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New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
u. Aeros to Carry
l-Pound Gun;Speed
Will Be Sacrificed
Fast Planes, Despite Their
Armor, Are Vulnerable
to High Degree
rFrorn The Tribune Bureau

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Washington, June ga big fight
ing aeroplane, probably carrying a gun
as heavy as a one-pounder, and which
will sacrifice high speed 70 fighting
ability, will be Americas principal con
tribution in driving the Germans out
Of the air, in the opinion Of a high
ranking officer Of the navy. This Off
GERS work along engineering lines has
given him the reputstion Of an expert,
so that his opinion is expected to have
considerable eifec. on the Aircraft Pro-
duction Board.
This officer, In common with many Of
his associates in the Navy Department,
believes that not only the Allies, but
Germany. too, have worked on a faulty
theory Of perfecting the aviation arm
ever since the war began. This theory
is the sacrifice Of everything 10 speed.
As a result Of the progress along this
one line. the main dependence of aerial
fleets now in use is placed IN ultra
fast fighting machines, which, despite
their armor, are vulnerable 10 a hlgh
degree.
IL was decldreu 10 bt pIOD"Dlt '-."'
in carrying out the programme for the
American air service outlined by Chair
man Coffin of the advisory committee
on aeronautics Of the Council Of Ma
tional Defence, great proportion Of the
effort in the United States viii be ex-
pended toward the evolution Of an en-
tirely new type Of airplane, IN which,
for the first time, speed will be sacri-
feed to weight of broadside and to in
vulnerability.
II was said to be too soon 70 attempt
TO give the concrete specifications Of
the projected American fighting ma
chine, but the prediction was made that
its armament will be as heavy as the
one-pounder guns used in the navy.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
Washington Pleads for
A Noiseless Fourth
Government Urges Return to tn,
Celebrations Of Olden Days

Washington. June 23.-A plea thai
Independence Day be observed this year
with a solemnity rejecting the sober
determination "of democracy at war
for its ideals and its existence" was
made in statement issued tonight
by the Public Information Committee;
"Noise and useless illumination and
unthinking celebration have no proper
place in times such as these said the
statement. Let there be a return 70
those ceremonies and addresses which
prevailed in other days. Every orgsni.
zation should cooperate to make
such a celebration as will carry 10
cyerv home and every element among
our people the gravity Of issues that
strike 20 the very root Of the nation
born 141 years ago and dedicated 70
freedom"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
More But Weaker
Beer To Be Brewed
In Great Britain
Output Does Not Involve Addi-
tional Mailing of Grain

London, June 23.-The temporary re-
Taxation in the existing restrictions on
brewing will not involve any additional
mating of grain, according to a state
ment issued to-day by the Ministry Of
Food.
No barley has been matted, says the
statement, since February, and no more
will be matted until after the coming
harvest. The effect of the contemplated
relaxation will be to accelerate the pro-
duction of beer so as to meet the de-
mands Of the approaching harvest time
The immemorial custom in many parts
Of the country has been to include
beer allowance with the wages of the
harvest laborers.
Arrangements also have been made
for a reduction in the specific gravity
of beer. thus enabling a larger quantity
of light beer TO be provided without
any corresponding increase in the use
of the grain already matted. 1t had
been stated in Parliament that the
mailing of grain up to February last
was sufficient 70 provide the permitted
maximum of 100000 standard bar
rels Of beer Of pre-war gravity for the
present year, In peace. times the an
nual consumption was 36,OoO,0OO bar
rels.
After the harvest the whole brewing
question must necessarily be reconsld-
cred, and before that time the commits
sions that are now advising the gov
ernment as to the compensation neces-
sary for purchase by the state of the en-
tire liquor trade will have reported.
If the legislative enactment 70 this
end is granted without serious delay,
the brewing problem in all its aspects
will pass automatically into the hands
of the government before the existing
stocks of matted grain are exhausted.
The question as to whether the stocks
of barley for mailing should be re-
newed or diminished would then be de-
cided upon the broad basis of the avail
able grain supplies and upon the vital
necessities Of all classes.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
Lufbery, Lauded by
French, Brings Down
Tenth German Plane
Nine Battles Lafayette Squad
ron's Record in Week
of Heavy Fighting

Grand Headquarters Of the French
Army in France. June % (delayed) J.
The intensity Of the airmen's activities
on the French front Is indicated in the
weeks record OF the American Lafa-
yette squadron from June 10 10 l6.
Fifty-four Of their airplanes patrolled
over the German lines and fought nine
air battles. Of which Adjutant Raoul
Lufbery, Edwin Parsons and Sergeant
Robert Soubiran each fought two, and
stephen Bigelow. Sergeant Walter
Lowell and Thomas Hewitt each fought
one.
Adlutsnt Lufbery brought down on.
OF bis opponents, winning his tenth
victory, while Two other German ma
chimes we're severely damaged
Lufbery is mentioned in late army
order as "a marvellous fighting pilot.
Who is a living example Of Audacity.
coolncss tnd devotion 70 his squadron"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
Drouth Injuring
Early Vegetable
Crops in Germany
Heat Is Intense; Soldiers
Aid in Fighting Many
Forest Fires

Copenhagen, June 23.-Intense heat
continues, according 10 reports from
Berlin, over the greater part of Ger
many, the only exception being in the
western part of the country. The
drouth in Denmark has been broken
by heavy and prolonged rains.
Berlin on Wednesday experienced
heat exceeded only three times in sew
enty years, and then in mid-July. Ve-y
little rain has fallen throughout Ge--
many. and the Berlin "Tageblatt" is
informed there appear to be sligh.
prospects of a change. Forest fires
are reported in various parts Of Ger
many owing to the continued drouth,
and soldiers have been called in to as
sist in checking them.
An authoritative statement in the
"Lokal Anzeiger" Of Berlin says the
protracted heat and dry weather, fol-
lowing the late, cold spring. have had
a most unfavorable effect on the yield
OF fruit. particularly early vegetables,
which this year are Of especial import
ance owing to the disappearance of
potatoes. Notwithstanding the plan--
ing of a double acreage Of vegetables,
compared with peace times, the yield
is disappointing. Extra paintings prob
ably will not result in any increase in
the total production.
Some relief is expected with the ar
rival Of the first early potatoes. These
are delayed, however, as Hungary, the
principal source of early supply, also
has suffered from weeks of lrouth
The old potatoes have been almost ex
hausted. Hamburg and Altona, FOR ex-
ample, will be able TO furnish none
next week. Residents OF these cities
will draw pound TO n pound and n
quarter Of bread instead.
Residents OF Hamburg are now being
allowed 70 pay for fish with meat cards
instead Of money.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24

ceivs the sane. such person shall De
Maid the amount prescribed by the
president and shall be entitled 70
sue the United States 90 recover such
further sum as, added 20 the amount
so paid. will be just compensation.
The Barkley Amendment
The text Of the Barkley amendment
10 person shall use any food, food
materials or feeds in the production
of alcohol or of alcoholic beverages,
except for governmental, Industrial,
scientific or sacramental purposes.
Anv person who wIlfully violates TINS
section shall upon conviction thereof
be punished by a fine not exceeding
$4,000 or by imprisonment Tor not
more than two years. or Dotn.
As originally adopted the amendment
would have provided also against use
of foodstuTs i'm making non-alconolc
drinks. but this feature later was
stricken out. An amendment by Repre-
sentative Lenroot 20 permit the manu-
facture of light wines and beer was de-
feated, 1874 10 124.
There was a hot debate over the pro-
duction features. Vets and drys &C
eused one another Of unfairness, and
REPRESENTATIVE Meeker. OF Missouri,
Republican. and Representative Kelly,
Of PENNSYLVANIA, Democrat, got INTO
such a row that their friends surround
ed them 20 prevent physical encouh-
ter and then had the words they ex-
changed stricken from the records
When the House returned 70 conSIGi,,
GRAFTON of other sections OF the Dill
an amendment by Representative Neat
ing, Of Colorado, providing thaI ho1n-
ing in the bill shall be construed as re-
pealing or affecting the labor eAeHP-
ton provisions Of the sherman anu
trust law. quickly was rejected 20 "
49,. Mr.. Heating read a letter written
by Herbert G.. Hoover 70 Chalrinaii
Lever indorsing the amendment pu'
Mr.. Lever insisted that a coIhOiila..o a.-o,-
of men in time Of national distieSo dil
might attempt 20 limit the manuIa
of food ncccs ssaries If such an eNeiNP
tion were made. ,,
A, amendment was adopted that all
persons employed in the administrator
of the food law. except those serving
without compensation. shall be appoint
ed under the civil service law
No Progress in Senate
In the Senate virtually no progress
was made on the bill during the day'
Tho leaders were unable to hold
ouoroum and consented TO an adjourn,
ncrt after a short session devoted
mostly to routine. Conferences con-
tinued looking to a compromise on most
of the contested features, but 1t is un,
likely that a final vote can be reacheo
before late next week.
Senator Gallinger told the Senate to-
dav that press reports were erroneous
in saying that he opposed the Admins
tration's bill. He said he opposed only
certain Objectionable" features, and
denied that he was among those lead
ing the opposition as representative oil
the Republican SIDE.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
GaRney Starts Irish
Crusade at Stockholm
Former Consul at Munich Saws
He VIII Appear as Repre-
sentative of Erin

Stockholm, June 23.-An anti-British
propaganda has been begun here by T.
st. John Gafney, the former American
Consul at Munich, who has reached
Stockholm.
In a statement TO correspondents he
declared he was here to represent the
cause OF Irish freedom. lie said he
intended to appear before the Dutch
Scandinavian committee as the repre-
sentative of ireland.
Camille Huysmans, secretary OF the
international Socialist Congress. said
with reference TO this:
Thomas O'Brien is the only author
ized representative Of the Irish Social.
ists 10 this conference. Gafney will
have no standing here"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24

organization. Adju,ant General Sto,e,.
bury has recently recommended that
Captain Hand be commissioned as colo.
mel Of the Sd, and it is likely that Ii.
War Department will act fayoraby on
his recommendation
At the armory Of the lst Field Ar,il.
lery it was said yesterday chat the only
orders thus far received were TO be ia
readiness 70 move.
Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt, Of The
22d Engineers, has also been ordered to
designate one company TO 20 Wherever
il shall be ordered 10 prepare Federal
cantonment camps, and has named Com.
pany A, Of which William A. Ross is
captain.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24

proximatly 5,2Oc in the corps, about
1000 Of whom are in training in hos
pital corps schools.
Arrangements are being made to
place 500 members Of the second class
Of the naval reserve force in training
at the School Of Pharmacy OF Columbia
University, New York, the facilities OF
which have been offered for use By that
institution.
Asks Newspapers to Help
An appeal 10 the newspapers 20 aid
in securing recruits was made to-day
b. Secretary Baker who said that
without the cooperation Of the press
the recruiting campaign must fail! The
Secretary issued this statement ad-
dressed to the editors Of all news
papers:
"President Wilson has by proclama-
ton hxed the week, beginning to-day.
as recruiting week for the regular
army The army needs and expects to
obtain during the week 10000 men 20
fill every regiment 10 war strength. ne
men cannot be obtained, however, with
out the hearty cooperation OF the
American press.
Il am relying confidently upon the
OF the press IN TINS emer-
gency. and know that the newspapers
viii cooperate fully with tht recruiting
service throughout the week 70 MAKE
recruiting week another splendid DEM
onstration of the spirit of the country
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
More Eggs NoW Held
In Cold Storage

Washington, June 23.-For the first
time in months. holdings of eggs in cold
storage plants are greater than at the
corresponding season Of last year
Agriculture Department reports for
June IS showed that 264 storage houses
had 5,239,9s5 cases in storage, COM
pared to 5,151,421 a year ago.
Butter holdings on June IS were 17.3
per cent less than on that date last
year.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
Army Begins Drive
For Recruits; Baker
Asks Newspaper AID

Washington. June 23.-The War De-
partment to-day began its drive to Sc
cure 10000 recruits for the regular
army before the end of next week. The
need of such drive is rejected in the
daily list of enlistments published by
the War Department. After MAINTAIN
ing an average Of around 1000 day
for some little while, daily enlistments
fell off to 1850, then to below the
600 mark, and yesterday the lowest
daily level for many weeks was reached
when the states reported only III en-
listments. &c.,
June 80 is the last day on which en-
listments in any state will count toward
that states quota of men to be selected
from those registered. Instructions TO
this effect have been issued by Provost
Marshal General Crowder. This indi-
Gates that the process of selection and
exemption Of registered men will begin
soon after July |.
The National Guard authorities in
each state are asked TO report as soon
after June 80 as possible the total num-
bcr of men recruited during June. With
this. the figures will be complete for
recruiting from April TO June 30, in
elusive. and these will be added to the
men in the National Guard in each
state on April l.
Appointments for States
Men enlisted in the regular army be-
tveen April | and June 30 will also be
added. and the sum of these items for
each state number in National Guard
April !. number enlisted in both Ma
tional Guard and regular army during
April. May and June-will make the
total % be counted in as part OF eacn
state quota as apportioned under the
selective ervice act and the regulations
to be promulgated.
Members of the National Guard who
may have been discharged from that
organization since April l will count
in the total Of enlistments the same
as men remaining in service.
In the list Of regular army enlist
rnents for Yesterday New York Is cred
tied with lis for the day and l2.79i
for the period from April l to last
night. This latter figure is approx
rostelv $500 Fellow the states war
nuota-1s.226. Pennsylvania, which
stood second in yesterdays list, with
lO7. has secured 14,0lS Of her war
quota Of 1890 Nebraska has TO Sc
cure only 100 more recruits to fill up
her quota of 1884.
The New England States have Sc
cured more than 50 per cent OF their
quota. The war quota for the whole
Of the New England States was hXed
bv the War Department at l3,O9S, Of
which number 1893 recruits have been
secured. -,
OF the Far Western states Idaho,
Montana, Nevada. Oregon. Utah and
Wyoming have not only hlled up. theIr
war quotas, but have recruited far IN
excess of what was required OF them.
Illinois. Indiana and Michigan, OF the
Middle Western States, have far ex-
ceeded their war quotas. Only few
Of the Southern States have secured
80 per cent of their war quotas, most
of them falling below that percentage.
The total number Of recruits secured
for the regular army from April l 10
June q. inclusive, is 124,O34. -.
Recruiting for the hospital corps OF
the navy is proceeding at such a rapid
rate that fower than a thousand men
are needed 10 complete the complement
OF 6.1l6 required in the regular naval
establishment. There are to-day ap-
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
Australia axes Over
Entire Wheat Crop
4,5O0,000 Tons Will Go to
England, Says New South
Wales Premier

London, June 23.-W. A. Holman, the
Premier Of New South Wales, speaking
at a luncheon given in his honor here,
said that Australia had taken the whole
wheat crop under governmental control.
At present the country has 100000
tons in excess of home needs, and II
will be shipped 10 England as soon as
the transport problem is solved.
The movement of this produce, he de-
clared. promises 70 be expedited by the
new efforts being made by Great Brit
ain and the United States 70 make sea
traffic less perilous.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
May Avert Marine Strike
Conference with Secretary
Wilson Indicates Settlement

Washington, June 23.-Satlsfactory
settlement of the differences between
marine workers in New York Hartor
and their employers was predicted by
officials late to-day, after conference
participated in by Secretary Wilson
and representatives of both sides.
Negotiation will continue Fifty-two
firms in the shipbuilding industry are
affected, directly or indirectly, by the
threatened strike of more than 5000
employees.
The conference lasted three hours,
and afterward il was announced that
"c much more hopeful state Of affairs
prevails"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-24
Butter and Egg Dealers
TO Confer With Hoover

Chicago, June o. a committee Of
the Chicago Butter and Egg Board left
for Washington tonight for q confer
cncc with Herbert G. Hoover. food ad-
ministrator.
The Chicago board has the reputa-
tion Of establishing prices for butter
and eggs throughout the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Church Notices

First Cniversalist church. Rev E w
Weber pastor: Morning service at 1881:
Sunday school at Has: subject of sermon,
Faith in Life All services will be
held in the vestry. Union service at the
Baptist church in the evening.
Old South Congregational church. Rev.
A. c. Townsend pastor: Morning wcr-
ship at 1890 with Palm Sunday sermol
by the pastor: subject. The kinglv
Man." Sunday school at Has A. NJ: eve
ming service omitted in view of the un on
w. c. T. u. service at the Baptist
church; union teacher training class Mon
day evening at 80.
st. Matthew's church. Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingston rector (siXth Sunday in Lent T.
Palm Sunday: Morning service and holy
communion at 1890: Sunday school at
100 A. NJ; evening prayer at {.
First Baptist church. Mss A. !.
Gwynne pastor: Morning service with
sermon by the pastor at $780, Sunday
school at 1l.45. Easter music will be
practiced during part of the SUNDAY
school hour. All the churches will unite
in the gospel sing at els. followed by a
union service at Z. There will be an il
Illustrated lecture under the auspices OF
the w. c. T. L. You are cordially invit-
ed to all these services.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev ".
H. Brokenshire pastor: Palm Sunday
sermon and service at 1880 A. NJ; sun
day school at the noon hour. This
church will unite in the union services
AZ the Baptist church in the evening.
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OAKLAND
Project for a Community Flag Is
Well Started-Church Motto
es for Sunday

At the last meeting of the Oakland
Festival Chorus it was suggested by
Secretary +. II. Leech, that the com
munity have community flag and af-
ter a vote the sum of $40 was appro-
priated for the same. A committee was
appointed consisting of Miss Nora T.
Greeley J. Henry Morse and + A. A.
Killam, who met the following evening
and decided to send committee TO
each of the churches, lodges and clubs
to request each to appoint one delegate
toward general committee to have
charge of the project. The first meet
The hope was expressed by the orig
inal committee that arrangements will
be such that every man, woman and
child who desires to contribute towards
this flag, will have an opportunity to
do SO. In this way the flag will really
be community flag in the truest sense
Mrs. Theodore Bragg attended the
session of the Maine Federation Of Wo-
mems Clubs at Bangor as a delegate
from the Tuesday club.
The service at the NJ. f. church will
be of a very interesting character. Az
ter the reception of members a very
handsome silver communion service
will be presented to the church by the
family of the late John Wesley Greeley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
Ex-senator Johnson to Adj
dress Citizens Meeting

Every Indication points to q fun at
tendance at the opera house SUNDAY an
ernoon' when Former Senator Charlie.
+ Johnson of this city will address IN.
citiHens upon the topic "America's Pres
ent Duty. This meeting will he the final
one Of the series held this winter by
liaNelock Lodge No 81, Knights Of I,vth
las. and the members OF the lodge con
siGer themselves fortunate that they cau
bring the successful assemblies to a
close in manner so fitting to the events
Of the day.
Senator Johnsons work in Congress
gave him the opportunity of facing pres
cnt day conditions at first hand and NJ
enc in Maine is so competent to discuss
them.
Edgar ]. Brown will preside and the
Waterville Military Band will furnish
music. Guy johnson. who has charme
so many this winter by his vocal work
will sing a solo.
The hour of the meeting is 30 and
all men and women are cordially invite
to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

Recruiting was started Friday morn
ing for Company II. Headquarters be-
ing opened AT the Armory for the work.
The Office is in charge OF Sergeant Rem
Jah'h II thompson and Corporal Ralph
stunt an dduring the day two re-
crul'S were added to the rolls of the
company mere are now about 50 on
the lists and it is hoped to raise the
number up to 1903 as soon as possible
rms should be accomplished in a short
time according to the opinion of the
poAS 81 me company. Captain Murray
IS giving to the recruiting his personal
attention also. The office will he open
from O'Clock in the morning until 10
o CLOCK at night and everyone is invited
10 can and talk over the situation with
the boys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31
French Wounded Fund Is
Accusing Much Interest

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Waterville Branch Of the American
Fund for French Wounded was held at
their rooms Friday afternoon. A great
many organizations have become In
terested in the work which is being
done and large number of ladies were
present at this meeting. finding plenty
to do for the sufferers Of the warning
nations with the Allies in Europe. The
organization Is much interested at the
present time in the work Of raising
funds for the starving Belgian children
and other suffering non-combantants
The ladies who have the matter Of
the Belgian Relief in charge are receiv-
ing gratifying response to their efforts
and feel that the people in Waterville
realize the great need which exists there
and out of their prosperity will be glad
to come forward and assist In this
great work. They again wish to i'm
press upon the people that Friday. April
9Th is self Denial Day when everyone
in waterville should deny himself some
thing and give the money thus saved to
this cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-31

and his wife Martha Bartlett Greeley.
in memory of their father and mothe~
who for many years were earnest and
faithful workers in the church The
presentation will be made by Horace
Wesley Greeley. a son. The family
viii attend the service in a body De-
cupying pews reserved for them Fol-
lowing the presentation of the com
munion service Mrs Angie Cottle will
present To the church. "A handsome COM
munion table. the gift of an unknown
donor; The pastor will receive these
gifts for the church and the board of
trustees will appropriate remarks. after
which the Holy Communion will be OBJ
served. Miss Nora Bartlett Greeley.
a daughter of John Wesley Greeley will
render solo accompanied by Miss
Helen Foster. n grand daughter.