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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
LEE COUNTY
Beatyville

Beatyville, March i6.-J. L. Nc
Coy Of Jackson, editor Of the Jack
son Times, was in town Monday and
Tuesday. County Clerk n. G..
Porter was on the sick list most
all last week.-Cyrus Wilson, who
has been an employee with the En-.
Icrprise Printing Company here,
for the last ten months, left Mon
day for Florida, to spend a few
months.-Supt. w. n. Lucas made
IAN official visit 10 Cressmont, Mon
day.-Professor w. NJ. Martin, field
worker for the Eastern Kentucky
state Normal, in passing through
to some eastern counties, gave
some interesting lectures on ed
ucation here last Week.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Cable has just recovered from
n very severe case Of measles.-The
Rev. J. II. Hieronymus came in Mon
day from Primrose, where he had
been holding services for the last
few days.-The farmers throughout
the County have been taking adj
vantage OF the beautiful weather
and have been making things hap
pen on the farms.--Dr. Perkins Of
Louisville delivered a splendid SER
mon ON education here at the Bap-
tist Church, Sunday, and also Sun
day evening, his sermons were in
form OF lectures.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
R0CKCASTLE COUNTY
Boone

! Boone, March i5.-Farmers are
enjoying following their steeds back
and forth through the fields this
pleasant weather.-W. NJ. Kirby's
wife, who has been sick so long,
is now thought to be getting better.
james Thomas, former neighbOr
of ours, who moved TO Brush Greek
and has been sick for over one year,
is now here visiting his many
friends The whooping-cough
is now raging in this vicinity and
the chances are il will be scat
tered very much.--Arch Davis, who
formerly lived in the section-house
at the Tunnel, has now moved 10
Roundstone, on John Miracles land,
where he will probably make his
home.-The section crew at Snider
is now putting in siding at the
Tunnel, where a contractor will
soon begin his work OF taking down
the Tunnel, which will give en-
ployment TO a lot OF idle men. -
Mrs. Matte Hoffman is now renting
out her place and is preparing TO
move to Indiana The regular
meeting at Fair View Saturday and
Sunday was glorious. The appoint
ment was filled by the Rev. Mr..
Felts. an aged and faithful minister
Of the Gospel-David Martins wife
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
JACKSON COUNTY
Bond

Bond, March i3.-Mrs. Nan Cor.
nelius has been very sick with the
grippe.-Nick Ison. since selling Out
his store to Mr.. Bond, is erecting a
dwelling house near George PEN
nington's store-house.-J. q. Brewer
had a working Saturday.-Owing 10
the large number Of men present
there was plenty Of work done. =
John Seals had working today
The Rev. J. w. Pennington visited at
.the home Of II. c. Davis Saturday
night and held meeting there that
Might've wish w. J. Howard. who
is candidate for State Senator. much
success in his race.-Wish Jackson
County could send Senator TO
Frankfort this election.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
CINCINNATI MARKETS

Wheat-No. 2 red s1.6SGl.6l. No 3
red $l.57di.5s. No. 4 red sl.536l56.
Corn-No. white TIC. No. 2 white
76h d77c, No. 3 white Tee. No. yel-
low 74lsc. No. yellow 74d74iie. No.
3 yellow 74c. No. mixed 74c, No. 2
mixed 73k d74c. No. mixed 73hc,
white ear 72d74c. yellow ear 7td76c,
mixed ear 72G74c.
Oats-No. 2 white 60hc. standard
500 60kc. No. 3 white 6sh Q60c. No.
white 59Q5sIsc. No. mixed SEQ
5shc. No. 3 mixed ssh 65sc, No. 4
mixed 5sd5shc.
Hay-No. / timothy sl9, No. 2 tim
othy SIT. No. 3 timothy SIS. No. clo-
yer mixed siS.25GiS50. No. 2 clover
mixed sl6.25. No. 1 clover $3.50. No.
2 clover $3.50.
Eggs-Prime hrsts tic. hrsts Ice,
ordinary frsts l5Iac. seconds l5c.
Poultry-Capons, lbs and over, IT
020c; fowls. lbs and over. l5c; un-
der lbs. Ice: old ROSTERS, lOlkc;
young STACEY ROSTERS, lie: springers.
~ ID and under. 22c; over az lbs,
l6Ac; az lbs and under, l7hc;
spring ducks, white. lbs and over,
l5hc; spring ducks. white. over lbs,
lac; spring ducks. white, under lbs.
llhc; colored. lihc; hen turkeys. 9
lbs and over. lsc: old tom turkeys.
i6hc; young tom turkeys, 10 lbs and
over, l6l4c; turkeys. crooked breasted.
Toe; culls, Sc.
Cattle-shipper ss.25a75O. butch.
er steers. extra s7.409750. good 10
choice s6.50Q725. common TO fair
S5. rs 1625; heifers. extra $3.50, good
to choice $7q740, common TO fair IS
Q6.75; cows, extra s6Q625. good TO
choice $5.250b76, common TO fair
SO 50Q4. Gamers s360G450.
Calyes-Extra $S.60Q9. fair TO good
$7qS.60. common and large s6Qs.
Hogs-Selected heavy shippers $7.S6
@740. good TO choice packers and
butchers s7s6@75O. mixed packers
s7.3bQ7-60. stays s4.60q5.b0. common
TO choice heavy fat sows t6.6O9625,
light shippers s7S507.b0, pigs, ITO lbs
and less, $6.76Q7.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
METHODIST CHURCH NEWS
Continued from PaEe Eixel

Berea Bank 4 Trust Co, where hot
coffee and sandwiches will be served
in addition. and the latter will be
held in the building on Chestnut
street lately vacated by J. Strother
Colt Co. next door 20 n. II. Chris
mans store. AT this place will be
the regular bazaar and food sale,
and from noon until $50 pm.
on Saturday an old-fashioned chick
en- dinner will be served. tick
cts for which will be twenty-five
cents each. Let all the townspeople
bring their families and enjoy a
feast, Talk u M among your
friends.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

The Semi-Annual Reception given
at the NJ. T.. Church in honor Of the
new members taken in during the
first half Of the Conference year just
closed. was a decided success. about
one hundred and fifty present being
served with refreshments. The
welcome address was given by the
oldest member Of the Church,
Wright Kelley. who held in his arms
the youngest member, Miss Clarice
Victoria Brown, aged ~ months.
while the next Oldest member, J.
Y. Gott held in his arms the next
youngest, Miss Nancy Logan, two
years old, when in the enthusiasm OF
the moment someone remarked, "The
Methodist Church takes care OF its
people from the cradle 10 the grave"
John Miller, student, responded flt-
tingly 10 the welcome address, after
which reports were called for from
the different departments of the
Church. The Treasurer reported pas
tor paid in full, all bills met, and
money in the treasury. and the re-
ports from the Sunday School. Ep-
worth League, Junior League, and
adde's Aid were very encouraging.
IN making his report, the pastor an
nodnced TO the delight and surprise
Il oil that the increase Of member
ship during his few months ministry
here was POI per cent thus making
Belea Church, as far as could be as
fortained, the banner church in Ken
lucky NJ T.. Conference for increase
~ membership.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

w. Anderson filled his regular ap-
pointment at Liberty Saturday and
Sunday. This is his first call for
some time on account Of bad roads.
The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Williams. who has been quite
i'll is much better-Mrs. Willis
Williams entertained in her cheer
full way a few of her friends with
a carpet-rag lacking. A bountiful
dinner was served.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

ming TO enter at the Normal the
FIRST OF April.-Miss Ora Flannery
will leave Monday, TO spend several
days with her uncle, near Louisville.
Miss Eva Lewis is very ill.--Char-
lie Powell, who has been superin-
tending his fathers farm here, Is
very poorly with grippe, at his
home in Richmond.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
ESTILL COUNTY
Irvine

Irvine, March i5.-John Wilson
had the misfortune Of getting his
house burnt last week. Scarcely
anything was saved.--Henry Hines
and son Omer attended court al
Mt. Sterling, Monday.-Mr. and
Mrs. James Powell gave the young
folk a party Saturday night. All
report fine time.-The Rev. J.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

WE are authorized TO announce
n. L. MOORE Of Marion, Ky- as a
candidate for Office Of Treasurer oil
the state Of Kentucky, subject to
the action Of the Republican party,
at the August primary. Adj
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

On Thursday, April 4. 100 p. m
Mrs. Jeanette Jewell Kellogg. per-
haps the most popular lyceum read
er now before the American public,
will be heard at the Public School
Auditorium. Boone street, price 25c
to i5c. under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

quite extensively in this neighbor-
hood.-Robt. Wood and daughter
Matte, OF this place visited with his
daughter, Mrs. John Abner, OF Clay
County from Friday until Sunday OF
last week.-Born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Sandlin, February %, a boy.
M. II. Hornsby and family are
planning TO move this week TO their
new home at Maulden.--John Nc
Kinney Of Sections Creek will then
own and occupy the place vacated
by Hornsby.
Green Hall
Green Hall, March i5.-More plow-
ing has been done for corn than ever
be fore at this time Of year.-The
trustees of the County met at Boone
willie the 18th, that the superintend-
ent might instruct them about the
correct method Of taking census
j. f. Wilson is doing fine raising
sheep. He has six ewes with eleven
lambs.-Martin Cook and wife are
both on the sick list.-The orphan
children Of Hirman Chapel were
brought here last week TO take homes
in families OF relatives. Their moth
er is dead and their father in the
insane asylum.-CliftOn Wilson left
last week for Hamilton, O.-Services
were held at Rock Springs Greek Sat
urday and Sunday. A large crowd
was present Sunday.-Miss Elizabeth
Scoville OF Atlanta passed through
here enroute TO Posey where she is
in the interest of a Tomato
Club
Carico
Carico, March i5.-Brother James
Lunsford filled his regular appoint
ment. His text was Bear ye, one an
others burdens" and a nice Bible
entertainment. All remember the
2nd Saturday and Sunday in April.
All come.-W. II. Roberts is gone
with a load of his household goods
TO Pine Grove, where he is TO
make his future home. His family
will go the 22nd inst.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

A full auditorium greeted Carl
vogel when he preached his maiden
sermon Sunday morning at the NJ. +.
Church. The Epworth League ser
vice. led by II. +. Bingham was in
tensely interesting. and the excellent
sermon by Robert F. Spence, follow
ing this service. was much enjoyed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, TO Roland Thomp-
son.-Chester Montgomery is recov-
ering from a light attack OF pneu-
monia.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
CLAY COUNTY
Vine

Vine, March i3.-Married at the
brides home, Willie Howard Of thi:
place TO Miss Ellen Allen of Ethel
A long and prosperous life is the
wish OF their many friends.-Mar-
tina, the little daughter of Joe Allen
who was very badly burned a few
weeks ago, is improving Henry
Edwards and Miss Larua Morgan
both of this place, were quietly mar
ried at the home of the bride, Thurs
day. A long and happy life is the
wish Of the writer.-Died at her
home last Sunday night, Mrs. Dick
Estridge. She leaves a husband
four sons and two daughters Ia
mourn her loss. Her remains were
laid TO rest in the cemetery near
this place.-Miss Dora Pennington,
who has been staying at Ike Chest
nuts has returned hOme.-Mrs. Re-
becca Browning and also Mrs. Michal
Whittymore are very poorly at this
writing Murrel is no better.
Burning Springs
Burning Springs, March IT, The
many friends Of Henry Maricle are
glad to have him return and take
charge Of the old homestead and
care for his father.-Daniel May
had the misfortune sof having his
barn burned and its contents, in
GLIDING a fine mare.-Mr. and Mrs.
Lindsay Murray announce the birth
of a daughter.-A little girl of Eli
sha Thompson's fell recently, break
ing her thigh.-While driving his
fathers team, Ray Ponder met with
a very painful wound in his leg.
The wagon came uncoupled. causing
the accident.-Henry Anderson re-
ceived the sad news of his daughter,
Mrs. George Spivy's death. She
leaves large family OF young chill
dren to mourn her untimely death.
Sawyer VIM. Rawlings OF Man.
chester visited his parents here this
week. His mother has been sick
all winter, but is recovering slowly.
The Revs. McNammery, Philpott,
ind Pennington recently had a series
OF very successful and interesting
meetings at Macedonia. A number
of conversions and additions to the
church besides a general spiritual
awakening is the result.-Mr. Ran
som Mcdaniel and family left after
friends and relatives for
Illinois. Mr.. Mcdaniel is a very
successful fruit-grower Of Califor-
nia.-Mr, and Mrs. John Reed an
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
OWSLEY COUNTY
Posey

Posey, March i3.-The Buck Greek
Graded School closed yesterday with
a nice entertainment in the morning
by the school, and the afternoon was
devoted to speaking and instrumental
music by the following persons:
Speaking, Supt. p. NJ. Frye, the Revs.
Messrs Kirk, Hale, and Watson, Miss
Elizabeth Scoville, J. s. Rowland.
Prof. w. A. Adams. Music by Mrs.
Watson. Every body enjoyed
bountiful basket dinner. There was
large crowd present and every
body seemed to enjoy themselves
Prof. w. A. Adams will begin teach
ing a Normal at the Buck. Greek
Graded School March IS, i9i5.-The
Reverend Mr.. Kirk will begin a pro-
tracted meeting at Clifty the fist Sun
day in April.-Miss Elizabeth SEQ
vile, a Government Tomato Club
Demonstration, is organizing Tomato
Clubs and visiting friends in this
County at present.
Conkling
Conkling, March i3.-Mr. and Mrs.
J. X. Shepherd are rejoicing over
the arrival OF baby girl at their
home on March 8.-Wm. Burch OF
Oklahoma is visiting his parents
and other relatives in this vicinity.
Ballard Hamilton has moved on
the farm OF J. w. AndersOn.-Mrs.
Emily McCollum has been on the
sick list for the past week.-Uncle
Beatty Day is very low with tuber-
culosis.-Messrs. Minter Skidmore,
John Blake and Chester Reed left
Sunday, March 9TH, TO join the United
States Army.-Elder G. w. Scale
preached at Walnut Grove Sunday.
Miss Katherin McCOllum, who was
been attending school on Buck
Greek, returned home Friday.-Eld-
er J. w. Anderson left Thursday for
his regular appointment at Liberty
in Estill County.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

has been suffering some from rheu-
matism.-Bill Coyle has returned
from Munice, Ind.
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BELL COUNTY
Ralston

Ralston, March III. II. Collins
has moved his family back TO Rock
castle County and he remains at
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

Rev. ID. w. Brown reports a grea,
Sabbath day among his parishioneers
at Wallaceion. at both morning and
evening services.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18
East Kentucky Correspondence
News You Get Nowhere Else

roeoe.pcsdenes pvsnsd the vrsu The
pubicsucn, svissses sith wr pisiny
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Nathanton

Nathanton, March i5.-Farm work
and gardening are being carried on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
why | GUARANTEE
DENTAL WORK
ny EDWIN }. brown. u. u. =.
TIA FIRST Ave, nion block.
THE DENTISTS SAID Z WOULD


When | began to guarantee dental
work In Seattle the Dentists all said
| would fail, but they overlooked the
increased volume Of business my
guarantee would bring. and this tells
the secret. | wanted the largo vol
ume OF business. IL "A Dentist only
does $4,000 worth of business each
year, he must have at least 20 per
cent. or 81. 100. net profit. as hts In
come. but II a Dentist can do from
$50. 600 TO $4,000 each year, at a net
profit Of 20 per cent. his income will
be from $4,000 TO $4,000. and this
Ia why ! guarantee my work. and
why ! can do so, and Mt the same
time give such low prices
I figure on 20 per cent net profit.
while tho average Dentist figures on
70 per cent in other words, IL costs
me just so cents for every dollars
worth OF dental work, so | work for
n 20 per cent profit. while he gets
20 But II | do ton times as much
work rs he does. the results are
highly satisfactory TO me. because of
my smnll profit on such large bus
mess
EDWIN J. BROwN. -. -. \.
Soattle's Leading Dentist
7OS-7I3 First Ave,
Open evenings until and Sundays
until for people who work Phone
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
COMMISSION TO
CELEBRATE At
BELL ST. DOCK

The Seattle port commission will
hold It's fourth anniversary enter.
tainment on the Bell ST. dock roof
garden Saturday.
Every resident OF King county IA
invited to attend the roof garden
festivities and visit the six new
public terminals built by tho com
mission-transit freight sheds.
warehouses. cold storage plants.
lumber pier and handling machin-
cry. grain elevators and two pub
lie ferries.
One OF the most important speak.
ers will be X. II. Thomson. first
chief engineer of the port, who was
for 10 years Seattle's city engineer
George r. Cotterlll. former may
or: Councilman Erickson: eT-
Mayor George w. DillIng: Supt. j.
D. Ross. OF the municipal light
plant w. ID. Lane. lawyer and leg.
lslator; Corporation Counsel Brad
ford: Mrs. Helen VI. Stevens. pub.
Usher OF the Western Womana
Outlook. Mrs. r. ID. Hughes. Mrs.
Harker and other prominent club
women. and Robert Bridges. presi-
dent OF the commission. will also
speak at the Bell ST. dock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
NORWAY "TRIP
TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR HOSPITAL

One OF the most novel entertain.
ments ever given in this city will
be that scheduled for Saturday un.
der the auspices OF the Norwegian
Hospital association as a benefit
for the hospital fund.
II is styled "A Trip Thru Nor.
way" Tourists will visit first
Norway hsll. Boren ave. and Vir-
ginia st. where scenery depicting
Trondhjem. one of the historic
spots OF Norway. will be shown.
Automobiles will transport the
tourists next to the residence OF A.
where Aulestad. the home of Born.
son. Will be represented.
The third leg OF the journey will
end at the home OF Prof. Left
Sporck Haslund. on Capitol hill.
where the tourist may view The
atercafeen. Cristiania. Thence the
caravan will proceed TO Bergen.
represented at the home of Thomas
II. Kolderup. at Madrona park.
thence to Drammen. represented at
the home of Albert Winge. West
Seattle; thence to Cristiania. at
the home of O. S. Larsen. West
Queen Anne; thence to Nordland,
at Norway hall.
At each place entertaining
musical concerts will be given. On
the return 10 the hall. the party
will have covered a great portion
OF the city of Seattle. and will sit
down TO supper Mt $40 p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
PA BURTON Gets
GOOD START ON
JOB AT 0RPHEUM

PA" Burton. new manager OF the
Orpheum theatre. galloped up the
stairs leading 90 The Star editorial
sanctum. eight steps al n gallop.
PAS" right hand clutchcd n
bundle OF manuscript.
Here's a swell story containing
some important facts concerning
the frightfully big salaries we pay
our vaudeville artists" said PA. -
laying the vouminous mass OF
closely written matter before the
managing editor.
Tell It to the lie editor" said
the VI. f., without looking up.
Now one falsehood more or less
TO the lie editor is OF no moment
whatever. but even his hardened
soul revolted at the thought OF
printing some OF tho things in
PAS" Ms.
Driven TO desperation because
the lie editor refused to take the
responsibility. PA" finally shout.
dered all the blame himself.
You may be afraid TO lie, but
an ubif uFfidIFu Ia. OIL
can print this in your pepper and
say | said e."
Even yet. tho lie editor Is du.
bious. and dares print only the
first paragraph Of Pas" stuff.
Here It is:
No act playing tho Orpheum
circuit receives less than $3.50 a
week salary. Some headline acts
get as much as $500 and 81. 600 a
week In round figures, the week.
ly salary OF each act playing the
circuit averages $3.50. When n ia
remembered that bank presidents
get from 500 week up and bank
clerks 500, and even the president
OF the United States gets less than
81 900 n week, why 49,"
Now. the genial public can read.
lily see whore PAS" imaginative
brain might lead him II he we're not
choked off right here. His real
reason, Of course. for giving this
stuff to the lie editor WAS 10 make
the people believe his show house
Is going TO deliver the goods this
winter. which the lie editor will go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
SUE FOR WAGES
EARNED BACK
IN SLAVE DAYS

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-After
more than a half century has passed
since the freeing OF the slaves. a
suit has been filed in the supreme
court OF the District OF Columbia to
gain compensation for work per
formed by them during the years
1859 20 1868.
The suit was filed by n. II. John.
son OF Louisiana. Rebecca Bowers
OF Texas. c. b. Williams of Missis.
sippi and Mamie Thompson OF Ten.
neseo against William McAdoo In
his official capacity as secretary of
the treasury.
The plaintiffs claim 10 he de-
scendants OF slaves who worked in
cotton fields OF the Southern states,
and they hold that they are entitled
10 money their ancestors earned
and which is now in the treasury
listed under the title OF internal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
SEATTLE SHOULD
HIRE THIS FELLOW

DEERFTELD. Wis. Sept 3.--No
man in Wisconsin comes nearer to
being an actual city manager than
Albert Munson Of this place. For
Is years he has been marshal and
supcrinte ndent of waterworks and
for the last nine OF them he has
also been street commissioner lie
also was manager OF tho village
acetylene lighting system for sew
eral years and n few months ago.
when municipal electric light
plant was installed. he was made its
For all these jobs
he receives a sariry Of s77 month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-03
u. S. COULD GET ARMY
OF 16 MILLION IN 3
DAYS BY SWISS PLAN


editor. >ate-rhi- u the first OF
several stories 60 he printcd Ia The
star about the swiss army, the most
remarkable Institution Of IT. Kind
now In existence. tt IL not stand
tns army, u scsts less by - per
cent per soldier than tncie >sw
pays. aud yet u ts 50 efficient that
No one has dared violate >wttser-
lands neutrality. The SWISS system,
looms up hts Ia the discussion f"r
preparcdu~ss aud this country. You
viii find these articles highis intSr-
estiag aud iastructi,.l
II the United States government
had adopted the Swiss army Ns-
tenn IL would be possible for rs In
three days TO put into the field
AT LEAST 10000 600 EFFECTIVE.
LY ARMED AND TRAINED MEN.
The little mountain republic
can mobilize an army corps IN
three days. ready In every par
tleuiar Of organization, equip
ment. munitions and transport
20 march against the enemy
and they can mobilize four
such corps at one and the same
time.
Just how long II would take TO
concentrate IN ono place 10000 OF
our regulars with all their bag
gage and transport. or how LONG TO
assemble for such commands OF
regulars and militia. Is indicated
hy the experience In the mohiliEa.
tlon on the Mexican border. when
II took about three weeks 10 set
together a small fore. OF regulars
WITH MILITIA INCLUDED. 1T
WOULD TAKE NEARER TO
THREE MONTHS,
No Standing Army
The cost OF maintaining an
American soldier Is Just IS
times the cost Of maintaining
q Swiss soldier. and the ef.
fectiveness OF the American
rnllitisman Is probably about
one-twentlesh as great as the
Swiss rnilitlaman.
In Switzerland there Is no such
thlng as a military caste. there Is
no standing army: there are only
200 men In the country who are
professional military officers, and
anybody is eligible TO rise from
private 20 major general.
THE ARMY Is IN THE HANDS
OF THE PEOPLE The personal
equipment OF every man n In his
own hands and kept in his own
house: and the whole army sys-
tenn Is absolutely democratic
The army works only long
enough 10 learn It's tob-and only
the essentials OF its iob--and