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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. (Continued from page ?J, column 2.) economy we ought to practice ma\ be effected, and ought to be effected by a careful study and assessment 01 the tasks to be performed; and the money spent ought to be made tc yield the best possible returns in efficiency and achievement. And, like good stewards, we should so account for every dollar of our appropria tions as to make it perfectly evident what it was spent for and in what way it was spent. It is not expenditure but extravagance that we should fear being criticised for; not paying for the legitimate enterprises and undertakings of a great government whose people command what it should do, but adding what will benefit only a few 01 pouring money out for what neec not have been undertaken at all 01 might have been postponed or better and more economically conceived anc carried out. The nation is not niggardly; it is very generous. It will chide us only if we forget for whom we nav monev out and whose mone\ it is we pay. These are large and genera! standards, but they are not very difficult of application to particular cases. The other topic I shall take leave to mention goes deeper into the principles of our national life and policy. It is the subject of national defence. National Defence. It cannot be discussed without first answering some very searching questions. It is said in some quarters that we are not prepared for war. What is meant by being prepared? Is it meant that we are not ready upon brief notice to put a nation in the field, a nation of men trained to arms? Of course we are not ready to do that; and we shall never be in time of peace so long as we retain our present political principles and institutions. And what is it that it is suggested we should be prepared to do? To defend ourselves against attack? We have always found means to do that, and shall find them whenever it is necessary without calling our people away from their necessary tasks to render compulsory military service in times of peace. Allow me to speak with great plainness and directness upon this great matter and to avow my convictions with deep earnestness. 1 have tried to know what America is, what her people think, what they are, what they most cherish and hold dear. I hope that some of their finei passions are in my own heart?some of the great conceptions and desires which gave birth to this government and which have made the voice of this people a voice of peace and hope and liberty among the peoples of the world, and that, speaking my own thoughts. I shall, at least in part, speak theirs also, however faintly and inadequately, upon this vital matter. We are at peace with all the world. No one who speaks counsel based on fact or drawn from a just and candid interpretation of realities can say A U ? A T - / 11 e tuai meie is reason 10 iear uiai ironi any quarter our independence or the integrity of our territory is threatened. Dread of the power of any other nation we are incapable of. We are not jealous of rivalry in the fields of commerce or of any other peaceful achievement. We mean to live our own lives as we will; but we mean also to let live. We are, indeed, a true friend to all the nations of the world, because we threaten none, covet the possessions of none, ""desire the overthrow of none. Our friendship can be accepted and is accepted without reservation, because it is offered in a spirit and for a purpose which no one need ever question or suspect. Therein lies our greatness. We are the champions of peace and of concord. And we should be very jealous of this distinction which we have sought to earn. Jusl now we should be particularly jeal ous of it, because it is our dearesi present hope that this character anc reputation may presently in God's providence, bring us an opportunity such as has seldom been vouchsafec any nation, the opportunity to coun sel and obtain peace in the worlc and reconciliation and a healing set tlement of many a matter that hai called and interrupted the friendshi] of nations. This is the time abovi all others when we should wish an< resolve to keep our strength by self possession, our influence by preserving our ancient principles of action The Army. From the first we have had a eiea and settled policy with regard t< military establishments. We neve Vioi-o hart jinrt while \vp rptain nil present principles and ideals w never shall have, a large standin; army. Tf asked, are you ready t< defend yourselves? we reply, mos assuredly, to the utmost: and yet w shall not turn America into a mili tary camp". We will not ask ou young men to spend the best year of their lives making soldiers o themselves. There is another sor of energy in us. It will know Iiot to declare itself and to make itsel effective should occasion arise. And ! especially when half the world is on fire we shall be careful to make our I'm r moral insurance against the spread of the conflagration very definite j' and certain and adequate indeed. ; Let us remind ourselves, therefore, of , j of the only thing we can do or will .! do. We must depend in every time cei ?I of national peril, in the future as in da; L | the past, not upon a standing army, ma .'nor yet upon a reserve army, but up- bef [.on a citizenry trained and accustom- mi t'ed to arms. It will be right enough, wil , right American policy, based upon the .jour accustomed principles and prac- lie1 .' tices, to provide a system by which cor . I every citizen who will volunteer for coi 5! the training may be made familiar ?[with the use of modern arms, the am .[rudiments of drill and manoeuvre at land the maintenance and sanitation ap] I 'of camps. We should encourage such yet . i training and make it a means of dis- qu< . cipline which our young men will na' I learn to value. It is right that we roi . should provide it not only, but that dec I we should make it as attractive as ovc , possible, and so induce our young lar T men to undergo it at such times as cor [ they can command a little freedom shi t and can seek the physical develop- of . ment they need, for mere health's soc sake, if for nothing more. Every > means by which such things can be . stimulated is legitimate, and such in a methods smacks of true American cor ideas. It is right, too, that the na- wit tional guard of the States should be spe . developed and strengthened by every the ' means which is consistent witn ces ' our obligations to our own people or Ha . with the established policy of our tio government. And this, also, not be- 1 . cause the time or occasion specially Fie calls for such measures, but because dre it should be our constant policy to cla | make these provisions for our nation- vit al peace and safety. ad: , More than this carries with it a eig . reversal of the whole history and to . character of our policy. More than lan , this proposed at this time, permit An . me to say, would mean merely that 1 . we had lost our self-possession, that An [ we had been thrown off our balance be . by a war with which we have noth- we . ing to do, whose causes cannot touch 1 . us, whose very existence affords us for . opportunities of friendship and dis- nia interested service, which should Fie . make us ashamed of any thought of ?ar . hostility or fearful preparation for ast . trouble. This is assuredly the opporr tunity for which a people and a gov- the t ernment like ours were raised up, ma , the opportunity not only to speak. in? [ but actually to embody and exempli- Pei . fy, the counsels of peace and amity fou , and the lasting concord which is jus . based on justice and fair and gener- rep ous dealing. alb The Xavy. tiv A powerful navy we have always ' regarded as our proper and natural i means of defence, and it has always sta been of defence that we have thought, the r never of aggression or or conquest, me I But who shall tell us now what sort Eu of navy to build? We shall take ere leave to be strong upon the seas in vk i the future, as in the past, and there Sa> 1 will be no thought of offence or of Cla ' provocation in that. Our ships are car our natural bulwarks. When will the the experts tell us just what kind we fev should construct?and when will par they be right for ten years together, 0f if the relative efficiency of craft of the different kinds and uses continues gar to change as we have seen it change ed right under our very eyes in these but last few months? isft But I turn away from the subject, titj It is not new. There is no new need foot fo discuss it. We shall not alter our tfoe kttitude toward it because some amongst us are nervous and excited, da We shall easily and sensibly agree ian upon a policy of defence. The ques- the tion has not changed its aspects be- jS cause the times are not normal. Our C0l policy will not be for an occasion. It r? will be conceived as a permanent thu 1 and settled thing, which we will pur- yea ' sue at all seasons, without haste and in t after a fashion perfectly consistent ant with the peace of the world, the pat t abiding friendship of States and the soc I unhampered freedom of all with anc 5 whom we deal. Let there be no mis- = f conception. The country has been 1 misinformed. We have not been - negligent of national defence. We ] 1 are not unmindful of the great re sposibility resting upon us. We shall s learn and profit by the lesson of ? every experience and every new cir- in) 5 cumstance, and what is needed will in: i be adequately done. ( th 1 close, as I began, by reminding of - you of the great tasks and duties of an peace which challenge our best pow- an ers and invite us to build what will in< r last, the tasks to which we can ad- da o dress ourselves now and at all times r with free-hearted zest and with all in, r i the finest gifts of constructive wis- m; e dom we possess. To develop our life ne S;and our resources, to supply our own o I people, and the people of the world LI >t as their need arises, troni me aounu-i \u l e ant plenty of our fields and our; in - marts of trade, to enrich the com-j ni r merce of our own States and of the or s world with the products of our mines, I 'Tour farms and our factories, with J th t 'the creations of our thought and the S. vj fruits of our character?this is what th f j will hold our attention and our en-j qv SECOND ONLY TO ENGLAND. fle Sam Could Control Seas Against .Japan, Says Admiral Fletcher. Washington, Dec. 9.?The ability the American navy to successfully et the war fleet of any nation ex:t Great Britain was asserted to. by Rear Admiral Fletcher, comnder-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet, ore the house naval affairs conittee. The possibility of conflict :h Great Britain was so remote. ; admiral said, that he did not here in a naval policy designed to ltrol the oceans as against that in try. Admiral Fletcher was under exination all day by the committee the first public hearing on a naval propriation bill held in many irs. He was plied with many estions about conditions of the vy, judged by lessons of the Eu)ean war. Although confidently ~ flaring the American navy was ^ ;r-matched only by that of Eng id, he added, that if this country |c itinued to build only two battle- C ps a year, Germany on the basis * her present construction program, ? >n would be far in the lead. j Defending Philippines. The admiral said he had no doubt I the ability of the United States to I ltrol the seas in a naval conflict h Japan, but when questioned icifically he would not say that ! American fleet alone could sucsfully defend the Philippines and ? waii against a Japanese expedin. I'ltimate naval success. Admiral :tcher contended, must rest with jadnaughts. Submarines, he dered, would not seriously affect the al principles of naval warfare. He fr liitted. however, that, from a for- w n navy viewpoint it was possible y send submarines across the Attic to attack warships on the : ^ lerican coast. I a] I in the event of war, he said, all j ir lerican battleships available couid made ready for action within a n ek. " s< Secretary Daniels will appear be- tf e the committee tomorrow. Com- I nder Sterling, whom Admiral a itcher said was responsible for the e of all the submarines, has been C :ed to testify Friday. n The examination today developed d i admission that of seventeen sub- c rines on the Atlantic coast, includ- ti ; Panama, five are detained on manent stations at the Isthmus, j* ir are being overhauled, four are n t going into the navy yards for y airs, and three are undergoing Si erations. Only one is left in ac- ^ e service. n Demand for Grapefruit. rhe demand for grapefruit is con- / ntly increasing in England, says T ( Indianopolis News. The move- ~ nt of this fruit from Florida to * rope ought consequently to incase. In response to inquiries e Consul Stead, at Liverpool, ^ s that at present only the higher ss of Liverpool food merchants o ry grapefruit. This is because of h > novelty of the fruit. Only a ,* years ago grapefruit was com- ~ atively unknown in the markets ^ England. The same was true of ? markets in Germany. With re- ai d to Florida oranges, it is believ- ? that the demand would be good, 18 C? ; the price might not be very sat- it ictory. because of the great quan- ^ r of Valencia and Jaffa oranges. h of which are on the market at i same time. A prominent fruit n of Liverpool says that if Florioranges could be shipped to Engd in September and October and ( first week or so of November, it ? probable that satisfactory prices _ ild be realized. | siasm steadily, now and in the ts to come as we strive to show | our life as a nation what liberty 1 the inspirations of an emancied spirit may do for men and for ieties, for individuals, for States 1 for mankind. GROWING CHILDREN. ~ G s t< iey Should Be Protected Against Internal Vncleanliness as Well as I External Contamination. The delicate organs of the matur- ? S child are more susceptible to the * fluence of disease and infection ^ an are the more seasoned organs ^ grown-up. Malaria takes an early d strong hold on the child's liver r d causes headaches, coated tongue, ; digestion, cramps and many other ngerous conditions. These are the signal posts of warng nature provides that your child ; ay be relieved of impending sick- I !SS. The proven remedy, CARSWELL'S i VER-AID which is a purely VEGEVBLE liquid compound should be your medicine chest ready to aiinister at the first sign of a disci ered liver. Fifty cents purchases a large boti at Mack's Drug Store. Bant be-rg, C.. under the absolute guarantee at price will be returned without I libble if you want it. | \ Gr. MOYE DICKINSON I X S l* K A X C E AG K X T Will Write Anything Fire, Tornado. Accident. Liability, Casualty, in the strongest and most reliable companies. My Motto: "Buy What I Need in Bamberg, and From Those Who Patronize Me. " "Phone 10-L. or at Oil Mill BAM BE KG. S. C. J. F. Carter B. I). Carter CARTER & CARTER Attorneys-at-Law GENERAL PRACTICE BAMBERG. S. C. Vhenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless hill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the rell known tonic properties of QUININE nd IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives ut Malaria, Enriches the Blood and tuilds up the Whole System. 50 certs. ItlSBAND RESCUED DESPAIRING WIFE iter Four Years of Discouraging Conditions, Mrs. Bollock Gave Up in Despair. Hosband Cama An Rptrnn Catron, Ky.?In an interesting letter om this place, Mrs. Bettie Bullock rrites as follows: "I suffered for four ears, with womanly troubles, and during lis time, I could only sit up for a little rhile, and could not walk anywhere at U. At times, I would have severe pains i my left side. The doctor was called in, and his treatlent relieved me for a while, but I was Don confined to my bed again. After lat, nothing seemed to do me any good, had gotten so weak I could not stand, nd 1 gave up in despair. At last, my husband got me a bottle of lardui, the woman's tonic, and I comlenced taking it From the very first ose, 1 could tell it was helping me. I an now walk two miles without its ring me, and am doing my work." If you are all run down from womanly oubles, don't give up in despair. Try lardui, the woman's tonic. It has helped lore than a million women, in its 50 ears of wonderful success, and should urely help you, too. Your druggist has old Cardui for years. He knows what will do. Ask him. He will recomlend it Begin taking Cardui today. Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies* dvisory Dept.. Chattanooga. Tenn., for Special distinctions on your case and 64-page book, "Home reatment for Women," sent in plain wrapper. E66-B )r. THOMAS BLACK, JR. PEXTAL SURGEOtf. Graduate Dental Department uxjiersity of Maryland. Member S. C. tate Dental Association. Office opposite new post office and ver office Graham & Black. Office ours. 8 30 a. m. to 5.30 p. m. BAMBERG. S. C. low To Give Quinine To Children. EBRILINE is the trade-mark name riven to an nproved Quinine. It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleasit to take and does not disturb the stomach, hildren take it and never know it is Quinine, lso especially adapted to adults who cannot ,ke ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor luse nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try the next time you need Quinine for any pur ise. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The ime FEBRILINE is blown in botUe. 25 cents. E. H. HENDERSON Attorney-at-Law BAMBERG. S. C. ieneivl Practice. Loans Negotiated CHICHESTER S PILLS Tilt; lUAilONU ItKAXU. A Lndlea! A?U your l)rn?l?t for A\ 15- -M Chl-clier-ter s I'iumnnJ ftriind/AV. 1*11In in lied snd Ooij r ?a!ilc\V/ Tj. ?ho.es, seaiod wrth L:ue Ribbon. \/ pi ^ Take no other. Buy of yoar 17 ? nf OroraUt. Askfor< ?)l.<'lli.s.TEHS I Jg WAMOXD 1!KAM> BILLS for 85 \C* H years known as Best. Safest. Always Keliabi* r SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERVWHERF nvigoratlng to the Pale and Sickly lie Old Standard general strengthening tonic, iROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out lalaria. enriches the blood.and builds up the sys:m. A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c wn fTTTnnttitii? UULDd 06 i^aunirrjct 5 or 6 doses 600 will break! iny case of Chills & Fever, Coldi fe LaGrippe; it acts on the liver >etter than Calomel and does not [ripe or sicken. Price 25c. Best material and workman- H ship, light running, requires (j little power; simple, easy to c handle. Are made in several H sizes and are good, substantial | money-making machines down h to the smallest size. Write for catolog showing Engines, Boil- 9 ers and all Saw Mill supplies. | (lombard i hon" works & g supply co. T Augusta, Ga. ' j, "^ "' " J J 3fli Ii \ ^^VyVp ? i . ' : *' *-.J**** vS. Baby's Morning Dip i '0^ U/^OODNESS KNOWS," says grandmother, 4 'what i we'd do without this Perfection i (Smokeless Oil Heater." | ; "If Pd only had one when you | , were a baby, you'd have been saved many a cold and croupy spell. Vi For warming cold corners and isolated upstairs rooms, and for countless special occasions when extra heat is wanted, you need PERFECTION | SMOKELES&m\ HEATERS [ The Perfection is light, portable, inexpensive to buy and to use, easy to clean and rewick. No kindling, no ashes. Bums kerosene ? easy to handle and inexpensive. Smokeless and Odorless. At all hardware and general stores. Look for the Triangle trademark. ;>; STANDARD OIL COMPANY (NEW JERSEY) Washington, D. C. Charlotte, N. C. Norfolk, Va. BALTIMORE Charleston, W. Va. Richmond, Va. Charleston, S. C. . IK"*!! laifUkllllHIl Ilk I mil III f it isn't an (Eastman it isn't a EKodak On Christmas Morning? 111 j|^ Kodak | The gift sensible, always interesting and forever fascinating. > S i I^/Inijbochj (Ban BRodafi MACKS DRUG STORE F. B. McCHACKIX, Proprietor > Bamberg, S. C. NEW shipment of sample box papers just received. Lot of fine Christmas boxes at less than jobbers price. f * X v5; v f