner at her
home yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. James Brkett was visiting in
Manassas the first OF the week.
Mr.. L. 0 Lynn has been the guest
OF relatives in Manassas.
Miss Rebecca Lloyd OF New York
daughter OF Bishop Lloyd is visiting
Miss Carolyn Myers, in Savannah.
A wedding Of interest here was that
of Miss Lucy Lee Briscoc, daughter OF
Judge and Mrs. John Parran Briscoe,
and Ensign Forney Moore Knox, U. S.
n. which took place in Fredcrickstown
,r,.,,I,,l n,, NoJpaoIoy
Mr.. George Anderton who is attend
ing Washington and Lee is at home
for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Mrs. VIM. Lewis Packard of Geneva
New York is the guest oil her mother,
Mrs. VIM. T. Brookes, Of this city.
Miss Katharine H. Stuart, National
Field Agent, for Virginia Audubon AS
ISOLATION, addressed the Teachers
Conference in Norfolk on Thanks
giving day, on the conservation OF Vir-
ginia's Natural Resources.
Miss Alice Andcrton spent several
days this week with her sister, Mrs.
Robert Dawes in Annapolis.
The Misses. Lindsey have as their
house guests Miss Jane Deitrick, OF
Dumfries, Miss. Mary Whalcn, Of
Texas, Miss. Minnie Homiler, OF
Washington, and Miss Mary Cheat
wood, OF Lynchburg. The Misses.
Lindsay entertained informally in
honor OF their guests last night at a
Thanksgiving dance.
4 called meeting OF the Woman; IS
Auxiliary to Il. E. Lee Camp, will be
held in Confederate Veteran Building
tomorrow evening n 1850 o'clock. a
full attendance is de.ircd, rs the meet.
ing is one OF imr ortlncc.
Miss Eth ol Kim ball left yesterday to
visit her friend, Mrs. Roland Reed,
1889 Z. Street southeast, Washington
ID. G.
The Junior Five Hundred Club met
on Wednesday with Miss Nellie Uh!cr.
Miss Uhler's guests were: Misses
Pauline and Julia Nicol Miss Esther
Burke and her guest Miss Cooke. Miss
Cora Jones and her guest Miss CLAMP
Thompson, Miss Sophie Tackett and
her guest Miss Randolph, Miss Dorothy
Hill, Miss Eliza Douglas, Miss Mary
Glenn Uhler, Miss Lola Ashton, Miss
Esther Green, andiNIiss Elizabeth Snow.
AR. Richard Chichester, Mr. Milton
French, Mr.. Walter Foster, Mr.. Boz
well, Mr.. Jack Barrett, Mr.. Edmund
Hunter, Mr.. Julian Burke, Mr.. Stanley
Blanton, Mr.. James Roberts. Mr.. Har.
mon Roberts, Mr.. Roblcy Brumback,
Mr.. William Brooke, DR.. Vivicn Berry.
The prizes were won by Miss Pauline
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
W God
Coal

Ladies', ste to 1t that you wear none
other than the Red Cross Shoe. II IS
quality I'LL the way through and IT is
sold by Marshall, who handles the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

Miss Rebecca Lloyd OF New York
daughter OF Bishop Lloyd is visiting
Miss Carolyn Myers, in Savannah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

Miss Eth oil Kim ball left yesterday to
visit her friend, Mrs. Roland Reed,
1889 Z. Street southeast, Washington,
ID. 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

A wedding Of interest here was that
of Miss Lucy Lee Briscoc, daughter OF
Judge and Mrs. John Parran Briscoc,
and Ensign Forney Moore Knox, U. S.
n. which took place in Frederickstown
Maryland on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

4 called meeting OF the Wonan's
Auxiliary to Il. +. Lee Camp, will bt
held in Confederate Veteran Building
tomorrow evening a. $50 o'clock. A
full attendance is de .ircd, as the meet
ing is one OF imr ortlncc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

Mr.. George Anderton who is attend
ing Washington and Lee is at home
for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

Mr.. L. 0 Lynn has been the guest
OF relatives in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

Mrs. VIM. Lewis Packard of Geneva
New York is the guest OF her mother,
Mrs. VIM. T. Brookes, OF this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01
Interesting News Notes About Pco-
pie of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

Miss Nina Marston, OF Edinburg, IS
the guest OF Mrs. George Pickett, on
Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

Miss Katharine H. Stuart, National
Field Agent, for Virginia Audubon AS
ISOLATION, addressed the Teachers
Conference in Norfolk on Thanks
giving day, on the conservation OF Vir-
ginia' s Natural Resources.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-01

The Misses. Lindsey have as their
house guests Miss Jane Deitrick, OF
Dumfrcs, Miss. Mary Whalcn, of
Texas, Miss. Minnie Homiller, OF
Washington, and Miss Mary Cheat
wood, OF Lynchburg. The Misses.
Lindsay entertained informally in
honor OF their guests last night at a
Thanksgiving dance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-10

London February 9.-rn the first dis
vision Of the new Parliament, tha
House Of Commons, by ajority Of
l02, tonight rcnffirmed adherence to-
free trade principles The division was
Ia ken OH the opposition's amendment
TO the address in reply to the speech
from the throne, urging fiscal REFORM
with special reference TO the proposed
reciprocity agreement between Canada
and the United States, which was
moved yesterday BY Austen Chamber
lain. The amendment was rejected by.
a vote Of 324 TO 222. The Nationalists.
who heretofore have always abstainedj
from voting in fiscal divisions, on this
occasion supported the government, as
did also the La oritcs.
The debate had far greater vitality
than many former fiscal debates. owing
TO the reciprocity agreement, but this
very fact reveals such divergence o f5
opinion on the silc OF the Unionists$
as to how to meet the new situation
that in spite OF Austen Chamberlain
having presented arguments in tho
ablest speech he ever has delivered, no
VII le- hearted enthusiasm was shown
by the Unionists.
Premier Asquith, in a speech which
was devoted to arguments in support
OF the governments position with
reference to the agreement. denounced
the tariff reform agitation. Mi Bai-#
four. leader of the opposition, declared
that the Unionists, convinced that
their fiscal policy was right, would
continue the hight to the very end.
lamar Greenwood, Liberal. said that
what strengthened Canada commer-
cialiy strengthened the empire politi-&
coily Organized Immigration. and not
protection, was the secret OF Canada's
success. The tariff reformers were not
taken seriously there, but were re-
sardcd as using the oversee domtnions
IS a pawn in the domestic party game
Donald McMaster, Unionist. suspect
ed that politics was at the bottom or
the agreement which was the first
wedge in the cleavage OF the empire,
and might amount 10 an imperial dis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-10
ENGLAND STILL
STANDS TRUE TO
HER PRINC|PLE
New Parliament Reaf-
firms Belief in Free
Trade.
TO KEEP HANDS
OFF G AM DA
Amendment in Reference to Re.
ciprocity Agreement Is De-
feated by Overwhelming
Vote-Unionists See in It
Breaking Up Of the
Empire.
Taft S Campaign
Moves Swiftly

Washington, ID. c., February D.
The campaign of the Taft Hdminis-
trntiOn and the various elements
allied I'm the same cause for the rntl-
fcatlon by Congress. OF the rccipro-,
city agreement with Canada, moved
ON npace to-day. The IIonac Conn
mittce on Ways and Mems held
Its finni hearing, md liz expected In
executive session Tomorrow morn
Ing to vote to report It fnvorablyl
for the consideration OF the House.
President Taft left late tonight
Tor the West, and In speeches to-
morrow mt Columbus, o., md Sntur-
day mt Springfield, Ill, will take cc-
cnsion To cnpinsize stiIt further his
advocacy OF the reciprocity agree
mcut
Secretary Wilson, of the Depart,
mcnt Of Agriculture, tonight added
ms word to the pro-rccfprocity
ch"rus In the form Of n long and
f0rccfui "open letter" addressed to
tho NntiOnnl Grange
The Democratic members OF the
Sennte VIII meet In caucus nj II.
r'ocK Tomorrow morning. Os-:
'ehssbiE the conference of the
minority was called to outline n
go. - 'Si"ei"H 10 MI pending
legislative matters; hut 1t In he
licved tic Canadian agreement VII,
consume practically all OF the dix-
cussinn and thnt the Democrats vii,
heteTMfnc upon II policy In rcspccr
to II. l55IZ
The first open voice In support
of the agreement In the Senntc .yaa
heard to-day, when Senator Bever-
idEe. In n strong speech, advocated
its\ adoption.
John Norris, chairman of the
paper committee OF the American
Newspaper Publishers Association,
tO-dny mnde the hnnl argument he
fore the Ways and Means Commit :,
tee I'm support Of the pulp and paper.
clauses Of the agreement, earnestly
urging Its adoption without amend
mcnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-10
EXPLOSION ON DOLPHIN
Two of Crew Injured When SalutinE
Charge LctH Go.

Two of Crew Injured When Saluftnr
Charge Let's Go.
washington. February 9.-An explo-
sion OF one saluting charge Of a Gun
on the American gunboat Dolphin, now
at Port-au- Prince. Haiti. caused lex
tensive SUPERFICIAL burns" 10 two OF
ceiyed by the Secretary Of the Navy
to-day from Captain Laws. Of the yes.
sc sci, IN eye Of one Of tho men was
INJURED. captain Laws stated. and this
Of he accident. For the purpose Of
meeting the needs of the injured, the
A5olphin Immediately left Port-au-
the United States Atlantic fleet is en-
gagged in battle practice. There are a
number Of naval surgeons on the nect.
As soon as the two wounded men have
Deen placed In the hands of the Dhy-
sictans, the Dolphin will return 81 10
Port au, Prince. Captain Laws did not
report tho names OF the injured men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-10
Two Names Added to Airs Death List.

roll of the
pnment ,na
l> . Is e
chne through It's
Mt end.
planning
olaed machine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-10
OPINION DIVIDED
Discussions Of RccIprocity Agreement
Higgins In Canada. "

. s
Ottawa, Ont, February 0--Thc ca
madam House this afternoon begantha
debate on the reciprocity agreement
with the United states. The great In
terest III the measure was indicated
by crowded galleries and an unusually
large attendance or members PSI
the result OF the discussion was a
declaration by Finance Minister Field
ing that Parliament would put through
the measure without delay, with aSpro-
vision that II should come into sorea
as soon as the United States has taken
favorable action, and a dccIara ton for
the opposition By Mr.. Borden. Conser.
vauve leader. that, after a forty yea rg
development struggle. Canada had
reached q position where reciprooitgj
and increased trade with the tinted
states was no longer desirable, buta
that Canada should continue to seels
British markets with her, surplus prod
tucts. Referring to the reciprocitN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-10
visits the Senate.

The Hungarian sta tesman also oc-
ccupied seat beside Vice President
sherman in the Senate for time. He
muller and was escorted TO the cha m
her. by Senator Cullom. OF Illinois
chairman of the Committee on Foreign
relations. Count Apponyi was enter
tanned at luncheon at the British en-
bassy by Ambassador Bryce. and to-
night was the guest of honor at a.
dinner and reception given by Baron
lienselmulier at the Austro II unga rian
tO-lnorrow =
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Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15

mrs laxton, who has
snent. several months in Toron-
to, Canada, is expected 10 JOIN
Mr.. Claxton here next week.
Phillip McRae of Arkansas
College at Batesville was here
Yesterday en- route home to Ste
nbens to spend the holidays.
Opera house Belcher and
WRIGHT Stock Company, playing
"The Elopement." Ladies free.
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Davis OF
Newport visited Newark rela-
tives this week, says the journal
of that city.
las G.. Johnston, a popular
shoe salesman, spent Thursday
in our city, returning to ms
home at Batesville on the even
ing train.
Mrs. R. D. Hopkins OF Fay
o++eville arrived over the Roc
Island this afternoon to spen
! the holidays with her neice, MR.
John w. Stayton.
Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15

il. Independent Office. 6lpt1
/. D. Prices for Doll Cabs.
19btf
Exclusive agents for the gen.
.uine Benedict Allegretti's hne
chocolates.-W. w. Dutton.
O2btf.
T. B. Jefferies made a busl-
ness trip up the Iron Mountain
today.
Go to l. D. Price for Dollar
Clock, Dollar Watches ana Dol.
lar Fountain Pens. Zl4otl
John Umsted left for Hoxle
and Walnut Ridge this morning
on a days business trip.
Books for boys and books Tor
girls, also books for grown peo-
pie. Come and make your Sc
lections now while the stock IS
complete.I. D. Price. l4otl
Go to I. D. Prices for Rocky
Horses, Doll Buggies and Veloc-
ipedes. ~
My stock of holiday goods i
now open foryour inspection anl
YOU are cordially invited 10 Cal
and make your selection. 1
Price. l4o..' !,
Prof. w. M. Shaver OF lucf
erman was a visitor to our CIT
today.
Fresh Kansas City meat
oysters and fish of all kinds
Peoples Meat Market. Pnol
297. iou0'
For Sale-A bargain IN MOI
es, mules, cattle, hogs, wager
buggies, etc.; also compiS
sawmill. Will make terms
al;a hla,aartieS on any OF aUo
Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15

ing w. lalleed from the
Christmas holidays to the
spring. Many schools through
cut the state WILL give Thursday
and Friday holidays to enable
their teachers to attend. Many
Of the prominent educators of
the state are on. the program,
and among the ! distinguished
speakers from outside the state
are the following:
Mrs. Ella F'lagg Young, sup
erintendent of schools, Chicago,
Ill.
State Superintendent J. N.
Powers Of Mississippi, Rural
School Improvement.
! DR.. ]. Adam Puffer, Boston,
Mass, 'The Boy and His Gang"
DR.. Sarah Hobson, Secretary
National Medical Association,
Chicago, ILL.,, Rural School San
itation and Hygiene
State Superintendent James
E. Dezell, of Nebraska, "The
Man With A Hoe
DR.. w. S. Sutton, Dean De-
partment of Education, Univer-
Isity Of Texas, "Some Important
Demands Upon the Educational
System of Modern State"
Chas. D. Johnston, Librarian
Gossitt Library, Memphis, Ten
nessee, "The Library and The
School,"
Dir. James H. billiard, Director
James and Slater Funds, Char
lotte, Va.
w. E. Gill, President Oklaho-
ma State Normal, Talequah,
"The Function of the State In
Educating Citizens.
There will be section programs
devoted to all the various activ-
tiles of school life.
Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15
WHEN OUR BREAD
IS SERVED

WHEN OUR BREAD
is SERVED
you needn't be afraid OF cutting
too much. There will not De any
left to get stale. 1t tastes too
good for anything like that.
WHEN OUR CAKE
is OFFERED
You'll not find anybody declining g
it. Just the sight OF i wiz
tempt people to try it. just
!, taste of it will make them mof'
than willing to have you mss
on their taking a second piece.
Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15
Civic Improvement Meeting.

The attendance at the Civic
Improvement Club meeting held
at the City Hall Thursday even
ing was very encouraging in
deed to the ladies who have the
work of a 'rest room" for our
city very near to their hearts.
A large attendance of men who
are considered an advisory
board, responded and all with
Mr.. Chas. G.. Henry as chair
I'm, made talks that seemed to
almost make the long desired
ambition a success. Mrs. Dor
sey as president of the club pre-
sided~and after stating the OBJ
ject of the, meeting called on the
men for expressions which was
readily responded to by Mr..
Henry, A. T. Hubby, 0. M. Bow
en-, C. E. Crook, =, Alcorn Fergu-
son, w. D. McLain, Norman C.
Wolff, Joe Balmaz, w. ]. Cross
land and others, who offered
zuu.u4z-ao -. .axr .x,oxx / ~
Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15

|ev. Lee w. Heaton will
address this evening
IFS church, which will
lal interest to all those
esirous of procuring
IL GWpon the advantages and
opportunities of modern meth
DDS in institutional church work.
Mr.. Heaton is. particularly de-
sirous of enlistfng the co-opera-
tion of those not bound to GER
tain lives of activity by mem
bership in other religious bodies,
as an effective work of this
character must be practical ra-
Their than dogmatically correct.
Newport daily independent., 1911-12-15

Z why we are gaining new deposNcFs
4 Unouestioned safety for funds y anoras
United States Government supervision conse.
agement and capital surplus ana plonss = ~,
. For nineteen years we have adequssey SHh
people of Jackson County.
3 .Depositors with small balances nave /. 49,
tho same courtesy and attention - those y C
We shall appreciate adding your name a'1o = ~
patrons. 800
THE BANK WITH THE BIZ OOAsA -
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-22
Women and Legal Technicalities

Women as jurors in California are
eneountering some of the difficulties
that have made many men impatient
of the laws defects. The twelve
women who, at Tampico, gave a
verdict of guilty after they had been
told by the judge to bring IN a YER
dict of not guilty and then reluct-
antly obeyed instructions, expressed
wonder that they had been brought
into court at all, If the judge was
finally to decide the case. Juries OF
men under similar circumstances
have had the same wonder.
That the judge decides the law
and the jury the facts is a legal ad-
age, and In cases where the jury Is
plainly wrong in matters OF law
the judge acts properly in directing
or setting aside verdict. This pow
err, like other judicial powers, is
subject TO abuse. Technicalities, IL
is probable, had little weight with
the Tamplco jury. They thought the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-22
Press Comment
Plan For :. ederal Milit a.

A plan for rmJ reseri c or MI
litia under Te4ctal control to occupy
a place mid het IN the militia
under state contrci and the regu-
lar army has been proposed in al
most innumerable bills introduced
at Washington. Secretary of War
Stimson mas outlined an army re-
serve plan of his own. He would
shorten the term of enlistment, now
three years, on coalition that the
soldier after discharge hold himself
subject to War Department orders
as member of the reserves.
A reserve annually recruited by
$4,000 or 10000 men who had pass
ed through term of Regular Army
instruction would be force that
ought to give a good account of it,
self in the national defense. The
shortened term ought TO stimulate
enlistmeuts in the army and reduce
! assertions, now one of the most diff
cult Var Department problems.
Mr. stimson does not explain how
%Juld organize his army reserve.
should not, of course, be made an
Reuse for multiplying military
''lef. Possibly he would attach 1t
eiotn r''"ti7. However or
an.4ed, it sho.l4 no. lie permitted
interfere with the usefulness of
he state militia A citizen soldiery
whose members ppursue their ordi-
nary avocations while obtaining mil
ltary instructions must remain the
;hief defense of the country In war.
st. Louis Dispatch.