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New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
McAdoo Plans to Save
Millions BY Standardizing
All Railroad Equipn,ent

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Extensive
standardizing Of railway equipment is
contemplated by Director General Nc
Adoo under government operation. He
explained to-day that he expects the
division of finance and purchases of
the railroad administration, headed by
John Shelton Williams, to work out a
number Of reforms along this line in
cooperation with railroad executives
and manufacturers of locomotives, cars
and other equipment,
BY this means and by more GEN.
tralized system of purchasing for the
continental system, the Director Cen
eral hopes to save millions of dollars.
Mr.. Williams soon will enlist the pur-
chasing agents of all roads in an asso-
cation, supervised by the railroad ad-
ministration, For coordinatine thar
work and eliminating much competi-
tion in making purchases.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Absence Of Name No
Bar to Army Life
DR.. Gatewood Gets Commission
Despite Objection First Lodged
Against Him
staff C0rresD0ude,cc

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The absence
OF OF e given Yen name name will not keep man
when a commission as first lieutenant
was issued by the War Department to
Dr. Gatewood, laos Peoples Gas Build
ing, Chicago.
DR.. Gatewood qualified for commits.
SION IN the medical corps more than
SIX months ago. His application, prop,
erly approved, was sent to the depart-
ment, but the absence of any given
name except Doctor" caused the ap-
plcatlon to be refused.
The commission was signed TODAY,
when the Medical Department filed With
Assistant Secretary of War Croweli
who signs all commissions. an affidavit
from the physician that his full name
was "Gatewood," without initials or
prefxes. -
The "Gatewood" case recalled to armv
men TO- day the fact that Brigadier Gen.
eral T d Lockridge, of the War Col
ilege. is going through life without anv
nrst name" Lockridge's initials are
just initials, he declares.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Ohio Committeeman
Urges Peace in C. o. P
Hynicka Says Harmonious
Body Would Not Need
ANY Chairman

Elimination Of factionalism. per-
sonalities and individual trading, as q
means of electing new Republican
national chairman, to succeed William
r. Wilcox, was advocated yesterday
by Rudolph X. Hynicka, Republican
National Committeeman from Ohio,
The reorganization of the committee
is to take place in St. Louis next Tues
day.
at is not matter of individuals at
all, this business Of choosing a new
chairman" said Mr.. Hynicka. "The
first consideration is party harmony,
as a forcrrnner Of producing the de-
sired results, and we shall not be able
to produce desired results without har-
mony in the committee. Nor must the
chairmanship be arranged as a result
of deals. / am not sure but that If we
go at our task in the right spirit, and
reach a harmonious and patriotic un-
derstanding with reference to what our
work is, we could do without any chair
man.
"Ihe spirit, rather than any division
of hcnors, is the thing desired. The
main question, Of course. is uniting all
Republicans in 81 way that will tend
to keep them together so that we may
win in the Congress elections next
fall.
II shall work hard after reaching ST.
Louis to prevent any lineup on a
choice for chairman, or any important
matter of party policy. We shall meet
behind closed doors, and l hope and
believe that all our cards will be laid
upon the table. 1t makes no difference
to me whether Smith. Brown or Jones
is f. candidate. 1t makes lot of diff
ference, however, whether the new
chairman stands as unifying force,
or whether his record, character and
principles, upon analysis and under fire
fail to represent what is best in the
Republican party. l hope that who
ever is elected will be chosen by a
unanimous vote"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Shipbuilding Zones in
East Planned by Hurley to
SaUe Time and EXPENSE
[Staf Correspondence1

lotNU WI &c oPOrN+eHCoI
WASHINGTON, Feb. SIN an effort
to remedy the alleged loose administra-
tive methods in vogue in some Of the
new Eastern shipbuilding yards Chair
man Hurley to-day announced his in
tention to create production zones,
with a practical shipbuilder of recog-
nized standing in charge.
BY this arrangement the chairman of
the Shipping Board expects to eliminate
"cost extravagances" and some of the
wastes developed through testimony
given the Senate Commerce Committee.
Conditions in this respect have been
reported to have been particularly bad
at the Hog Island yard in Philadelphia
Mr.. Hurley further expects through
his production zone plan to speed up
construction in the Eastern yards,
which have been thus far considerably
in arrears of Pacific yards in the rate
of progress on new construction.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Boy Scouts, Crippled
By War, Start Drive
Begin Campaign to Enlist Scout
Masters and Raise Fund of
100000

drive to enlist four hundred scout
masters to direct the activities of the
Boy Scouts Of New York and to raise
a fund Of 100000 will be begun on
February Is.
The scouts have been sadly crippled
by the war, according to an announce
ment made last night by John Roy,
executive secretary Of the greater New
York Scouts. The scouts themselves
cannot go to war, Of course but their
scout masters can and do. Fifty troops
are without scout masters. There are
now 1,152 scouts in the city. 1t is
planned to raise the number to 10000.
Last night was the eighth anniversary
OF the origin of the scout movement.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Gun of '62 to Sound
Reveille at Upton
Old Field Piece Rebaptized by
Retiring Sergeant Thirty
Years in Armv
Years in Army

CAMP UPTON, N. Y, Feb. S.-This
cantonment from now on will begir
and close the military routine Of each
day with a signal from 3-inch field
piece, relic of the Civil War, which
has been mounted in front Of division
headquarters.
The first shot was fired at retreat
this afternoon by Ordnance Sergeant
Oscar w. Bates, who has been in the
army for thirty years and retres to.
morrow. Before the rife, which was
made in 1862, was shipped here from
the Rock Island Arsenal it was con.
verted into breech- -ioader.
The 302d Engineers placed it in posi-.
tion and it was turned over to Ser.
geeant Bates for it's rebaptism Of fire
sitter more than fifty years. Begin
n:ng tomorrow the headquarters trooy
will fire blank charge from it each
day at reveille and retreat
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Hospital Pharmacist
Held as Drug Seller
Assistant at Brooklyn German
Hospital Arrested on Com
plain Of Physician

Martin Fleischer. thirty-two years
old, German without his fna! papers,
who has been assistant pharmacist at
the German Hospital, Brooklyn, for tie
yesterday by Federal Commissiona
G9ahoone on charge of violating the
Harrison drug act. At the same time
United States Marshal James NJ. Power.
VINO was present in court, started an
investigation to see whether Fleischcr
mas proper credentials or whether he
should be interned on Ellis Island.
The specific act for which Fleischcr
was arrested was the charge of sell;nt-
quantities Of morphine to DR.. Burton
Harris, of ATS Greene Avenue, Brool.-
Iyn' The complaint on which tha
Brooklyn authorities acted was made
by DR.. Robert L. Moorhead, of 1876 Han
seek CO. Street, whose wife is sister Of
The hearing of the drug scllirr
charge was set for next Monday. Dr.
Harris is said to be out of the city.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Army>and Secretary Should
Be Praised, Senator
Declares
Republicans to
Hold Conference
Party Action Is Not
Planned, Says Leader
Callinger

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Except for
more Senate discussion, led by Senator
Thomas, Democrat, of the Military
Committee, who praised the army's ac-
complishments, defended Secretary
Baker and opposed the war cabinet bill,
there were no moves to-day in the con-
troversy over war efficiency and or
ganization.
BY common consent, apparently, fur
thcr action was postponed until next
week Both the Senate and the Mill
tary Committee adjourned until Mon
day.
Tomorrow the first conference Of
Republican Senator'S called since the
United States entered the war will be
held, but Republican Leader Gallinger
to-day denied that solid party action
upon pending legislation was planned,
declaring members would act upon
their individual judgment.
Senator Thomas renewed debate in
the Senate with speech asserting that
the War Departments record should be
praised, instead of condemned, and that
Secretary Bakers statement before the
committee was "a story replete with
mplishments."
Fault of the System
Senator Thomas estimated that be-
between 0and GO per cent of recently
organized government bureaus were
"supernumerary," with employees doing
practically nothing, but it was the fault
of the system of government. he de-
clared, and he did not place the blame
on any official.
The war cabinet could only add an
other link to the chain that bonds u.s."
he said.
1t would take from the President, he
continued, his powers under the Con-
stitution as commander in chief of the
army and navy.
"In 1862" said Senator Thomas. "the
President of the United States was sub
jected to the same trials, but his pa
triotism carried him through to tri-
umphant victory"
Senator Thomas concluded with a
plea for greater shipbuilding activity,
declaring that the most serious prob
lem the country was facing, He at
tackled laborers for refusing to work
full time and continually demanding
higher wages.
81 think it has almost become neces-
sary for the government to comman-
deer every shipyard, conscript every
employe and lay heavy hand on iders
when workmen are so badly needed" he
declared.
During the discussion, in which wan
ing interest was evidenced by many
vacant seats on the floor and in the
galleries, Senator Chamberlain, chair
man of the Military Committee, sharply
replied to criticism from Senator Lewis
Democratic whip, regarding the com
mittee's examination of Mr.. Baker. The
latter suggested that the Secretary
should have been called before the com
mittee when it began its inquiry, in
stead of after witnesses had presented
attacks.
Followed Request of Secretary
Senator Chamberlain said the COM
mittees procedure followed the express
request of the Secretary.
The Military Committee met to-day.
but did not attempt to consider the
War Cabinet measure, nor continue its
war inquiry. Both matters were post
poned until next week, when Secretary
Baker is expected to present informa-
ton regarding available army trans
port tonnage and also return for cross-
examination. Afterward the committee
plans to close its war inquiry with in
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
DryWeek-Ends Near Upton
No Liquor To Be Sold From
Thursday to Monday

~, RlVERHEAD, Long Island, Feb. s.
The weekend jag is thinr Of Tho
past in this vicinity unless the iapee
lays IN the wherewithal on a Wednes-
day, The reason lies in a decision
reached to-day by hotel proprietors
following conference with Sheriff
Amaza Riggs and Colonel Howard. Of
the Camp Upton military police. to sell
no bottled liquor between Thursdavs
ana MONDAYS. The purpose is to main
Upton. az o""'p
1T don't matter whether mans inst
peen bitten by rattlesnake or whether
rs hes dying OF cold" said one of the
motel men. "hell just have to go ahead
am, ana die if it happens to be the end Of of
the week" 0'o VI
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
300, 900 Tons of Shipping
Yearly, Canada's Promise
TStaf Correspondence |

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-Canada will
contribute 100000 tons of new shipping
year to the needs of the Allies, ac-
cording to advices from Ottawa. That
is the fun capacity of the Canadian
shipbuilding yards. Negotiations are
progressing for the establishment of
rolling mills to furnish the steel plates
essential to the industry.
The yards on the Great Lakes will
turn out vessels of 5000 tons capacity,
and at the yards on the seaboard the
tonnage will be from 5000 to 10000.
The building of vessels for foreign
registry will be barred.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Edge Opposes Censorship
Governor Says Lifting of Ban
Would Lessen IJnre.+


. Governor Walter E. Edge declared
himself In favor of relaxation Of the
wa. Wal. censorship, in this country last
nis nignc IN an address before the Mems
0nao Glup OF All SAINTS universalist Church.
ocean Avenue and D Street. Broolj',,,
Il would say freely" he sa;d ".L a. 49,
1t would perhaps be better not to h,''a '"a.
so much nor such strict censorship
nelleve we can trust the American ~
lzenshlp and the American nrass
Further, l believe that a modifcat;os ios
OF the censorship of war news wo,,id Void
tend to dissipate the unrest that oa,. can
talnly exists in the United StatesH
Other speakers were Abbe Patr;,o
fIynn; a chaplain in the French army
and the Rev. DR.. Nehemiah Bovntnnn
81 rhaola,n of the 136th Field ARTILLERY
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09

vestigation of cantonment site selec-
tions and construction contracts.
In considering the Administration
bill, purposing to vest the President
with power to coordinate and reorgan-
ize the government machinery as he
desires, Senator Ovcrman, it's sponsor
said to-day that he did not contem-
plate hasty action on the measure. 1t
will be taken up by the Judiciary Com
mittee next Monday, he said and be
subject to usual committee procedure
Its introduction has SO changed the
situation that some Senators preparing
addresses to be delivered next week
against the War Cabinet and muni-
tions director bills may abandon them
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09

for example, printed on January n
two-column article under the heading
"The Tank Parade" 1t tells, in the
customary German fashion. of the
bravery Of the German soldiers in the
fighting at Cambria, where the tank is
said to have been captured. This tank,
like all the English tanks which have
fallen into German hands, was almost
completely destroyed. But the Germans
determined to repair it by replacing
the damaged parts with corresponding
unchanged parts of another captured d
tank. This is the way, the German
paper says, in which the first tank
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09

which has ever been brought to Berlin
had been set up.
Then the "Berliner Nachrichten"
goes on to describe the tank in detail,
the deep impression it makes upon
those who see it moving, the great
force of its motor, the tanks skill in
climbing bitches and other things,
showing the Germans admiration for
the English tank
"a loud humming is heard inside the
tank" the "Nachrichten" continues,
"then shiver goes through the steel
body and the caterpillar chain is be-
ginning to rattle. The command Is
given; the shovels of the caterpillar
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Mothers Advice Sends DESERVING
Soldier Back to Punishment

AVER. Mass, Feb. S.-After dav of
freedom, Walter II. Shattuck, of Haver
hill, a private of Company A, 3O2d
Machine Gun Battalion, who escaped
from the guardhouse at Camp Devens
last night, notified the military officials
late to-day that he would re turn to
camp. Armed guards had been search
ing for Shattuck.
He was persuaded to return by his
mother when he turned up at home to-
day. He had been confined here for
being absent without leave.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09

chain are moving forward. Still hesitat
ing and helpless, as if it were not used
to move on the pavement, the tank
il slowly beginning to cross the street.
Now it begins to ascend the steel slope
about two metres high. 1t raises it's
powerful nose, stops for moment as
IT TO catch breath; the machine is now
roaring powerfully: it has found it's
element at last With immense power,
as if it had just risen from it's sleep,
the tank raises it's front part and slides
forward. Now it halts for moment,
snorts and rattles noisily, then turns
around on the spot and down into the
street."
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Hurley Tells of Plans
To Speed Shipbuildin9

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-Plans for
speeding up shipbuiding and for a
more careful supervision over all yards
constructing government ships were
outlined to the Senate investigating
committee in executive session TO-DAY
by Chairman Hurley, of the Shipping
Board, and General Manager piez, of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
The plans were not made public, and
neither the Shipping Board officials
nor members of the committee would
discuss them.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
House Committee Favors
Convict Labor in W.r

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The House
bill providing for use of convicts for
manufacture of war supplies was "a
vorably reported to-day by the labor
committee. 1t proposed equiipping Fed
eral prisons to manufacture supplies
and to pay convicts average wages in
each community.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Strike Halts Argentine Grain

BUENOS AYREs, Feb. s.-A general
strike was declared to-day by the men
of the Central Cordoba Railway. The
employees Of two other lines are ex-
pected to go out tomorrow. These
strikes will almost paralyze the ship
ment Of grain. The provincial Gov
ernors are calling for troops to pro-
tect the grain crops.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09
Berlin Gets Spain's Note

MADRID. Feb. S.-The Spanish Am
lassador at Berlin telegraphs that he
sent TO the German government on
Thursday evening a note of the Span
ish government, protesting against the
sinking Of the Spanish steamer Giral-
0n
New-York tribune., 1918-02-09

TIE NcW York Tribune
Foreign Press Bureau
The tank shown in the accompany
ing picture is at 'the present moment
enjoying more popularity in Berlin
even than Hindenburg or Ludendorff
All German papers devote considerable
space to it, sometimes entire columns
The Sunday papers contain pictures of
the tank surrounded by heroic Ger
mans, who got close to the formidable
fighting machine.
The "Berliner Neueste Nachrichten," ;"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
AMBASSADOR sT0VALL
IS ASHEv|LLE VISITOR
United States Minister to SwitZcr-
land Says We Should BE Thankful
Tor That Nations Neutrality.
FINE SPRING GOLF SCHEDULE
Much Interest Being Manifested in
Mems and Womcn's Tournaments
by Golfing Contingent-Nume
Social Activities for Competitors.

ASHEVILLE ". G., February 3
That America should be thankful that
switzerland is maintaining her ntti-
,ude OF strict neutrality is tho state
mont made by Pleasant Stovall. United
States minister TO Switzerland, who is
spending fcw days at Grove Park
Inn "a the guest of Fred J.. Sccly. MIR.
Atovall has a son, Joseph. attending
school here. and came to Ash.villc for
tie dual purpose OF seeing his son and
visiting Mr.. Sccly. who is old
friend.
Mr. Stovail points out the Good
Samaritan work Of the Swiss toward
the wounded from both sides cSpcc-
tally. and also the harbor or refuge
offered by the little mountain republic,
and says that America. while appreci-
atlng the Swiss attitude in the past.
WIN find cause for real appreciation as
soon as the first American receives
the Swiss FIRST aid Mr.. Stovall was
tSneat OF honor at a dinner given Mon
Gay night by MIR Sccly.
Much interest IL being manifested
IN tho announcement Of the .tshcv!llc
Country cubs spring golf schedule.
which opens with mems handicap
tournament on February .. This is 10
b" followed by wonan's handicap
tournament on WashIngtoH's birth
day. Other events are planned. in
Guiding an open professional tourna-
ihcnt for men on March - and -. with
cash prizes a2Ercrating $500 for Tho
winners. The big golflng event Of tho
season. Of course. VIII be the open In
rtation Tournament on Apr.l ID, IL
Il and Il. which always brings the
cream Of the southern amateur golfers
together.
Grove Park Ina viii be hcadquar-
te's FOR the coifinE contingent III these
tournaments as IL has been IA the past.
The wide vcrandas or the inn overlook
the golf course, and arc always nn.d
with an Interested gallery. /, being
POSSIBLE" with tho aid of glasses. to
follow practically the entire play with
out leaving the inn.
Numerous social features wlll lie ar
ranged for the visitors. Including the
usual dinner dance a. Grvc Park Inn,
aud the dances and teas al the Coun-
Try Club
Social activity in Ashcville during
the ras; week has been largely cor
Aned TO war work, tho society women
OF the city being husily engaged III.
Hed Cross and similar work at the
present tiInc.
Iark Inn are: Mr.. and Mrs Albert
Schurr and Miss Selma Schu.r nf
Newark. y. j, Miss H. Esg.ry My
York City. Miss Ray Eaman. Waco.
Tex; Mr. and Mrs. William King. Flat
Hoch Mr.. q. Il. Coitrcli. Toronto.
CAPTAIN Harold y. Deans, Brush
Army; Mr.. and Mrs. X. Is. Logon
Spartanburg Miss y \. Lydcn, New
iorh; Louis II. Amy. Jr.. Spa,tauburg
Nit and Mrs. George IL stone. and i
sheldon. Spartanburg. Constant A. An
drews New YCri, MISS H. NacCour,
New York, MIR. ANA Mrs. Frank q
drown. Miss Elizabeth Brown and MISS
Adaiin Brown, Madison. WIS. Mrs
Id"ln H. Morgan and MISS Katherine
Morgan Lonisev!i!c. Ky. Mrs. y.
H!!iycr Egel"ston, Spartanbur-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
APPoMATTox

APPROPRIATIONS. VA, February IS
T.. Ferguson and +. &. Moon arr in
Richmond tltis week on business
Mrs 10" oliricu. Who has been i'll
for several weeks. is reported much
improved. aud She s. now spending
some tim" with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Eaudglph Caldwell.
". G. Mckinney, Of IN" United
states Army. Is here on n visit 10 his
brother and sietor-!n-law. Mr.. Mckin-
n"y Is stationed a. Columbus. Ohio.
Miss Lrch and Emma Smith have
lccn quito Il, 1T their home on Ice
Grant street.
war saving societies arc being or
gained IN th1 schools througnou. tho
county.
The school AT ramplin this week lad
= strc", parade Of ali those who Iur-
chased war stamps and marched 10 tho
ros'oi'jcc for more. Tho sum of $3.50
vas saved IL a short while. The SCHOOL
at Appoma'tox IS doing similar work
where over $500 has been deposited with
tic government. Similar reports arc
coming in from other parts OF the
county.
r. q. anderson IS taking orders from
farmers for nitrate az soda Tho farm
ers or this county may buy through him
till February L. and have their orders
n!!ed through the po"eruu1cnts supply
for this county At So per ION.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
SUFFOLK

SUFFOLK. VA. February e.-Ja,ncs
e Moore. or tho L. s. y. K T., who has
been on visit 10 his mother, lief, las,
week TO Join. his command.
Mrs. +. 7 Pope has concluded .
v!si, 10 her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. j. W.
Moore.
q, ;. p. Holland. Jr., is spending
sometime on Southern trip
H. @. Chandler returned Tuesday
rom virgil where he has been visit
ing his father.
Bert {. Dore has returned to tho
Langley Aviation Field. after a visit
I" his wife. Mrs. Dorc. in Norfolk.
Miss Evelyn Jenkins Is convalcsccut
from An operation 1t Il local hospital.
Asher Dole. who has boon visiting his
amily- here. has returned 10 Hamlet.
y O.
Misses Threase Nurncy and Jessie
bardcn arrived home Monday from Il
visit 10 Richmond.
clinton o. bradshaw. of Camp Lee.
was the weekend guest OF Mrs. Erad-
shaw, on Saratoga Street and was ac-
tomnanied ~ William k.nsman. also or
Camp Lee.
Grady Powell has returned TO Camp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
LYNCHBURG

LYNCIiBCRG VA. February 2
Mrs. Carter Glass. Miss Mary Archer
Glass and Mrs. Powell +. Glass have
gone 10 Washington 10 spend tho re-
maindcr of tho winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Taylor have gone
10 Florida.
L. l.. Ekcrs is on visit at Sea-
breeze. Fla
K. Dudley IIilI has returned 10 be
troit after visit here.
Mrs. X. l.. Tins!cy and little daugh-
ter. Elizabeth. of Staunton. have been
visiting relatives here.
II. NJ. Pcni.k, n prominent business
mnn. is recovering from an operation
which he underwent n month ago.
Miss Lucille Fields Is visiting Mrs.
Edward I.inglc in Baltimore.
Miss Kathleen Clancy. OF Knox
willie. Tenn. is visiting Mrs. T. A.
Manning.
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Craddock have
gone to Summerville. Fla, for two
weeks.
Lieutenant \. z. Carter. OF Camp Nc
Ciellan. has returned after n visi. ut
his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Butler. Of New
port News, arc visiting relatives here
this week.
Mrs. .. u. Fees. of Dante. s. H.. is
visiting relatives here.
&. y. Kent. Of Salem. y. C.
visited his sister, Mrs. y. u. Camp
bell