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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
ADMIRAL PALMER HOLDS
GRAVE FEARS FOR NAVY
Declares That There Is Urgent Demand for
More High Commanding Officers if Ger
many Changes Plans of Operation.

admirals for destroyers and subma-
rines now, and by July 1, 1919, we
must have five more for the new
squadrons that will then be in the war
zone.
I'VE will, in the course of two
months, have two squadrOns of sub
marine chasers, seventy two chasers
to the squadron, 144 chasers in all,
operating in European waters. This
force is now commanded by cap
tain simply because we have no flag
officer to take command.
"By early spring a new type of YES
sci, known as The Eagle Boat" or
Ford boat" will be operating. Their
fleet organization has not yet been
announced, but certainly one and
required for them.
Two Divisions Unoffieered.
I'VE have two divisions of armored
cruisers without any flag officer, at
all, even now. These must be sup
piled if these cruisers are to be ready
to operate against the enemy as a
scouting force. Also we have divi-
sion of new super r-dreadnoughts to
add to the fleet within a year for
which we have no commander"
Palmer showed that in the canal
zone naval district the commandant
of the naval forces afoat has to act
as the district commandant.
This point may suddenly become a
vital one in the war" he continued.
land yet when it does the district
commandant must leave his district to
put to sea, to commando his forces
af1oat merely because we have no
rear admirals to command that dis
trict."
The increases in personnel to 49,
4S5 Palmer deemed insufficient. But
if it is passed." he said, ''it will help
materially to improve a very serious
condition on which the nations sue
cess in this war depends"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
FRENCH TROOPS SUCCEED
IN LOCAL OPERATION
Improving Line Around Northeastern Corner of
Forest of Villers- Cotterets, On Western
Side of Marine Salient

With the French Army in France, June Is
(Noon) French troops today carried out a sue
cessful local operation for the Improvement OF
their line around the northeastern corner of the
forest of Vllers Cotterets on the westerly side of
the Marne salient. r/
Aside from this the infantry on neither side
has given much sign of life on any part of the
front in the last thirty-six hours.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
FIRST NEW TYPE SCHOONER
LAUNCHED AT BILOXI, MISS.
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Biloxi Miss, June 15.-The first of
a new type of auxiliary schooners. the
Elizabeth Ruth, rated by Lloyds as
100 Al and said to be the only vessel
of that classification thus far con-
structed on the gulf coast. was
launched here today at the yards of the
Mississippi Shipbuilding corporation.
The schooner is of 1900 tons dead
weight capacity and will be driven by
two crude oil motors. for which will be
carried 10000 gallons of fuel. Con-
struction of another vessel of the type
will begin Immediately.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
SIR JOSEPH WHITE TODD
AND WIFE HEED WARNING

An Atlantic Port, June 15.-When
the steamship on which they were re-
turning from Cuba put into a Florida
port in pursuance of wireless warn
ings that German submarines were
near, Sir Joseph White Todd, a mem
Der of the British food commission,
and Lady Todd left the vessel and con-
tinued their journe, by rail.
This was reported upon the arrival
Of the steamer here today after an ex-
citing fifteen day voyage during which
she put into shelter from U-boats
three times.
Sir Joseph is a member of the inter
national sugar committee formed to in
sure to the allied governments control
of the worlds sugar production. Three
other passengers also left the ship at
the Florida port.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
SERIOUS CRISIS. IMPENDS
IN AUSTRIA, REPORTS
ASSOCIATED Press.)

London, June 15.-Reports of a Sc
rious crisis in Austria are current to-
day. They come from various outside
sources, but there is no direct con-
firmation.
A news message today from the
semiofficial Fabra agency of Madrid
saws private information from reliable
sources states that grave events are
about to occur in Austria, where the
population is demanding peace at any
price.
Amsterdam messages say a rumor
was circula ted on the bourse yesterday
that rioting had begun In Vienna.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
SElECTMEN OFF TO CAMP
FOR TECHNICAL STUDY

Thirteen Cookeville cadets left the Ter
minai station at $50 am. Saturday en-
route for Cookeville. Tenn. where they
will attend a six-weeks course in me-
chanical and automobile training at the
industrial college at that place.
The boys will go up through Hartman
over the Cincinnati. New Orleans & Tex
as Pacific and change there for Cooke
vile. Two of the mechanics, however.
preferred to avoid the tedium of the
raiiroad and started out in a motor car.
Ihese were William Milton Frost and
hoDert McCleskey. from county board
No. 2.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
ELkS ATTEND LAYING OF
CORNERSTONE FOR HOSPITAL

Boston, June 15.-Fred Harper, of
Lynchburg. Va, grand exalted ruler of
the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks; John X. Tener, of Pennsylvania,
past grand exalted ruler. and many
members of the organization came here
today to attend ceremonies incident to
the laying of the cornerstone of A re-
construction hospital TO be erected and
presented by the organization to the
government An appropriation for the
institution was authorized at the an
nual convention Of the order in Bos-
ton last year.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
OVER MILLION MEN
IN FRANCE BY JULY |
Arkansan Urges Development
Mississippi as Means of In
creasing Food Supply.
international News Service }

Washington, June 15.-More than
million American soldiers will be IN
France by July 1, and every means OF
transportation of food and supplies
must be developed to feed these forces.
senators today told members of the
Mississippi waterways convention,
here to urge government-owned
barge line on the Mississippi.
Il have just come from the war
council" said Senator Kirby. of Arkan-
sas. land there will be more than a
million men in France by the first of
July, l have learned. We have got to
feed them"
He then urged the development of
transportation on the Mississippi as
one means of increasing the food sup
ply for the men in France.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
CHECK OF HUN DRIVE
SURE TO BE M0MENTARY
Germans Have Doubtful Salts
faction of Gains Which
Cost Dearly.
(Associated Press.)

Paris, June 15.-Despite a slight
advance the German offensive, COM
menced June 9, will prove to have
been a heavy check to the enemy,
says Henry Bidou in the Journal Des
De Bats. Continuing, he says: 1t is
evident that the enemy's objectives
were undoubtedly Compiegene and
the Villers- Cotterets line in order to
reach beyond the forest on the left
wing and obtain base for future op-
erations against Paris. There Is no
doubt that the battle may be consld-
cred one lost by the enemy.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
CANADIANS OF 40 TO so
CALLED FOR EXAMINATION

London, via ottawa, June 15.-Men
of 40. so and 81 have been called up
for medical examination for the army.
In this connection Sir Auckland
Geddes, the manpower controller, is
quoted by the chairman of the Bristol
conscription tribunal as saying he was
trying to meet the urgent need for
men for a year or two longer and ex-
pected that the tribunals would do the
Sa me
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
WORKMEN FIGHTING AS
MUCH AS MEN IN NAVY
international News Service.J

Schenectady. N. Y, June 15.-"Every
day you turn out better and greater
equipment for the fighting men in the
navy you are fighting just as much as
the men in the trenches and in the
naval forces" Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels told 10000 workmen
gathered in the plant of the General
Electric company this afternoon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
FURIOUS RIOTTNG BREAKS
OUT IN CITY OF VIENNA
Political Crisis Has Increased
Because Outlook for Imme-
diate Peace Is Bad.
international News service.)

London, June 15.-Reports received
at Amsterdam from the German FROM
: tier say that furious rioting is going on
in Vienna, according to the Daily
Sketch. Throughout Austria the out
breaks approach the size of a revolu-
ton, the advices say. The political
crisis has been increased because of
the outlook for immediate peace being
had.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
Spartanburg Camp Aliens
Take Oath Of Allegiance
ASSOCIATED Press.l

Spartanburg, S. c., June 15.-An-
other 100 foreign born soldiers sta
toned at Camp Wadsworth this morn
ing at 10 o'clock took the oath of al
legiance to the United States and be-
came citizens of this country. One
thousand took the oath last Saturday,
and another 1000 will be naturalized
next Saturday, making a total of 5000
for Camp Wadsworth. The naturali-
zatton proceedings were conducted by
agents from the United States bureau
Of naturalization and officials of the
South Carolina circuit court.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
JAPANESE MARINES
LAND AT CHINESE PORTS

Toxic, Wednesday, June 12.-Japa-
nese marines were landed on Sunday
at Swatow. a treaty port Of China and
a center Of tn sugar industry, 225
miles northeast of Canton. According
to an official announcement issued
here today, the Japanese marines were
sent ashore because of the disturbed
conditions at the Chinese port.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
FAIRFAX HARRISON NAMES
MOBILE ROAD PRESIDENT

Mobile. Ala. June &c. B. HAYES.
former comptroller of the Mobile &.
onio' was named vice. president of that
Tallroad last night by President Fair
fax, Harrison. according to news re-
ceiVed here. He succeeds r. v. Taylor,
who was named federal manager. ".
w. Middleton succeeds Mr.. Haves as
comptroller Of the Mobile & o.1so.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
TO ASK WASHINGTON
STATUS INTERNED HUNS
Swiss Legation Deputized to
Inquire as to Compul-
sorry Work.

Amsterdam, June 15.-The Swiss le-
CATION at Washington has been asked
to look into the matter Of the compul-
sory work of German officers lnterneo
in the United States, accordlng 10 an
anrouncement in the reichstag, says a
Wolff bureau dispatch. Deputy Strese-
mann questioned the government ana
quoted London newspapers with ref
erence to a photograph in which Capt.
Koenig was alleged to be shown break
ing stones.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
CHINA To CLOSE DOORS?
Southern Senators Ask Lansing
About Reports.

Washington, June 15.-InVestigation
by the state department of reports that
China is about to close her doors to
American tobacco shipments was
asked of Secretary Lansing today by
southern senators.
American tobacco interests, the sem
ators said, do a $30,000.000 tobacco
business annually with China.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
MEMPHIS SCHOOL MAN TO
HEAD TENNESSEE NORMAL
Especial to The News.)

Nashville, June 15.--A. A. Kincan-
non, superintendent Of the city schools
of Memphis, vas this afternoon elected
president of the West Tennessee Nor
NAL school at Memphis. to succeed ].
w. Brister. The action was taken by
the state board of education in session
here.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
NEW CREDITS INTENDED TO
GREAT BRITAIN AND BELGIUM
(Associated Press.J

Washington, June 15.-The treasury
today extended new credits of S175,-
100000 to Great Britain and $4,000. 600
to Belgium. This brought total credit
TO the allies to 954.55O, 900, including
ss.17O. 5000 to Great Britain and
s121,55O,0OO to Belgium.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
NAVAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR
FINED FOR FOOD BOARDING
ASSOCIATED Press.J

Washington, June 15.-Dr. Francis
H. Nash. medical director in the navy.
was fined $1,000 today in the District
OF Columbia supreme court, after en-
tering plea of nolo contendere to a
charge OF unlawfully boarding food
stuffs. An identical charge against his
wlfe' Carolina S. Nash, was dismissed
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
BANK RESERVE SHOWS
INCREASE DURING WEEK

New York, June 15.-The actual
condition of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold s69.5s6.530 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This is
an increase of $25,47s,320 from last
week
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
kEEMUN UNDA.iAGED BY
TIGHT WITT. U-BOAT
a ssociated Press.)

An At:"ntic Port,> June 15.-
The British steamship Keemun,
attacked last Thursday night
off t"e Virginia capes by a
German submarine, arrived at
this port today. apparently un-
damaged by her encounter with
the TT-bcat.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
GOV. DORSEY CANDIDATE
TO SUCCEED HIMSELF

Atlanta, June 15.-Gov. Hugh NJ
Dorsey today authorized the statement
that he will be candidate for gov
ernor to succeed himself and that MS
formal announcement will be made
public as soon as he has time to pre-
pare IL. ass
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
FIGHTING IS INTENSE IN LACARINA VALLEY IN ITALY
RAISING FIGHTING ARMY
EASIER THAN LABOR ARMY.

Qnuternational News Service.)
Washington, June 15.-"The
raising of a fighting army is
easy in comparison with the
raising of an industrial army"
declared President Wilson this
afternoon in brief address to
the delegates attending the ma
tional war labor conference. He
complimented the delegates on
the work they had already ac-
complished and assured them IL
they ever needed his advice he
would be only too glad to give it.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
Crowder Promises 100000
Soldiers by August |

Washington, June 15.-Three mil
lion Americans will be under arms by
next Aug. /, the senate military COM
mittee was told today by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
FAIR, SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM

tBy special re-
quest): Kaiser
Bill went up the
hill to take a look
at France, but
Kaiser Bill went
down the hin
with bullets in
his pants. (To
which we mod
estly subscribe):
And when we're
I h T ou gh the
crown prince too
may also need re-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
SENATE VOTES AGAINST
TEACHING OF GERMAN

international News Service.)
Washington, June 15.-The senate
TINS afternoon voted to prohibit tho
teaching of German in the public
schools of the District of Columbia
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15

pairing, and what we'll do will go right
Observation-Disclosures he is wearing.
TIE weather? Fair and continued
warm tonight ard Sunday.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
looting in Progress.


Paris, June 15.-Germans are sys-
tematiclly loting the French territory
they have occupied north of the Marne
river.
Among the German prisoners just
captrued by Americans were some that
were camoufiaged with flowers, grass
and bushes. Many Of them were found
to be wearing stolen rings and even
brooches.
One German prisoner was only Is
years old, although he was large for
his age.
Postcards bearing pictures of Turks
on the western front were labeled
brothers in the last push"
Gen. Falkenhayn is said to be ur-
gently demanding the release Of all
possible German troops from Russia for
service on the western front
The foregoing cablegram gives the
hrst intimation that Won Falkenhayn
had v..hdrawn from Turkey for active
duty on the western front.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-15
GERMAN Lines ON
MARNEATTACKED
BY American Batteries, Which
Had Been Under Heavy :
Enemy Bombardment.
Associated Press.l

With the American Army in France,
June 15.-Amsriean batteries last
night hurled thousands Of gas shells
into the German lines along the
Marne, northwest Of Chateau Thierry.
The bombardment was in retaliation
for heavy gas attack by the Ger
mans.
There was patrol activity along the
American fronts in the Marine region
and in Pioardy, and some artillery
fire occurred in addition to the gas
bombardment. There was no infan-
try action. The situation, however, is
tense along the entire line.
Aviators Participating.
Washington, June 15.-In an addition
to last nights comunique Gen. Per-
shing officially reported today the
downing of two enemy machines yes
terday by American aviators. Asids
from heavy shelhng by both sides
northwest of Chateau Thierry the dis
patch said there was nothing else to
report. ...i..
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17
AUCTION
n1rIES-HnRSES-MIrIES

-HORSES-MULES Mammoth mule and horse sale; positively the largest of the kind that has taken place in the valley for a long time.
 Saturday, February 23rd. Denver Corral, Five Points, Seventh avenue and Monroe street, 10:00 a. m.
 75 head of good work horses and mules consisting of two carloads of good work mules, all broke, service able, and good workers, weighing from 1O5O to HOO lbs. One carload of good work horses weighing from 1900 to 1900 lbs. each. All well broke and gentle.
 This stock will be sold as repre- sented and positively without limit or reserve. Several good matched pairs of horses and mules in this consign- ment. Anyone in the market for good honest work stock do not fail to at tend this sale as it will be our last one this season. Stock can be seen at Denver Corral after Monday.
 Big Free Lunch at Noon
 Denver Corral, Fries x Murphy,
 Owners
 Fl. T. Doak, Auctioneer
 Terms made known day of sale.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17
B. HEARD
 Center and Adams |
WHY NOT YOU |?

If Armour and company are spending a million and the Goodyear Rubber company several millions in buying and land in this valley, I can look you in the eye and say if you don't get in on some of our wonderfully fine Marinette land, you'll live to see the day that you'll regret it.
 TRY THIS ONE 160 acres, fine well, also ditch water. Was in cotton last year. Expert cot ton man says crop can be volunteered that will produce three-fourths of a bale per acre. which will pay for your land. Price s150 per acre. Terms.
 OR THIS ONE so acres near Marinette, ditch water. Sl25.00 per acre. Terms.
 OR THIS 320 right at Marinette-ditch and well water. Good volunteer cotton here; pay for land in one year. Price Sl5O.OO .per acre.
 OR THIS $40. three miles from Marinette; two wells, water lift 30 feet. Partly cleared. Price $65.00.
 OR PERHAPS THIS WOULD SUIT
 YOUR POCKET BOOK 10 or 20 acres right at Marinette, all ready to crop, at s200.00. Gravity sys- tenn in concrete pipes. PICK THE ONE YOU WANT-CALL ON ME OR PHONE AND l WILL BE GLAD TO SHOW YOU THESE LANDS. Also have several attractive leases. You will have to act quick. Don't think about it but ACT. GET BUSY Al ONCE.
 J. B. Fort Sumter
 With Davie Realty Company
 126 N. Central
 I specialize in Marinette lands.
 f Il
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17
WndeEspriced

Here is a 40 that should sell today TOT s25O per acre cash, but we can sell It for S225 and only s4500 cash. It IS close to Phoenix, northwest, and IS clean and in barley. Let us show you today. A 16O acre tract at $125.oO per today. A 16O acre tract at s125.OO per if you act at once. Part cash. Pay for Il this year in cotton and grain.
 SEE BELLANIY & HASKELL
 121 N. 2nd Ave. II
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17
1 WILL SELL THIS BEFORE SATURDAY NIGHT-DO
 YOU WANT IT?

Best buy ever offered in Salt River valley. $40 acres, three miles south of Marinette plat form; GAO acres very best of cotton and alfalfa land; 200 acres little rough, fine for tree planting, potatoes, etc. Two wells already drilled-16 in. casing, 300 feet deep. Each well produces over 200 inches water, 31-foot lift. Full equip ment on ground ready for in stallation of one well. This land lies between the New and Agua Fria rivers, adjoining R. P. Davies holdings which you can't buy for S20O an acre. Part of land cleared. I want to sell this and will do so be- fore Saturday night. If you mean business, know a bargain when you see it. and have the money, answer this ad. I will call on you and show you the land. LISTEN TO THE PRICE s65.00 AN ACRE ON TERMS. LESS FOR ALL CASH.
 Address, Box 2256, Republican.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17
GROOM RARGAI\S

For Exchange-Good modern. room frame, modern, with good shade, front porch and lots well located and worth s2000; mortgage 5000. Want good auto or will accept an offer.
 For Sale-5 acres. miles. northeast, modern house, tank, and etc. Price 5000. Terms 5000 cash.
 Good room brick house on north lth St. corner lot; lot is worth s1200; will cost s2500 or more to build house; will take S3250 with $500 cash.
 room brick, 14th and Moreland; will take $100 cash, balance s10 and in- terest monthly; price $500.
 so acres Tn alfalfa north, for s20o per terms about s300O cash.
 See GROOM at Galpin's. bn
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17
w. J. BURNS
S1 N. list Ave.

31 N. ISt Ave. Dp
 BUY NOW 80 acres, extra good soil, 7ia miles out, 50 acres, good alfalfa, balance bar ley, fair improvements. This is the best buy we know of. $16O per acre on good terms.
 40 acres all fine clean stand alfalfa, well improved, nothing better in the valley. $250 per acre.
 20 acres, miles out, very best soil, alfalfa, orchard and good improve ments. S6000, good terms. 10 acres, best location north. alfalfa, fine , room house, garage and water. $4500. Terms. :. HOLT REALTY co.
 s w. Adams bn
Arizona republican., 1918-02-17


 miles south; all improvements. Terms Address Box 2721 Republican. bp
 LUTHER'S BARGAINS
 10 acres on Mcdowell road, acres fine alfalfa small house, shade, berries and fruit, $2,500 will handle.
 10 acre orange grove, best in the valley, on easy terms or will sell half. , acre tracts, all improved, from $400.00 cash. balance easy terms.
 Several 21a acre tracts, improved: would make fine chicken ranches. Will take team of horses or Ford car as first payment on one of them.
 40 acres, 20 acres. 15 acres on Asy- lum road, close in, nicely improved. Terms can be had on all of them.
 20 acres near Scottsdale, improved with horses, cattle. bees, chickens. and all farm implements, partly plowed for cotton, fine soil
 so acres near Laveen at less than $20O.OO an acre improved old and new alfalfa. Terms.
 so acres in the Glendale district, all in new alfalfa, modern house, all fine improvements. Only 5000 cash, good time on balance.
 Store building in good location, all fine fixtures, everything modern and up-to-date. Buy this for an invest ment. Houses and lots in the city cheap, small payment down. balance easy. 1T You want to sell your ranches or city property or business places see us We have the buyers.
 LUTHER REALTY co.
 Phone 170S-33 West Monroe St if