The New Era. (Davenport, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 27, 1914 Page: 3 of 8
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An INVESTMENT of $250,000,000 Is some-
thing well worth while analyzing for the
purpose of determining the best way to
utilize all the possibilities for service to
the investor.
The taxpayers of the United States
have considerably more than this amouut
already Invested in the United States
navy.
g The insurance of peace and prosperity
to the Individual and to the corporation under the
United States government given by the army and
navy undoubtedly pays a considerable percentage
of dividends on the investment, but utilization of
a.11 possibilities for efficiency is the standard of
achievement for all mod-
ern industries.
In addition to the pro-
tection feature of the
navy, there are three
ways in which, it seems
to me, there might bo
possibilities for future
service to individual lax-
payers and to individual
employers fortunate
enough to live In the
United States.
A widespread feeling
is abroad in the land
that the present method
of education does not
give to boys aged seven-
teen to twenty-one the
maximum return for the
time spent in study.
This feeling Is based upon the fact that the spe-
cialized industries of today demand specialized
education. Vocational training in the public
schools, in extension courses and the still more
highly specialized training of the corporation
schools, are all long steps in the right direction.
An accurate fitting of the round peg to the
round hole demands, however, something in ad-
dition to the above. The navy requires 34 trades
to administer to its needs. Ail these trades are
under the common direction of one head. Each
ship contains modern machinery for each trade
to attain maximum efficiency.
Does it not seem possible that during the
four years of the enlistment period the natural
capabilities of each man might be worked out
in such a way as to practically insure locating
this man in any profession to which his par-
ticular type of brain and mental and physical
equipment best fit him?
Fitting the individual man in the navy to his
position of maximum usefulness means a care-
ful, personal, unselfish consideration of the am-
bitions and capabilities of each man by the offi-
cers under whom he serves. Mutual understand-
ing between officer and enlisted man In the navy
being developed at a wonderfully rapid rate,
iff the first place, a very large majorltv of the
work In the navy is with machinery. Officer and
man are both in overalls.
Th«r officer is Mr. Brooks, for example, and the
man is simply "Smith;" but that is practically
the only distinction between the officer and the
man, except such as Is given by the power of
the officer to serve the enlisted man and to
bring him to his highest point of efficiency.
In the forward turret of the Alabama, for ex-
ample, the ordinary seaman In charge of the
hoist motor has found that tightening a certain
clutch will give greater speed to his car.
"Mr. Brooks, I think a little change will give
us a quicker ammunition supply."
"What do you recommend?"
The man then explains his Idea and the entire
turret crew gather around to discuss the advis-
ability of the change. Each member of the tur-
ret crew is Just as vitally Interested In the suc-
cess of the turret as the officer is, and each man
knows that his best efTort is absolutely essential
to the maximum score of hits.
In this way machinery on the ships has proved
f„ great force working toward intelligent democ-
racy in the navy.
The second force tending to draw officer anil
man together Is the fact that the efficiency of
eftch officer and man, from the commander In
chief to the latest recruit on board, Is a matter
of exact record. . ,
"The shots that hit are the shots that count,"
and. incidentally, they are the only shots that
count.
The number of hits of each officer for each
gun, of each man for each gun and of each
man for each shot of each gun is put on the
record of the officer and the enlisted man and
becomes a matter of public knowledge, published
in' the newspapers of the country, advertising
the efficiency of cach, if the score is good enough;
and, on the other hand, advertising inefficiency
If the score is bad enough.
The engineering competition applies the same
-.-p. maU-ort. t.- the number of pounds of coal,
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to me, disclose a field
of usefulness for the
navy second only in its
power for service to
the wonderful personal
service given to enlist-
ed men on the one hand
and employers on the
other by efficiently co-
ordinating their mutual
power and necessity.
, In the opinion of
some of our distin-
guished fellow citlzenB
the army and the navy
are an industrial waste.
The watchword of mod-
ern industry is "Turn
your wastes Into prof-
its." The navy has
heard this watchword,
comprehended the won-
derful power and Inspiration for service expressed
in it, and at the present time on every vessel of
the navy and at every station under its supervis-
sion greater effort is being put forth from day to
day to render to the great public a more effi-
cient service in return for the appropriations
made for their maintenance.
I am not talking for a greater navy, I am not
talking for the military form of management!
I am asking you simply to understand that cach
officer and enlisted man of the United States
navy is feeling more and more every day that In
order to live up to the full measure of his useful-
ness he must give you service; and I ask for
them from every dweller under the Stars and
Stripes the heartiest co-operation In helping each
of us to find and use, in the broadest way. all
possible paths of usefulness open to us as your
servants and fellow citizens.
the number of gallons of oil and the number of
gallons of water used in the engines, dynamos
and auxiliaries.
Competition thus engendered and Intelligently
rewarded for success or failure has compelled a
study of the enlisted man by the officer which
has resulted In a feeling of mutual interdepend-
ence which has brought officer and man In a
relationship which makes snobbishness on the
one hand and misunderstanding on the other more
nearly Impossible every day.
To fit the man to his position of maximum
usefulness In the navy demands, therefore, no
change in existing mechanism of efTort. The
only thing necessary Is to co-ordinate and to
direct to a given end the forces already In ex-
istence on every ship and at every station of the
navy.
This given purpose Is two-fold In character.
First, to use the navy to give education, broad-
mindedness and personal efficiency to each of-
ficer and enlisted man In the service, training
each individually to give the highest possible
returns in actual useful effort for the money
expended for his pay and training.
This first aim will send forth among our citi-
zenship each year approximately 7,000 men, each
of whom Is qualified by his Industrial training,
by his association with officers and men of dif-
ferent nations, by his habit of mind of Intelli-
gent comprehension and quick, well-disciplined
action and by his broad understanding of world
politics, to act as a center for spreading knowl-
edge of discipline, of good citizenship, of the
highest ideals of mental, physical and spiritual
efficiency, through every section of our United
States.
fiecond, from the body of men thus qualified
the employer will be able to select, from exact
records, the man fitted In every respect for beBt
efficiency In any given position. Letters from
some of the largest employers of labor In the
country show that they are now employing men
holding honorable discharges from the navy and
getting from them higher efficiency than from
the average man.
Give greater certainty of direction to the In-
dustrial education of each man and it Is not pos-
sible to avoid the conclusion that greater effi-
ciency still will result.
Let us pass now to consideration of the ma-
terial side of the navy. Do you realize that
when a ship of our fleet visits a foreign port
she carries on board prnctlcal, complete, work-
ing demonstrations of the best and latest Ameri-
can-made types of machinery?
Suppose I am a mine owner in Rio de Janeiro.
It Is my desire to Install a $250,000 pumping
plant In the mines under my direction. The
fleet visits Rio de Janeiro and I go on board
the ship as a visitor. In the engine room and
In the fire room I find American pumps operat-
ing so smoothly and efficiently and with so small
a necessity for supervision that I am impressed
Immediately with the fact that those pumps,
made by an American manufacturer, are the
only ones that will serve my purpose.
In other words, the actual demonstration of
the machinery has overcome any means brought
to bear by foreign manufacturers to convert me
to their product.
A systematic use through the consular service
of the possibilities in tnis line would, it seems
MILITARY DISCIPLINE
In many ways military organization Is the most
peaceful of activities. When the contemporary
man steps from the street, of clamorous Insin-
cere advertisement, push, adulteration, undersell-
ing and Intermittent employment. Into the bar-
rack-yard, he steps or. to a higher Bocial plane
Into an atmospnere of service and co-operation
and of infinitely more honorable emulations.
Here at least men are not flung out of employ-
ment to degenerate because there Is no Imme-
diate work for them to do. They are fed and
drilled and trained for better services. Here at
least a man Is supposed to win promotion by
self-forgetfulness and not by self-seeking. And
beside the feeble and irregular endowment of re-
search by commercialism, its little short-sighted
snatches at profit by innovation and scientific
economy, see how remarkable Is the steady and
rapid development of method and appliances in
naval and military affairs!
Nothing Is more striking than to compare the
progress of civil conveniences which has been
left almost entirely to the trader, to the progress
in military apparatus during the last few decades.
The house appliances of today, for example, are
little better than they were 50 years ago. A
house of today is still almost as 111-ventllated,
badly heated by wasteful fires, clumsily arranged
and furnished as the house of 1858. Houses a
couple of hundred years old are still satisfactory
places of residence, so little have our standards
risen. But the rifle or battleship of 50 years ago
was beyond all comparison Inferior to those we
possess; In power. In speed, in convenience alike.
No one has a use now for such superannuated
things.
The conceptions of order and discipline, the
tradition of service anrf devotion, of physical fit-
ness, unstinted exertion and universal responsi-
bility, which universal military duty Is now teach-
ing European nations, will remain a permanent
acquisition, when tbn last ammunition has been
used in the fireworks that celebrate the final
peace.—H. G. Wells.
MTES TO STATE
WITHIN TI REICH OF EVERYONE
No person In Oklahoma who attends the eighth annual Oklahoma Stat#
fair and Expoaltion, Oklahoma City, September 22 to October 3, 1914, can be
accused ol extravagance this year, according to the table of railroad fares
found below. In fact, the moat extravagant thing anyone can do is to remain
away from what gives promise of being Oklahoma's greatest State Fair, with
Its sensaiional multiplicity of educational features, attractions and entertain-
ment for twelve days and nights. All railroads will provide special equip-
ment.
No matter where you live In Oklahoma, you can get some Idea of th«
railroad rata from the following table, showing the fare from every county
scat;
ONE WAT
COUNTY COUNTY SKAT FARE ROUTE.
Adair Stilwell J 5.34. ...K. C. S to Howe 4 C. R. I. * H
2.58....A. T. & S. F.
2.06 ...M K. & T.
7.05 Forgan on W. F. & N. W.
2.84....C. R. I. A P.
1.32....C. R. I. A P.
Alfalfa Cherokee.
Atoka Atoka
Beaver Beaver
Beckham Sayre
Blaine Watonga
Bryan Durant 3.30....M. K. A T.
Caddo Anadarko 1.22 C. R. I. & P.
Canadian El Reno 52....C. R. I. A P.
Carter Ardmore 2.04....A. T. A S. F.
cherokee Tahlequah 4.22 Frisco.
Choctaw Hugo 4.06 Frisco to Ardmore & A. T. S. F.
Cimarron Boise City 10.00 Texhoma on C. R. I. & P.
Cleveland Norman 36....A. T. A H. F.
Coal Coalgate 2.40....M. K. A T.
Comanche Lawton 1.82....C. R. I. A P. and Frisco,
Cotton Walter 2.18....C. R. I. A P.
Craig Vinita 3.66 Frisco.
Creek Sapulpa 2.10 Frisco.
Custer Arapaho 2.02 Frisco to Clinton,( Frisco.
l .flaw ire
Dewey .
Ellis ...
Garfield
Carvin
Orady .
Grant ..
Greer ..
Harmon
lay. 3 90....Afton on Frisco.
Taloga j..i 2.16 Custer on Fricco.
Arnett
Enid
Pauls Valley... .
Chickasha
Medford
Mangum
Hollis
Harper Buffalo
Haskell Stigler
Hughes Holdenville
Jackson Altus
Jefferson Waurika
Johnston Tishomingo 3.48
Kay Newkirk 2.18
Kingfisher
Kiowa Hobart
Latimer Wilburton
Le Flore Poteau
Lincoln Chandler..*.
Logan Guthrie
lx ve Marietta
McClain Purcell
McCurtain Idabel
McIntosh ICufaula 4.20
Major Fairview 4.17
Marshall .
Mayes ....
Murray Sulphur
Muskogee Muskogee
50....Gage on A. T. A S. F.
1.74... .C. R. I. & P.
1.12....A. T. A S. F.
.74 C. R. 1. A P. and Frisco.
2.S4....C. R. 1. A P.
2.S0....C. 11. I. A P.
4.01....W. F. A N. W. to Altus A Frlso*
6.46... .Ashland, Kan., on A. T. A S. F.
4.36....Mid. Valley to Muskogee, theft
Frisco or M. K. A T.
.C. R. I. & P.
. Frisco.
.C. R. I. A P.
.C. R. I. A P.
A. T. & S. F.
1.54..
2.96..
2.12..
.Kingfisher 1.02....C. R. I. A P.
228....C. R. I. A P.
3.04... .C. R. I. A P.
3.98....K. C. S. to Howe and C. R. k
& P.
.98. ...Frisco.
.64....A. T. A 8. F.
2.38....A. T. & 8. F.
.68....A. T. A H. F.
....Frisco to Ardmore A A. T. S. F.
. M. K. A T. via Muskogee.
.K. C. M. & O. to Clinton *
C. R. 1. A P.
Madill 2.82.... Frfoco to Ada and M. K. A T.
4.30 M. K. A T. via Muskogee.
1.67....A. T. & S. F.
8.50....M. K. A T., Frisco, C. R. L A
P., via McAlester.
1.26....A. T. A S. F.
3.66 Mo. Pac. to Claremore aa<l
Frisco.
1.72....C. R. 1. A P.
2.71.... Frisco.
Okfuskee Okemah
Okmulgee Okmulgee
.Pawhuska 2.69 N. V. to Nelagony A M. K. 4
T.
Ottawa Miami : 4.20... .Frisco.
Pawnee
Payne
Pittsburg
Pontotoc
Pottawatomie
ushmataii
.. Pawnee
.. St Jlwater
.. MeAlester....
..Ada
..Tecumseh....
.. Antlers..
Roger Mills Cheyenne
Rogers Claremore
Seminole Wewoka
Sequoyah Sallisaw
Stephens ....Duncan
Texas I... Guymon
Tillman Frederick
Tulsa Tulsa
Wagoner Wagoner
Washington Bartlesville.,
Washita Cordell
Woods Alva '
Woodward Woodward
NIL DE8PERANDUM.
"Things in general," said the pessimistic the-
osophUt, "are very, very bad."
"Oh, well," replied the optimistic theosophlst,
cheerfully, "It's all In a lifetime; and, besides,
there will be other lifetimes."—Puck.
THE LOGIC OF IT.
Real Friends Never Fall.
It Is never worth while to grieve
over the friend who has failed you,
who is estranged by distance) or giveB
you up for someone who is richer or
has a better social position. Such a
one was never more than a sham
friend, and instead of grieving be-
cause you have found her out, bt
thankful that you have not wasted
your confidence on her any longer.
Real friends never fall us.—Glrl'b
Companion.
"Happy Dust. "
The public health law, as regards
the restriction of the sale of liabit-
forming drugs, Is very loosely worded,
and even where Its provisions should
apply effectively, are not observed.
Schoolgirls have been found distribut-
ing among their mates papers of the
dangerous drug, heroin, which they
call "happy dust." Physical and men-
tal breakdown follows Inevitably the
acquirement of this habit.
Not a Mistake.
"That Judge made a mistake wfcpa
he married us."
"That so?"
"Yes. He ended the ceremony with:
'And may God have mercy on your
soul.'"
"He knew what he was about, all
right. He's married himself."
Armored Aeroplanes.
A large number of aeroplanes are
now being built of steel, and they al-
so carry armor sufficiently thick to
turn a rifle or shrapnel bullet. Gen-
erally speaking, only the vulnerable
parts of the machine are protected,
such as the engine and the seats of
the pilot and the observer.
Hard On Optimism.
Now some one who doubtless has
made a careful study of the subject
Informs us that happiness depends
| almost entirely on having money when
you need it and we'd like to know
| Mow we're going to live up to our res-
olution not to have any more mo-
ments of depression, or anyhow, ot
very many.—Columbus (O.) Jouraul.
must be an unusually smart
"The Mexicans
people "
"What makes you think that?"
"I Bee the oil people are afraid they will set tht
rlverB there on Are."
GENERAL TENDENCY.
"How do you account for the falling off In
enthusiasm In your district T'
"It's to be expected," replied Senator Sorghum.
"People will fall off a band wagon, the same as
a water wagon."
Snakes Held Sacred In China.
It Is not always safe to kill a snake
In China. It doesn't matter much
whether the snake Is of the water
species or of the land variety, for
within this reptile's body is supposed
to reside the spirit of what tho yel-
low men worship as tho Dragon King.
This latter is believed by the aver-
age superBtttious "John" to have the
power of 'ruling over floods. This
dragon King represent* one symbol In
the ritual worship of the Chinese re-
llglou called Taoism,
1.90....A. T. & a. P.
1.50....A. T. & 8. F.
2.42....C. It. I. ti P.
1.72....M. K. & T.
C. R. I. & I'.
5.50....Frisco to Wister & C. R. I. A P.
2.48....Elk City on C. K. I. & P.
2.00.... Frisco.
1.38....C. 11 I. & P.
4.76....Mo. Pac. to Claremore & Frisco.
1S4....C. It. I. & P.
9.93....C. It. I. & P. via Pratt, Kan.
2.88... .Frisco.
2.38....Frisco, 2.02 M. K. & T.
3.82... .M. K. T., via Muskogee; 18.71,
M. K. Si T. to McAlester A
Rock Island.
2.92 M. K. & T.
2.24 . .. .Frisco.
3.06....C. It. I. A P.
4.75....W. F. & N. W., to Flk City A
C. R. I. & P.
Highland English
English as she is spoke In the re-
mote highlands Is not exactly the
tongue of the Bouth, which fact 1b Il-
lustrated by a brief conversation
which took place between three high-
land gillies, who had a sup each of
the laird'B own mountain dew. Says
Tougal: "That wass the fery peBt
whusky her nainsel' nefer tasted In all
her porn tays!" Assented Tonalt;
"So did I neither." And Angus cor-
roborated, "Neither did I, too!"—Lon-
don Globe.
Inspiring In the Beginning.
Put a little ln^iration Into the be-
glnlrrg of things. Do not start the day
with dragging feet and sighs. Learn a
lesson from the birds who, even In the
busy nesting time, welcome the sun-
rise with song, and make the begin-
ning of the day a time of rejoicing.
The day that begins with Inspiration
Is prety sure to have achievement to
Its credit.—Girl's Companion.
Test Aeroplane Armor.
One of the requirements of the
American government for scout aerqt
planes lg that armor of chrome-steel
one-tenth of an Inch thick must be
carried to safeguard the engine and
aviators. This armor is tested for
penetration by the American ordn-
ance department before being placed
on the machine.
Refuse Imitations.
Patience is no simple endurance.
It is being brave, sunny and cheerful
under all circumstances. No other
virtue has hud so many Imitations,
and most of them so unlovely. Hava
nothing to do with these imitations.
Cultivate the real thing, smiling
cheery patience.—Girl's Companion.
Clock Had Opened.
A little girl four and one-half yean
old was asked by hei mother to report
on the position of the hands of tha
clock. "Shut tight," she explained,
the time being nearly noon. "Oh,
come and see, mamma," she ex'
claimed later. "The clock Is wlda
open now."
Man's Utter Foolishness.
Man is certainly stark mad; he can.
not make a worm, and yet he will
be making gods by dozens.—Moub
aigne.
Of Course That's Itl
In a primary room in a city school
the children were talking about th«
flight of the birds on the approach ol
winter. The teacher asked them how
the birds knew when to start awav. A
little girl's hand went up and she re-
plied. "Why, they Bee the cold wav«
flag."
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