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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
WINS ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIP

Tennis honors at Harrisburg Aca-
DENY were won yesterday by r.
Shreiner. He was also a big star. in
the recent city tournament.
Shreiner defeated Henry Moore of
Haverford in a match played on the
Academy courts. The scores were
6-3, 2-6, 6-3 and 6-3. A large gallery
of spectators witnessed the match.
Shreiner reached the final by beating
Elscheid in straight sets. 60 and 60.
Moore beat Hicks in the semi-finals
81, GA and Us.
Moore and r. Shreiner to-day meet
Bruce and Walters in the finals of
the doubles tourney.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
LAST NIGHTS BOWLING SCORES
Harrisburg Academy
(Duckpin) -
Miscellaneous
(HesS Alleys)
CENTRAL HIGH TENNIS

Scores given to the Telegraph that
Potts and Crist defeated Nissley and
Robinson and that Albert Ramer won
from Thomas Caldwell by default were
incorrect. The results were: Nissley
and Robinson won from Potts and
Crist, 60, Go. T. Caldwell won from
A. Ramer by default. G. Pavord won
from L. Rimer 6-2, 6-1. Blair. Smith
defeated James Daugherty, 60, 60.
r. Warrix beat ]. McCaleb, 6-2, 6-1.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
'wELIYs y CORNER

Coach e. C. Taggart is an official to-
day at the Penn-Lafayette game on
FRANKLIN field. He drilled the Steel
ton squad until late hour last night.
Coach Gaffney went to Williamsport
with the eleven.
Greensburg high has another hard
game to-day at Latrobe. 1t is one of
the most important games on the
Greensburg schedule. A victory for
Latrobe would change conditions in
the eastern part of the State In the
event of Latrobe winning, it might
prove profitable to have the Thanks
giving Day winner play the western
champions.
Manager George Cockil1 expects to
be in Harrisburg next week. He may
not make any definite announcement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04

as to next season. His visit is to plan
for get-together session after the
football season is over
East End A. c. football team wants
games for November 1S, 25 and 80.
Manager p. Shepley had games pla1y-
ned but he is anxious to meet teams
equal in weight.
Greystock won last night over
Trenton, score 40 to 25. These scores
should be watched as the Eastern
League teams will be in Harrisburg
at intervals this season.
Much interest is manifested in the
opening tonight of the basketball sea-
son. Harrisburg Independents meet
Shamokin. Indoor sport is always
popular in Harrisburg and indications
point to big opening crowd.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
KILL TWO RACCoONs

Blaip, Pa. Nov 4.-Last night II.
c. Henry and Miles Shannon were out
on a coon hunt. killing two big ones.
These hunters and George Shreff1er.
who goes along occasionally. have
killed seven in all.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
CHURCH NOTES

New Cumberland, Pa. Nov. 4. =
Pastors of the New Cum berland
churches have decided to hold union
Thanksgiving service at st. Pauls
Lutheran Church, Wednesday evening,
November 20, at which time the Rev.
A. r. Ayres. pastor of Trinity United
sermon.
At a meeting of the church council
in Trinity United Brethren Church
Thursday night, Miss Elizabeth Small
ing was elected organist
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
HERSHEY ELEVEN WANTS GAMES

The Hershey Mems Club football
team of Hershey has several open
dates on it's. schedule. Games to be
played at Hershey or away. The aver
age weight of the team is 142 pounds,
and the players ages. range from Is to
81 years. For teams. dates, etc.,
write j. w. Allen, Hershey, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
THROWN FROM AUTO

Bielerville, Pa. Nov. 4. = Samuel
Wampler, of Altoona. and Calvin
Mutorff of Mount Tabor. were injured
when their auto skidded into a cul-
vert near here yesterday. Wampler
had three ribs broken and Mutorff q
sprained ankle. Two other men in the
machine ESCAPED injury. They were
returning from q hunting trip.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
Choir Takes Moonlight
Hike to Surface Home

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Nov. 4.-In-
stead of the regular practice in the
church, the Methodist Episcopal
choir enjoyed a moonlight hike last
evening to the home of Professor and
Mrs. II. "A. Surface, about two miles
south of town, where they were de-
lightfully entertained.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
Attempt to Blow Open
Blain Post Office Safe

Blain, Pa, Nov. Am attempt was
made yesterday morning about 2
O'Clock to blow open. the big safe in
the post office. The burglars broke in
the front door. Nothing was missing
except So worth of stamps
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04

Once in a while il is possible to run
across a sketch that holds the, interest
of the spectator
VIII Presented from start to finish.
sketch at Majestic Just such a sketch
the Majestic the last. half of
this. week, entitled flinders Keep
rrsdent Of Hamnllten former e.,
the act, and much that is favora BILE can
be said of The. way. in which he handles
the part in his charge. Four other
splendid acts complete the bill. Will
Oakland, the famous tenor, and a cap-
able supporting company. will be the
feature attraction the first half of next
week in comedy playlet entitled
Danny OGilI, u. S. A." Grouped
around this headliner are: Wells. Nor
worth and Moore. in comedy singing.
talking and dancing act: Smith and
Farmer. Introducing song and dance
Offering Greno and Platt. comedy Jug
glers, and one other. Reserved seats
are now on sale for the midnight show
to be held on election night. Election
returns win be read as soon as they
are received.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
ENOs SMITH DIES

Duncannon. Pa. Nov. 4. - Enos
Smith, aged Sc years. died at his home
here yesterday Mr.. Smith lived the
greater part of his life In Duncannon.
He. was a member of the. board of
directors of the Peoples National
: Bank of this place.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
Social and Personals. Items
of Towns Along West Shore

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cookery went
TO housekeeping in DIR. ]. C. Goods
fat in Fourth street, New Cumber-
and, this week.
Mrs. J. A. Witmyer of New Cumber-
land, went to the Hartman Hospital at
Harrisburg for treatment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
BOY BURNED BY CARTRIDGE

New Cumberland. Pa. Nov. 4. -
Donald F'lurrie, of Bridge street. was
playing with an air rifle yesterday and
put in 32-caliber cartridge which ex-
ploded, the powder flying into his face
burning it and one of his eyes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04

The Rummy.'' the latest Triangle
feature that is showing at the Colonial
serhe Rummy" at in which Wilfred
inc eoionini Theatcr Lucas is starred,
is the story of a
once prosperous newspaperman, who
becomes a wreck and habitual
drunkard when he loses faith in his
Wire. and is nicknamed "Rummy,"
Nnen ne has gone just about to the
end or the road, he discovers a little
sri IN Just as bad circumstances as he
IS. How he reforms and saves the girl
from a life in the streets, makes one of
the strongest plays that has been seen
at the Colonial Theater for some time.
Chas. Murray. in a new keystone COM
edy. called Maid Mad" will add many
laughs and thrills to the program. Sir
Herbert Beerbom Tree. the celebrated
English actor, will make his initial ap-
peara2ce at the Colonial on Monday
ana Tuesday, in a five-part Triangle
picture, The Old Folks at Home" Sir
Herbert. in the role of a Yankee
farmer, who later becomes a politician,
dlscloses a startling knowledge of the
type: A new Keystone comedy called,
"A Calico Vampire will be on the same
program. Election night the pictures
VIII continue until | a. m: and election
returns VIII be read at all shows, just
as as quick as they can. be gotten from
the telegraph companies, and you will
De welcome to come as early as you
want and stay until the last show is
over.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
SAMUEL sHoPE BEST spELLER

Blain, Pa, Nov. 4.-Thursday even
ing a spelling school was held at Red
Corner schoolhouse, Warren Shu-
maker, teacher, and was attended by
q crowded house. Samuel Shope, OF
CiSna Run, was best speller
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
RAIN MAY CRIMP
|. FOOTBALL BATTLE
Central Ready For Nanticoke
High; Other Teams Play
Away From Home

Indications to-day were not favor
able for real football game at Island
Park. Cloudy skies and probability
of rain put a damper on local en-
thusiasm. Central had q game sched-
uled with Nanticoke High at Island
Park.
Tech High left for Lancaster at
$3.50, along with the Harrisburg Aca-
denny squad Tech meets Lancaster
high and Academy Franklin- Marshall
Academy eleven. Steelton high in
charge of Assistant Coach Tom Gaffney
went to Williamsport.
Lineup Mt Island
The game this afternoon at Island
Park promised much interest. Ar
rangements were. completed late yes
terday afternoon for n large attend
ance of the student body. The lineup
was as follows:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
Basketball Starts Tonight
g.. With Shamokin in Game

Ike" 'McCord. leader of the local
Independents is home from a cunning
trip and will be in the opening game
tonight at Chestnut street auditor
ium. Play starts at s o'clock. and will
be, followed with dancing. The Sara
Lemer Society String Orchestra will
play. The lineup will be:
Independents. Shnmokin.
n. Ford. f. Barr, f. :.
McCord, f. Reed, f.
Gerdes. c. Marshall, c.
G.. Ford, g. Kaseman, g.
Geisel, e. Rhoades, &.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
FIRE ON FIRST MOUNTAIN

Linglestown. Pa, Nov. 4.-Careless
hunters are believed to have started a
| fire on the First Mountain which burned
considerable underbrush. Farmers and
state forestry employees ,extinguished
the flames.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
ADDRESS BY PROF.. spRENKEI

New Cumberland, Pa, Nov. 4. =
Profit. A. Sprenkel went to Freysvillc
where he will make an address at a
Sunday school convention in the Luth-
eran church. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04
GzN!!0SEA'NEN7S'E

Warmer"
MAJ AJESTIC-VaudevilIe
COIONlAL--"The Rummy"
GkAND-"The Eternal Question"
kEGENT-"The Return of Eve"
VlCTORIA-"The Revolt"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04

Packed houses and enthusiastic pa
irons greet Edna Mayo, who appears
as modern Eve in THE
"The Return Return of Eve" now
Of Eve" Mt being shown at the Re-
the Regent gent.
Is there any one who
is not interested in why Eve ate the ap-
pie? 1t was woman's heritage even to
the present day-curiosity 1t shows
now Paradise. once lost, can be regain
ed through the right attitude of mind,
through the wisdom to let the simple
things of life rule. banishing the COM
plexities of modern society
IN addition to THE Return of Eve"
Billie Burke will be presented in the
last chapter of "Gloria's Romance" Bill
lie Burke's pink finger daintily points to
the words, The End" printed on the
last white. page of a book. Billie turns
TO the audience, smiles her sweetest and
Thus endeth the serials final chapter
entitled, of course, .'Loves Reward"
On Monday and Tuesday = May Muir
ray will be presented in a powerful
drama of New York life, "The Big Sis
ter" fascinating insight into how the
other half lives.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04

The famous stage play. "The Revolt"
IN which Helen Ware scored a great
Romeo and the play by Edward
Juliet" at Locke, is being played
the Victoria to-day at the Victoria
version Frances Nelson and Arthur
Ashley plays the leading roles.
Monday and Tuesday only, Metros
eight-part adaptation of the Shake
spearean classic. the original Romeo
and Juliet" featuring Francis X. Bush
man and Beverly Bayne, will be shown
In producing this masterpiece neither
time nor money was spared, as it took
over thirteen months to produce ii with
an expenditure of more than $3.50, 200. 1t
includes carefully selected cast of 600
players appearing in over 900 scenes.
The settings throughout the entire pro-
duction are positively wonderful
Among those that are particularly at
tractive are the fateful masquerade
ball. the beautiful balcony scene, and
the streets of the city of Verona. This
Romeo and Juliet" without a doubt
will surpass all others that have been
shown recently in this city and it is
q sure fact that Mr.. 'Bushman and Miss
Bayne are at their very best when they
produced this masterpicture. Special
prices for Monday and Tuesday will be (:
Lower floor. 20 cents; balcony, 10
cents; children. 10 cents. For Wednes.
day and Thursday. Where Is MY
Daughter" Philip Smalley and Lois
Weber's famous film will be shown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-04

Avery Hopwood, master of farce, ran
his own record up with Fair and
Warmer" the bubbling,
"Fnir and hilarious farce which Selwyn
Warmer" end Company will present at
the Orpheum for special
return engagement next Friday and Sat
urdav and Saturday matinee. Mr.. Hop
woods admirers. dating from Seven
Days" and "Nobody's Widow, two
great successes of former seasons,
found in his latest work the same
sparkle of line and cleverness of char
acterization which had graced the
others, with an added ludicrousness of
situation. The scene built around the
inexpert making of a cocktail puts its
audiences practically into Mysteries.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
HUGHES
PRESIDENTIAL
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

The Republican Convention
at Chicago designed Judge
Charles E. Hughes candidate
for the First Official position in
United States. Mr.. Hughes,
when he new his nomination
said in a telegram.
st have no desired the nomi-
nation. I have wished to re-
main on the bench. But in this
critical period Of our national
history I recognize that it is
your right to summon and thai
it is my paramount duty to res
pond"
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15

at Fort Rosecrans, officers and
men from the Pacific fleet and
Pacific reserve fleet, the avia-
tion at North Island, and the
thousands of members of frater-
nal organizations, the California
National Guard and the Auto
Reserve Corps will have a part
in the days celebration. Ad-
miral c McRae Winslow and
Admiral w. F. Fullam have
addressed Exposition audience
on the subject Of Preparedness
and have assisted in making the
plans for the big Preparedness
celebration at the Exposition.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15

The Pied Piper returned from
the pages Of fiction to be host
to $4,000 children at the Paha-
ma California International Ex-
position, Saturday, May II.
The Piper gave notice that he
would appear promptly at II
o'clock from the canyon OF the
Exposition grounds, and when
the thousands of children, as
sembled on the lawns, saw him,
they hailed him with delight
and followed him and his magic
pipe through the Exposition
wonderland, through the noun
tain people with gnomes anc
spirtes, and to the aviation fielc
where a wonderful program 0
entertainment was provided.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
Obregon-Gavira
Meeting is seemed
as bad Omen.

Gen. Gavira commander of
northern Chichuhua is unex-
pected gone aboard a special
train toward Mexico City. In
Ell Paso Texas there was aten-
dence to attach sinister import
anca to the fact that Gen. Gavi-
ra has been called by Gen. O.
bnegon on the heels Of reports
Of anti-American demonstra
tions.
Mining men arrived to FL
Paso manifested apprehension
for the safety Of their american
employees in Mexico, and those
friendly to the americans ex-
pressed the idea noae may be
fearful.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
Suffragists Unsual
Demonstration


Sutfragists are planning a big
demonstration during the ma
tional democratic convention in
ST. Louis Mo-, next June IA
which is the first day Of the con-
vention. Lines Of women wear
ing yellow and white sashes will
form on the streets. They have
adopted as their solgan this ms
cription:: "a woman in line is
worth ten petitions in the waste
basket"
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
TROLLEY CAR PARADE ON
OCCASION new Mex
ico University.
Next Year.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, June
l3--Aibuquerque business men
wi hold Trolley Car Par
a1e" The first ever held in New
Mexico, on Auguat 22, starting
in the business district and end
ing at the University Of New
Mexico, on the occasion OF the
opening CT the University for
the coming college year. The
parade which will include a
number sufficient to fill practi-
cally every car Of the City Elec-
trlc company, will be recogni-
ton of University progress and
demonstration over the fur
nishing of adequate transporta-
ton between the business Sec
ton and the University campus.
Lack OF transportation has been
one OF the greatest obstacles
with which the University has
had to contend. The trolley line
now building 10 the campus,
will be complete easIy in July
and will serve t> hasten growth
OF the whole University district
where during The past six or
seven months thirty nine rev
residences hive been built. The
chief stimulant to this building
has been the demand by I'M
versity students fer rooms in
private families, situated close
to the University. Practically
every new home built on "Uni-
versity Hip contains accom-
modations for two or more stud
ents.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
SOME EVENTS OF
PANAMA CALIFORNIA IN
TERNATIONAL FAIR.

sThe half-milIion mark has
been passed in 1916 attendance
at the Panama California Inter-
national Exposition. In view
of the fact that the early menths
are considered low from an at
tendance standpoint. Along the
coast, the showing is highly
gratifying to Exposition heads.
President G.. A. Davidson points
to the fact that the attendance
is greater than for the same
period last year, and is firm in
the belief that July, August and
September will bring the big
gest months enjoyed by the Ex-
position.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
Treyi1o Aid Americans.


Gen. Treviio has demonstrat-
ed his tull desire 10 give Amer
leans residents Of Chihuahua
any kind Of protection in the
face Of mob disorders. He pro-
vided an escort for a train carry
ing several Americans who flew
from Chihuahua and had placed
guards of a dozen soldiers al
the American Consulate in Chi
huahua during the trouble.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
Railroad Companies and
Trainmen Conference
Unexpected Halted.

The conference which must
held the II between representa-
tives OF the railroads of the
United States and their $50, 600
employees was SUDDENLY halted.
The railroads make a reply to
what is considered the ultima
tum of the men, declining to
consider the railroads PROPOSE
ton, described as the "yard
stick The railroads answered
to the mems demands was a
tentative offer of compromise.
granting the eight hour day and
overtime, providing the double
compensation rule is wiped out
In others words the railroads
maintain that if the men desire
a shortened day they must pu1
in the full time in what ever
class of service they are assign.
ed. The break came when fol
lowing the reading of the out
line of the 'yard stick" methoe
by Elished Lee, chairman Of thu
railroads managers. Heated
objections were inmediatel,
made by the brotherhood lead
ers.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
THE FATHER AND
HIS BOY.

A father writes in perplexity
about his eightecn-year old boy,
and closes his letter thus:
"1e seems to resent my max
ing decisions fer him, and will
not bend to my will"
The boy, OF course, is right
and the father is wrong. No
eighteen-year-old boy, if he is
worth his salt, should have his
decisions made Tor him by his
father or by anyone else. We
fathers are too apt to forget that
our SONS are personalities; that
they have a rigat to their own
lives; that they must live those
lives, not we. We can plan for
them, explain, guide, direct,
counsel, but there is where the
father must stop. If never a
boy is going to be worth any,
thing to himself and to the
world at largeit is time at eight
cen for him to begin to learn to
decide things for himself. But
he will make mistakes" says
some ansioux father or mother
He certainly VIII, and he viii
Gontinued on 4th. page,)
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
WICKERSHAM SAYS
NO THIRD TICKET
Denies He has Political
Mission to See
Mr.. Hughes.

Mr.. Wickershamcon fered the
18th, with Mr.. c. E. Hughes
ia New York, soon after Mr..
Hughes arrived there from
Washington. IT have no ex-
pectation Of seeing Col. Roese-
welt and no mission to see him"
said Mr.. Wickershan after emer-
ging from the talk with MIR.
Hughes. II have had no poll
tical relations with Mr.. Hughes
on this occasion. I an heartily
and enthusiastically supporting
him and of course I think thai
the Progressives will give hin
their support. I don't expect Col
Roosevelt to head a their ticket
But that is only gues work OF
my Part" Mr.. Wickersham in.
sisted his visit had nothing tt
do with politics.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
THINGS TO
LAUGH OVER.
CAUSE FOR SHAME.

A merry party was going on
in the bedroom Of the host at a
large hotel, when the festivities
we're interrupted by a waiter
who said; Gentlemen, | have
teen sent to ask you to make
less noise. The gentleman in
the next room says he can't
read"
"Can's read" replied the
host. Go and tell him that
he ought to be ashamed. Why
! could read when I was five
years DID,"
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
GERMANS FAIL
UlRE AT VAUX.
Their Losses to May.

The assault made by ger
mans troops the 18th, against
Fort Vaux on the Verdum front
failed entirely. The trenchmen
hold positions and germans con-
tinued their heavy lombard
ment.
According reports from Lon
don, Germany up to the end Of
May had lost 1924, $50 soldiers
Of whom 734,412 are dead, l.
85l ,652 wounded and 338,522
prisoners and missing.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15

The thousand U. S. marines
that have been stationed at the
San Diego Exposition since the
first of the year are still on duty
and have given up hope or be-
ing called to Mexican service.
The 21st Regiment U. S. In
fantry, under Major William
Brooke, left few days ago for
the border, a few weeks after
they had prepared wonderful
camp on the Exposition grounds.
The 4th Regiment marines have
seen more foreign service than
any other regiment, and have
in a special relic tent grim re-
mindsrs of the part they have
played in China, Nicaragua,
Cuba, the Philippines, Vera
Cruz and on other foreign fields.
The sword carried by Balboa
when he discovered the Pacific
has come into the marine collec-
ton by capture, and was used
in the Nicaraguan rebellion
which the marines quelled. A
three-inch she'll used against the
boxers in 1900, a cap and queue
Of Chinese officer killed by a
marine in the charge over the
wall, a she'll used on Admiral
Dewey's flagship. a MauseF ri
file and belt of cartridges, cap
tured from Huerta's troops at
Vera Cruz, and scores of other
relics can be seen by visitors at
the model camp.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-15
How Admiral McRae
Thinks is Preparedness

"Partial preparedness is emily
an invitation for an enemy to
hate you and come and take all
you have" was the declaration
of Admiral Cameron McRae
Winslow, commander in chief
of the Pacific feet, in an ad-
dress on Preparedness, Gov
ernment day at the Panama
California International Exposi-
ton, May 26. Zone modern
battleship could dispose Of our
entire Pacific feet for ships with
higher speed and greater gun
power could hit our ships when
we could not get close enough to
hit them. Our one hope would
be in destroyers and submarines
working at night when the ene-
my could not see US. In the
Pacific feet we have four capital
ships and these are not modern,
only one has its complement
OF men and officers, and the
others are only half manned"