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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Three Unable to Act with
Atlantic Fleet for Lack
OF Crews.
ALL SHIPS NEED
LARGER PERSONNEL
Admiral Fletcher Tells Commit.
tee at Least 5000 More
Are Required.

Warrington. March 3.-Only fifteen
Of the twenty-one battleships Of the
Atlantic fleet are or active duty in
West Indian waters. three Of the other
six being 30 crippled for lack Of Off
GERS and men that they cannot operate
with the feet, and the other three
either awaiting or undergoing extern
siye repairs.
The fifteen active ships are short
from eight to seventeen officers each
Of the number assigned to them b. the
Navy Department, and 1000 coal pass
ers. electricians. gunners' mates and
other trained enlisted men, although
they have aboard about one hundred
more men .han the total personnel
allowed by regulations.
This was the situation Of the feet as
pictured to-day By Admiral Fletcher,
commander in chief, before the House
Naval Committee lie added that in
his opinion. and that Of various boards
Of officers who had studied the sub
ject, the battleship squadrons Of the
active feet required at least 5000 sd-
ditional men over the compliments
now assigned. The shortage IN the
various ratings. he explained, how
ever, would not materially injure the
efficiency Of the fleet we're it called on
Immediately to engage an enemy.
Lack of officers was the most serious
aspect, Admiral Fletcher thought, be-
cause il regu res ten years 20 train a
competent lieutenant or Lieutenant
commander Nothing that Congress,
much less he Navy Department, could
do, nc said, could remedy the situa-
tion at once. Many suggestions as TO
how the training Of young Oiticers
might be FASTENED had been advanced
but in his opinion the only effective
and logical way would be 10 increase
the Annapolis cadet corps 20 1000 men
and await their development.
Conflicting figures as 10 ships com
PIGMENTS presented By the Bureau OF
Navigation. the General Board and Ad-
miral Fletcher we're discussed at
length in the hearing.
' hartman ! atE'Ns doh'b AiA' nAfi'tA't
10 submit his opinion as to the number
Of officers in higher grades which
should be provided for Immediately 20
relieve the shortage IN that respect.
Admiral Fletcher suggested that IN ad-
dition 20 the regular promotions two
rear admrals be created each year Tor
six years. six captains a year for five
years and fifteen commanders year
for five years, and that all lieutenants
should become lieutenant commanders
after eight years service in the lower
grade. About fifty lieutenants would
be eligible Immediately, he said, under
this plan.
Representative Roberts asked where
Admiral Fletcher ranked the American
fleet among the navies OF the world and
was told that il was some place be-
tween third and fourth with "a good
margin over Japan. which was fifth
Lacking exact knowledge Of the French
tdilding programme. Admiral Fletcher
said. he could not make a closer com
parisOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
CONGRESS SPURS OIL SIFT
Farmers Using Gasoline Demand Rea-
son for Proposed Tax.
From The Tribune Bureau }

Washington, March 3.-Urged by
Congress. the Federal Trlde Commits
sion to-day appointed Lewis s. Haney;
of Austin Tex, to prepare with speed
a preliminary report on the cost Of
production and distribution OF oil.
The commission has been investgat-
ing this subject following a Senate
resolution last winter. Price discrim-
nation in the sale of gasolene has also
been Investigated. The preliminary re-
port may come within the next lew
weeks
Many Senator'S and Representatives
have received requests for informa-
ton about the proposed tax on gaso-
lone. The commits liol says that there
has been tremendous increase in the
number Of gasolenc engines in the last
twelve months and that practically
every farmer in the United states has
added gasolene pump TO his farm
eduinmcnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
TRINIDAD WELCOMES 7. R.
Colonel and Wife Delighted by Trip
Through West Indies.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. March g.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs.
Roosevelt arrived here to-day, and were
welcomed By q representative Of the
Governor and a number OF prominent
local citizens. Colonel and Mrs. Roose'
Welt say they are delighted with the
trip through the West Indies and have
been received everywhere with great
courtesy.
They will stay here ten days. De-
string rest from public functions,
they will accept only limited number
of Investigations. They intend 70 visi-
the asphalt lake as the guests OF an
American company, and also Will see
the OIL fields.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
THREE MEN KILLED
IN ALBANY COLLISION
Freight Hits Express and Third
Train Runs Into Debris.

Albany, March 3.-Three men were
killed. another is in & hospital in q
critical condition and a fifth is believed
10 have lost his life in a rcar-end col
hsion in the North Albany yards of the
New York Central Railroad to-day. The
dcsd and injured men were accompany
ing shipments of horses. The fifth was
supposedly a tramp stealing ride. HIS
severed head was found beside the
track.
A heavy csstbound freight struck
train loaded with express, which was
waiting d signal 20 pull into the Albany
station, smashing a steel coach in
which the express messengers were rid
ing, a refrigerator car and load OF
heavy automobile parts. The engine OF
the freight was not derailed. but SIX
cars behind 70 were demolished.
third train, also loaded with eN-
press and westbound, crashed into the
wreckage, throwing debris in ali direc-
tions and adding a baggage and express
car 10 the pile.
Inspectors of the upstate Public Ser
vice Commission have begun On inycs-
tigation OF the causes OF the wreck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
GARBAGE CONTRACT
INJUNCTION DISSOLVED
Justice Donnelly Decides City
Nav Award Swear Grant.

Justice Donnelly yesterday united
the hands OF Father Knickerbocker by
deciding that the city may 20 ahead
and award "a fve-year contract for the
removal Of garbage. The court dis
solved the injunction obtained By the
New York Sanitary Utilization Com
pnny 20 restrain Mayor Mitchell and
other city officials from giving out the
contract.
The company, in which De Lancey
Nicoll is interested. has been receiving
q large revenue through a suitcase 10
ITS Barren Island property. and II was
argued that the contemplated contract
bv the city would divcst the company
OF property rights valued at millions
Of dollars.
The specifications Of the proposed
contract prohibited the disposal OF ref
use in either Manhattan or any OF the
islands In or contiguous 90 Jamaica
Bay There were only two bidders.
GaTucy. Gahagan & Van ftten offered
90 pay the city 100000 for the period
Of five years and Milton ". Wilmot Of
fcred 81. The highest bidder announced
n their bid was successful they would
erect a plant on the Arthur Kill River,
In staten Island. Al the Street Clean
ing Department II was said yesterday
that the GaGney offer would probably
be accepted
Justice Donnelly said in his decision
chat in 1913 the New York Sanitary
Utilization Company asked $4,000 a
wear from the cry % dispose Of the
refuse. In view o. this. said the JUS
tcr. % was difficult 10 take the view
that tho city would De the loser, be-
cause the company did not submit q
bid under the proposed form OF con-
tract. On the contrary 'he justice said,
It looked aa n the city would come
out ahead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
SALARY SCARE IN ALBANY
S;andardizing Committee Probably VIII
rye Paw Cut in Controllers Office.

rge PAY Cut in Controllers once.
From star Correspondent q The Tribune
Albany. March g. Representatives Of
the Horton Civil Service Investigating
Committee threw bombshell among
the employees Of the State Controllers
Office to-day by telling them that the
committee intends to recommend to the
Legislature big cuts in their salaries.
II the proposed plan is carried out
almost an Of the 2Ol employees in the
New York and Albany Offices under the
Controller will be reduced in salary
anywhere from 10 20 80 per cent. As
this information spread about the Con
troller's office resentment rose high and
an Indignation meeting was held.
The Horton committee representa-
tives finally said that their recommen-
dations were only tentative and that
they wanted to confer with the bureau
heads before making their final report.
George v. McElrOy. chief OF the Trans
fer Tax Bureau, and John b. Wood,
auditor. were appointed TO set date
FOR the meeting.
The Horton committee vas appointed
20 standardizc salaries of Civil Service
employees Of the state and will take UP
the department Of each elective Office.
r. began on the Controllers Office to-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04

peace AZ any price" he said. "He stands
for righteousness az any cost. lie
proved that by going TO His death on
the cross.
"The New Testsmen, does not teaen
us that God will DO for rs that when
We may DO ourselves. We can protect
ourselves. and prayers without action
viii avail us neught. The country that
ia in the midst Of q world war is likely
10 pray M vain for deliyerance wnen
the enemy is az the gate.
II know about the quotation o. turn
ing the other cheek. but Il will not 90
20 take isolated quotations. The same
book that gives Us this quotation says
that the Losd Is lion 20 tight evil.
A minister Of the Gospel ia supposed
% be q man Of peace. am a man ear
nestly desiring peace. and ! am spend
ing four days on the trains in order 10
raise my voice az this wonderful meet
'rc and sag few words for prepared
uess
There arc worse things than War.
Every true American would rather see
this land involved in war than see the
flag dishonored or the American name
stained with disgrace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04

Judge W. II. s. Thompson. OF the
United States District Court, after
making its report.
Among the brewing companies named
IN the indictments are the Pittsburgh
grewiny Company, the Independent
Brewing Company and the Fort Pitt
Brewing Company, all Of Pittsburgh.
and the following concerns located in
philadelphia: American Brewing Com
panv. J. and T. Paltz Brewing Company.
Louis Rergdoll Brewing Company.
? rner & Engel Brewing Company,
Glass & Nachod Brewing Company,
Consumers brewing Company, Fred
Fell REV ny Company. Theodore Fin
<enauer Brewing Company, Liebert
Ohert Brewing Company. Philadelphia
brewing company, Premier Brewing
Company. Rieger & Gretz Brewing
Company. Peter Schemm & Son, e..
Schmidt & Sons Brewing Company ana
the Robert Smith Ale Brewing Com.
pany. The Erie Brewing Company, OF
Erie. Penn. is also named.
Contempt Proceedings Delayed.
Four officials Of the two brewers as
sociatlons under investigation we're 10
have been crlled into court to-day on
contempt proceedings growing out oil
their refusal - answer certain ques-
tions before the grand jury. but the
hcarin-s we're postponed until next
Thursdav morning. This action was
taken afte. United States District Al,
torney +. Lowrey Humes had charged
that a preliminary examination OF the
fles of the United States Brewers As
ISOLATION. which were seized IN New
York last week. showed that they con-
tained some records which had been
subpenaed. but which it was sworn had
been destroyed. The District Attorney
asked for more time il which TO ex-
anime thes, records, and the request
was gran ed.
The four officials named in the pro
ceeaIngs are John T. Gardiner and I'd
win 4. Schmidt. both Of Philadelphia,
president and treasurer. respectively
~ the Pennsylvania Brewers Associa-
lion. and Gustav W Lembeck. OF Jer-
sey City, and Hugh +. Fox. of New
York, treasurer and secretary respec-
lively. Of the national organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
VILLA FLEES NORTH
TOWARD u. 5. BORDER
Friends of Felix Diaz, in Ha"
vana. plan Mexican Raid.

Fl Paso. Tex, March 3.-Francisco
Villa, the bandit, is fleeing northwest
from Casas Grandes. chihuahua, ae-
cording 20 official dispatches received
to-day by General Gabriel Gavirs, At
Juarcz. Carranza officials we're uncer.
tain whether Villa was ueaGed for tfe
United States border or for Sonora.
General Luis Herrera, eX-CarranZa
chief, has been summoned 10 Queretaro
after having been deposed Tor failure
20 pursue Villa.
Washington, March S.-Friends OF
Felix Disz in Havana, Cuba, are
planning an armed expedition in the
revolution which Diaz has begun ir
Mexico. The United States has notiiieo
the Cuban government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Mrs. Delafeld in a Runaway.

Lenox. Mass. March AS SIR
Frederick 6. Delafeld and her daughter,
Miss Anita o. Dclafeld, were driving
near william u. Curtis's Piunac o
Farm this afternoon their sleigh tipped
over and was dragged for some dis
lance Both were thrown out. but
escaped withou, injury. The horse ran
away and the sleigh was smashed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Saws Christ Did Not Seek
Peace at ANY Price

81. Louis. March 3-The Rcv. Or.
William J. Manning, rector OF Trinity
church. Now York City. made the
speech Of the day 40 the National De
fence Conference OF Mayors here to-
day.
Jesus CLtist does not stand for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Deprived Of Rights.

"Yct. arbitrarily. they arc deprived
Of their co1ftitutional right OF free
speech and we are robbed OF our right
to hear from our representative ON
matters involving our lives and the
honor Of our couutry's flag. In defence
Of his high handed measure Il IS said
that naval officers must not be per
mitted 20 NEEDLE IN politics-as though
the defence Of our country were mat
ter OF politics, or AZ # u were usual
for our naval officers 70 commit such
improprietles.
Just at this minute. when Nc need
the counsel Of naval officers 20 tell Us
also what ships and what guns arc re
cuircd" SIR. Vanderbilt continued.
these officers are forbidden 70 speak.
II allowed TO speak they would doubt
less say that we need such navy as
will make "A hostile invasion Of or SOIL
impossible, and that the numerical
size Of this navy must be determined
By n comparison with the fleets oil
other powers"
RESPONSIBILITY for national defence
rests upon Congress, Mr.. Vanderbilt
concluded. Let US not fail 70 rcmem-
Der on days OF primaries and cleo
tons" he said. '"how our representa-
tives have discharged their coustitu-
tional obligations 20 provide for the
common defence
Mayor Mtchel's Speech.
Navor Mitchell said In part:
when we saw the highly trained and
eau pped citizenry and the organized
resources Of Europe meet upon the bat
Icfeids. when wc saw thar without
preparedness there could be neither
successful attack nor successful de-
fence. some ~ Us began 20 understand
that the condition Of this nation was
a. once precarious and humiiatinG.
ITO the west OF US, across the Pa
cifc, lies an ambitious. proud and war
Ike pcop'a We have in solf-protec-
ton virtually excluded them, ard they
resent 10. Our interests and theirs are
ever drawing closer TO conflict in Che
Pacific.
"To the south our maintenance Of
the Monroe Doctrine and the newer,
broader obligations Of Pan-American-
ism involve a hazard.
To the east each days Developments
in the great war and our relations as
q neutral with the be.ligercnt nations
daily present questions any one o.
which MIGHT conceiyably plunge us into
the conflict.
con ,tc close of the European war
our newly established trade relations,
our expanded commerce, our vast accu-
mulated wealth. will invite envy. rival
~. interference and attack.
The sun that rises upon the day OF
the outbreak Of hostilities may set upon
% million men ready 20 spring 20 arms
and sacrifice their lives 20 their coun-
trys neglect OF her defences, but with
out training. without ordnance. with
out ammunition. without equipment.
their sacrifice would continue only the
FIRST enduring monument 90 American
incompetence and American neglect "
Mrs. Philip ". Moore. president Of
the National Council Of Women.
which consists Of thir'y-threc organi-
zations with % comb ned membership Of
100000 women. addressed the conyen-
ton, saying:
THE women Of America are willing
20 sacrifice themselves for their coun-
try. They are willing TO give their
services and the lives OF those they
love best, II necessary. IN its defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
At Mayors Convention
DenounceS Silencing of
Naval Officers.
COUNTRY NEEDS
THEIR COUNSEL
Mitchell Tells Representatives Of
Eighty Cities Necessity for
National Preparedness.

81. Louis. March "a permanent or
ganizatior Of American mayors TO pro-
mote the cause Of national defence was
effected here to-day at a meeting Of
mayors and their representatives Of
eighty large cities.
The organization is to be known ss
the National Defence Conference Of
Mayors. Mayor Kiel OF st. Louis, who
presided, appointed committee on
resolutions. This committee viii re-
port tomorrow afternoon
The principal speakers az to-day's
sessions were Mayor Mitchell and Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, Of New York.
General George Marris. Of Omaha,
spoke OF the authorized murder" OF
American soldiers during the Spanish
American war through negligence. He
said American army officers were hu-
inflated By the incompetency displayed
in the presence Of the military attaches
Of foreign nations.
Vanderbilt Raps Daniels.
Freedom Of speech by American
naval officers was urged by Cornelius
Vanderbilt, chairman Of New York
City's Committee on National Defence,
in his address. The nation faces "a
crisis, Mr. Vanderbilt said. and the de-
cision Of the people, who. he deci-red,
have a right 20 know what our naval
officers arc able 70 tell Us. will deter
mine whether this nation shall be pre-
served from external domination" He
said it was vital that the question OF
national defence should be Gifted
above the plane Of party politics
Mr. Vanderbilt, favoring return by
the United States to the position as
second naval power. attacked the poll
c.es of the few impractical dreamers
whose hopes Of disarmament have sur
vived the events OF the present war
He pointed 10 the teachings Of the late
CAPTAIN Alfred I. Mshan that naval de-
fence is Americas best reliance. In
the planning Of navy Nr Vanderbilt
emphasized the development OF the per
sonnet.
Tine silent, swift and efficient ac-
complainant Of tho tasks heretofore
set before our naval officers by our
country are TOO well known 20 require
comment Mr.. Vanderbilt said. "But IS
u not our duty. as Americans, 20 en-
deavor 10 see that these men are treat
ed as though they were Americans and
citizens Of free country? An at
present they are not 50 treated. They
are in the navy a. representatives. or
the people In this crisis these Officers
should, as American citizens. have the
right % express their expert views
about our naval needs. Further, We
civilians have the right 20 hear what
these, our representatives, are able 20
I'll ace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-04
Grand Jury Charges Com
panies with Election
Conspiracy.
BREWERS ASSOCIATION
OF n. Y. ALSO NAMED
Corporations Accused of Illegal
~ Contributing to Nat
tional Campaigns.

Pittsburgh. March 3-One hundred
and one indictments against 100 brew
ing companies located in Pennsylvania
and against the United States Brewers
Association Of New York were unex-
pectedly returned late to-day by the
Federal grand jury which has been
investigating the alleged political ac-
tivity Of brewers. The indictments
which are the first returned since the
investigation opened, charge the brew
ing companies and the association witp
conspiracy in the alleged unlawful ex
pend ture OF money in elections al
which votes FOR Federal officials were
cast.
The indictments make no mention OF
individuals, but are directed at cor
pora.ions. Fifty-eight of the COM
panics named are members OF the
Pennsylvania Brewers Association
while forty-two are members Of the
United States Brewers Association.
The companies in the first named
group are accused jointly Of conspir-
acy entered into on September !. 1912.
to make contr buttons to political cam
paigns NJ which Presidential and Vice
Pres ltial electors or Representa-
t,ves in Congress were 10 be voted for
A.. To-. GIN 0lO Fines
Little is said in the indictments re-
garding the specific offences alleged
under sections 80 and 81 OF the Fed
eral Penal Code. the so-called Federal
corrupt practices act Under the sec
tons lines not exceeding $1,000 in the
first and $4,000 in the second may b.
assessed There is also = provision IN
both sections for the imprisonment OF
officers aud directors OF the corpora
lions.
Tie grand Jury. which has been in
session six weeks, was excused by
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
4sREAkINe. HABITS is uNwlsE.

Trying to break" children of habits
is an error of method. The reason
is that habit, according to William
James, a great psychologist, not only
is second nature, but has become ma
ture itself and that nature is not to
be driven, but must be coaxed and
led.
Displace habit with something else
Replace it on the policy of substitute
ing some better activity. An average
child, even if only years old. can,
according to DR.. Dearborn, head Of a
children's infirmary. be guided judi
ciously if given careful, clear expIana,
tons adapted to its years and point,
ing out things really fundamental or
essential But one must start with
"a normal nervous system and mus.
culature. The doctor explains that
he means outdoor exercise and plenty
Of sleep. pokesman-Review.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
ATTRACTIVE NIGHT LIGHT,

So-called Damascus shrine lamps
come from the Far East and are nov
beng used IN America for night
lights, or in rooms where only candle
light is used. The base Of the shrine
Is q fluted shallow brass pan four
inches IN diameter which holdo P
candle. It hangs at the bottom of p
wreath Of prettfly wrought leaves
The wreath is the size Of tea plate
and at the top It holds q dome Over
the candle flame u the top Of the
dome there Is heavy hook to swing
the light By. These lamps are partIc'
ularly decorative, lending themselves
to their background harmoniousIJ, e.
pecially In rooms with black paint and
yellow wall coverings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01

Martin Dennis, S. years old, widely
known as a chemical manufacturer.
was found dead at his home In New
ark, N. j.. from heart disease.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
EAMlLY HOTEL

The Pierpoint, formsrly CsssidyI ont
home hotel, waikiki Beach; con
sists OF individual cottages and SIN
gle rooms; CUISINE excellent; 1oo0-ft
promenade pier af the end Of which
Is splendid bathing pool and beauti
ftil view. zoos Knlia road. Tel
1870 Terms reesolsble. el01-o
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01

A bill appropriating 100000 for the
relief Of flood sufferers In the Missis-
sippi Valley was passed by the SEN
ate. - -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01

Several buildings at Troy, II. r..
were damaged by fire at an estimated
loss Of $100, 900,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01

Black MiIorca ROSTERS, 50 each, "a
acres Of land at Waialua, a mile
from Haleiwa, suitable for chicken
ranch; price $500. Address Harry
Roberts, 1903 Houghtailing road. Pa
lama. 6361-tf
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01
FOR SALE

Cheap, one 1913 Cadillac touring car,
in fine condition; owner going to the
coast and must sell the car imme.
diately; reasonable terms; price
$4,000. Answer Box 2S9, Star-Bul-
letin. 6408-1m
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01

| have for sale one or two settings Of
White Leghorn eggs from good
laying stock; 81 setting Oldhury,
3410 Leahi ave-, bet 9Th and 9th.
Kaimuki. 63SS-tf
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-01

Party going to coast must sell his
household furniture; new Q months
ago; a bargain. Address Box 291,
this office. 6410-3t