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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
A Nonsensical Belief
About Gun and Powder Makers.

DR.. David Starr Jordan believes in dis
armament lie further believes that armor
plate. guns. battleships and ammunition should
not be made By private manufacturers. but
that on the contrary. these things should be
made exclusively by the Government for he is
Of the opinion that manufacturers OF war ma
terials foment disorder and promote war in
order TO bring themselves more business.
have for a long time been associated very
closely with the manufacturers OF war
materials. especially explosive materials. and
know whereof I speak. aud I do know that
such a belief is the interest nonsense. The
manufacturers Of war materials with whom !
am acquainted are among the stanchest OF
peace men. and they would no more DO guilty
OF promoting war 10 bring themselves bust
ness than a reputable surgeon would be likely
10 string a cord across the street 10 trip up
pedestrians and break their limbs In order 70
bring himself business.
n Dr. Jordan we're better acquainted with
the manufacture Of war materials. he would
know that they can be made cheaper with
equal excellence. By private concerns than By
the Government Furthermore. he would know
that big manufacturers of war materials are
obliged TO employ a very large force Of skilled
labor and that this labor has ~ be- supplied
employment when there are no Government
orders for war materials For instance. the
manufacture OF armor plate b. the United
States Steel Corporation - only small part
o. that c0muany's business
The manufacture Of guns and arIn0r plate
by the Bethlehem Steel Company does not keep
70 constantly occupied, and 10 has to Furnish
other employment Tor liH men when Govern.
ment orders are not forthcoming. Consequent
DO is Obliged to make things besides armor
plate and guns and var material The duPon,
explosive companies DO "a Gar larger bust
in high explosives and Bmokeiess powders for
commercial purposes than they DO Tor Govern
ment purposes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30

w IHEN the prophet Isaiah told the Jews
w that there were big troubles brewing
for them I'm the East, he spoke to
unhearing ears. because unwilling ears. There
were in those days. In Oh. Jay the false
prophets or peace who SAID that Isaiah was
wong; that there was cause for worry
about the indignation OF Jehovah: that even at
the worst his wrath could be appeased at
any tr- as necessity INT arige. Blu a few
D. rnt oifc-'aRs aud sacrihcia mumblin
Their assurances we're more pleasing than
the warnings OF Isaiah. the Jews listened
~ the false prophets instead OF TO Isaiah. and
they paid the penalty In Babylonian bondage
During the past twenty-five years the
lsaiahs OF true prophecy have been warning
the people Of this country that there is big
trouble brewing for us I'm the East and the
Far East. and that we need ornaments and
men trained 10 arms 10 safeguard US against
that trouble These Isaiahs have told US that
cannot safeguard ourselves by any sac.
rihces made upon the altar OF international
brotherhood or forefend ourselves against the
great "a peril of war by few mumblb,gs
written down in arbitration treaties: but We
must have guns and men behind the guns
The Isaiahs who have been telling these
things our true peace advocates
Those self-styled peace men who are telling
as that the best way to avoid Is to be
unable 10 defend ourselves are not peace men.
jut War-breeders. Though their intentions
may be- good. yet they are enemies OF peace
ana betrayers OF their country.
Those who prevent tho building OF coast
Notifications which are our modern city gates.
by advising against them, betray their country
as actually as those who opened the gates OF
Rome 20 the hordes Of Alaric Those who
are trying 70 defeat our Congressional appro-
priations for a larger navy. for an adequate
army. and for sufficient coast fortifcations
although they may mean well. are a. truly
enemies Of their country as though they should
contribut, 90 the armament and FIGHT
ing force Of an enemy. for the effect Boz both
vases a. Identical
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30

time. l have heard great many peace men
speak. and they have always held that the last
great war had been fought and that there we're
not going TO be any more great wars. In spite
OF their assurances we now have in Europe
history OF the human race. Compared with the
titanic engagements OF this war. all the
greatest battles OF the past are but mere
skirmishes. Yet the peace men assure us that
this is TO be the last great war.
After the present war is over, should one OF
the belliserent nations. with its veteran fighting
blood up. attack us, how are We prepared 10
meet that attack? Our army and navy men.
who have been educated In these things and
who ought to know, tell us that our position Is
pathetically defenseless. They tell us that
should our navy be destroyed or evaded. and an
army OF only a hundred thousand men.
equipped with all OF the arms and paraphernalia
OF modern warfare be landed on our coast that
army could go anywhere II should see it, live
OF the country. capture our big cities and hold
us up for ransom in spite OF all that we
could do.
These good authorities tell US that We have
not men enough 20 man the few guns that we
have; that We could not put more than thirty
thousand trained men In the field witlin me
hrst month; while. should the invading nation
need more men. 10 would have some millions
In It's standing army from which 70 draw. ANY
OF the great powers could spare a few hundred
thousand. or a million men II need be- for the
conquest OF the United States
But let us assume merely that an invading
army OF hundred thousand men should be
landed near New York. and suppose that this
army should send out detachments 20 capture
the places where our arms and munitions OF
war are made, they would not have far 10 20.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
A Rich Prize
for a Hostile Army.

Within radius OF one hundred and sixty
miles they would find the smokeless powder
works Of the United States army and the Plea
tinny Arsenal. where al OF the smokeless pow
der and high explosives OF the United states
Army are stored, near Dover n. J.. about thirty
five miles from New York: also they would find
there the big naval depot for ammunition a1d
explosives
Al Bridgeport, Conn. they would find he
Union Metallic Cartridge Works and the Ameri.
can and British Manufacturing Compauys
works for the manufacture Of rapid.hre cannon.
and az New Haven they would find the Win
chester Repeating Arms and Cartridge Com
pany's works and the Marlin Firearms Works
At Springheld. Mass. they would End the Smith
e Wesson revolver works and also the United
states Arsenal. where our rifles are made. A.
Hartford Conn. they would find the Colt Patent
Firearms and the Pratt a. whitney works. 40
Hon. y. T.. the Remington Small Arms Works.
and az Utica. s. ~ the Savage Arms Works
They would ind one OF our most important
big gun factories az Troy. g. v. and anotbc-
40 bethlehem. Pa. where also much of our
urmorplate is made. The big Cramp ShipbuIlJ.
ing Works woulG be found az Philadelphia.
They would find AZ Grofou. Conn. Che factory
where all of the interior parts OF the Holland
submarine boats are made. and st Fore River
MaFs4 thc big shipyard. where che Holland SUBJ
marine and other war vessels are constructed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
An Aid TO
National Defenss.

Therefore. n the manufacture % var me
terial we're 20 bs confined entirely % Govern
nent shops. then the Government would truly
have to promote war 90 keep its employees
busy. ~ any rate. the Government would
have to maintain a large labor force making
var materials alone. Tor tho Government could
not devote ItseIf to the Manufacture ~ auto.
mobiles chaIrr cloth artIaciaI feather. I.us.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
a Crime TO
Leave Il Unauarded.

u.f. uost 49,. - NO.. ~. r.l,.a
states Naval Torpedo station 40 Newport
r. J.. and one Of our biggest nav yards. Co.
rr'her with The - W Bliss TORPEDO Works. n
Brooklyn. The New York Arsenal tI.. would
end unprotected on beautiful Governors Island
They N0IId nud the great uuF1r, 5moErlpss
Powder Works at C1rney's Point. Parlln and
POmpt1n Lakes. N. and az vari0Ts points I1
New Jersey. tho largest and mot important
bIEh explosives works iu The world
Take map ~ the United States. and with
a pair 1f tourasrae. With one r.Iuf placed on
fl' Hudson River f TletaaI 81 S.. draw "a
circle N'.H radius OF hundred and sixty
miles. There 900 Hs Included within chat circle
nl 0f The above. mentioned ammunition and
ornament works. which constitute nearly aU li
.Ho fmokeIeEE powder works. cartridge works
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
We Are Doomed to Fiqht Whoever Wins the War"

mite. sporting powder. and the ike. for CON-
msrciai purposes as private manufacturers do.
There Is another reason Why the private
manufacturers OF war materials should be en-
eouraged by the Government and II Is that
in the event OF war the Government would
ind the large capital and plants OF the wealthy
Steel Trust. the Bethlehem Steel Company and
duPonts available for the purpose Of national
defense In addition TO the Government's own
resources. This Is very important
The battle Of Lake Erie was quite as much
a DUPONT victory as a Perry victory. for the
resources. energy and generaiship Of the
duPoht Powder Company overcams ineon.
eeivabls difficulties. cArted the powder from
Wilmington. Del. all the way overland to Lake
Erie. and got IL there on time
II IL unfortunate that a persons conndenes
in his knowledge OF a subject Is often directly
proportionate 10 HIS Ignorance OF the subject.
Il Is psychological truth that Ignorance may be
taught. Just like anything else. and a person
may become very erudite in things which are
NOT true. just as he may in things which are
true
Dr. Jordan, IN recent public utterances has
said that he would rather the United States
should lose its Pacific possessions than that
should 90 to war. and he has remarked
that now. while the world is drunk with war
Il is a bad time to lay In more liquor
This is a pretty metaphor and a very In
genious one. and well designed 10 trip the In
telligence OF the unwary. As a matter OF fact
when the world Is drunk with war and rapine
murder and plumber are rife. It is exactly the
time TO lay in more ammunition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30

Take a map of the United States, and with a pair of
with point placed the Hudson River
Peekski, N Y, draw circle with radius of about l6O
miles. There will be included in this nearly all of
Smokeless powder works, cartridge works. torpedo boat
works. small works and big and srmorpSte works
in the United States Also this circle will include only the
great metropolis New York the nearby cities
Phla Albany Syracuse and the important
coal fields of Pennsylvania
what prize for an invading army of 100000
menl What crime to leave unguarded the solar pexus of
Uncle Sam comprised within this ccle With this
tory captured all the of the country at the
mercy Of the invaders"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
The Serious
Peril We Face.

~ the first annual banquet OF me Aero
nautical Society. four years ago. 80 which pre-
sided. I predicted exactly the use OF Che aero.
plane Boo var that DO has had since that time
President Taft was one of the speakers and bic
subject vas bic pot peace and arbitration
treaties. tie said that there we're not likely to
be- the requisite wars Cor testing one the aero.
plane lu war az . had suggested. NC aid that
there was E0inE t0 boz a shortage uf wars.
since that time We have had the Italian war
with Trir1U. The Balkan wars. continuous
-rVoiufiouarv Performance In Mexico. and
UlaIlV We have che present great European war
slf much 70 a shortage iu wars. truly
have attended and spoken at a good marT
raara maetInFH both before and since fFB'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30
HUDSON MAXIM,

Of the Famous Guns and Various Proc Explosives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
LITTLE GIRL IN ENGLAND
THANKFUL FOR FROCK
Writes Note to Miss Isabella Nc.
Chan, Who Sent Dress on
Christmas Ship.

Miss Isabella McGhan, little daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A H. McGhan, 642 9Th
street northeast, who was the organizer
and president of Santa Claus Ship Club
No. of Northeast Washington, has
received from a little girl in England
a letter acknowledging receipt of a
Christmas remembrance. which was a
part of the cargo of the Christmas ship
Jason. The letter is as follows:
"3 Ida road. South Tottenham.
Dear Little Isabella:
Il am writing to you, thanking you
for the pretty frock which l received
from the Santa Claus ship. 1t Is a very
pretty frock and 1t fits me like a glove.
My father is in the north Of Belgium.
fighting for his country. and he is quite
safe as far as mother knows.
Hoping this letter will reach you
quite safe, and wishing you a bright
and prosperous New Year. I close now
with fondest love from your little I'M
known friend,
DOROTHY PEARcE."
"P. 81 should like to have a line
from you as keepsake"
The letter was in reply to a card
bearing little Miss McGhan's name and
address and wishing the recipient a
merry Christmas. The card was slipped
into the pocket OF the pretty frock. "
where 1t was found by the little girl
in South Tottenham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Capital Yacht Club Election,

Yacht Club Thursday night officers
were elected for the ensuing year as
eo,lows: Adrian Sizer. commodore;
i. Clyde Cruit. vice commodore; Dan
iel II. Fowler, secretary-treasurer;
Lyman f.. Hewins, measuror, and
George IT, Bright, William w. Grier
s16 oto 4. BsaitmeyeS. directors
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-03-24
Cronicas de Ia guerra
continuation de la 5a. plana.)

copales, los claustros de srls conventos,
DO que es ell pasado, en- fin.
Y es tan vago tan obscure, tan le-
jano el pasado toules -. Como sus
callejuelas sombr1as, SUI historic forma
un laberinto de aventuras guerreras Y
religiosas, en- el cual es facil perderse
sin llegar nunca los puntos lumino-
SOS. Antes de encontrar Carlos V de-
rrotado ante sus muros 8 a Enrique II
penetrando victorioso en- su recinto, es
precise pasar por infnitas conjuracio
nes de canonigos y de comuneros que,
disputandose ell Poder, hacen un d1a
una Rep1blica de 10 que es La vlspera
un principado episcopal, y al dia 81
guiente Sc someten un duque de Lo-
rena para escapar a la anarqu1a 6 al
despotismo
"Llevando una mitra una hacha-
dice la cronica local, los prelados con-
vierten la catedral en- cuerpo de guar
dia, sin descansar nunca."
Terribles senores, en- efecto, los de
esta region moselana! "A traves de los
siglos, acatando la teorfa la autoridad
del emperador, no hacen nunca sino 10
que SUI capricho les dicta. Basta yer las
torres de San Esteban, fuertes y hos
cas-, para comprender que la dulzura
cristiana no tiene NADIA que yer con
ellos Los mismos adornos igeros cual
encajes, que ell Renacimiento ha pues-
to en- la fachada de la celebre iglesia,
no logran quitarle al conjunto su as
pecto guerrero Y 10 mismo que en- la
catedral, en- todas las grandes construc-
clones antiguas que encontramos hoy en-
nuestro paseo, Las trazas de la sangre
ardiente de la raza son visibles. Ell ha-
cha de armas, unida a la mira, resplan-
dece cada paso
Pero j ay!, la ciudad de los obispos Y
de los comuneros, ahora que va no tiene
nj comuneros nj obispos, resulta com
pletamente muerta, tan muerta como
Toledo, tan muerta como Siena, tan
muerta como Brujas, la muerta. De sus
negros campanarios no Sc desgrana min
guna ammonia de bronco para amman ell
ambiente solitario que nos oprime. Las
enormes puertas claveteadas de las ca
sas solariegas parecen cerradas para
siempre. Y cuando volvemos Ia vista
hacia arriba, buscando algo que no sea
la melancol1a ruda de las tapias, 10 Uni
CO que aparece ante nuestros ojos es la
roca tragica que domino, cual un aero
polls desmantelado, ell recinto de la ciu-
dadela. iQue bien estar1a en- esa atala-
va escueta amenazadora un castillo
medieval, coronado de torreones alme-
nados Mas aqu1, 10 mismo que en- Yer
dun, las amenazas no Sc yerguen en- las
alturas insolentes y mobiles, sino que Sc
agazapan en- los repliegues de los desf-
laderos, escondiendo sus bocas de fue-
go bajo la terra.
E. GOMEZ CARRILLO.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
HAYNES LIGHT SIX"
A POPULAR machine

Along in the early part of the sum
mer in 1913, the Haynes Automobile
Company completed two cars of en-
tirely different design and construc-
ton from any car that had ever been
built before in the Haynes factory.
One car was driven to the southwest
ern part Of the country, while the
other car went to the mountainous
district of Pennsylvania.
The Haynes Company has always
looked forward to each new season
with the idea of offering a better and
more economical car, car that would
meet every demand. With these ideas
in mind, these two cars were set to
work. All through the hot summer
they were kept plugging away. Driv-
ing through the western desert re-
quired a thoroughly reliable cooling
system. Water was scarce and could
not be wasted in a system that would
cause the water to boil, even though
the daily temperature would average
10 degrees in the shade. Descend
ing the mountain roads in the wilds
of Pennsylvania demanded brakes
that would hold. There was never
any u6dhc vi hioMAhb ~ tA1AN was
a water break across the narrow road
Just around the bend
Every different type of equipment
was given its turn on the cars under
the gruelling tests. Differently de-
signed clutches were used. Every con-
ceivable instrument of use recorded
the results of each individual test.
These cars were kept going long af-
ter cold weather arrived. In Febru-
airy they were returned to Kokomo,
after an eight months gruelling driv-
ing test. No time was lost in tearing
down the cars, and systematically in
specting each and every part. All
data taken during the months of the
tests was compiled and carefully
checked up. Comparative results gave
the valuable information that connect
ed the theoretical designing with the
practical results.
These cars were the forerunners Of
the Haynes Light Six" This machine
is attracting more than usual interest
at the Philadelphia Automobile Show
This exhibit is under the manage
ment of the Johnson Motor Car Co.,
No. 325 Broad street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
HIGH HAS BEST
FIVE IN MANY YEARS
Squad Will Warm Up To-
morrow Against
Newark Boys
DOVER GAME ON
SATURDAYS CARD

The Wilmington High School Quin-
tet held Ns last practice last night
in Friends School gym before the big
game tomorrow afternoon with the
Newark basketball team.
The local quintet went through a
strenuous practice last night because
Of the great material that exists in the
second team. The team consists Of
Doc Walker, Paul ONeill Robert
Foulk, Robert and Herbert Wier.
Coach Meissner is trying to get to-
gether a combination which will keep
up the reputation of the High School
quintet of former years. II has not
been decided who will start the New
ark game tomorrow The result Of
the contest between the students and
the Alumni on last Wednesday week,
in Friends School gymnasium, clear
ly indicated that the Cherry and
White five will be represented with
the fastest team i'm the history of the
school.
Since Coach Meissner took charge
of the squad they have demonstrated
great floor work. The material that
comprised the Alumni aggregation
were the best artists that ever cavort-
ed the wooden way for High School
and the manner in which the student
quintet played them was the feature
of the game. The fact Of High School
losing out to the grads" shows what
good material High School has and
what it will be after Coach MeissneI
/ has the boys in charge for awhile.
The squad that will battle against
| Newark will be Craig, Dunn, O'Keef'
and Daley. forwards; Mat Donohue
centre; Tom O'Toole, Henry Mars
/ ton, Michigan and Woolery, guards
Last year Newark had one of the bes
scholastic teams in the State and sue
ceeded in defeating Wilmington, II
to IA. Il was the first defeat Newark
ever administered the Cherry an'
White five. Friends School alread,
this season has humbled the Newarl
quintet by the overwhelming score o
35 to 10.
On next Saturday afternoon tn
Cherry and White quintet will line nj
against the Wilmington Conference
Academy five at Dover. This will b
the locals first trip away. TIL
seven who will take the trip will b
decided after the game on Wednes
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL.

The Wilmington High School prom
Uses to have a strong baseball team
this season. Mat Donohoe will be
the captain and play first base. The
pitchers for this seasons nine are ex-
pected to show up TO good advantage.
as Eaton, Snyder and Megaw, all
players with a great deal of expert
ence, are cut for the twirling posi-
ton. The receiving end will be filled
by either Pierson, of last seasons
nine, or Wier, newcomer. Both of
these lads are good catchers. Besides
Donohoe, the infield will be taken
care of by White, II. Minker, Dunn,
McCardle and Webb. all of whom have
had at least a seasons experience on
the diamond
The outfield will be very strong
this season with such men as Palma
tory, ONeill, NJ. Aiinker, Robinson
and Chandler.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
SYNOPSIS.

Two prospectors. james Gallon and Horr7
Wikerson, are partuers Gallon makes a
rich find and draws a temporary plan cf the
location of the VEIN Of gold. Wilkerson tries
20 steal these plans. Gallon resiFts ana
they quarrel. In the fight Gallon thinks pc
has killed his partner. and leaves him lying
in tho camp. Gallon arrives w smail
western town. where he tells the Eheru that
he and his partner were attacked by outlaws
and that his partner WAS killed. inc alei ~.
HIS posse and Gafon 60 20 the sceLe Oi ~ NJ
fight. but they do not find Wilkerson. Ahe
sheriff. thinking Gallon has tticsed MN
places him under arrest Meantime Wlihel.
son has recovered and departed. Ihat nlsnt
Gallon makes his escape and later slr'' VIZ N.
San Francisco Here he .aSea mp. Ane
captain Of this vessel is coiHclN' ".
curios. Gallons mind ia uneasy ana pc us
visions Of Wilkerson returning ior .le pa "a
IN tho captains crem is chest Whsi ~
B.. cps his curiSs. Gallon opens this ana hnus
n japanese idol with one eye he IenoNes
the eye and hides the plans in the lool,
FIRE breaks out IN the ship, cnus'ag nk.'
among the sailors 70 get into the boats Ca.
lon returns TO the deck to secure the chest
and is left on board. The ship sinks out
Gallon saves himself. Having nothing on
which 10 write ne takes key and az oiu
nail and on the key scratches the propane
location in latitude and longitude OF the
ship when IL sank. lie is picked mp by
passing steamer and 1 8 years later endesVots
10 find the location Of the gold strike. but
does not succeed. At this time John Dorr,
the superintendent Of the Master Key mine
rescues Ruth, Gallons daughter, from
tragic DEATH following an explosion in the
mine. Ruth. while exploring the tunnels. is
thrown into an ore car by the explosion.
norr, hanging down b. his legs, swings over
the girl and pulls her up TO him, the car
rushing on. Constantly thinking OF his for
mer partner, Wilkerson James Gallon is
haunted by on apparition Of the man he had
robbed. His troubled mind almc- becomes
unbalanced by his anxiety. Wilf ran. who
is a;ivo. has continually searche,. for Gal
Ion. and writes his cousin, Mrs. Darnell.
A New York. that he is at last on the right
track. He arrives at the mine and confronts
Gallon. who faints from fright.