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The Washington herald., 1916-06-14

gain their ships IN a few hours, leaving
behind them results which perhaps you
can imagine"
These statements are as true today as
they were then, and they win remain so
just as long as the citizens of Washing
ton and their lawmakers choose to be
defenseless.
Dreadful Vision.
To those who stop to think a moment
however the vision-and by no means a
fantastic one-of Washington In flames.
with the Capitol. the White House. the
Treasury, the State, War and Navy
Building, and our magnificent Congress
sional Library blackened and gutted like
the tents Of careless campers. is not a
pleasant one
Perhaps the skeptic wants a few hard
facts to show him that all this is possi-
BILE. Let Doubling Thomas, individually
and collectively, ponder over the fol-
lowing:
Washington has not a single military
or even a scouting aeroplaBe. Nor is
there one near Washington.
The same is true of anti-aircraft guns
During the past few months three
steamers, the Kronprinz Wilhelm. the
Ettel Friedrich, and the Appam, have
come into Hampton Roads without the
slightest hint Of their coming being
known until they were inside the Capes
Even the smallest, the Appsm, could
carry a squadron Of twelve aeroplanes.
Long Flights Practical.
About two months ago Stephen Mac
Gordon few from Newport News 10
Washington and return in little over
five hours, carrying a passenger and hsv-
ing bomb carrying capacity Of 800
pounds. In his official report he said that
he found Washington extremely easy to
attack from the air because il Is not
only wholly undefended in this regard
but because the fat, unforested terrain
made low flying safe and easy.
Soon thereafter De Lloyd Thompson few
over the city at night absolutely un-
heralded. and dropped toy bombs with
out the slightest hindrance on the Capt.
tol, the White House, and other public
and business buildings.
On May g Victor Carlstrom, in a mill
tary tractor that can carry a bomb
The Washington herald., 1916-06-14
National Capital at Mercy
Of Foe, Says Admiral Peary

The utter deenslessnsss Of the National
Capital In the event OF aerial attack is strongly
emphasized In the following article written
specially for The Washington Herald by Rear
Admiral Robert Y. Pesry chairman Of the
National Aerial Coast Patrol Commission. The
article is q clarion call for adequate prepared
ness. not only for the Capital City, but for
the nation at iarge.l
By REAR ADMIRAL ROBERT z PEARY
1t Is pleasure to accept the invita-
ton of the editor Of The Washington
Herald to contribute an article to its
special preparedness edition, since II Of
fers an opportunity to show permanent
and transitory residents of the National
Capital how absolutely helpless they
would be in case of a hostile attack
from the air.
Nor need the facts about to be offered
here be based on hypothetical "ifr An
invading enemy would be certain to use
this very effective form of warfare, spe-
cially as he would know that Washing
tomas well as every other American
city-is without a shred of defensive
equipment against fighting demons of tie
air.
On May said this before the WASH
lngton Chamber of Commerce:
ANY of several European countries.
by issuing an order today, could two
weeks from today infiict damage upon
this city greater than the entire cost of
a suitable air service for this country,
and could repeat here the scenes of hor-
ror, destruction and loss of life that
have already been enacted in the cities
of the east coast Of England.
"A small, innocent looking tramp steam
er like the Appam, with a squadron OF
modern aeroplanes on her decks, could.
under cover OF night. slip in near the
coast abreast OF Washington. launch the
machines into the air, each carrying from
300 to 500 pounds of high explosives; and,
by the first rays of morning light, the
squadrons OF aeroplanes forming in line
just east OF Washington. with spaces
Of about one city block between each two
machines. could sweep across the city
over zone twelve blocks wide. each
machine as 1t proceeded dropping twelve
TO twenty 25-pound bombs of high ex-
plosives, $3.50 TO 5000 pounds), in the
course OF few minutes
The machines then wheeling. could re-
The Washington herald., 1916-06-14

thrower and nearly loo pounds Of bombs,
left sheepshead Bay. on the Atlantic
Coast. with a passenger and a heavy
bundle of New York WORLDS special
aeronsutical edition-and arrived in
Washington unannounced In three hourS
and four minutes.
For attacking purpose Carlstrom could
have arrived here from the coast in less
time for the reason that he could have
started from point of Cape Henlopen,
no farther from Washington than Phfs-
delphia-
Not Fancfes but Fscts.
These, my fellow citizens. are facts. moi
fancies.
But with the invaluable aid Of the Aere
Club OF America, which is the head and
front OF aeronauticsl preparedness In thif
country. II can be done
The way for Washington 70 BERN is to
become a unit in the plan for a combins-
ton life saving and military coast patrol
system which the National Aerial Coz ST.
Patrol Commission is advocating, and
which has headquarters here in the Coast
Survey building. through the courtety
and helpful cooperation Of DR.. z. Lester
Jones. superintendent Of the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey.
This plan, in brief cOntemplates a chain
OF hydro-aeroplane stations 100 miles
apart for our 5000 miles Of coast lines,
from Eastport, Maine, TO Cape FIattery.
Washington.
Cost TO BE s5OO,OOO.
1t will cost $4,000 to install such
system, and the money iE being sub
scrtbed by the American people. The
little city Of Portland, Maine. raised sl0.-
900 for its unit in a few weeks: New York
City provided its funds in short order:
campaigns are on in twelve States: and
feel certain that the Capital City OF
the nation will not be backward In join
ing this simple, practical and fnexpdl-
sive movement which is being backed
by such men as John Hays Hammond.
jr.: Emerson McMillin. OF New York:
Senator Morris Sheppard. Of Texas: Sen
atOr Charles F. johnson, Of Maine; Rep
resentative Julius Kahn. Of California;
Representative Charles Lieb. OF Indiana
author of the bill to create an indepen-
dent department OF aeronautics with
seat in the Cabinet; Byron r Newton,
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury: wm.
NJ. Ingrshsm. Assistant Secretary Of Wal
DR.. f. Lester Jones. superintendent of
the United States Coast and Geodetic
Survey; and DR.. H C.. Frsnkenfeld, chief
forecaster Of the United States Weather
Bureau.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-14
PREPARE FOR FUTURE.

The governor OF New Hampshire, Roll
land H. Spaulding, believes that the fu-
ture position of America. in our relation
to the world at large. will demand a state
Of armed preparedness. He states:
II believe that We need armed prepared
ness for our part in the internatIonaI 4
affairs of the future. What decree of
we need, what measures
should be taken for it and how much it
should cost are questions which ! am
not qualified to pass Judgment upon"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-14

Two cigars made before the civil war
are owned by Cleveland man. Their
maker was killed In battle and the pos-
SCISSOR of the relics, a relative. places a
high sentimental value on them.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-14
Photo By @. v. Buck.

GEORGE CAMPBELL local who without makeup
unmstakab prototype of the caoons conception of Uncle Sam
and who will appear that role in the preparedness procession
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21

The Manitowoc fire department
was called and after extinguishing
the fire in the engine the body of
the engineer was recovered but that
of the fireman was buried so badly
that it was some time before the
body could be recovered. Fitzger-
aid was an old employe of the com
pany. was 50 years of age and made
his home at Milwaukee. Poschain
was 80 years of age and resided in
Green Bay The train was three
and a half hours late in getting in
to Hurley, arriving here at about
1000. A force of detectives was
Immediately put to work and if the
culprit IS apprehended it will go
hard with him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN KILLED.
Chicago & Northwestern Passenger
Train No. Ill Wrecked in the
Yards at Manitowoc.

The Chicago & Northwestern
passenger train No. III, Milwau-
kee to Ashland, and which is due
in Hurley at go in the morning
ran into an open switch at Manito-
woo Tuesday evening, wrecking
the engine and mail car and caus-
ing the death of the engineer and
fireman. 1t was the fifth attempt
TO wreck this train in the same
yards and it is thought that the
work is that of maniac looking
for revenge. The train was run
ming at a moderate speed at the
time and this together with the fact
that the coaches and sleepers are of
steel construction prevented a more
serious wreck with further loss Of
life. None of the passengers were
injured, and while the mail clerks
were severely shaken up they es-
capped with minor bruises The
train was deliberately wrecked by
some person breaking the lock at
the switch, turning the switch and
tieing the lantern 50 that it showed
clear. SNortly after leaving the
main line the engine toppled over
and the mail car was stripped off
the trucks and piled onto the en-
gine. The coaches and sleepers re-
mained on the track. Robert Fitz
gerald, the engineer, and Albert
Poschain, the fireman, were pinned
at their posts and killed Instantly.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
State Treasurer Makes Statement.

State Treasurer Johnson has
made the following statement as to
the financial condition of the state:
There has been so much said in
the last eight months about state
finances, so many insinuations
made and statements given out to
newspapers, that the question may
we'll be asked. is state govern
ment run honestly and on a busi-
ness basis?" First it must be un-
derstood that the secretary of state
cannot and does not draw any war
rants on the treasurer excepting
same are authorized by law, be the
amount ever so small.
1t has been given out on several
occasions that the state is bank
rupt, at least when comparing f.
nances with last year. If a COM
parison must be made as to the
general fund on October 1st, 1916,
and same date last year. some leg
islative acts must be taken into
consideration.
The General Fund October 1st,
1915 was S3,372,742.4O. In that
year one million dollars was col
lected from counties for goodroads
and placed in the general fund, and
all of the railroad taxes were paid
in that year by August 10th.
The General Fund October lst,
1915 was S527 ,934 So. By legis-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Institute for Teachers of Iron County
to Be Held Next Friday and
Saturday at High School

Next Friday and Saturday, Oct
27 and %, the annual teachers in
stitute for Iron county will be held
The meetings will be held in the
auditorium of the Hurley high
scho |. A good list of conductors
and speakers has been secured and
the institute promises to be a most
successful affair. The conductors
and speakers are: Miss Jean Kir-
wan, critic of intermediate depart
ment in normal school at Superior;
Prof. w. H. CheeVer, Instructor
III Milwaukee normal school; Prof.
0. w. Neal, instructor in rural de-
partment at Stevens Point normal;
and Supt. J +. Murphy of the
Hurley public schools. On Friday
evening program of songs and
music and lecture will be given
in the high school. Prof. Cheever
will lecture on Changes Needed
in Modern Education" and the
public in general would do we'll to
hear Prof. Cheever, as he will have
something to say which will inter
est everybody. Following is the
program in full:
FRIDAY MORNING
9:00-9:15 Enrolment and music.
9:15-9:55 Model class. Home geog-
raphy. Miss j Kirwan
9:55-10:35 Current Events as a Basis
for Teaching Civics and
History Prof. w. II.
Cheever.
10:35-10:45 Recess.
lO:45-1l:l5 Importance of Proper AS
signment of Lessons
Supt. j. +. Murphy.
Il:I5-12:00 Methods in Arithmetic
Prof. o. W. Neal.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
t:9C-I:45 Music Hurley High
School Glee Club.
1852: Model class. Intermed-
late history Miss Jean
Kirwan.
2:25 2:35 Recess.
2:35-3:15 Picture study Prof. o.
w Neal.
3:l5-4:O0 The Teacher as a Com
munity Leader - Prof
CheeVer.
FRIDAY EVENING
Hurley High School, O'Clock
Music Hurley School Orchestra
Vocal sOlo-"Le Soir" Evening c.
II. Gounod.
Mrs. f. b Goodman
Lecture Changes Needed In Modern
Edueation"-Prof Chee-
yer.
Music High School Glee Club
SATURDAY MORNING
8 9:00-9:15 Music.
9:15-10:15 Sectional meetings.
Primary section. Room l. Pri-
mary Methods o. w. Neal
intermediate section. Room 2.
Model class intermediate Ian
guage Miss Jean Kirwan
Grammar and High School Sec
tiOn. High School room. Model
exercise. Upper Form Reading
Prof. w. H. Cheeyer.
10:15-10:30 Recess.
10:3O-11:10 The New Manual Prof
w. ii. Cheeyer
11:10-11:50 Picture Study Continued
Prof. .. w. Neal
1850 1900 Closing remarks and dis
missal.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21

latlve act changing the dates of
payment of railroad taxes from
February 15th to MAY lst, and
from August 10th to November 1st
there was due from railroads on
October lst Sl,SS9, 392 43.
Another legislative act impairing
the general fund was terminal tax
paid to cities where terminals are
ocated, S233, $50 65.
First payment made from gener-
al fund on Indebtedness to school
fund, 500, 10000.
no tax levy for good roads. An
appropriation made from general
fund, $500, 10000.
Total So, 55O,S77.66.
There are many other items of
smaller amount on account of new
appropriations which have impair
ed the general fund but this is suf-
hclent to show the condition of dis
burSements.
If the critics are correct in their
estimate as to the finances for the
future ana are correct in their state
ment, it is matter entirely for the
legislature i'll planning for future
appropriations to make provision
for a tax levy to meet said appro-
priations, as the legislature will
meet in January and have all the
facts before them.
State finances today cannot be
compared with conditions fifteen
years ago. By state policy we are
giving aid to almost everything.
Whether this is a good policy may
be debatable. We turned back to
the counties IS, 462 ,83S. "a, where
as the total amount of taxes col
leCted by the state was 81 $3.50
90. The state treasurer Office is
today a collecting and distributing
agency where same did not exist
fifteen years ago The only ques-
ton that should be asked is are
the funds handled honestly, and
are we getting the worth of our
money!"
There is and will be sufficient
money in the general fund to meet
all Obligations until taxes are re-
ceived in 1917.
There is this to be said of the
Philip administration. There has
been a decrease i'll expenditures
without destroying the efficiency
of any of the departments.
Net cost of government 1915-I
SIS, $50, ,O63 81.
Net cost of government 1916
$15,218. 2O5 80.
The treasurer's report for 1915
and 1915 is now ready and will be
sent on application"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-21

As ivory dries It shrinks and expert
ence has taught the ivory billiard bali
turner that a tusk shrinks more In
width than In length To meet this
peculiarly the best balls are made
from tusks little thicker than the ball
The tusks OF cow elephants are best
for billiard balls. They are not 80
curved as bull tusks. and the fine nerve
passage IS not 50 plainly seen. The
billiard bah Is turned in the rough .nd
kept In warm room for two years.
1t Is then, after shrinking, turned again
to true.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Sacramento Saloon.

First-class goods, good people; drop
in and see US. You are always wei
come. a17-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Ely Miners Demand
Better Protection

Following the accidental death OF
two men at the Ruth mine in the Ely
district, the miners refused to return
to work and rumors of a strike have
been current throughout the district.
There are points at issue between the
miner, and the management.
The demands OF the men have been
outlined as follows: Eight hours and
no overtime, with a guaranteed min
imum wage of $3.50; all shooting to
be done at noon or night and that
men be employed regularly TO do
all shooting and that miners and
muckers be not allowed to shoot; that
competent skilled bosses be employed
and motors be not run during the
hours when men are going on and off
shift.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
First Test of New Hydrants

Foreman Art Meyers and John
Mack of Warren Engine company
made a sort OF test of the pressure on
the new water mains at the corner of
Carson and Musser streets this morn
ing by attaching the pipe with a one
and fv~e-sixteenth inch nozzle to one
of the new hydrants just placed in po-
sition. \ stream was thrown a dis
lance of 10 feet horizontally, and
with such force hat the tearing OF
shingles off a roof or the breaking in
of glass windows in case of fire
would be easy. An interesting test at
different points along the new water
system is contemplated as soon as
the entire work is completed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Colorado Trout
For Nevada Streams

Secretary Raymer Of the Reno
Commercial club yesterday received
a communication from the superin-
tendent of the United States govern
ment fish hatchery at Leadville, Colo,
that the government will send a large
number of small fish for the purpose
of stocking Nevada streams.
The communication stated that ar
engagements were being made to sepd
100000 lingering rainbow trout and
the shipment will be made within the
next thirty days. The consignment
of famous rainbow beauties, which
grow to a large size within tw years.
will be taken in charge, upon arrival,
by c. J. Miller, chairman Of the Ne
vada State Fish.commission, who will
superintend the distribution in the
Truckee river.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
New Companies File
Incorporation Papers

The following articles of incorpora-
ton have been filed with the secre-
tary Of state:
The Dupont Pharmacy company OF
Elko, with a capital stock OF $4,000,
divided into $500 shares OF a par
value of $40 each. The incorporators
and board OF directors are w. S. Du-
pont, Milton B. Badt and M. Nj. Lit
tleield.
The Ivanhoe Cinnabar company OF
Elko, capitalized at $4,000 with So
600 shares at a par value Of ST. each.
w. J. Davis, R. M. Cross, William
Marshall and George w. Davy consti-
tute the board Of directors and are
the incorporators.
Glenrock Royalty company OF
Reno. The incorporators and direc-
tors are Louis O. Cannon, Austin
Jackson and P. K. Terwilleger. 1t
is capitalized at $4,000, with 10000
shares at a par value Of 81 each.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
OUN

A girls or lady's bracelet. Owner
can have same by proving property
and paying advertising charges at
this office. al2-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Personal Mention

Mrs. Herbert Coffin made a short
visit to Gardnerville yesterday.
Louie Spel1ier of the Reno Gazette
was an arrival on this mornings
train.
Rev. w. II. D. Hornaday returned
home today from a short visit in
Reno.
Attorney George Sanford and II. c.
Clapp leave this evening by auto for
Bridgeport on a business errand.
Attorney Leroy Pike was a visi-
tor in Carson yesterday on legal bust
ness, returning home this morning.
Walter w. Anderson, the newly
elected principal Of the Dayton high
school, is spending the day in Carson.
Abe Cohn left by train last evening
for Lake Tahoe, where he will join
Mrs. Cohn for a few days vacation.
DR.. George NJ. James of the state
university is a visitor in Carson this
afternoon; also Mr.. Howard of Day
ton. They are both calling on Gov
crnor Boyle.
i. l.. Bright was an outgoing pas
sengcr last evening, bound for Oak
land, where Mrs. Bright will join him
and they will proceed by steamer to
San Diego to take in the exposition.
Mrs. l.. Richardson and Mrs. Will
liam kearney journeyed to Reno yes
terday. Mrs. Richardson continued
on to Pasadena. Cal, where she has
been engaged to teach for the coming
school year.
Mrs. d. w. Quill, accompanied by
her son Lawrence, was an outgoing
passenger last evening, bound for
Richmond, Cal. to spend the next
two weeks visiting her sister. On
her return Mrs. Quill will bring home
her little daughter. Nettie, who has
been or this coast some weeks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Opens With 1000
IBy United Pressl

TDy CnITcd fT1ss7
BERKELEY, Aug. lS,-The big
gest enrolment in the history of the
University of California is expected
when teaching is resumed next Tues
day, for with the opening Of registra-
ton yesterday, freshman registrations
were a quarter greater than any other
year and a healthy increase is noted
in the other three classes. The. years
enrolment, exclusive Of those attend
ing the art, farm and trades schools
is expected to be over 1000.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Statesmen

y Statesmen selling restaurant. hotel
safe, cigar, pool, drug and general
store trade can do big business with
our new live pocket side line All
merchants in towns of 100000 and
under want it; S. commission each
sale. No collecting. No expense o 7
risk to merchant. We take back all
xnsold goods. Garfield Mig Co., 20a
Sigel ST., Chicago, III.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Enrolment Shows
Wonderful Increase

The University OF Nevada opens
Monday, August 2Sth, with all indi-
cations pointing to a large increased
attendance oyer last year. The total
college registration for l9l6-l7 VIII
probably pass the 500 mark.
The growth OF the university during
the past nine years is a matter OF
public interest and state congratula-
ton. as shown by the following
table:
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Dresses and Wash Skirts

Net and silk dresses summer wash
skirts in plain white and stripes,
beautiful goods, latest styles, just re-
ceived at
j1O-tf SWEETLAND & DAVIS.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Convict Barron Still Alive

Victor Barron is still alive, in fact,
very much alive. He accomplished
the feat this morning OF sitting up on
the edge Of his bed and pulling on
his trousers i'll spite Of the fact that
both legs are paralyzed. He spits
blood occasionally, but eats we'll and
tops off his meals with ice cream.
Some Mexican.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Keep Out the Flies

Door and window screens, all
kinds and sizes. Will supply on short
notice anything not in stock. Order
early Sierra Nevada Wood and
Lumber Co. m16-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Total Reg.
Regular Students

The total student cnrolIment Tor
1o15-l6, including those registering
as special students, in the short
courses and the summer school, ag-
gregated OIL.
About one-fourth of the students
registered last year svcre from states
other than Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Block Wood

Beginning Monday, July Path and
until further notice, will deliver
blocks within the city limits at So per
load. Sierra Nevada Wood and
Lumber Co. i22-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
FOUND

A lady's wrist watch, owner can
have same by proving property and
paying for this notice. Inquire at
Appeal office. a10-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-18
Goodies, Opposite P. 0.

Ice cream all ~1avors; fountain
drinks, with pure fruit syrups; fresh
fruits daily by express. Free auto de
livery a1S-tf