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New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Navy Opens Way
For New Officers
[Staf Correspondcnce1

WASHINGTON, March 10.-Naval
districts along the Atlantic coast were
to-day instructed by the Bureau of
Navigation of the Navy Department to
transfer twenty-five men each week to
the naval training station at Pelham
Bay, N. Y. for instruction as officers
aboard auxiliary naval vessels.
The Pelham Bay training school is
now graduating deck officers at the rate
of from 100 to $50 month. To-day's
orders are for the purpose OF increas-
ing the output of the school to about
200 a month.
The graduates are assigned to coast
wise vessels. Under close scrutiny
each man receives a fair trial under
actual sea conditions. Those found un-
satisfactory are returned to Pelham
Bay station for suitable ratings.
The navy also contemplates establish
ing a course of training to equip men
as engineer officers aboard auxiliary
naval vessels. This course will be four
months in length, the first month being
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Upton Sergeant's
Stradivarius Is
Ruined i'm Wreck
Hochstein's Violin Smashed
in Accident to Auto Carry
ing Soldiers to Benefit
[Staf Correspondence

CAMP UPTON, N. Y, March TO-
Sergeant David Hochstein's priceless
Stradivarius violin was smashed to bits
IN an automobile accident at Mineola
yesterday. He was one of a party Of
soldiers from this cantonmcnt who were
on their way to Rockville Centre in an
autobus to give performances for the
benefit of the fund to pay the expenses
of entertainers who visit camp
When they left the train at Mineola
fourteen of the soldiers, including
Hochstein and Charles Wayland Towne,
amusement director OF the Y. M. C. A.,
crowded into one car, When they had
gone mile or two the front wheels of
the bus collapsed and the car side
swiped telegraph pole. All the men
brigade quartet began to sing and
the men quickly recovered their COM
posure. Towne called to Hochstein to
inquire if his violin had suffered, and
Hochstsin, observing that the soft
leather case was unharmed, replied
that his instrument was safe. A limou-
sine, lent by a neighboring farmer,
took the party safely to Rockville Cen
tre.
Just before the matinee opened Hoch-
stein called to his accompanist, Private
Max Glaser, to rehearse one or two
numbers with him. Hochstein opened
his violin case and found his priceless
treasure smashed to bits. He almost
collapsed with grief and refused to be
comforted. He took the first train to
New York, on his way to his home in
Rochester.
Hochstein received a furlough so
that he might leave the wreck of his
Stradivarus with his mother and take
less valuable instrument abroad when
the division sails.
Musicians here say he probably will
be able to purchase another ancient vio-
lin in Europe for the amount he will
collect from the company that had in
sured his Stradivarius. Hochstcin played
his violin for the last time during the
recital given here Friday evening by
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the
President.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Picked Men to Join
Navy Port Guard

Although 1000 men have applied for
the 1000 places in the new Navy Port
Guard since recruiting started on Is-
day, it was decided yesterday to keep
the books open until tomorrow night.
one day longer than had been planned.
BY doing so, officials expect to be able
to enforce strict standards of physique
and mentality and make the NAVY Port
Guard an extraordinary body of men.
For the first time since the United
States declared war a naval recruiting
office was kept open on Sunday, to re-
ceive the applicants tor the Navy Port
Guard. Fo": nundred applied at Build
ing 10 IN the navy yard. One of them
was Jim Cotfey, pugilist. He had
been working in a shipyard, but be-
lieved a place with the Port Guard
more attractive. He was accented ana
received the rating of petty officer.
Recruiting officers declared the cam
palgn was one of the swiftest ever
conducted here. Permission to raise
the unit was received from Washing
ton only last Thursday, and the fol-
lowing day the frsts applicants were
received and several men actually
sworn in. Applications have averaged
more than 500 daily.
The duties of members of the organ
ization will be to stand guard over
ships in the port to apprehend plot
ters. They will be expected to put
stop to the attempts to damage ship
ping, which have been made recently
in increasing number
After being sworn in, men will be
drilled intensively for several weeks,
probably at the Naval Militia armory
at TIE foot of Fifty-second Street,
Brooklyn. Then they will be assigned
pleted along the watnrfront
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Branches To Be Estab.
lished at Munition Plants
and Shipyards
On Military Scale
Overalled Army to Enioy Ad-
vantages Extended to the
Fighters in Khaki

Plans worked out by labor leaders,
soclologists and industrial enrineers
soon will be put into effect by the Y
NJ. Z. A. to do for the men in overalls
IN the munition factories and shin
yards what the organization is already
doing for the troops in khaki at home
and abroad
During the past week the Y. NJ. G.,
"A. committee on work in war indns-
tries has been in almost continuous soc.
SION here under the leadership of John
sherman Hoyt. Last night the fruits
OF It's deliberations were announced
IN statement from international
neadquarters, 124 East Twenty-eichth
o,creet. that within six months the
nuts" which have become familiar at
m1llltary encampments will dot the
landscape about the great war mate
rial factories and industrial centre
which have recently come into being.
,ohc!ter, amusement. recreation and
educational opportunities will be sun
piled to the civilian workers who form
the vast industrial armies that back
up the forces at the front.
Government Interested
~ lhe lheetll%S OIL Mr. HOyt'S COM
mlttee the United States Department
of Labor was we'll represented. These
representatives of the government cor
daily approved the new plans. concur
ring in the idea that abnormal condi-
tlons produced IN industry by che war
made it necessary 10 provide for the
civilians in those fields the same as
sistance as is given the soldiers in
cantonments and in France.
Both the moral AMI material welfare
of the overallcd army is to be looked
after. Their huts viii! be open TO,
amusement and recreation every day in
the week. There will be gymnasiums
shower baths, libraries and motion pict.
ure theatres.
Supplementing this work, the Y. M
c. A. will offer to place secretaries ir
the various great industrial plants
Branches also will be established in all
the industrial centres that have beer
built up since the United States en-
tered the war. Special attention will
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Women Applaud
Grant of Autos
For Soldiers Kin
Patriotic Organizations Ap-
prove Plan to Transport
Relatives to Camp Upton

Hearty Endorsement of a plan to pro-
vide free automobile transportation to
Camp Upton for the families Of en-
listed men was given by the heads
of several women's patriotic organi-
cations yesterday. The plan, as de-
vised by James a. Hemstreet, New
York manager of the touring bureau
OF the American Automobile Associa-
ton, provides that autom obiles shall
be furnished by private and patriotic
car owners for the use of the wives,
mothers and children of soldiers at
Camp Upton who otherwise could not
see their men on account Of the cost of
railroad fare.
The service was offered by Mr. Hem
street after the publication of let
ter in The Tribune from Yaphank
soldiers wife, who suggested that own
crs of automobiles might put their cars
to such a use.
It's splendid idea" said Mrs. Cof-
fin Van Rensselaer,, vice-chairman Of
the National League for Womcn's Ser
wee yesterday; Zone Of the lest ways
we could possibly serve our men is to
keep them from being homesick and
lonely. A private cannot travel very
many times on his pay and $270 makes
big hole in a lea.l purse.
ITS quite natural that men in camp
want to see their families and that
their families want to see them in
their new quarters. t. Mr.. Hemstreet's
plan can be carried out l shall call it
fine piece of patriotic service"
Miss Helen Davis, executive secre-
tary of the National War Work Coun-
eli Of the Young Womens Christian
Association. also hailed the plan en-
Enthusiastically.
Anything that will make the wives
Of the men happier and more con-
tented the Y. W. C. A. commends uo-
qualifiedls," she said. CAS- an orga:ii-
zaticn the Y. w. c. A. is out to seq
the women, and personally, | think
that the free automobile service to
Camp Upton will be of untold comfort
to the wives and mothers of soldiers
out there"
One hundred automobiles will be
ready for the first trip under the new
arrangement. Mr.. Hemstreet said yes
tcrday ard the date set for the launch
ing of the enterprise is March 81,
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Public Library Aids War
Large Percentage Of Readers
saa Are Military Officers

= .,sof 'of the s65.591 persons who consulted
as5e2,659 works in the reference de-
partment of the New York Public Lii
brary last year, the annual report issued
yesterday says that large percentage
we're young army and naval officers
studying the latest in the science of
war Every department. of the library
Is shown to have become a valuable
sssalunct to the war activities of the
c9untry. and is treasures have been
sought b. every class, including chem
ists who are still at work perfecting
formulas for dyes to replace the ami
llne products of Germany.
At the same time, Lewis Case Led
yard, the president. complains that the
lure Of larger pay elsewhere has de-
p.ived the institution of the services
eefmany Of its best assistants. The staff
!osses in 1917 totalled 10 per cent.
Inese losses, he says, are making it
more and more difficult to maintain
efficiency.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
L. |. Terminal To Be Mart

The former terminal of the Long
Island railroad at Borden and Front
Streets, Long Island City, has been
selected by Market Commissioner Jon
athan c. Day and Borough President
Connolly, of Queens, as the probable
site for produce market to serve
Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. DR..
Day pointed out that close connection
with every railroad coming into New
York City can be made with this site,
while the old depot can be used as a
market hall.
Two years ago, the commissioner
said, Ralph Peters, president of the
Long Island railroad, prepared plan
for the use of the terminal for mar
ket purposes, but his plan did not pro-
vide for cooperation with the city.
Commissioner Day stated also that
he had asked Mayor Hylan to approve
of the appointment of four deputies
for the market department, to head bu-
reaus of physical plant and construc-
ton of markets. production and trans
portation, food education and conser-
walton and storage and distribution.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Army Pacihst Sentenced
Camp Dix Private Punished
for Refusing to Garry Water

CAMP DIX, n. Y, March 1O.-Mem-
bership dues for Charles w. Titus. of
the 312th Infantry, in the Great Qucs-
ton League amount to date to three
months hard labor and two-t thirds of
his pay for that period. That was the
sentence imposed yesterday by a court
martial before which he was tried for
refusal to obey orders.
The great question at the court mar
tial was whether there were any other
members of the league than Titus.
Titus himself declared that there were,
but he couldn't recollect the names Of
any of them or where they might be
found. AS to tho purpose Of the league,
he was cmphatically certain it aimed
to prevent b!oodshcd and the bearing
Of arms.
That was why, he said, he had re-
fused to carry pail of hot water into
barracks that was to be cleaned.
Titus was member of the last draft
quota. His home is at 693 Hunterdon
Street, Newark.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Navy Relief Starts Contest
Society Wants All Reserves to
Join; 100000 Sought

lhe Navy Relief Society has started
competition among the various naval
reserve training camps to obtain mem
!, pers' and expects to enroll every men,
yer OF the reserve. 1t also has written
. yacht owners explaining that it's
junction is to provide temporary relief
'.pr the families of sailors who lose
.aslr sa lives, pending the receipt Of gov
sshment insurance, and that contri-
sa.lons luton. are needed to make up the
necessary s2,0o0,000 fund.
IN the officers committee of the So
YYlety are Joseph Wright, lieutenant,
~. ). n. R. F.; A. f. McNair, assist
'a.e paymaster, L. S. n. p. F.; r. B..
ieni.ooFeveit, lieutenant, U. s. n. r. F.;
ppenry keuterdahl. lieutenant, u. S. N.
-. ;,,! =; Charles Ham, jr., lieutenant,
.,wn iuhlor grade, y. S. \. r. F.; w. e. Nc
-rh,r1, lieutenant, junior grade, u. S.
=. Z. F.; c. l.. Collins, assistant pay
sasser' master :. S; \: r: F.; B. j. Ellert,
.sasag' gssas,ga' 1. $. \. r f, and H. A. Mans
ssasids pay clerk, l.. s. n. r. F
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
sCampaign of Extermina-
/. tion Begun, Says the Rev.
.. DR.. MacRossie
Aid to French Morale
Preacher Praises Results OBJ
. tanned by Secretaries
at the Front

- Because they have come to realize
that it's work is heightening the morale
:. Of the Allied armies, the Germans have
added verse to their Hymn of Hate"
to include the Y. M. C. A. and it's
works and are strafing it's huts now
adays as vigorously as if they were
: hospitals.
/. This was the high note in the news
that the Rev. DR.. Allan MacRossie, re-
Gently returned from tour behind the
lines in France with the American
clerical commission, brought back yes
: terday to his congregation in St. An
! drew's Methodist Episcopal Church, on
+ West Seventy sixth Street, near Co.
{. iumbus Avenue.
4 1.-THE Boches have begun campaign
! Of determination against the associa-
: ton" said Dr. MacRossie. "Their
. guns are trained on the huts and every
effort is being made to smash them out
OF existence. They realize the strength
ening of the morale of the French
army that has grown out of the work
of the Y. NJ. c. a. secretaries in the
/. field.
with the Russians the Y. NJ C. A.
has always hcen popular Two hun
dred secretaries remain there, waiting
and hoping for the time when their
huts may be reestablished.
I'm France the secretaries rise at 6
o'clock in the morning, and seldom is
there 4 let-up in their work until mid
night. They are without light and
Without warmth, without any comforts
whatsoever. The goods they sell to the
,Jpen would cost more right here in New
A,erk. | could tell you the name of
one New York lawyer-and you'd rec
ognize it-who's wading around in mud
his knees. | could tell you the name
Of a New York banker who is cheer
fully performing tasks you would con-
sider 'menial.' All of them are work
ing for just about enough money to
keep them going-s75 month"
DR.. MacRossie urged unstinting sup
port of~the Y. N. c. A. field work. whose
only Objectionable feature, as he saw
it., is the sale of tobacco
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
Sascha jacobson, Great Musician,
Becomes Saver of Thrift STAMPS
Young Violinist to Play at
Benefit Enthusiastic About
New Means of Saving
By Mildred A. Myers,
OF the War Savings Committee


And Sascha Jacobson didn't even
know what thrift stamp looked like.
This despite the fact that the young
vioIinist is to donate his services to
the war savings campaign.
When he was asked to play at the
Metropolitan thrift concert tomorrow
night he heard something about "it
being for the government" That was
all Mr.. jacobson was Interested in;
for his country he would gladly give
his services. But when l asked him
how many thrift stamps he had bought
he said: "Thrift stamps? What are
thcy?"
| asked, innoccntly enough: But
aren't you going to play for the war
gavings committee benefit?'
"Oh, to he sure" answered Mr.. ia
cobson. "Eh, what is the war savings
committee ?"
"rhc war savings committee, why, it
is part Of the national war savings
committee at Washington. Its purpose
Is to boom the sales Of thrift stamps,
which cost 25 cents apiece, and war
savngs stamps, which. now may -be
bought for s1.11 and redeemed in 1923
for s5. But surely you've heard all
about them, haven't you"
NO"
"Eut you'd ike to buy some right
,Away, wouldn't you? You see, what
you saye today you'il have to spend
five years from now~~only more OF it,"
"Good idea, good idea" admitted
Sascha. Eyes, 4 want some at once.
They must be fine foE musicians, be-
cause musicians always are poor. !
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11
man Empire Is Fined
For Sinking Dutch po.+

twg' pr5n rx5nDAN. March io,~The Ham
Gsrnan' re T Court has condemned the
yam~m yama~n. hmpiFe 70 pay / 1913 800 roarl. .
ytsesss, - tbe owners Of the Dutch
esman ma.tona, ...., which was sunk by a
ne ,ssoa, saon,arine in February. i5i7,
sfisvIn., ssssei when t0rpedoed was
Antrirs : saxEo of linseed cake from
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11

guess they arc unbusincsslkc or maybe
they do not appreciate the value Of
money, because so many die poor even
though they have earned enough dur
ing lifetime. Good idea! l shall buy
thrift stamps, and when I am old, even
if don't get rich, III have some money
saved. Good ideal"
And Sascha Jacobson bought some
stamps.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-11

spent at Stevens Institute, Hoboken,
where preliminary instruction in en-
gines, boilers and auxiliaries will be
given.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
LOCAL CAMP APPRE- GATES HONOR CON- FERRED ON COL. COON.

At call meeting of Tom Hindman camp, SIS, Newport, Ark.
 We have read in the Tulsa, Okla., papers where the reunion of U. c. V. was held on the 25th to 27th of September, for 1918, where General V. Y.-Cook of Tom Hindman Camp was elected General Commander of the Transcript Department.
 Be It Resolved by Tom Hindman Camp, SIS, that we appreciate very our comrade, General V. Y. Cook, and we know he will fill the position with great honor.
 We also had other comrades from our scamp who attended this reun- ion and they say they were glorious ly entertained by the Tulsa people and report Tulsa is the best town on the map.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 30.-Field Marshal Haig reports the British, American and Australian forces pushed for ward last night on the front between Bellicourt and Gonnelieu in the face of the severest opposition. Four thousand prisoners and forty guns were captured yesterday to the north of St. Quentin the British have entered the northern suburbs of Cambrai. On the front northwest of Lecatelet counter attacks pressed the British back to the outskirts of Guislain. Southwest of Lecatelet a similar pressure sent Haig's troops back to the edge of the village of Bony.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
CITY COUNCIL
 |s PET|T|ONEO J
Consumers Ask City Fathers Not To Change Present Franchise With
 Arkansas Light & Power Co.

The following petition was circu- lated in Newport the latter part of last week and Monday:
 "To the Honorable E. l.. Watson, mayor; and Tom Hutson, c. J. Saenger, w. H. Snetser and J. E. Williams, aldermen; and as the city council of Newport, Arkansas,
 "Gentlemen:
 "We, the undersigned citizens of Newport and consumers of water and electric current furnished by the Arkansas Light & Power Company, do respectfully and earnestly urge and request that you as our repre- sentatives and agents decline and refuse to take any action to alter or change our present franchise con- tract with said company as to rates to be charged by it for light, water and power, and decline and refuse to allow such rates to be increased IT any amount or per centage what ever"
 More than 200 patrons of the Ark ansas Light & Power Company slgn' ed the petition, which number repre- sents practically every consumer IT the city. Every man, with posslpiS one or two exceptions, to whom tho petition was presented attached hls signature, which represents an ap peal to the council that will hardly be overlooked.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
THE HOME FRONT.

The battle front in Europe is not the only American front. There is a home front, and our people at home should be as patriotic as our men in uniform in foreign lands.
 Every American soldier who has fallen in France, every American sailor who has died for his country's cause has given his life for his peo- pie. Surely we, their people, can lend our money to our Nation. their country.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
lBy The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 30.-Haig's forces today smashed the Hindenburg line on a front of eight miles to maxi mum depth of two miles. The Brit ish and Belgian armies in Flanders have advanced to an average depth of five miles and maximum depth of eight miles. Roulers is In peril and the whole enemys communica- tion in Belgium and France Is threatened.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
JACKSON DEFENSE COUNCIL.

The following well known Jackson county citizens have been appointed by the State Council of Defense for Jackson county: c. R. Hite, chair man; Tom J. Gregg and R. B. Hooker, local committee.
 All matters pertaining to the cur tailment of non-war construction will be under ths committees super vision in this county, therefore be- fore any new construction work is undertaken the matter should be submitted for their approval.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
(Bv The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 3O.-- Strong belief exists here this afternoon that a peace offer from Turkey is immi- nent.
 Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, speaking at Guild Hall this afternoon, said the Bulga- rian convention has been signed by which hostilities ended at noon to- day. By the terms fixed the Bulga- rian government gives up complete ly the control of her railways, the chancellor said.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
WHAT IS THE LIBERTY LOAN?

It's forts and it's ships and it's shin- ing guns. It's squadrons that sweep the sea. It's all of the circling band of steel That shall keep all the home shores
 free. It's grub and it's warmth for the
 sailor lad Far out on the wintry foam. For the brave jack tar, as he fights
 afar,
 Us the good old Money from hcme.' 7
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30

on the ridges of Messines and Wytz- chaete, according to the Belgian war office announcement. Messines and Wytzchaete ridge were occupied and the Germans were defeated in their efforts to defend approaches to the river Lys. More than 5000 prison CTS and several guns were taken Sat urday and Sunday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 80 1:30 p. m.-Push- ing the Germans back on the front north of the Aisne, the French today reached the Oisne-Aisne canal. Re- ports from the battle front show they are progressing along Chemin- Des-Dames toward the east, and the enemy is retreating behind the Ali lette.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
AUSTRIA MAKES
 ANOTHER PLEA
Introduces Proposition In Parlia- ment Inviting All States To
 Meeting For Peace Talk.
(By The Associated Press.) )

Amsterdam, Sept. BOA proposi- tion that presidents annd vice-presi-, dents of parliaments of belligerent and neutral states be invited to meet for an unbinding discussion of a basis for pace was introduced in the lower house of the Austrian parlia- ment, according to a Vienna mes sage.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-30
NoN- ESSENTIAL OCCUPATIONS

On account of the immediate need of large number of laborers by the government in this state the follow ing occupations have been decreed non-essential in Little Rock:
 1. Idle persons and persons who cannot show evidence of steady em- ployment in essential industries.
 2. Bowling, billiard and pool halls.
 8. Prvate chauffeurs, porters and similar occupations.
 4. Shoe shining parlors. E 5. Attendants in barber shops.
 6. Employees in restaurants.
 '. Sightseeing cars.
 8. Candy manufacturers.
 9. Cleaners and deliverers of cars.
 10. Manufacturers, bottlers and dispensers of soft drinks.
 II. Cigars and tobaccos.
 12. Cleaners and dyers.
 13. Confectionaries and delecates- sens.
 IA. Dancing academies.
 15. Florists.
 Is. Fruit stores. IT. Junk dealers. IS. Livery and sale stables not en- gagged in war. 19. Passenger elevators. 20. Doormen, footmen and other attendants at clubs, hotels, stores, apartment houses, office buildings and bath houses, etc.
 21. Persons, including ushers and other attendants engaged and occu- pi~d in and in connection with games, actual performance in legitimate ! concerts and theatrical perform ances.