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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-20
II America Had Ten Of Them.
War upon This Nation
Would Be improbable.
BY WALTER S. MERRIWETIIER
On the New York World.

A distinguished officer Of the Amer
lean navy was asked III by the cXer-
else of some Aladdin magic you could
Instantly add ten units to the navy,
what type would you select
Battle cruisers" was the reply. III
at this moment American had ten YES
sells of this type war upon it by amy
Of the great powers would be improb-
able. With fifteen Of the type it would
be incredible; with twenty It would
be impossible; that is, t would be
impossible for any maritime power,
for a preponderance OF these heavily
armed racers would sweep an enc
my'S commerce from the seas"
IT must be admitted that no lesson
Of the war in Europe stands out more
conspiCuously than does the proved
merits Of this new type-Onc that
combines superior speed with cnor-
nous gun power The value Of this
combination had been realized abroad
long before the war had proved in
practice what theory had asserted in
vain. IT was shown in that smoke
blown day in the Blight oil HellBOIahu
when the German cruiser Bcucher,
although endowed with speed far
greater than that possessed by any
American armorcd vessel, still found
that high speed insufficient for cs-
cape from its swirter and more pow
erful foes. 1t was again made clear
by the action off the Falkland islands,
when the MISREPRESENTATION German
Dresden was the only one Of Admiral
Won Specs squadron to make success
full flight. In the battle Of the Jut-
land battle cruisers attempted to do the
work OF battleships-a work for which
they were not designed-and they
paid the inevitable penalty.
British Admiral InitintCd II.
1t wa slong prior to these oncoun-
tiers that one Of Great Britain's sea
lords. Admiral Lord John Fisher, real
izing the value Of powerful gun fire
Joined to extraordinary speed man
aged to smuggle into the admralty's
building program provision for three
vessels having these qualities, these
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-20
Its Utility Explained.

Battle cruisers, lnB iAl-dIOuuu
expert told the committee, have the
power of battleships as far as the
guns are concerned, with the eX-
ccption. possibly, of two less guns;
and if they have the power to come in
at the head OF the enemy battleShlb
column and entilade the line, with
the ships head on, where it does not
require so much skill to hit the fleet,
you can readily understand the great
advantages In that situation all
you have to do is to fire at the head
of the fleet, and if you find you hit
the water in advance, just raise the
gun sights and fire into the feet.
Moreover il you miss one ship it will
probably ricochet and hit the ships
behind. That is one OF the greatest
advantages Of the battle cruisers.
They have speed and power and have
armor resistance, which is very con
siderable. to withstand the shots
which may reach them.
Their position across the head Of
a column is not one OF great danger
to them, because only one or two of
the leading vessels can fire with their
bow guns, whereas they have speed
enough to turn their brOadsides and
let go salyos, and then turn around
the other way and give another
| broadside, and by taking a zigzag
course keep ahead and keep from be-
ing hit. That is one Of the great rca-
sons why we want battle cruisers
/ which have the speed, and as much
armorcd protection as she can carry
/ consistent with carrying q sufficient
battery Of guns A battle cruiser
carries torpedoes also. rs do all cap
tai ships and 1t can fire torpcdoes
down the head of the column and
support the destroycrs while they
are doing the same, and keep thc
encmys cruisers from interfering
with these operations, providing il
/ is stronger than the enemy, That is
one Of the strongest arguments for
battle cruisers"
Under Gross Examination"
MIR. Galloway, who is a member Of
| the committee, interrupted to say:
I'VE have been told it was waste
OF torpedoes to fire them across at Z
! battleship line"
u would like" Captain Sims replied
ITO have few minutes conversation
with the man who expressed that opn,
ion. 1t is absolutely unsOund'
This Eliminating testimony ensucd;
Representative Roberts, another
member Of the committee, asked
1.-THE comparatively light armor car
ried by battle cruisers would not en-,
able them to maintain their position
ahead Of the fleet. would it,
1 Captain Sims: ooh, yes che speed
is what keeps them there"
Mr.. Roberts If the arnor is ne
factor in maintaining that position il
battle. why have any amor
Captain sims: you need not have
much for that particular function
but your battle cruiser has to do many
other things. Your battle cruiser may
have to fight other battle cruisers. ant
II the one has armor and the other
has not, It will have no chance OF
earth"
Mr.. Roberts: ''If you get more
speed with your cruisers and have ar
equally powerful gun
! Captain Sims (interru1ting); "Tha
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-20
SUES FORLOSS OF
HIS FLIRTING FROG

without success, and had nearly de-
SPARED when they suddenly began to
disappear. He investigated and soon
found that Pedro, the gourmet. had
hoped into the field and was conduct
ing big push against the pestiferouB
bugs.
Allen. elaed, told Lawrence OF his
good fortune in hayir6 Pedro volun-
teer. Soon after Pedro was missing,
and Allen declares he learned that
Lawrence had been Boosting that he
had alienated the affections OF Pedro
and was having luck with his pota-
toes.
Upon this Allen bases bis suit.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-20

there will be a most notable gather
ing Of MasOns Of high degree, not only
those Of this state, but from other
states.
DR.. John W. Morris thirty-third de-
gree sovereign grand inspector gener-
al, for this state. will have charge OF
the dedication exercises proper, which
will take place on the afternoon Of
October 0. In the evening there will
be a reception, musical entertainment
and dance, which will be under the
direction Of the Scottish Rite guards
Of West Virginia Consistery No. l.
On Tuesday morning, Mcdaniel
Lodge Of Perfection 10. / will begin
the'coniCrring of the degrees theAwork
consuming the entire day and even
Ing The large class will be organ
lied on the day previous, so that no
delay will be experienced in proceed
ing with the work on Tuesday.
The work Of Charity Chapter
Knigts Rose Croix No. /, will occur
on Wednesday during the day, and
the nintccnth degree will be conferred
at the evening session by Albert Pike
Council Knights DadOsh No. l, which
body will also continue with degree
work during the day and evening OF
Thursday. On Friday the browning
degrees Of the bodies in this state,
the thirty-frst and thirty-second will
ne conferred by West Virginia Consist
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-20
CATHEDRAL IN
WHEELING To
Be DEDICATED
October 9. by MaSonS and Fall
Reunion for Four Days
Will Follow.

On the ninth day OF next October
the new Scottish rite cathedral at
Wheeling will be dedicated and on the
four days following the annual fall re-
union OF the bodies OF the rite in the
valley of Wheeling will be held.
The cathedral replaces the one de-
stroyed by fire on the fifth day of
March, 1915, and Is the handsomest,
as Well as the largest fraternal edi-
flee in the state. In fact 1t is among
the finest buildings OF its kind in this
country, and the members OF the fra
tcrnIy are justly proud OF their
achievement in recovering from the
effects Of the fire and securing a new
home in such proportions.
The building will not only house the
bodies of the rite, but will be the
I home of all other Masonic and kin
drcd bodies IN the city of Wheeling.
4 Certainly the edifCe must command
the admiration of all citizens Of the
etate and the MasOns Of the Scottish
Rite are to be congratulated upon
their enterprise and loyalty which have
resulted in giving to the state such a
/ magnificent temple,
I The dedication ceremonies will be
very impressive and will DO particl-
patcd in by the sovereign grand COM
mandcr, George F. Moore, OF Washing
ton, D. c.. head Of the rite for the
southern Jurisdiction OF the United
States; Lieutenant Grand Commander
Charles E. Roscnbaum, Of Arkansas,
and others OF the supreme council. 1t
/ is also expected that number Of the
members OF the supreme council 81
J the northern jurisdiction will be pres
I cnt. 1t is certain that on this occasion
templates four battle cruisers, and
preliminary plans for the type have
progressed far enough to indicate that
the new vessels may reach the length
of 500 feet and may have beam of
| 105 feet, this great beam allowing only
/ hvc-foot margin for clearing the
locks OF the Panama canal, The ne
cessity for this increase in size Is due
to the need for engine and boiler room
space. The engines probably will have
horsepower ranging anywhere from
10000 to 100000, as compared with
| the $1,000 installed in our latest type
OF super dreadnought.
After a vessel passes speed Of
twenty-five knots an hour rapid in
crease in horse power is required for
each additional knot. In charts show
ing the horse power at different rates
of speed the line takes an almost per-
pendIcular course after passing the
twenty-five knot mark
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
Landon Comedies Miller'S Election
POINDEXTER AND MNBRuDE INCREASE PLURAIITIES
THE ELECTION

THE in which the decided primary
election is, of mighty pleasing The Star To make
tight for the public good always gratifying this newspa
per- and when the people approve and ndorse such battle
doubly gratifying.
7HE satisfaction of having made good fight for good
is, and will be, its reward The Star and
of he Star entirely human The Star seeks be right always
yet does always succeed hopes only that its mistakes will
always be honest mistakes
THE STAR asks nothing of the public official whom sup
L ports other than THAT HE MAKE GOOD BY SERV
ING THE PEOPLE. The Star is concerned in building
political machine- does for political prestige
it will stand BY public official regardless of his politics. if
that official will be the with the public Tdbeng
the square c the pnbcis the only tavor that official
who has The Stars support render 10 The Star,
ENOR political for candidate whom has helped
defeat The Star cherhcs malice hatred Even for
Will +. Humphrey, citizen, The Star has nothing but
good will and best wishes.
LINALLY while The Star pleased because the candidates
supported with public approval Tuesday will be far
pleased if from these public of
cas still have the approval of the public because they have
honest and efficient service.
THAT the only request The Star has made will
make of public official That the only favor service
public official render to The Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

polndextera predicted 10000
lead over Humphrey ln tho state
couut was more than realized
Thursday when s.osi precincts
gave Poind.xtcr S5..5s TO Hum
phreys 1887.
The senator's lead over Hum
phrey continued steadily TO grow an
the counting progressed Ia king
county. u 193 precincts ne wss
only Slightly ahead. but each pre-
cinet gave him a few fdditional
votes 20 the good over those cast
for his opponent
State returns show PoindeNter's
lead Increasing fast
McBrides nomination for gov.
ernor. practically certain from the
time the votes for the first pre-.
cinct were counted. was an IN
doubted cinch Thursday. lie had
a lead Of 10000 over Hartley. his
nearest opponent
Lister. of course. vas rcnominai.
cd Overwhelmingly by the demo.
Gratis. as was predicted,
Auditor Phelps crew OF ballot
counters had failed TO complete
their table of totals OF tho King
county results up TO l p. m. and
had little chance of finishing much
before Friday.
Alfred " Lundins reelection as
county prosecutor was practically
assured In the result OF the repub.
lican primaries. which gave him
an overwhelming victory over
Crawford White and Frank r.
Green. his closest opponents
Opposing him on the democratic
ticket will be Thomas J Casey
with Nicholas Schmidt. the nom.
inee ~ the socialists
Assuming that he Is as good as
reelected. I.uudin said
Il shall endcavcr to enforce the
law during my new term. as
have endeavored TO do during my
present term.
by reason OF my experience, I
hope to be able TO give even bet
ter results than in the past"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
LATE RETURNS
DON'T CHANGE
CHIEF RACES

One OF tho pretest contests fought in the primaries
closed Thursday when Dan Landon conceded victory 10
ohn + Miller the for republican nomination for con
gress the first district.
When the frst precinct returns counted Miller APP
pcared TO have easy margin the field but Landon
supporters brought their candidate within half dozen
votes OF the former mayor the count went
statement from the auditor OF Kitsap county that w
VI. Whitney leading there with Landon we'll up in the
running. made the exciting than when
fined 10 King county alone.
Landon. however went ahead OF the official count and
gave public that he considered him
sell defeated by about ] 200 votes.
There is no chance OF catching Miller" he said
John T. Ballaine who running third. carried the Un-
versy precincts where nc has his home by maortes rang
inp from S. 10 lZO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
JAIL FOR GERALD
IS JURY VERDICT

Clarence Gerald. proprietor OF
Geralds cafe. First and Marion.
drew n sentence OF three months
in the county Jail and a fine OF
$3.50 from n hiry in Justice Brink.
er's court Thursday.
In thus peualizing Gerald for be
ing a bootlegger. the jury followed
the recommendation OF Deputy
Prosecutor Palmer. who requested
the maximum fine and imprison-
ment.
Gerald gave notice that he would
appeal his case 10 the superior
court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
BRIDGES AND
TURNER CLOSE

Interest In the result OF the dem
ocratic ballot centered Thursday on
the race between George Turner OF
Spokane and Robert Bridges OF Sc
attic for the nomination for United
States senator.
With 3G6 precincts counted out OF
a total OF 416 in King county. Tur
ner was leading Bridges by but %
votes. Turner had 1887. Bridges
1858.
The official count OF the demo
cratic votes cast in the primaries
began at the county auditors office
early Thursday morning. Auditor
Phelps said It was doubtful whether
II would be completed before night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
Elizabeth,
Gabrielle
and Elise

each have something to
tell you.
They will start in =
Mondays Star.
These three young bach
cIor maids are the inter
csting characters around
which
THE SMUGGLER"
is written.
Don't Miss Reading 1t.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
WATER sHuT.oFF NOTICE

Water VIII be shut off In tho
msin on Phinney ave. from North
a7th st. 10 North 50th st.. on Fri
day. Sept 10. from Q n. m. 10 3
p. m, also water will be shut Off
in that portion Of Rainier Beach
supplied from the Gazelle Vt. tank
lying north OF Norfolk st.. between
51st s. and Goth s.. on Friday,
Sept. 10. from a m. TO 5 n. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
GUARD SCANDAL
WILL Be AIRED
IN U. S. COURT

TACOMA. Sept. i4.-Arry
men here are intensely inter.
ested today In the case OF Capt.
David Livingstone of Company
M. Second Washington Infant.
~, ~ho has obtained from the
United States district court a
~ri, Of habess corpus, alleging
he h. beiro held . prisoner at
Camp Brown, In eonuavention
OF the articles Of war.
The writ Ia directed against Col.
VIM. NJ Inglis. in command OF the
National Guard regiment. and Ia re.
September 10. at Seattle.
The case has developed from
charges and counter charges passed
between the two officers while sta
toned az Calexlco.
According to the petition OF Liv.
ingstone. n soldier OF the regiment
deserted while Livingstone was OF.
ficer OF the day. The guard was
called out and the desertcr cap
turcd ON account OF the lateness
Of the hour Livingstone failed 10
report.
For this lnglis is said TO have
cursed Livingstone in the presence
Of the troops Capt Livingstone
shortly thereafter wrote TO lnglis.
demanding an apology. and then
laid his case before the command
ing officer OF the Western depart.
ment.
1nglls Immediately ordered the ar.
rest OF Livingstone. and he has
been in detention since.
Under the articles OF war. when
charges are made against an officer
or enlisted man. hearing must be
given In 10 days after the arrest.
This argument is used by Living.
stone in his petition for writ OF
habeas corpus. and It is on this
ground that Judge Netercr granted
the writ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
M'BRlDE THANKS
HIS SUPPORTERS

Henry Mcbride, who the republican nomination for
governor field OF eight candidates today issued the fol-
lowing statement
Public;
INV uppermost feeling this time Of gratitude TO
the who made nomination possible
Star the
greatest glad make public acknowledgment OF that
ANY feeIInu OF elation might tempered the
that friends
pointed
"a am not the nominee Of any faction trust be
orded as reoreanzed reunited and
triumphant republican party.
MCBRIDE"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
HANlY TO BE here
DESPITE SLIDE

The prohibition presidential spe-
cial. which was slated to come TO Sc
attle from Spokane Thursday over
the Great Northern. was routed to
the Coast over the Northern Pa
cific because OF 400-foot land
slide between Korea and Tyee. on
the line north OF Everett.
The train will arrive In Seattle
at 2:30 p. m. and will proceed to
Everett and Snohomish. where
speaking dates will be kept. The
train will return TO Seattle late In
the afternoon In time for Seattle
to hear Candidate EIanly at the
Metropolitan tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
Roosevelt Sends
Congratulations TO
Senator Poindexter

NEW YORK, Sept. i4.-col.
Roosevelt. today sent the follow
ing telegram OF eonarstulstion
10 Senator Miles poindester OF
Washington:
"Heartiest congratulations on
your splendid victory. This.
Hiram, Johnson's success in Cal.
fornia, and the results IN
Maine. are certainly good
omens."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
POINDExTER LEADS
BY 2,677 IN PIERCE

TACOMA, Sept. f4.-Flrst
choice votes for United States
senator In t18 out OF 131 Ia
coma precincts counted today
total: Poindexter 5,ee5, Hum
phrey 3,288.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
Hunters off to Bag Deer,
Bear, Cougar and Birds

Seattle hunters Thursday
were either busily employed
oIIIns their guns and stocking
themselves with equipment or
on the way 20 the hills for the
1915 hunting season, which
opens Friday.
Preparations indicate tina.
the seasen will be one OF the
largest in years. Despite the
fact that the price Of snmunE
ton has increased 20 per cent
and firearms cost nearly 20
per cert more t0an In past sea
sons. I1-a deaiers report
brisk demand.
r. s F ~ Piper & Taft. who
has raa tie list OF hunting
grounds and reports on game. says
that snohomish, Whatcom and
Skagit counties will be the most
popular localities this season for
upland birds. Chinese and native
pheasants. blue and ruffled grouse
and quail Of all species are To be
found In great quantities In these
counties.
Hood Canal Region Fine
The Hood canal region Is also
plentiful with upland birds. II Is
reported. King county will be the
most hunted district for quail.
Quail are less plentiful than In
past seasons because OF the severe
winter.
Hunters have been warned TO
limit their quail bag to 10 birds a
day. Only five upland birds can be
~hot in a day. The weekly limit is
% birds.
Deer Are Plentiful
The deer season opens September
16. Ranchers. guides and forest
rangers report that the deer are
plentiful Many of the huntsmen
have already started for the noun.
tain districts. so as 10 be On hand
bright and early Saturday morning
TO pop off the first deer they see.
A $3.50 rifle will be given by
Piper & Taft to the huntsman who
displays the largest deer In Seattle
on Monday morning. The Olympics
Hoods Canal. Snoqualmie and the
Monte Cristo districts are the
best deer sections. In Kitsap coun
~ the deer are also reported
plentiful. The season closes Oct
81.
Hunt Bear With Dogs
Bear are numerous In all OF the
river beds thruout the upper river
regions Of the state The lonR
winter delayed the berry season in
the mountains. and the bear are
forced to haunt the lowlands for
food Both black and brown bear
-ag wen a. wild cats and cougar
stnay be hunted with dogs
In practically all Of the game
districts, there are good fishing
streams. and Seattle sportsmer
are taking fishing outfits will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

them. planning to catch a string
during the evenings after the days
Is over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

W. kech convicted stealing clothes from occupied
by William Mon and Albert Roach in the ST. Paul hotel 4o4 Fifth s.
Judge Taman sentenced him and half to Il
the Wl Wa prison for burglary June when Keh appealed
to supreme
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
COVE ERNOR
CONGR SsMAN

305 precincts out OF 4i6 in Kine
county give.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
editor The Star:
Charles w. keleh

editor The Star:
Ihe undersigned recently ACQUIRED less than
and onea, than IS the penienary Wala
Wala' That this good working
will
Judge from whom received
"Ih sentence is still unused and practically the
appeal like waste good material to let this sentence lie
idle while
federal
signed willing let responsible who demonstrate
desire
any reasonable tems-exchange long lease, sale
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
is GUARANTEED BY LUNDIN

1he guaranteed by Alfred H. Lunin and John d. Camod
be absolutely unaalable in court and to be perfectly Sevceab
ing existence
Being need somewhat cooler climate the wiling to
this cheap for cash. let it o9ear lease for small
payment exchange almost anything uSefupeeaby something
the line of unused pardons viii consider exchanging for vb
the interior Alaska fca ticket Stefanon headQ
other point outside this state package of Mail Pouch oba
Nothing in the line of food required
drawback to this proposition the fact that the
slightly the further that the
Alfred H. Lundn and his out of his hand be
all applicants should therefore have
oh1 Inroa hands
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
CAN BE REACED AT COUNTY JAIL

character
ty thereof application Alfred H.
Charles Tenant the local police
department.
jail. No
nces prisons states county prosecutors
offices will What have you TO offer?
"CHARLES w. KELCH,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
COUNTY RESULTS

U. s. SENATOR
COZ precincts out OF 4i6 In King
county give:
............... 30.ss3
Humphrey ............... 30.s2S
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

THE "RAPosITIoN' SHEET DIDNT EXACTLY
LIKE TO COME OUT AND ADMIT a CLEAN DEFEAT.
so iT BROUGHT UP THE OLD WIiEEZE ABOUT
THE WET lNTEHEsTS' Being At WORK. BUT
THAT DIDNT DGsHEARTEN GEORGE AND HE Of
FERs Us FAIR WEATHER FOR TONIGHT AND FRI
DAY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
M MUTT'S AWFUL

MUTT MUST NE SOME AWFUL MUSICIAN OR
ElSE lEFFNS EAR Is RAD NEVERTHELESS THIS
PAIR OF Rln FISHERS INK COMEDIANS GETS
INTO blG MUSICAL COMEDY JAM AT THE rop
or ToDAfS SPORT PAGE. WHICH ENDS DisAs.
TROUSLI