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New-York tribune., 1918-01-24

sells were sunk, but last week fishing
craft escaped entirely.
The figures arc most encourage ing
They represent the lowest toll Of any
two successive weeks since the unre-
stricted U-boat campaign was launched.
a year ago lacking Two weeks, except
two weeks in November. In the week
ended November eight large and four
small ships were sunk and the week
ended November II established the
lowest figures on record. only one ma
jor ship and five smaller ones being
lost.
Another peculiar feature about the
new figures is that for d second fort
nightly period in succession the week.
ly losses have been duplicated, as they
stood at twenty-one ships for both the
week ended December 80 and that end
ed January 6.
The reasons for the decline in sink
ings are not apparent Weather con-
ditions. improved methods of defence,
targets. inability Of the Germans to get
crews to man the U-boats- any or all
Of these factors may have contributed
toward the result. Expert observers
here hold it an encouraging sign that
the submarine offensive has reached a
low ebb almost OH the anniversary of
its opening. when Germany hoped to
announce to the world that its goal of
100000 tons had been reached.
The Admiralty figures show that six
ships were unsuccessfully attacked last
week. The arrivals in British ports
we're 2,255, the sailings 2,242.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Republican Caucus
For Munition Head
Votes, rs to 19, for a Director
To Be Appointed by
the President

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Ponnh-
means OF the House, in conference TO-
night, voted rs to 10 in favor of the
creation of a department or bureau Of
munitions and ordnance. with d.
rector appointed by the President
There was some discussion of III.
war council proposal. but no attemnT
was made to put the conferences or
record IN regard to it.
When the vote was announced tho
point of no quorum was made and rhe
conference adjourned, leaving the wav
open tor further discussion Of the suh.
1sct !E when another meeting is held
The resolution was introduced hv
Representative Gilett, Of Massachn.
setts. acting floor leader, as substi-
tute for the Mccormick k-Lenroot roso-
luton considered last week.
Representative Gillett told the con-
terence the time had come for the Re-
puoilcans to take some action. but that
1T should be constructive and not in
the nature OF criticism of the gov
ernments conduct of the war. Repre-
sentatlve fess, of Ohio, declared Presj-
dent Wilson had been playing politics
Representative Champion, of Michipan
SAID conditions found abroad bv mem
pers OF Congress who had been there
maze 1t essential that a change be
made in the War Departments meth
DDS. '"e'''-
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Americans Fighting
In F First-Line Trenches.
Daily, Belief in Capital
[Staf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23-Tho report
from General Pershing that three
American soldiers were killed in ac-
ton, given out by the War Department
o-day, with eight other casualties by
illness, is believed to be the forerunner
of detailed statement from the COM
mander of the overseas forces of Amer
leans about fighting in front line
trenches. While General Pershing S
cable contained only the bare state
ment that the three soldiers had been
"killed in action" military men point
out that Undoubtedly some of our
troops are engaged daily with the
enemy"
Secretary Of War Baker declined to-
day to state whether he had received
any information from General PERISH
ing that American troops were holding
any part of the line on The West front.
The soldiers killed in action on Jan
uary 81, as reported by General Perish
ing to day, included:'
Private Albert Cook, infantry: cmer-
gcncy address, Delbcr Coots (friend), /,
West Almond, N. Y.
Private Harry V. Garman, infantry;
emergency address, Mrs. Laura Gar
man (mother), Catawba, Va.
Private Leo f. Radi, infantry; emer-
gency address, Joe Radi (brothcr), 722
Haugb Street, Cleveland, o.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Garfield to Try
Zone System of
Coal Shipments
New Distribution Plan to Go
Into Effect Within
Few Days -~
lStaf Correspondencel

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Every large
coal-consuming centre in the Eastern
section Of the country must obtain its
1uel from particular production zone
or district. according to plans formulat-
ed by the fuel administration. which
ere expected to become effective wjth,,.
a few days. This zone system of coal
oistrlbutltn was the subject of long
conference between Fuel Administrator
Garfield and Director General of Rail-
roads McAdoo to-day.
At the conclusion Of the conference,
DR.. Garfield declared that the plans ha,
not vet been shaped with sufficient def
nlteness to warrant their publication.
He anticipated, however, he stated. thai
the completed zone scheme of distribu-
ton would be effective within a few
days.
The zone plan of coal distribution has
been already used to some extent in the
CLEVELAND and Pittsburgh district. Ac-
cordlng to the expectation of the fu.i
administration it will eliminate man,
useless crosshauls and will minimize
the coal-hauling burdens now imposed
on the railroads.
The proposal originated several
months ago. with the Railroad war
Board. The original zone submitted
by. the railroads, however, TOOK
cnly into consideration the transporta-
ton phases of the problem. 1t was fourd
imp,acticable as submitted, officials of
the fuel administration state, because
it did not take into considerations +ho
character of the fuel needs of the sew
cral large consuming centres, If cei
tain bituminous field was contiguous 20
large city, the Railroad War Board
recommends that all the industrial coal
for that city must come from the near
by field. In some instances, however,
officials point out, this is impossible be-
cause industrial plants differ in the
character Of the fuel they are able to
burn. While byproducts coal of u
relatively low hea. value meets adc
quately the fuel needs Of one class of
industries, others must have fuel of
high heat values.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24

different light. He has been ac.
qualnted with him ever since Soloyei
was boy.
When Judge Hylan made his cam
paign for second nomination to the
County Court bench Solovci purchased
car and carried the candidate from
nall to hall while he was making his
campaign speeches. "My director of
transportation" the Mayor used to
call him.
I'm closer to Hylan than anybody"
he said two weeks ago. 81 can have
any plum that he has to hand out, but
don't want anything"
Mr.. Solovei sought the Endorsement
of the Brooklyn Bar Association for
the post of Deputy Police Commits
sioner. The association did not in
dorse him.
There are rumors," Mr.. Solovei was
told yesterday, that you are after the
job of deputy police commissioner"
That's the first have heard of it,
he responded indifferently.
District Attorney Lcwis's statement
was then read to him.
''Well, don't know anything about
that" the lawyer retorted.
At the trial of Lester Brooks, pick
pocket, on May 25, 1916, before Judge
Roy in the Brooklyn County Court, the
Assistant District Attorney, in sum-
ming up told the jury that the lawyer
for the defence-Mr. Solovei-was the
attorney retained by a pickpocket
gang.
Solovei Objected to Charge
Solovei then objected and asked
Judge Roy to instruct the jury that
there was no evidence to that effect
Mr.. Conway last night told the story
of what then ensued
But, Mr.. Solovei," Judge Roy re.
piled. you have not asked me to charge
that the accusation is false"
II want you to instruct the iurv that
there is no evidence to support the ac-
cusatlon.' the attorney replied.
GU nave asked me to charge this is
1alse,' the judge replied, but | shall
or course, instruct the jury that moth
ing except evidence is to be accepted y
He proceeded to do so.
Inc candidate for the Deputy Com
mlsslonership said yesterday that he
mad had several conferences recently
both with the Mayor and Mr.. Bueher
He dlsclaimed modestly any KNOWLEDGE
OF what had caused the shake-up at
headquarters.
Joseph A. Solovei was born in New
York City in 1888. He has lived in
Brooklyn twenty-five years. He was
graduated from Public School 81 and
Heffley Institute and then took =
course in New York University la f..
School. He vas admitted to the bar
in 1910.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Mayor Urged Bugher to Name
Pickpockets' Counsel as Aid
Plea for Joseph A. Solovei One Cause of Clash
Two Judges Refused to Give Brooklyn Lawyer
Character Endorsement That He Sought

Joseph A. Solovei, one of Mayor
liylan's candidates for Deputy Police
Commissioner, whose nomination was
contested by Police Commissioner
bughcr and became one of the causes
OF his downfall, is counsel of pick
pockets in the criminal courts.
District Attorney Lewis, of Kings
County, said yesterday:
"Solovei for many years has been
known in Brooklyn as counsel for
pckpocAets. Latterly, he has an
peared as counsel on different occa-
slons for man chargsssd}s sWith the
gold brick or 'him-tia game"
Assistant District Attorney Conway,
of Kings, said:
"Solovei was and has been for a long
time attorney in court for professional
pickpockets"
Known as Criminals Counsel
The man whom Mayor Hylan tried to
force upon Commissioner Burher as an
assistant Is so we'll known at Headouar-
ters that his record as counsel for
criminals, particularly for pickpockets,
complete up to year ago. is in the
private ii.es of the department. 1t
was this record that caused the former
Commissioner to protest so heartily
against the mans appointment.
This record, which Mayor Iylan is
fully acquainted with. according to Of
tcials Of the Police Department., was
gathered during the Woods admins.
tration. Members of the pick pocket
squad were ordered to find out all
about Solovci as a criminal lawyer
that there was to know. They did. pre-
sonting their findings in formal form,
and they we're filed away to be used
later in a way Of which Commissioner
Woods had no thought whatever at the
time they were gathered
When member OF the squad who
had looked into the workings of Mr..
Solovei's law business learned that
Mayor Hylan was urging the new Com
missioner to accept the man as a
deputy, this detective informed Mr..
Bughcr that he would learn many in
teresting things concerning the candi-
date if he would consult the profess
sonal Typography" of Mr.. Solovei on
file with the records of the depart
mcnt.
Tells of Solovei's Record
Mr.. Bugher did this. He did more.
He told Mayor Hylan what he knew of
MIR. Solove. Later, the Mayor ordered
the pickpocket squad to obtain a list
of every pickpocket case in Brooklyn
in which his candidate had appeared for
the defence. This was prepared and
forwarded to City Hall through regular
police channels.
Mayor Hylan knows Solovei better
than any of those whose testimony is
presented above. although probably in
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Fuel, War Supplies and
Food Alone Excepted by
McAdoo's Ruling
Many Plants Here
Unable to Reopen
Little Hope Held by Fuel
Heads as Garfield
Ignores Appeals

Important Developments IN the no.
tios-leado coal famine yesterday IN
cluded the folloacimg:
An embargo on all freight except fuel,
food and munitions was ordered by
Director General McAdoo on the Bal
timore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania
railroads east of Pittsburgh. Other
railroads in the East adopted the cm-
barge without order. 1t became eff
fective at once.
Hundreds of New York's big industries
were unable to resume business Will,
the lifting of the Garfield conserva-
ton ban because of empty coal bins.
Little hope for improvement was held
out by local administrators for the
immediate future.
State Fuel Administrator Albert II.
Wiggin made one moro demand
upon Washington for relief measures
FOR the city. declaring that previous
responses from DR.. Garfield have
been every unsatisfactory"
Only seventeen ships of the numerous
vessels in New York Harbor were
coaed. Ice foes. dearth of
bsrges. and Il general breaking down
Of harhor tugs prevented the other
ships from receiving the fuel re-
quired to send them on their voyages.
Coal receipts in New York were esti-
mated al slightly under 10000 tons
for the day. CT less than half the
city's normal daily consumption.
Practically all Of this was required
for public service corporations. hos
ptals ana homes, leaving nothing
Tor the rconening of industries.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Freight Embargo to
Clear Way for Coal:
City's Plight Worse
1000 Cars of Coal
Heldin One Pocket:
Some Since Nov. =

Here's schat caused Director Gen.
erol McAdoo to chop Of traffic on
the Pennsylvania undcy the most
drastic embargo in the historu OF
American roilroading:
In the Altoona district loaded cars
have been piling up to get on the
track scales at Tyrone ever since
November Q. until
There are now 1000 cars in that one
pocket east of the Allegheny Noun
tains. Some of the cars have actu-
ally been there since November 2.
Seven thousand cars occupy forty
two miles of lineal track.
They hold $4,000 tons of coal
1t will take 140 trains of fifty cars
each to move this accumulation of
coal
With clearance of half an hour
on each of two Of the Pennsylvania
four tracks, it will take thirty-five
hours to move the jam.
Allow 100 cars to the train and it
would take eighteen hours with the
same interval between trains.
This is "fggring."
The practice Will doubtless take a
week
And there are some Other NESTS"
like that at Tyrone.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24

corresponds generally with the recent
utterances Of President Wilson and
David Lloyd George, the British Pre-
mer
All amendments suggested by paci-
fists were swept aside in favor Of a
single resolution of moderate length.
welcoming the utterances Of President
Wilson and Mr.. Lloyd George, and .
request was put forward to the Central
Powers to make known their war aims,
as the Entente Allies have done.
One amendment, which was downed
with scant consideration. was a pro-
posal to eliminate mention in the reso-
luton Of President Wilson and Mr.
Lloyd George. although the hackers of
it carefully explained that it was Of
fered in no spirit Of unfriendiness,
but in the belief that the resolution
would carry more weight with the Ger
man and Austrian Socialists if it
avoided the appearance of approving
the acts of Representatives of capital
istic govcrnments.'
Arthur Henderson, former member OF
the British War Cabinet, warned the
delegates that some time in June, or
between the hay and the corn harvests,
"somebody" without consulting them,
would dissolve Parliament, and they
would be flung into an election which
they should be prepared for. He point
ed out that the register would rise from
100000 to 16,500,000. of which num-
Der less than 3,500000 would be or
ganized into unions.
Henderson, this afternoon, announced
his resignation from the executive COM
mittee. At the same time. it became
known that G. H Roberts, Minister of
Labor had gone over to the govern
ment side. This, in a measure. was a
victory for lloyd George. but there are
others more prominent than Roberts
whom the Premier would like to have
On his side if the recent breakfasts
Of 10 Downing Street are any criterion
Ramsay Macdonald and George Lans-
bury, two priminent "pacitists." have
been among those thus entertained
this week.
Details of the British governments s
uicto,y before the nottingham labor
conference on page 3.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24

Affairs Committee. AS for the Presi-
cent, stories ahoat here represent him
as far frcm having cooled off. They
tell OF his using language of unwonted
vehemence when the subject of the
Senate is brought up
Senator Chamberlain will rise to a
POINT of personal privilege and de-
liver his speech in the Senate to-
morrow reviewing the evidence that
was brought out by thc military af
tai-s investigation and leaving the
country to draw its conclusions as to
whether he was justified in his re-
marks about the prevalence Of ineffi-
cheney. In his speech he will dis
close certain evidence that was
brought before the committee in ex-
ecutlve session, but which, in his
opinion, may properly be made public
Martin Lines Up
Hes;tating Senators
Then will come the fight upon hav-
ing the war cabinet and munitions
bills referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs and not to that ON
Naval Affairs. The Democratic leader
Of the Senate, Senator Martin, has
been active i'll whipping the hesitatine
into line for the Administration.
which would like to see the naval
committee. which it controls, have
something to say about the reform
legislation. 1t is said by the support
ers of the bills that they have the
votes 70 send them to the Military
Affairs Committee. If they have, the
Administration men may give up their
present efforts before vote is taken.
especially if assured that it is not the
purpose CT Mr. Chamberlain to press
for early consideration of the legisla,
ton in the Senate.
II the bills go to the Military Affairs
Committee they will probably go upon
the calendar at once, for that commit
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Bugher Removed by Hylan;
Accuses Mayor of Meddling;
Enright Made Police Head
Charges Against Hylan

Police Commissioner Frederick Bughe yesterday
Mayor Hylan, makes these charges:
That Mayor ylan Commissioner that he
as one OF ms aids Joseph A. soove counsel for pkpoket
~ Ina" Mayor Hylan sent his bodyguard Detective Sergeant
tara to the
pointed property clerk.
1hot Mayor Hyan dictated appointment Of the
property
1at Mayor Hylan directed that the guidance
ana ADVICE from certain among his subordinates
mat Mayor Hyan orders deputy over
the head of Commissioner Bugher
1Aot Mayor ylan demanded that be appointed
most trivial post, without his sanction
- "ot Mayor iyan insisted appointing of
the deputies
That Mayor ylan
selected one from each of the five boroughs.
1at Mayor Hlan objected
deputies college who had independent means
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
718Lost on 2 Ships
Sunk in Mediterranean

LONDON. Jan. 23.--By the sinking
Of two steamers by the enemy in the
Mediterranean about three weeks ago,
us lives were lost, it was anpounccd
officially to-day. The announcement
was made in the House Of Commons by
Thomas ]. MacNamara, Financial Sec
retary of the Admiralty.
Mr.. MacNamara added that public
notification Of the loss OF THESE vessels
had been delayed until the relatives
wara potided.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
War Cabinet Measures Will
Come Up for Com
raitment
Chamberlain Will
Defend His Course
"Wait Till Wilson Cools
Off," Is Advice of One
Legislator
BY c. w. Gilbert

W WASHINGTON, Jan. 233.-Thc Prcsi-
dent seemed to-day to be making in
roads into the forces Of the reorgan-
lzers. The present spirit of the latter
is not so belligerent as it was ycstcr-
day. The plan is to keep the Cham
berlain bills alive and wait for the
development of public sentiment rather
than to force the issue now.
"Wait till the President cools off,"
counsels one member of the Military
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
British Hold
U-Boat Toll
To 8 Ships
Last Two Weeks Best on
Record, With One
Exception

LONDON. Jan. 23.-For the second
successive week the destruction of Brit
ish merchantmen by mine or submarine
has been held down to eight, six of
them Of 1900 tons or over according to
the Admiralty report issued tonight.
In the previous week two fishing YES
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
British Labor
Backs Wilson
On War Aims
Majority Is Two-thirds-
Proposals of Pacifsts
Swept Aside

NOTTINGHAM, Jan. 23.-The British
Labor party to-day declared its posi-
ton as regards war and peace. By a
majority Of about two thirds, in viva
voce vote, the delegates supported the
aims programme recently promulgated
by their executive committee. which
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
No Army Transports CoaNess

"ro coal IN coaess time and efficiency outstanding
nabe when anybody necncv anywhere
IN Mr. Bakers
NO transport of the United army transport service lacks oo
or mas lacked coal since the coal shortage began
The plenty of COAL and hos had
aong Major Jackson of the division supplies with Headquarters in
this city, said yesterday.
WHAT'S more the Federal fuel administration provided COAL
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24

tee has already voted to report them.
Some effort may be made by the Ad-
ministration to get the committee to
reconsider its vote for an immediate
report, but it is likely to fail. The
bills will probably go upon the calen-
dar. where the present intention of
Democrats like Mr.. Chamberlain and
Mr.. Hitchcock is to let them rest until
public sentiment develops or until some
new crisis like the present industrial
stoppagc affords new occasion for
pressing them.
Bills Can Be Kept
Before the Country
The bills can be kept before the at
tention Of the country A motion to
take them up will afford an opportunity
for debate. The need for reorganiza-
tion can thus be described to the coun-
try and sentiment aroused Another
lie opinion is the holding of hearings
by the Chamberlain committee specif
cally upon the need Of a war cabinet
and q munitions chief.
Various business men connected with
the Council of National Defence who
lave had experience with the situation
here have expressed willingness to
testify to the need Of reorganization.
They tell members of the committee
that the confusion is getting worse in
stead OF better. Business men through
out the country may also be called.
Members of the committee are receiy
ing large numbers of letters, all urging
them to press the war cabinet plan.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
WEATHER

Increasing cloudiness and somewhat
warmer day. Snow tonight and to-
morrow. Moderate winds becoming
Southerly shifting to West by to-
morrow and increasing.
Full Report on Page
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24

Details of the British governments s
uicto1y before the nottingham labor
conference on page 3.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-24
Mayor Notifies Bugher

The Mayor called Police Commits
sloner Bugher to his Office yesterday
forenoon and informed him that he was
gong TO- ask for his resignation forth
win. The Mayor soon afterward made
me tact known 10 thsa letter to tha
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
CAULIFLOWER.

The cauliflower requires rich,
moist soil, and thrives best under irri.
cation. 1t will not withstand as much
frost as cabbage, but is very sensitive
to hot weather. To make a success Of
the crop 1t is best to plant 1t about
the time of the last killing frost in
spring, using plants grown in the hot
bed or window box. This gives it time
to mature before hot weather comes.
The rows need not be more than 211
to 3 feet apart for horse cultivation
or "a to 80 inches apart for hand work.
The plants should be from IA to 10
inches apart In rows. The culture Is
the same as for cabbage until the
heads begin to develop, after which
the leaves may be tied together over
the heads to exclude the light and
keep heads white.
This crop is one Of the aristocrats
of the garden. If you succeed in grow
ing high-grade cauliflower you will
qualify as a good gardener
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Africa Is Interested in War;
Receives the News Every Day

The war has from the first been
brought right home to Africa. The
four German colonies, over which the
war extended, have an area more than
four times as great as Germany; and
there has been long and hard fighting
in all of them except Togo. Outside
and within these areas of actual war
fare live thousands of whites who are
intensely interested In the European
struggle. Many Of these whites, even
In the depths of Africa, are receiving
the essence Of the news every day.
Even the Sahara desert is now partly
belted by telegraphic line. French
enterprise, with wireless extension in
Timbuktu. Thus this once mysterious
city of the Sudan is now in touch with
the great events Of the day. The Belgian
Congo is efficiently served by the
French cable to Libreville, and the
land line to Stanley Pool, where navi-
cation of the upper Congo begins. The
news is then wired up the Congo TO the
mouth of the Congo, and then by wire
less to Stanley Falls, $50 miles above
the Kasai.