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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29

CONDITIONS IN OIL
BUSINESS BETTER
Price of Crude Has Stiff
fened and Cushing Pro-
ducers Are Satisfied.
IT THE Oklahoma corporation COM

If THE oklahoma corporation COM
L mission follows the advice and
testimony of some of the biggest and
most prominent oil producers in the
world, they viii make no rules and
regulations enforcing the oil conserva-
ton law that Will apply to the present
developed oil fields in oklahoma, The
commissioners, Chairman Jack Love,
George Henshaw and the new mem-
Der, w. B. humphrey who was in his
first meeting as a commissioner Ia
dicatcd at east that 1t was not the
intention To make any rules that VIII
apply TO present fields. This much
was CLEANED from the public hearing
held all day ycstorday.hy the commits
sion i'm the Commercial club rooms of
Tulsa.
Practically every witness heard yes
tcrday gave testimony to the effect
that conditions in the oklahoma oil
Industry We're on the up grade, and
that right now the industry was In
better shape than at,any time in the
past two years. The price Of crude
oil has stiuoncd considerably and
Cushing producers are now getting
better than the market price for their
oil and are preferrnE to hold for a
still higher market, according to we'll
Informed and competent witnesses
yesterday.
Prominent Oil Men Here.
The hearing started at 10 o'clock
and was concluded at o'clock in the
afternoon. rhe assembly room Of the
Commercial club was crowded to the
doors by ono of the largest gather
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
EXPERT SPRAYERS
IN TULSA TODAY

Four experts on tree spraying will
be in Tulsa this morning to giye a
demonstration 90 local orchardists.
The work will be done on the \. b.
Pittenger place near Orcutt lake, COM
mencing at o'clock and continuing
till noon.
The spraying demonstration will be
under the direction Of c. +. Sanburn,
state entomologist lie will be as
sisted by Otis Wade. assistant state
ontomologist and T. NJ. JeffOrds, NJ
X. & T. expert G. A McNabb, an
expert on grapes, and DR. c. h. Earn
heart, county farm demonstrator, will
also be in the group Of sprayers. The
public is invited TO attend. Access to
the farm may be had from either car
line
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
The Achievements
of Tulsa

Account the necessity of increas-
ing the size Of the Achievements
of Tulsa the date for final accept
ance Of mailing lists can be eX-
tended for few days.
Please don't delay in getting in
your lists, however, for IL you wait
until after the edition is published
we must ask you to pay postage
yourself. This on account Of the
postoffice department ruling, which
makes it necessary that all papers
to be mailed at second-class rates
must be in the office the same
day Of publication.
So, to secure newspaper rates
there can be no delay in mailing
copies of the achievements of
Tulsa"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
To Get Carnegie Library

SPECIAL % inc NOflu
DRUMRIGHT, April 2S-The
wemen Of Drumright are endeavoring
to secure 4 Carnegie library for this
city A petition is being sent to Mr..
Carnegie. At the present time the
city is entirely without library re-
sources.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
Body seen in River.

Special to The World.
DRUMRIGHT. April 1S.-The body
of man was seen floating in the
Cimarron river late Monday by two
bovs who were playing along the
river banks. The river was very
hiph ana the body was carried out
into midstream Efforts to locate il
later failed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
OLD MAN At 80, EH?

WASHINGTON, April IS
President Wilson took another
step in rejuvenating the diplo-
matte service today by signing an
executive order which will bar
men more than thirty-five years
from the so-called civil service"
portion Of the corps. which in
cludes secretaries and clerks. The
sadors and ministers will not be
affected.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
Campaign for Half Million Members
l. Decided Upon.


l. Decided Upon.
DIES MONIES, April 2S.-Bishop
Richard J. Cooke Of Portland, oregon.
was chosen president of the board Of
Methodist bishops in the initial aes-
sion Of their semi-aunual conference
here today. Bishop Luther y. VIII
son Of New York city was elected per
manent secretary. .Today's session
was executive.
A world wide moycment for evan
gelization was outlined by Bishop
Theodore S. Henderson Of Chatta-
nooga, Tennessee, and definite plans
were expected to be made during the
conference before the adjournment
next Monday. It was proposed that
the church shall inaugurate a cam
pagn TO increase the membership Of
the church 100000 in 1916 The in
crease in two years has been $4,000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
Russian Acroplane Drops.

LONDON. April ga Reuter- dis
Iaeroplane has been shot down by
heavy artillery near Czobos and that
three of its occupants were killed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
In Turkey and Belgium,
Vital Contests Rage
Press Disagrces.

Some sections of the British press
profess the belief that the crisis in
the new battle or series of battles for
the French coasts are passed, but
others are of the opinion that the end
Is not yet.
'The fate of Calais still hangs in
tine balance" the Evening News says.
"The Germans are not disheartened.
They are not starving and they are
(Contiuued On Page Ten)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29
GERMANS ARE THROWN BACK BY ALLIES
THE WEATHER REPORT: {:

TULSA, April Temperature
Maximum 81; minimum, CO. south
Wind and clear.
WASHINGTON, April 2S-Okla.
homa Generally fair Thursday and
Friday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-04-29

Looking for antique furni-
tWe2 You can find some
"rcal' pieces advertised on
the classified page. Read it.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
street and looked at the schooners saiI.
Ing over fho hnr D>-.e

street and looked at the schooners sail
Ing over the bar.
, Hagerman passed Moeller. Foster
fled to Southworth. Moeller started to
walked and worked a double steal WITH
Moeller Another double steal with
Hagerman holding the bali scored
Moeller and put Milan on third. the
smald shan.. crowd row shriekins their disgust.
Milan across GSs s'ysn tSe aoss walk snd ana chased
left center. Chapman WE Wa,bed ReaGhers ali avn IN
the ball on the relay and Gandii tailed
nm IN came sam Jones. who pitches a
molly on a fly to Graney, but Ainsmith
second ssc 0Neill threw the bali to CEN
Ter, Rri1p putting the catcher on third. Nc
steal with Ainsmtth. the latter scor-
ing. Jones tossed the bali to Kirke
VINO hit Mcbride in the back. letting
nm ~ NJ keen en- right on to third; Graney
Bride tailed amid a chorus Of teers
ana aIsd catcalls. Johnson mercifuliy
fas ssst the 9t tna Gid. saTf s ss fs
sent over a run. In the fourth Noel
swsa srs t'pfS bp Soss sysr Grsnt sonrc head 1e
resched Tn ssira on Ms double and
went over on Fosters sacrifice. In
the seventh Gandils triple. followed
by GonhSIi}s sasris sIais y' tS sent nDts GXsr
followed by Shanks wound at the
hands Of a pitched ball and Gandils 5
double. accounted for one run. VII;
liams, hitting. for Connolly. forced
passed bail, making the total eleven. .
In came Nick In the seventh. He had
been kidding the fans and the alleged
Indians SO far. but now he was to mean
business. And when he tried to show
up the home boys his own supporters
cnly half tried. They wanted to have a
joke Of their own. The alleged Indians
had nothing till Nick came In. and then
on four hits they managed to score one
loLely run. Graney's single was all
right. Kirke's was a fiuke past Foster
Sn ith rolled one to center that Foster
could have stopped. had he wished. and
Graney singled. Barabee fouled and
Wamhy singled. filling the corners
o Neili. That wa: vas going some. too
In the eighth southworths ongle
Cha prnan's double to right. = mere
Texas Leaguer: Braney''s sacrihce NJ,
kirke's. walk. Smiths single to center
and a force play gave the alleged In
dians three runs. accompanied by sar-
castle remarks from the few fans stick
Ing around. Eschen singled In the ninth,
but was left and then the handful OF
fans slowly made their way across the
street to see the yacht race.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
BUT ONE EASTERNER
WINS IN COAST TENNIS
Dean Mathey Takes Bundy
Into Camp - Others Are
Beaten.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 20.-The Pan
ama-Pacific tennis tournament came to
conclusion Sunday In match play
at singles. East vs. West. The invad-
ers took one of the four. matches, this
honor falling to Dean Mathey. former
Princeton star. who took Tom Bundy,
OF Los Angeles, into camp after fl We
hard sets by the scores of SIS, 3-6, 6-4,
&c. and 81. Mathey was forced to
the limit to win. but played his best
game at crucial moments and found
the going in the deciding set rather
easy.
Watson NJ. Washburn, George Nj.
Church. and r. Norris Williams I'd, fell
in succession before the Pacific Coast
trio. John Strachan, William NJ. John
ston, and Maurice Mclaughlin Strach-
an won In straight sets from Washburn
In rather easy fashion at 6-4, g., 81.
Johnston. after his arduous time of II
in Saturdays play against McLoughlin,
came back and displayed some brilliant
tennis in his match with Church, win
ming at 81, i-6. 6-l, O..
The best match of the afternoon was
tho Williams Mclaughlin tilt The
California comet won after four sets
and In q measure obtained revenge for
his defeat Of the last year for the ma.
tional title by Williams. McLoughliu
won after losing the first set, 4-6 De.
spite his hard match with Johnston Oh
Saturday the internationalist was at tor
form and took the next three sets al
ca, &c. 6-3.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
CREWS TO EXCHANGE
ROWING COURTES|ES
Potomacs to Row In Baltimore,
While ArundIes viii Come
to Washington.

The Potomacs Of this city and Arun-
dels OF Baltimore will exchange cour-
tesies July 81 and August IA In send
ing crews to the regattas In Baltimore
and here on these dates. Saturday
week a picked crew of Potomac oars
men will row In the Arundel Boat Club
regatta, and two weeks following the
Arundeis will row here. The Potomac
date was shifted to August II to ac-
commodate the Baltimore men.
On August "a the Potomacs will hold
their annual down the river excursion
to Marshall Hall. The affair has al
ways been . great success, and ia again
expected to prove big attraction.
The board Of governors Of the Poto-
mac Club accepted the bid Of William
Glass and Sons. Of Philadelphia. to
change the four cared shell to q quad
ruple shell.
Claude r. Zappone. identified with
rowing for many years. known as a
former oarsman with a fine record.
and a leading spirit in rowing In the
East, will take charge Of coaching the
Potomac crews for the remainder OF
the season. lappone has been an
officer Of the Potomac Club for years,
and has a large following.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
TOURNEY RATINGS
ARE GIVEN TO-DAY
W. R. & E. Co. win Have Full
Classes In Handicap Affair,
Singles, and Doubles.

Handicaps and ratings are out for
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company closed tennis tournament
and DR.. Larkln W. Glasebrook is
found leading the racquctcrs. There
are forty-six entries for the event 80
far, and drawings will be made In
day or so for the affair. which starts
tomorrow afternoon on the courts at
Fourteenth and G streets.
The classes and handicaps an
nounced by M. NJ. Merrill are as fol-
lows:
class 4 tninus 1b,uDr; L. W.
Wis, W. j.. Ham. NJ. NJ. Merrill. clar-
enee P King. and !! F: Read:
Clarke. &. s. Kimbsil. r. p. swope. a.
p. Warner, A. v. sisler. G Williams.
and H. s. Davis.
Glass G levenl,.J; Lynch, II, y.
Brook. r. d. schlesie' and j. C. Nc
Class d tplps n-l9aac. F; Ray;
mond. J.. B. johnson. c. g. Duke ana
S!sss !D3ss s,,.,,oI ,s,mr s. " A. stasse: ases:,rs T.
Ai'fs Al r dib.en. II 81 rSS'FT'0R " + Fersuson T. n
ces; Class S. r tDlus soicW. Brown; s.. /:
Marlow, r. c. Goodhart, W. w: Toll
son, w. IL. blbke, ~. W =
Ahern. w. o. Gibson. T. q. iulick. r..
o. Melton. A. W. Luckett. ]. r.. Green,
L. Conners. A. e. Thomas. and L.. F.
Trudewind
The pairinRs In the singles are as fol-
lows: Kimball VS.. Steep. Parry vs.. Mar
low. Warner VS.. Davis. Coe vs.. Rettew.
Ham va Mclaughlin. schlegle VS..
Swope, Hazard VS.. I.uckett. L. B. John
son vs.. Mccall. A r. Gibson vs.. Ahcrn.
Trudewind VS.. Duke. Read vs.. Merrill,
Conlon vs.. Green. Lynch vs.. Melton.
Brown VS.. Blake. while byes were
drawn by Tolson. Ferguson. Brooks.
Allen. RAYMOND, Gla axebrook, Vitter.
Goodhart, Patterson. Thomas, Gibson.
King Garrett Williams. Conners. Gu
/ lick. Sisler. and Clarke,
Although the entries In the doubles
| will not close until July "a. fourteen
pairs have been received thus far, as
| follows: Merrill and partner. Kimball
and Read, Parry and partner. Johnson
and H. g. Davis, Goodhart and partner.
| Marlow and partner. c. f. Davis and
| partner. Brooks and swope. Ham and
| Clarke, King and GiaEebrook. Lynch
and partner. Sisler and Mccall. and
| Gibson and partner.
| The tennis committee Is composed OF
NJ. NJ. Merrill. chairman; II. A, Brooks
A. g. Parry. c. 8. Kimball. and L. b.
| Johnson.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Los ANGELES MAN
HAS SWIMMING MARK
Easily Skaters Best Previous
Record Held by Duke Kohan-
amoku.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. July co.
Ludy LANCER. Of the Los Angeles A. c..
won the Amateur Athletic Union OPEN
water championship for the quarter
mile yesterday. lowering the American
record, formerly held by Duke Kahana-
moku. OF Honolulu. by five and three
nfth seconds Lansers time was
O:S2 l-6,
J.'wheatley and Bud" Goodwin. both
Of the New York A. c., were second
and third.
LANCER won by a clean twenty yards
He took the lead early and steadily
pulled away from the fled.
Michael McDermott. OF the Illinois
Athletic Club, took the water first, but
all the contestants were close behind
him. LANCER craw,ed and established a
short. clear lead at the first turn. the
ll0-yard pole. Wheatley was three yards
behind him and ", Ross, of the Multno-
nah Club. Portland, Ore. was third
At the second turn Langer heightened
his lead and continued to gain until the
finish.
Goodwin spurted into third. passing
Ross at the 330-yard turn.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

quired to subdue the litter of Bruins
which Robert Bresnahan is carrying
around with his circus. Mayer revealed
the help signal In the eighth with Vic
Saysr on second. one run already scored
In that round and two down. Alexander
came to the rescue, and struck out Will
hams on four pitched balls.
BY again trouncing the White Sox the
Boston Red Sox improved their first
place hold In the American. League.
This race looks more and more like a
Detroit Boston affair than ever, as the
Tigers doubled the score on Connie
Mack just yesterday. jennings men got
twelve runs and thirteen hits for him,
and these of of Wyckofr, Mack's one
best bet, Haas and Davis. The win put
them within two points of second place.
That Chicago Boston affair was termi-
mated in a near riot. In Chicagos ninth,
Mayer, batting for Russell, was struck
umpire, said that 'Reb" had not tried
to dodge the bali. and refused to tive
him his base. Verbal shra pnel was Tex
changed freely for the next few min
utes. and Rowland was motioned to-
ward the water cooler. The crowd
swarmed on the field, and O'Loughlin
had to be escorted OF by a squad OF
gendarmes.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Home Club Matches
Scheduled For Today

Rain prevented matches in the Home
Club tennis tournament yesterday. but
Chairman John Beadle. Of the tennis
round Of singles completed by Saturday.
The matches ordered for this after
noon are as follows: Preliminary round.
r. A. Doyle. OF the Bureau of Mines. VS..
s. G. Hamilton. OF the General Land
Office and r. H. Phillips OF the Geo
logical Survey. VS.. c. G. Townsend. of
the Pension Bureau. First round-R. f.
Marine. OF the Patent Office. vs.. II. c.
Ames. of the Pension Bureau. and A.
Stambaugh Of the Reclamation Service.
Service.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Scores Run High
In Western Golf

CLEVELAND. July 2o.-Poor scores
were made In the elimination round Of
the Western amateur golf tournament
at the Maryland Country Club yester-
day.
Jack Neville. Of Oakland. Cal, and
Paul Hunter. OF the Midlothian Golf
Club. Of Chicago. led the field with 7s
each.
Chick Evans, minus his favorite golf
clubs. left in Chicago by mistake. made
the course in 81. playing with Eben
Byers. Of Pittsburgh. who recorded
at -.
Many scores went to 100 and some
were higher. Among those who failed
to hand In a card was George H. Balch.
Of Cincinnati. president Of the Western
Golf Associat ton.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Standings in Three Big Leagues
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.

Tomorr0w's Games.
81. Louis At Now York.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Pittsburgh At Brooklyn.
Chicago at Philadelphia
Today's Games.
81. Louis at New York,
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati At Boston.
Pittsburgh At Brooklyn
Yesterdays Results.
Phiiideiphia. 8; Chicago. I.
Chica 60 Philadelphia, rain.
New York. I; st. Louis. J.
Brooklyn, ): Ptttsbursh,
Boston, I: Cincinnati, !.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Gilmore to Confer
With Harry Sinclair

KANSAS CITY. July ls.-James Gil
more. president OF the Federal League.
arrived here today to confer. II is re-
ported. with Harry Sinclair. owner Of
the Newark Federals. on plans to
force the night against organized base
bail. Mr.. Sinclair has been here for the
last three dayA
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Pitches No-Hit Game.

ATLANTA, Ga. July ao.-Scott Perry.
Of the Atlanta Southern League team.
pitched a no-hit game here yesterday
against Nashville, Atlanta winning by
q score of to l. Two bases on balls
and two errors we're responsible TOR
Nashvilles run
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
PA6D I

The Baltimore Tsrropins have turned
turtle.
The deepest spot n the Pacific 10
three miles IN depth. This dimple n a
mere dent IN comparison to the hole
IN Connie Mack's tnfield.
The revolution in Haiti isn't very
serious. The government has or
dered the Nashville to the scene,
which is only . minor league city,
at the best.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Chicago Pitcher Is
Sued By Manicurist

CHICAGO, July 20.-"Death
Valley jim" Scott, a member
Of the Chicago White Sox
pitching staff is named rs de-
fendant in suit for $4,000
brought by a Chicago mani
curist. Violation Of the Mann
act Is said to be involved in
the charge. according to the
news dispatches from Chicago,
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Ouimet to Defend Title.

BOSTON. July 2o.-Entries for the
Massachusetts amateur golf champion
ship, which opens at the Woodland Golf
Club on July q, closed today with lO5
players on the list. Including Francis
ouimet. the natioIs. sud !r~.e ais
koldsr.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Hopper Doing Well.

Booth Hopper, sent to Minnea polls by
Griffith. won the first game he pitched,
beating Columbus yesterday. TO O. in
a pitchers battle with Seheuberg. Each
Nov ID ave hits.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
Baseball Is Growing
Rougher.
Clarence.
Lee.
Clark.
Branch.

It's some small consolation to Cleve-
land to know that when Walter John
son is batting. he isn't able 10 pitch at
the same moment.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
MINCE PIE
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING"
BY BUGS" BAER.

IN ANSWER TO THE OFT REPEAT
ED QUERY. rs BASEBALL DECLIN-
ING" WE CAN STATE ON AU-
THENTIC AUTHORITY THAT LAR
RY MCLEAN NEVER WAS KNOWN
rrO
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

Tomorrow Games.
Boston at st. Louis.
TodsyS Games.
washinGtoa At Cisvsisaa.
Boston At Chicago.
philadelphia at Detroit
New York at 8t Louis
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

Yesterdays Results.
Washington. II; Cleveland. L.
Dstroit, II; Athletics. g.
Boston. 8: Chicago. I.
New York. 10; Bt. Louis, J.
New York, 1; 81. Louis. !.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
RUURH

"As usual, Ban
Johnson allowed
Johnny EverS to
have Bans own
way"
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

Its practically impossible to pct a
player to admit hs u su0erin0 from
q charley horse Of the skull.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

TOmorrow's Games.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
Baltimore at st. LOUIS.
Today's Games.
brooklyn at Chicago.
buffalo At Pittsburgh.
Baltimore at st. Louis.
Newark At Kansas CITY.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

Kirke. Moeller t2). Milan C2). -shanks. Gan.
oil t2). Ainsmith. Mcbride johnson, Wi.
liams. Stolen sganss WJ. Noel
ler ~. Milan t2. Ainsmith az, and. Nc.
Bride. Earned runs-Clevcinnd, 3: Nationals
Gandil. Three-base hits--Moeller. Gandii (a).
Sacriice nies-Foster (2), Connolly. Graney
Hits-On Haserman, in l-3 inning; on
innings; of johnson. : in 8 inninss; on Al
trock, In innings. Balk-Hagerman. f@irst
base on balle-ofr Hagerman. 8; of Jones, q;
on Coumbe l; of Altrock, /. Struck out-By
Jones. ?: by Altrock. 2. Passed bail-O' Neili
tirst base on error~Cleveland. l. Left on
bases-Cleveland. Nationals. 8. Umpircs-
hour and SO minutes.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

The Government has barred spies and
thieves from the Federal buildings. Clark
Griffith also has barred boots, fumbles. and
ironhead plays from the Florida Avenue Park
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

Yesterdays Results.
Baltimore. S; St. Louis. 8.
Buffalo. I; Pittsburgh. O.
Chicago. II: Brooklyn. 5.
Newark Kansas City-RAin.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

Walter johnson was not forced yes
terday,. and will be sent against the De-
troit Tigers Friday. Shaw will probably
be tho fourth Griffman to tackle the
Tigers in the coming series.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20
'TiS a Habit NO7U

tied for Jones In the seventh.
tied for CouInbc in the ninth.
tied for Connolly In the ninth.
The Washington times., 1915-07-20

Bert Gallia has a sore foot The
aluminium plate on his right shoe has
caused large blister to form. and he
can hardly work on the mound 1t was
the pain Of this sore toe more than any
thing else that caused his momentary
weakness Sunday afternoon. The wound
has been repaired now, and the Texan
expects to win his game against the
TigerA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-17
STICKS TO BATTLESHIPS,
security League Holds Inventions
Only Part of Need.

The National Security League. advo-
cate Of Il larger navy, Is pleased but
not satisfied by the proposed establish
ment of an advisory board of civilian
inventors and engineers. recently an
nounCed by Secretary Daniels.
:. Stanwood Menken, president Of the
league. said yesterday that the modern
battleship Is still the important unit of
every fleet. and that so far all improve
ments In aeroplanes, submarines and
other subsidiary forces are subordinate
to H. He went on
1.-THE league believes that no improve
ments In the subsidiary fleet equal in i'm
portance the necessity of bringing the
superdreadnought, which is the first line
of the feet. to its highest efficiency
at cannot be too strongly emphasized
that the General Board Of the Navy, with
Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Fiske.
have pointed ont that the Atlantic fleet
is deficient in ships. Twenty ships
are now classed in the first, second third
and fourth divisions of that fleet, while
the fact remains that the United States
possesses but seven dreadnoughts Fur
ther emphasis must be laid upon the fact
that there Is not "A submarine upon the
Atlantic coast which Is 1T for sea duty"