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New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
us. Awards Contracts
For New Army Pistol

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Contracts
have been awarded to the Smith g. Wes-
son Company and to the Colts Fire
arms Company for thousands of a new
pistol which will be issued to troops
sent abroad. Each of these companies
is to turn out weapon slightly differ
ent from the regulation army pistol,
but chambered to carry the same stand
ard ammunition as is used in the army
automatic, model 1911.
The essential differences are a
change in the chambering and in
creased "head space" Since the am
munition is of the rimless type. a clip
is necessary to hold it in the chamber,
and the clip which has been adopted
holds only three cartridges. 1t is Of
arc shape, having radial slots in which
the cartridges are assembled, the clip
engaging in a groove which encircles
the head of each cartridge
These new weapons are not intended
to displace the standard automatic, but
will be additional to it. officers in the
Ordnance Department having reported
that it would be impossible to secure
an output of the army revolver ade-
quate for immediate needs.
Another new weapon which may be
added to the equipment Of the troops
sent abroad is the Berthier machine
gun, tests of which have just been COM
pleted at the Springfield Arsenal by a
special joint board composed of army,
navy and Marine Corps officers. The
report of this board is now in the
hands of General Crozier, who will de-
eide whether the gun possesses suffi-
cient advantageous features to warrant
its manufacture in quantity by the gov
ernment The Berthier is not unlike
the Browning automatic rife. the latest
to be adopted by the army, but has less
parts included in its construction.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Frederick Rodgers,
Rear Admiral, Dies

ST. JAMES. Long Island. Nov. g.
Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers, re-
tired, veteran of the Civil War and
president of the Board Of Inspection
and Survey during the war with Spain,
died to-day at his home here. He was
seventy-fve years old, and had been
an invalid seven years.
He was born at Havre de Grace, Md,
in 1912, and entered the Naval Aced-
emy in 1857. He served throughout
the Civil War as a lieutenant and was
in action at Donaldsville. Port Huron
and College Point, La. He also served
in the Grand Gulf, Atlantic and West
Gulf blockading squadrons.
In 1867 he was one of the officer.
of the L. S. s. Sacramento when she
foundered in the Bay of Biscay. In
1892 he served as supervisor Of New
York Harbor for the government and
was captain of the Brooklyn Navy
Yard from 1893 to 1896.
At the outbreak of the Spanish
American War he became rear ad-
miral, was commanoant of the Asiatic
feet in 1901, and later commandant of
the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Japan Gets Russian
Railway in Manchuria

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Japan will
purchase a section of the Chinese East
orn Railway, between Kwan Chengtse.
near Chang Chun, in Manchuria, and
the Sungari River, according to an Of
fetal report from Toxic, which con-
tinues:
"The monetary consideration which
this deal involves. while not officially
stated, is understood to be Sl5,000,000
about four times the amount which was
estimated by Japan when this country
first began to negotiate for the railway.
According to the information gained
yesterday, il was decided after nego-
tiations between the diplomatic Off
cials Of Japan and Russia to transfer a
section of the railway from Russia to
Japan as a sort Of supplementary
agreement to the Russo-Japanese con-
vention which was signed on July 3,
1916. in Petrograd.
"The question Of the rights Of nsvi-
cation on the Sungari River has been
deferred"
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
No Headaches Now
In War Zone Saloons

After a day of weird rumors and
unauenched thirst, Hoboken is accept
ing and quaffing the unbelievably IN.
evjtable-soda water. 1wo-thirds Of
the saloons in the waterfront zone,
from which all spirituous and matted
LIQUORS were so precipItately DaniShed
Yesterday, opened their doors yester-
day morning at scattering hours DuI
i'm place of "eye-openers' the sunrise
clientele found only one familiar bev-
erage, the ginger ale that formerly
represented mere camouflage IN the
matter Of libation.
All of those who opened their places
of business yesterday morning with
soda fountains fzzing. in some cases
and an array Of bottled lnnocuoushe,s
generally discernible on their shelves,
removed all intoxicants on trucks, al,
most in concert, directly after the iinal
closing. so far as their business as
dispensers of liquor was concerned.
MANY of the saloon men, it is said.
purpose moving out the zone II they
can obtain licenses in other neighbor-
hoods. That such a step is seriously
contemplated by some seems borne OUT
nv the action of property owners who
have store buildings for rent. Inc
rent of all such available structures
yesterday climbed skyward like the
rise of mercury on a sultry day.
To add to Hoboken's perturbation OF
spirit, Newton D. Baker, Secretary OF
War, arrived in that city at noon. lie
went Immediately to the quartermas
ter's Office. Coming to the city direct
ly on top Of the closure. order nat
urally caused animated discussion as
to Mr.. Bakers errand. He remained
in the city only an hour, and District
Attorney Lynch, after he had gone, de-
clared that his visit had nothing to DO
with the barred zone.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Federal Banker Warns Nation
Business Initiation Has Begun
All Economic Resources of the Country Will Be Required
to Win War A. c. Miller Tells Scientists Private
Advantage Must Yield to Public Necessity

the fluid credit of the Federal Reserve
system in the order of their impor-
tance (embaTRo of credit to non-essen-
tial enterprises). Such a priority is
consistent with the spirit of the Fed
eral Reserve act, which in one of its
most fundamental clauses directs that
rates shall be fixed with view of ac-
commodating commerce and business.
War now being the nations business,
1t would be proper for the Federal Re-
serve Board and banks &c FIX discount
rates with view of accommodating
commerce and business 10 the degree
In which it contributes to war produc-
tion.
"The need of n we'll informed eco
nomic strategy for the purpose of CO.
ordinating the industrial activities of
the United States and those of our al
lies so as to weld the population of all
these countries into one great whole as
a fighting machine"
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Swiss Expect u. S.
To Aid Food Problem

The Swiss commission, which ha..
been in this country FOR ten weeks and
which on Thursday said farewell to
President Wilson, yesterday issued a
statement saying il was convinced
Switzerland could rely on the friend
ship of the United States and look for-
ward to the solution Of the economic
difficulties yet to be adjusted. The
statement said:
Before leaving this country we wish
to express 10 all the Americans in and
out of public life, who have so kindly
received us, our very cordial apprecla-
tion of their generous hospitality. We
have everywhere felt the sympathetic
warmth of the peculiarly friendly feel.
ings of our great sister republic, OF
which the President was good errlsh
to assure us on our arrival.
"Some difficulties in the econt alc
relations between our two count ies
still remain to be adjusted, and in the
present crisis it is not impossible tha'
others may from time TO time arse.
I'VE know that we may rely on the
friendship of the United States. and
confidently expect mutually advan-
tageous solution of all present and
future problems
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Died to Save Friends

Daniel J. Lynch, who threw his bulk
against a slowly descending freight
elevator to save the lives of two fellow
workmen, died yesterday in ST. VIM
cents Hospital as the result Of injuries
he sustained.
Lynch, with two others, was making
repairs in the elevator shaft in the
building at 4s West Fourth Street yes
terday morning. when the car, which
had been left at the first floor, began
to slide down.
Lynch, who was more than six feet
tall, saw the danger and bent his shoul-
ders to receive the weight. at the same
time shouting for aid. His fellow work
ers escaped with slight injuries, but
Lynch was unconscious when rescued
and died later in the hospital.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Amundsen Gets
First Food License

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a shipment
Of foodstuffs to the North Pole was
authorized by the first license issued
by the export administrative board.
Captain Raoul Amundsen, the explorer,
was the recipient OF License No. /.
The initial number of Rules and
Regulations Of the War Trade Board"
published for the information of ship
pers, exporters, importers and CONNER
cial and trade organization, contains a
facsimile Of the license issued to Cap
tain Amundsen. An explanatory note
reads:
, License No. 1. issued by the Exports
Administrative Board, at its meeting
on September 20, 1917, was to Captain
Raoul Amundsen for the expectation
from this country to the North Pole Of
the fuel and oil supplies necessary for
his journey"
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Garcia Forms Coalition
Cabinet for Spain

MADRID. Nov. "a Monarchical-Na'
tional coalition Cabinet has been
formed By Marquis Manuel Garcia
Prieto de Alhuemas, who takes the post
of Premier. The Cabinet includes:
Minister of Foreign Affairs. Senior
Alvaredo; Interior Senor Sahamonde;
Finance, Senor Ventosa; Public Works
Alcal Zamora; Justice. Fernandez Rida;
War, Juan de la Cierva; Marine, ANA
lie Jmeno; Public Instruction, SenoI
Rodes.
The Cabinet comprises three Demo
Gratis, two Catalanists. two friends OF
Maura. one friend of Romanones and
one Independent.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Thousands Pay Last Tribute
To Inspector Schmittbergef
The Mayor, City Officials and the Public Generally JOIN
in Doing Honor to Dead Police Oft1c'al-olde-
walks Lined With Mourning Crowds

TO se. seats in the public pews, at
tempted to take seats in the centre
aisle reserved for ths Schmittberger
family and friends and members Of the
Police Department.
The Rev. William J. CROSBY. rector OF
the Church Of Our Lady OF Perpetual
Help, Of which Chief Schmittberger was
communicant, celebrated the solemn
high requiem mass at the cathedral, and
within the chancel rail we're Monsignor
John ]. Lavel,e, rector OF the cathedral; [;
Monsignor John J. Dunn, chancellor OF
the diocese; Monsignor John P. Child
wick, chaplain OF rhe L. S. ;. Maine
when that vessel was sunk in Havana
harbor, and Monsignor William A. Nc
CURL, chsplain Of the Police Depart
ment for Brooklyn. Rabbi Stephen 5.
Wise occupied a pew behind the
Schmittberger family.
Had Fought q Good Fight
Father James J. Coogan. Catholic
chaplain Of the department for Man
haitian and The Bronx, said that
Schmittberger's life had been a glow
ing example OF the seventh and eighth
verses of Timothy. chapter ":
81 have fought good hight. have
finished my course. have Kept the
faith. Henceforth there is lad up for
me crown of Righteousness. which the
Lord, the righteous judge. shall give
me at that day."
Father Coogan said Chief Schmitt-
herrer had made and won the fight
against what was for time consid..
cred insurmountable obstacles, and
that by the institution Of religious
ceremonies for policemen. such as the
annual vespers services. had kept the
faith. "Undoubtedly," he added, "he
has received the crown OF righteous
ness"
Inspector Dwyer, mounted. led the
Police Band and the 500 foot and
mounted patrolmen who were the Off
cial escort after the services. The
hearse, surrounded by the pallbearers.
Inspectors DAILY, O'Connor, Kelly. Boet-
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04

Professor De Valera, principal Sim
Fein leader. is Member of Parliament
for East Clare but has never taken his
Ennr
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Reported Sinn Fein
Revolt Stirs London

LONDON, Nov. 3.-Rumors were
aAoat in London to-day Of Sim Fein
outbreaks in Ireland, but these are not
confirmed A Belfast message to the
Central News says the reports are
groundless so far as the North OF
Ireland is concerned.
The following Central News dis
patch has been received here from
Dublin concerning the Sim Fein agi-
tstion there:
There is intense excitement here
owing to wild rumors being circulated
by irresponsible persons, and stern
measures are under way against the
Sim Feiners. II was stated that Pro-
fessor Edward de Valera, who was
elected president of the recent Sim
Fein conference here, has been arrest
ed last night after addressing a meet
ing al Limerick, but. as a matter Of
fact. he is still at liberty.
"Sinn Fein headquarters here has an
nounced that the meeting arranged for
Sunday at Newbridge, which the au-
thorties prohibited, now has been
abandoned. There is nothing in recent
incidents to indicate that trouble is
threatening. The police and military,
il is stated, have taken all precautions
to prevent any breaches OF the peace"
"The Daily Mail" to-day says:
"There is reason to believe that a
feeling of disquiet has developed in
Dublin and some country districts over
the Sim Fein situation. Professor De
Valera's meetings fixed for Sunday at
A LAA
hibited."
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Fire Menaces Foodstuffs

Fire of mysterious origin that start
ed on the second floor Of the four story
building occupied by J. NJ. Repole,
whole sale fruit dealer. at 81 Murray ST.,
yesterday threatened several buildings
in which large quantities of foodstufs
were stored The blaze was confined
TO the Repole building. The police are
investigating.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04

Fifth Avenue and Broadway, the
scene Of many parades during the last
wear. witnessed another procession yes
terday. But the resounding music o.
tho other days gave way yesterday 20
dirge for the man who was the fam'i'
lar figure at the head Of all New forks
parades-Max F. Schmittberger. chieT
inspector Of the Police Department.
Thousands paid last tribute to tine
grand old man Of the Police Depart
mentv From his home, in SiXty-hrsC
Street. east of Third Avenue, TO 81.
Patrick's Cathedral and to the point
where the public ceremonies ended, a,
Seventy-second Street and Broadway,
thousands thronged the curb and many
more followed the procession, headed
by the Police Band.
Hats were off, were held against
breasts, and throats were silent as the
cortege passed through the head-bowed
people who knew the extent Of the
city's loss.
Streets Were Crowded
Long before the announced hour for
the funeral the streets surrounding the
Schmittberger home were crowded with
peop!e. When the coffin was carried
from the house, escorted by Mayor
Mitchell and Police Commissioner
Woods, all heads were barred and the
Police Band sounded taps"
St. Patrick's Cathedral was taxed to
capacity TO accommodate those who
wished to play part in the last relig-
ious ceremony for "the Chief" Police
men, many OF them ranking officers, and
all members OF the Honor Legion,
founded by Chief Schmittberger. acted
as ushers and had considerable diff
Guilty in preventing those who, unable
New-York tribune., 1917-11-04
Protopopoff, Tool of the
Monk Rasputin, Insane

PETR0GRAD, Nov. 3-Alexander 3 d.
Protopopof, ex-Minister OF the In
terror under the late monarchy, has
been pronounced insane by the COM
mission Of inquiry.
Alexander d. Protopopoff was once
classed as a patriotic member OF the
Duma, next an oppressive Minister OF
the Interior, and last the ally and tool
of the mystic monk Rasputin. Proto-
popofr was removed recently from the
Fortress of SIS. Peter and Paul to hos
pital on account on his III health.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
RECORDS SHOW SAM AS. FREE SPENDER.
by Government So Far This Year Reach s1,6oo,oo0,o0o, Nearly Billion Increase

Washington, May 29.-The govern ment's expenditures for the fiscal year so far reached $1,600,000,000 today. more than $900,000,O0O in excess of last years expenditures up to the present date and a new high record in American history.
 The chief item of increase-$607,- 5OO,000-was purchase of the obliga- tions of foreign governments in ex- change for loans advanced to the allies. An increase of approximately $425, 900, O,OOO in the ordinary dis bursements of the government chiefly to military and naval needs, is also re- corded.
 Ordinary receipts rose more than one-third over last year, to date being $818, 8,OOO,OOO. The chief item of in crease is the income tax, payment so far this year having reached the total of ,$155,000,00O as compared with $2S,000.000 last year. Income tax re- ceipts are flowing into the treasury at the rate of nearly $4,5O0.O00 a day. They have reached 8 total. of nearly $1OO, 100000 this month, as compared with less than $5,ooo. 900 last May.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
SOLD "IRoN CROSS" FOR s2,

pr. Won David, Arrested in Washing
 ton, Parts With Trophy of French
 Battlefield for Nero Pittance.
 Waterbury, May 29-Dr. Won David. reported under arrest in Washington, D. C., for impersonating an officer of the United States army, visited this city recently and made several speech es in the interests of recruiting. He made an address before the Rotary club at a dinner. He was not per mitted to speak in one of the local theaters and protested vigorously threatening to send . full report of the incident to the war department.
 It was reported here today that the doctor, who was introduced here as Captain Von David, was financially embarrassed and to relieve that em-. barrassment sold an iron cross' to a local military officer for $2. The cross, he said, had been picked up by him in the trenches in France.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
HOME GUARD MUST DRILL

Omcers of Second Company VIII Insist
 That enlisted Men Appear on DrdH
 Might or Show Reason for Absence
 The Second Company. New Britain Home Guard, will not drill tomorrow evening as scheduled, but the meeuns of the company on June will take place as usual.
 The commanding officers of this company are determined that all en- listed men shall take part in the reg ular drills and an order was issued today providing that every member must present written excuse for all absences. This excuse must be filed with Captain F. H. Johnston or Lieu tenant w. H. Spittler as every effort will be made to compel all members to report.
 While the Second company is not fully equipped, the officers expect to soon receive word from the Military Emergency board stating that uni- forms and rifles have arrived.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
CAMPAIGN TO AID
 CONN. RECRUITING
Elieible Men in Meriden, Aliddletown, East Nprwalk, Danbury and Tor
 rinxton to Be Invited to Enlist.

r1UXtOn to k3e 1uV1BeO 10 1InuSC.
 New Haven, May 29.-With the ob- 1ect of speeding up enlistments. Major w. A. Mercer, United States recruit ing officer, today issued orders from
 his headquarters here directing mem
 bers of the local recruiting station to
 go to Middletown and Meriden every
 Monday to cooperate in the work
 with the flag stations there. Orders have also been sent to the Bridge port Central Auxiliary station request
 ing the members to proceed every
 Monday to East Norwalk and every Tuesday to Danbury to cooperate with the flag stations there. The sta ton at Waterbury will delegate g. member to go to Torrington on Mon- days.
 Next month, 1t is announced, 8 touring party will be sent from the New Haven station to the eastern end of the state. visiting towns, and in New London and Windham counties for the purpose of stimulating recruit ing and assisting the station at New London.
 Approximately 200 men, 1t is point ed out, are needed for the regular army to fill up the quota of the Na-
 tional Guard Enlistment, 1t is stated, is only for the period of the war. J
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29

Prof. Henry Cox. director at Chicago of the United States weather bureau. said yesterday that the storms of the last few days in the middle west and south were due to great humidity and low barometer common in that territory in May and June. High temperatures in the northwest, he said, tended to push the humidity .southward where level territory does not offer the resistance to tornado con- ditions that is put forth by noun tainous and hilly sections.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
TARIFF SECTION OUT
Senate Finance Committee Strike Out
 Ten Per Cent. Duty on Ad Valorem
 Basis in War Tax Bill. s.. z

Washington, May 29.-Another fundamental change in the war tax bill was agreed upon unanimously to-. day by the senate finance committee which decided to strike out the whole section levying $2OO.00O by general tariff increase of ten per cent. on an ad valorem basis. As substitute the committee proposes direct excise or consumption taxes on sugar, tea, cof- fee and cocoa.
 The administrators food survey bill. passed by the house, yesterday went to senate today where a similar measure Is under consideration.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
LEOPOLD DE RorHoH11D DEAD.
Was Son of Baron RoGhc1aiId, Famous
 English Banker.

London, May 29, 11:20 a. m.-Leo- pold De Rothschild, died this morning at his home at Leighton Buzzard after an illness of six weeks. MT. De Rothschild was 72 years old and was the third son of Baron Lionel de Rothschild, founder of the English branch of the famous banking house.
 For many years prior to the war MT. de Rothschild was a prominent figure in English racing circuits and in 1904 his horse, St. Amant won the derby.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
HAS BROKEN ARM.

Chicago, May 29.-William I1orimer. former United States senator, and, for mer banker, is recovering at his home here today from the effects of an &C., cident in a saw mill at Jonesville, La. in which his right arm was broken, MT. Lorimer has been engaged for the last five months in managing the saw mill, in which he is interested financially.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
MOB OF 1000 WHITES BEATS UP NEGROES IN LABOR FIGHT
BRITAIN AND FRANCE
 PAY JAPANESE DEBTS
Minister of Finance Explains Flow of Gold to the
 Orient.

Tolkio. May 29.-The heavy move- ment of gold from the United States to Japan was explained today by Kazue Shb bda. minister of finance, as being due principally to the fact that the indebtedness of Great Britain and France to Japan Is being paid par tially through America M. shoda revealed the fact that Japan is now negotiating with Great Britain and France with the purpose of making war loans to them, while private Jap anese concerns, including the specie and industrial banks, are planning the purchase of British and French se- curfties held in the United States. These operations will reduce the out flow of American gold and relieve the burden of Japan's accommodating sup piles.
 M. Shoda emphasized the fact that the trade balance was not An exact guage of the situation, pointing out that Japan now has Q yearly income of 3O0. 100000 yen from abroad in the form of ocean freights, insurance and remittances from Japanese Countries He also called attention to the fact that British discount made necessary the sending of specie to India in set- tlement of the importation yearly of cotton to the value of 100000, 900 yen.
 Japan's specie holdings are increas- ing at the rate of about 67.000.000 yen monthly, M. shoda estimated, the present total being about 838. 8.0OO, 900. Only 1s,O00, 900 yen gold has been inn ported from America since January first, he said.
 The loans to be made to Great Brit ain and France will give valuable aid to the Entente, in the opinion Of M. Shoda. He was hopeful that Japan's proposal to the United States to join in the Chinese loan group and her suggestion that American capitalists cooperate with Japanese in China would be adopted.
 s~The governmsnt is convinced" he said, ''that the mutual interests of Japan and the United States would be served by cooperation in China, which would establish closer general financial relations and permit of ad- dustments in times of crises.