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Tht; American Congress must
Take The Profit Out Of War!
Any plan to reorganize our
army or our navy must include
provision for government manu
facture of munitions of war.
Under existing conditions cer
tain individuals and corporations
have a direct', selfish interest in
promoting war and rumors of
w ar.
"Preparedness” in their lexi
con.; is <t synonym for ”di»id
ea.l i” and act.ial .vvar the slay
ing of hundreds of thousands.of
human beings and the maiming
of midioijs more means to
tiiem wealth beyond the dreams
of Avarice.
As Christians vve pray “Lead
us not into temptation” and as a
Christian nation vve must not de
liberately place any portion of
our citizenship in a position
where their . material ' interests
will not square with the peace
and well being of, their fellow
mortals.
C U M M INS’ G RE AT SPEEC H.
SENATOR CUMMIN'S of IOWA,
a REPUBLICAN, stated the case
in the course of a great speech
which he delivered in the Senate
on .January 19. He said:
“MR. President, if it is good
policy to permit the private man
ufacture of arms and munitions
of. war, why is it not good poli j
to allow men.to recruit armies
and to sell them to the govern
ment which is to employ armies?
It has not been long since that
was the practice of many govern
ments. ' It has been but little
more than a hundred years since
it Was regarded as entirely con
sistent with the highest morality
and the most exalted ethics for a
goveriunent to farm out the en
listment and the training of its
armies.
The civilized sense-of mankind
overturned so brutal and so dan- j
gerousa policy, and it wtlLnot he j
long until that same sanstT’which I
takes into account the dearest;
possessions of civilized man, will I
drive out this source of profit |
from the great c >urt which final- j
ly determines whether we shall !
heat peace or whether we shall j
he at war.”
TO J MUCH FOR MORTAL;
ivIAN. _
Discussing the temptation to:
which the existing system of pri-:
vate manufacture of war muni- j
tions subjects the' men who are '
engaged in that business, Sena- !
tor Cummins said:
“Tbe present situation illus
trates my thought in a startling!
way.-■
We are considering the prob-,
lem of preparedness.
It is a grave, serious problem
and demands the dispassionate
and patriotic 'Judgment of the
people of ihe nation.
We ought to determine the
subject in tbe most unselfish,
farsighted courageous spirit..
In this critical moment what
is the attitude of the makers of
arms and munitions.
Without exception, so far as l
k*now, they are insisting upon
the most comprehensive program
which it is possible to conceive,
CHEVINNK WELLS, CHEYENNE COUNTY, COLORADO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1-910.
and they are employing, through
all tins channels and sill the instru
mental! ies which mould public
thought, all the forces at their
command for a 'completeness of
preparation that would turn this
country into a military camp,
and practically destroy all ambi
tion, save the ambition to over
come by force of arms, the entire
world.
This is a perfectly natural
course for them to pursue, and I
would be astonished if they weie
to pursue any other.
Their business is to supply
ma'-criul for war, and it is not in
mortal man to escape (the tempt a
tions of gain in the enterprises
ip. which they are engaged.”
SOME SAMPLE PROFITS
Senator Cummis submitted
same startling figures to show t he
"war profits” gathered in by a
few men, not only in this coun
try, but in belligerent Europe.
Since August 1, 1914, the day
hostilities began 174 corpora
tions in this country, some of
them immensely large, for n»
other purpose than to manufac
ture munitions of war for Europe
During the lust fifteen months
there were exported to Europe
from this country arms and am
munition valued at $161,964,276
and the exports are increasing,
month by month.
The market value of the stock's
of seventeen of the companies
engaged in this war traffic has
increased in the time mentioned
$432,056,500. If accurate figur
es could be secured concerning
the advance in the stocks of all
the companies affected, the total
would, it is estimated, exceed
$750,000,000.
When the European war ends
these values-ill go up in the air,
unless - A NEW MARKET CAN
BE SECURED FOR THE PRO
DUCTS OF THE FACTORIES
OWNED BY THESE COMPAN
IES,
Exausted Europe cannot furn
ish such a market. Uncle Sam
is the most attractive looking
customer irr sight. ,
GERMAN “WAR” MILLION
AIRES.
Senator Cummins quoted as fol
lows from a cablegram from
Berlin: "Many people have sud
denly become immensely rich
since the beginning of the war.
This applies mostly to those who
are supplying material used in
connection with the war. THERE
ARE. SO MANY GET-RICH
QUICK FAMILIES THAT SOME
GERMANS ARE WISHINC
THAT THE WAR MAY CON
TINUE FOR MANY"YEARS TO
COME.”
The New York World recently
printed a long article showing
liovv the war had affected certain
English business interests.
“Munitions Factories roll in
Wealth” was - significant head
line and the World proceeded to
give a long list of corporations,
“basking in the. sunshine of gov
ernment favor/’ which had .dou
bled and, trebled their dividends
and added inmense sums to their
Veserves.
I The American people may with
; safety differ as much as they
please concerning the
j their arihy and their navy. "Even
tually. the saving common sense
of the nation will solve that pro
blem. Bat the American people
1 cannot afford to permit the
“War Trust” octopus to wrap its
I tentacles about them
WE MUST TAKE THE PRO
FI 1’ OUT OF WAR!
OBITUARY
The following will be of inter
est it) many who came to this
country from Clark or Scotland
counties, Missouri.
At Etna. Mo., on Jan. 14, 1916
David R. Morrison'paSsed quietly
into the great beyond, and the
following morning his beloved
wife followed him.
Dav'd Richard Morrison was
born in Ohio, May 25, 1825; died
Jan. 14, 1916. aged 90 years 7
m tilths 19 days. His wife, An
g<?line Virginia Hart, was born
in Kentucky, Feb. 11, 1835, died
Jan. 15, 1916, aged 80 years 11
months, 4 days.
Both, migrated to Missouri in
childhood days, and afterwards
wed while the bride was only 15
years old. Next month they
would have reached their 66th
wedding anniversary. A few
years of their early married life
they spent in Illinois, and all the
others in Clark and Scotland
counties Mo.
Of this union .were nine chil
dren," F. J. of Carter, Montana;
C. W. of Ft. Benton. Mont; Mrs.
Louella Northcraft, who died 5
years ago, and Alfred whs died
in childhood; Mrs. C. T. Guy.
Mrs. A. VV. Hamrick (twins),
Mrs Henrietta Feltm n,* E. B.
and J. E. all of north Mo. Be
side the children there are forty
grandchildren and 16 great-grand
children.
For many years they have
served their Lord and Master to
gether by living faithful Chris
tian lives, and it is but a just
recompense that He should call
them both to cofhe up to Him to
ge her.
Many people shall feel the rich
tr for having known “Grandpa
and Grandma Morrison” whom
to know were to love.
They wire a typical example
of the early pioneer. He was
Scotch-Irish descent, and she
Scotch Welsh. They ever were
an active couple, and only four
years ago disbanded their little
home to live with their daughter,
where they died.
All earthly aid was given’them
but old age took them down at
the same time, and after only a
few days, God took them home
together.
The above couple' are grand
parents of Mrs. A. J. Mattley, ol
south of town.
(Contributed.
ARAPAHOE
Dill you e /er see finer weather?
Di'J you ever see so much grain?
The wagons pass from early to
late.
Mr. and Mrs YY. F. Wyant
entertained J. E. and wife at din
ner Sunday.
”A large number of our citizens
were transacting business in
Denver last week.
Fay Bidinger arrived Saturday
to be on his homestead after'a
-few week absence at the beet
factory.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S, Abernathy
and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Sawyer
and Helen took dinner in town
last Saturday.
Miss Minnie Hallgreen is beauti
fying her neat little home with
paper and some swell new furni- 1
; ture. Leap Year?
Itastus and Lee say taint no fun
being married when your fath
er-in-law” invites you out to the!
corn field on a frosty morning.
Mr. Gray our new agent is
very obliging and becoming very
popular with the people. He
knows hew to do his work and
he does it.
Harry Ketchem ia greatly im-
I proved in health and all are hap
py to near again the sweet strains
which he succeeds in extracting
from the piano.
Mrs. Seeley served a six o’clock
dinner to a number of her friends
one evening last week. The!
guests of honor were Mr. and
Mrs. Ket( hem of Council Bluffs, j
lowa. ' -
We are glad to know that Mr.
Geo. Walker was able to carry
the mail last week. He was ac
companied by his daughter, Miss
Lillian who did the driving.
All who attended the dance at
the county capital last Saturday
night report a good time.
There is a nice crowd of young
people there and we like to asso
ciate with them.
The Young People’s Club was
not largely attended last Tuesday
night on account of inclement
weather. Those present, howtver
decided to meet again on Friday
evening February 4th, at 7:30 P.
M. All are urged to attend these
meetings. You are sure to de
rive some benefit from them.
A tourist who had some diffi-|
cutty in guiding his car through;
the net. work of grain haulers, :
conveyances, - and toot passengers j
of all descriptions, to bis. seen in '
our little town almost-3hy day. !
reports that be dashed through aj
ne ghboring town at sixty miles j
and didn,t even see a dog.
Strange how "dry” some;
places are? isn’t u?
The Banquet and installation
of officers at the Farmer’s Union
last Saturday night was well at-!
tended and greately enjoyed.
The evening was delightfully
spent with games, eats and;
music. There is no better asset
in Anpahoe country than the
Farmer’s Union. They all work
together as one for the common 1
good of all. They are a hospit
able bunch and hospitality in-'
eludes culture, morality and pros
perity. If ycu are skeptical
about this just drop into our little
bee hive at any time and see for 1
yourself. j
The first lessons in vocal music j
will be given at the next meeting
and all it will cost you is the en
ergy to absorb the instructions. ,
One with years of experience
and well qualified in every way
to handle the subject will he your
teacher. There will be a class \
in penmanship organized and if
you w'sh to improve your writing (
bring pen ink and paper.
It has been arranged to give a
few minutes practice in rapid
calculation, spelling and memory
work at each session, also the
discussion of current events will
become a popular feature. The
| male quartet has agreed to fur
,l nish some selections for the next
meeting and some musical num
bers will be rendered each week.
The success of this movement
depends upon the interest you
manifest in it. If ypu think it is
a good thing come and push it
along, if you do not, come and
see. Remember the date Friday
evening, February 4th. Every
body invited.
Shall we organize a company'
of Infantry in Cheyenne coutny,
having headquarters at Cheyenne-
Wells, Colorado?
To All Concerned:
I have been recently requested
by Gov. Carlson and Adjutant
Gen’l Chase, of the Nat’l 'Guard
of the state to ascertain whether
a company of infantry could, be
| organized in Cheyenne county as f
a part of our national guard, the
\ armory of same to be located at
: Cheyenne Wells, Governor Carl
; son expresses himself as being
! very desirous to have same or
-1 ganized.
All male persons, physically '
fit, between the ages of lt< and 45-
years, either native born citizens
or those who have declared their
intention to become citizens of
thh u. S. are subject to military
duty and can enroll.
It will be necessary that at
least sixty-five qualified persons
signify their desire to enlist by
signing a petition todhe Govern
or requesting that a company be
organized before further steps
can be taken. I have drawn up
the petitions aud same can be
signed at either the office of the
Clerk of the District Court iu the
Court House at Cheyenne Wells,
| the Postoffice at Arapahoe. Wood
; row’s store at First View. Sean.'
| store at Arena, rhe Herald office
at Kit Carson, and the Times of
| fice at Wild Horse, in the course
of ten days or two weeks all pe
titions will be forwarded to the
Cove> nor and if a sufficient num
ber of signers are theron, a meet
ing will be called for the purpose
of ofgapizatibn.
,i The State furnishes the armory
i equ'pmetP, uniforms, accnrter
ments etc. also pays the mem
bers for camp duties, etc, aspro
| viiied by the statutes, the officers
of the company are elected by
the me rubers thereof, the non
i commissioned officers are appoint
ed by the commanding officers of
the company and the company is
required to attend drill at least
' twice per month, lam of the
1 opinion that a company can be
organized and maintained in
Cheyenne county and we all
know that a military training of
this sort will do a lot of good,
1 let’s get-together aid see what
i we can do. Respectfully.
Chas. C. Turner.
S UNNY SIDE
Every body in this wcinity has
been out of water on account of
the wind not blowing.
Little Meryl Nesbitt froze the
end of her nose last Wednesday
mo» ning on her way to school.
The teacher at Sunny Side
school did not get to go home
last Friday night on account of
the severe storm.
FOR SALE—A good second hand
organ. Inquire at this ofliice.
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