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New-York tribune., 1918-05-04
Senate Inquiry Into Stand
ardized Motor Contro-
versy Expected
Coethals Forms New
Transport Bureau
Order Placed for 20, 400
Light Vehicles of Stand
ard Makes
l.specsal Dispateh to The Trsbanel

WASHINGTON, Myy 3.---A new con-
troversy that is expected to reach the
Senate soon and rival that which
featured the Liberty airplane motor
loomed up to-day when it became
known that the War Department had
abandoned two types Of the Liberty
truck, decided to place orders with pri-
vate plants for standard makes and
created a new bureau within the quar-
termaster corps to handle the procure
ment Of motorized vehicles for the
army.
Developments in Controversy
While no definite announcement has
been made by Major General Goethals,
acting quartermaster general, except
the appointment of three army men as
subordinate officers in the new di-
vision of motor transport service, these
facts developed to-day:
/. Two types OF the standardized
Liberty motor truck. the AA, three
quarterton truck, and the A, two
ton truck, have been abandoned for
the time at least.
2. BrigadieT General Chauncey
Baker, former chief of motor trans
port purchasing for the quartermas-
tar's corps, is reduced to his old rank
OF colonel in the regular army and as
signed as depot quartermaster at Chi
cago.
8 Christian Girl. of New York,
general manager of the Standard
Parts Corporation, who has been en-
gagged in organization Of truck manu-,
featuring and purchasing with Cen
era1 Rskar has ipnIcrod bic
tion to return to private life. Mr..
Girl was brought to Washington be-
cause he is the premier advocate of
Standardization in American industry.
General Baker has been an equally
vigorous advocate of the standardized
Liberty truck for army use.
a. There has been bitter contro-
versy between the advocates and op-
ponents of the Liberty motor truck
since its inception the main line Of
division on the industrial side lying
between the truck producers who
manufacture the machines in all
parts and the makers of assembled
trucks and automobile parts
Fight in Auto Industry
This difference within the automo-
bile industry itself was indicated in
the disruption few days ago of the
automobile industries committee. which
was organized last winter to represent
the industry in dealings with the gov
eminent. The committee was composed
ofkAlexander COPELAND, Hugh Chalmers
John r. Lee. With the disorganization
of the committee Mr.. COPELAND has be-
come manager of a Washington office
of the Motor and Accessories Manufact-
uring Association. Mr.. Chalmers has
become manager of 4 similar bureau
Tor the National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce. Mr. Lee. who is con-
nected with the Ford Motor Company,
returned to Detroit
Mr. Copeland and Mr.. Chalmers are
continuing exactly the same work as
New-York tribune., 1918-05-04
House Bill Proposes
Delegation to Front

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Creation of
Congressional commission, with fifty
members Of the House and twenty y-five
Senator'S, to go to Europe to investi-
gate the progress of the war, was pro-
posed in a resolution offered in the
House to-day by Representative Kelly,
of Pennsvlyania
New-York tribune., 1918-05-04

nhe British h IS, Admiralty has officially
tons of Allied and neutral shinning
were lost by mines and submarines
Dead weight of vessel is usnalIv
greater than gross tonnage. American
shipping men ordinarily figure in dead
weight and British in gross tonnara
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-05
TO THE LIBERTY LOAN WORKERS
State Liberty Loan Headquarters.
Portland. oregon.

Liberty Headquarters.
Portland
April g. 1918
To Thousand Fellow Workers for the Liberty Loan In Oregon
today upon accomplishment khe
National Defense Fund known
tho Third Liberty Loan
confident Of
but rosult--vCToRY
Lot keep constantly mind that and overwhelming sub
this
abandon
II 10 trenches. suffering fighting
Thoroughly fold on eanra No should ask
solicitors o n this effort
soliciting
maj well . half done
do his hcr duty,
he o . American people"
In the spirit Of "wE.wI.L" will win.
Sincerely
cooKINGHAM.
robert E Smith.
State Manager cent trail Liberty oanC
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-05

A letter received by Mrs. j. M.
Swaggart from Private Floyd F..
Corporan, stationed in France, says
that he is getting along "fine and
dandy" and that the command to
which he is attached now has good
quarters. American soldiers soon
make good camp out of a bum
one, he says. ''The only trouble
here" he writes, is that someone
for some reason is celebrating the
Fourth of July a few months
ahead" He says he wanted to be
an aviator until he noticed the
warm reception the bird men get in
enemy territory.
Fred Kyle cleaned up" on his
1917 bean crop recently, selling at
nine and a half cents the pound.
He was interested with others in
a field of 80 acres, and has real
ized better than $400 for 55 days
Of work. Fred wanted to become a
bean farmer again this year, but
was unable to get the land. He
found that agriculture was relief
from the monotony of carpenter
work.
Angora buck wanted "a scrapper
that will fight coyotes preferred,
Geo. B. Carmichael.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-05

Due to the remarkable record Port
land has made in reducing the aggre-
gate of its fire losses. the Oregon
committee, composed of the managers
lot insurance companies operating in
this state, has recommended, through
the state insurance department that
the Oregon insurance rating bureau
make a resurvey OF the city, prellm-
mary to the announcement of a down.
Rard- -reyllion Of insurance rates
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-05
The Farmers Bank Of Weston
Established 1891
LIBERTY LOAN HONOR FLAG
Established 1891
LIBERTY LOAN HONOR FLAG

new feature will be introduced in the third
Liberty Loan campaign. Every city or town which
oversubscribes its quota will be awarded an honor
flag by the Treasury Department.
The flag viii be SO inches wide and 54 inches
long, The body of the flag will be white with red
border, and three broad blue vertical stripes viii de-
note the third Liberty Loan
Let's float one from our flag pole, under Old
Glory. Be prepared to do your part
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-23
Boy! Boys! Boys!

No matter how large or how small
they are, we can completely outfit
them ut a great saving over the one
store merchant. Ask some one that
has been here and saved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-23
Boys Stockings.

Our boys Pacemaker hose is a
phenomenal value. Good heavy rib
bed, strong yarn, double heel and
toe. fast cOlOrs, Il cOrkcr for wear
Boy Scout hose, the hosiery that
really wears. every mother who has
bought our Boy Scout hose will tell
you the same story.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-23
MackinQIUs.
For Men and BOus.

At the present time we have a nice
showing at $3.50. Others are ex-
pected to arrive daily. 1t will pay
you to wait and see our line and
prices.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-23
Mems and BOys'
Sweaters.

Heavy sweaters i'm wool and wool
mixed yarns are expected any day.
There will be nice showing at prize
es you can afford to pay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
LINGO PRESS OF
 JAPAN FAILS TO
 STIR SENTIMENT !

Tokyo, Friday, April 12-(By the Associated Press) - The Japanese press and public are not greatly con cerned over the situation ethat has brought about the landing of Japan csc and British forces in Vladivostok. The jingo elements efforts have fallen flat. The anti-government newspapers have seized the opportunity, but have been unable to make headway.
 The Nichi Nichi Shimbun says the Russian people probably soon will un- derstand Japan's true motives more fully. The Kokumin Shimbun gives a warning against snap judgment calcu- lated to cause trouble. It expresses the belief that the Bolsheviki do not intend to attempt to drive away from Vladivostok the landing forces of friendly nations, peacefully guarding life and property from the mob.
 Some effort has been made to create distrust of Americas motives but government officials, being inter- viewed, say there is no basis for such feling and that the United States join- ed Great Britain and Japan in repre- sentations to Russia regarding the sit uation in Vladivostok and would her self have landed troops in similar cir cumstances. The United States, they say, is merely observing the princi- pie of non-interference unless abso- lute necessity arises.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
PLAYWRIGHT IN HOSPITAL WITH
 EYE INFECTION

Hartford, April 20-WincheIl Smith, the well known playwright, is at a private hospital in this city because of serious eye trouble. It was feared for time that the noted co-star with Charles Frohman might lose the sight of his right eye, but this danger is now past Dr. E. Terry Smith an- nounced today. An operation prpba- bly, will not necessary, said Dr. Smith who found his patient much improved this morning.
 Winchell Smith is the author of Turn to the Right" "The Boone rang and other successful produc- tions. He left the stage in 1906 to give his time to the writing of plays. His home is in Pennington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
CANNOT COUNT
 ON UKRAINIAN
 FOOD SUPPLIES

New York, April 2o-No essential relief for food conditions in Germany may be expected from Ukraine dur ing the present economic year, said Privy Councillor Von Eynern of the state food commission, in discussing the food supply situation at a meet ing in Berlin, according to the Co., logne Gazette of March q, a copy of which has been received here. Ger many, he added, must continue to save and husband food as hereto fore.
 The importation of the supplies that may be available in Ukraine, Von Eynern declared, is conducted with great difficulties and no extensive imports can be counted on before June. Even then the fact must be considered that transportation possi- trilities by rail will be on a narrow scale and the capacity of the Danube waterway also will be limited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20

5o5 Grant St., Buffalo, N. Ys "I have been Paralyzed OF the zOAOle right side since April 3oth. I referred the case to physician, who wrote me personally, advising the use of sFruit-a-tives'.
 I bought three boxes and used them as directed. Tam feeling fne- better than I have in the past nine months.
 I would not be without 'Fruit-a- tives' for anything; no more strong cathartics or salts so long as sFruit-a- tives' are purchasable no more bowel trouble for me.
 / recommend 'FrNit-1-tives' to aH. I feel more like 40 than 61, which I have just passed''.
 VIM. H. OSTRANDER. soc. box, 6 for $2.5O, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
PRINCESS DEAF
 TO PARDON PLEA

Geneva, April 20-When Miss Edith Cavell was executed in Belgium by the Germans 8 girl friend, Miss Julia Wyss, aged 20, of Geneva, was sen fenced to, 25 years penal servitude for the same offense. She is now in a Prussian prison.
 A petition for a pardon, signed by 5000 women of Geneva, was sent to the crown princess of Germany near ly year ago. A cold, almost brutal reply, signed by Baron von Stulpen- gel, secretary to the crown princess has just been received. It says brief ly that the petition cannot be taken into consideration by the crown prin- cess.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
WOMEN WORKERS
 CAUSE CHANGES

London, April 20,-With women taking the place of men workers, con- ditions in many parts of the country are undergoing a remarkable change. This is most noticeable in parts where wonmen land-workers are making their homes.
 The Women Institute is largely re- Sponsible for the movement which is gradually revolutionizing village life making it more attractive and stimu- lating a sense of citizenship. In con- junction with the Food Production De- partment, a preliminary meeting is called which elects a democratic com mittee representing farmers wives, cottagers and landed women, who thereafter manage. affairs, arrange ing for monthly social gatherings where useful lectures are given, exhi- bitions of housecraft or gardening skill held, and old, treasured recipes and household hints are exchanged.
 Several hundred villages already have their committees and the Food Department is inundated with de- mands for organizers and lecturers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Liberty Bond Canvass by Scouts.


 One week from today begins the house to house canvass for the Boy Scouts of the city for the sale of Lib erty Bonds.
 Next Friday night the Scout masters association is arranging for a parade of the Scouts who will carry banenrs advertising the bonds, and we hope this parade will result in in- creased enthusiasm on the part of the boys to take up the canvass the next day. Scoutmaster Persson will be the marshal of the parade. Every Scout , who sells to ten individual purchasers will receive an emblem or bar as in the two previou loans.
 The East Side Court of Honor will meet next Monday night in St. Johns R. c. school, corner Pembroke and Jane streets.
 We have just received a new lot of , Boy Scout posters. Any Scout who. calls may have one for his own per ] sonal use.
 While canvassing your territory for { the sale of bonds have the red W. s. s. cards with you and if people can buy bonds, sign them up for stamps.
 we are very SldQ LO IO-IO6lolCl I Troops 21 and IT this week, and ! Headquarters congratulates Scout |. Kirk of Troop 16 upon attaining full second class rank.
 : The Scout Leaders and Scouts att tention are called to the meeting for young people on Sunday, the 18th, time and place will be announced later.
 The executive is extremely proud of the Scouts for the splendid work they have done and continue to do in the placing of Liberty bond posters, fstreamers, and automobile pastors.
 Scouts have been on duty this week at the Armory at the food exhibit and in front of the First Bridgeport Ma tional Bank buildings canvass.
 Headquarters is sorry to announce the loss of two more of our leaders this week who have gone into service, but at the same time, we are glad to see them patriotic and anxious to serve our country. Scoutmaster Harry Curtis, of Troop - left for Boston Monday, and Leslie Abercrombie, as- sistant scout master of Troop 22 left flor West Haven on Tuesday The executive will be in the office next Wednesday for conference with leaders and to give general directions for first class examination work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
James Baduini, Scribe.
Troop 10, John c. B. storrs, S. M.

Meeting called to order at T. We saluted the flag and went through the regular order of business. Our Scoutmaster awarded the point prized to several of the boys. We received our Liberty loan blanks and were in structed when to begin to sell them. MT. Andrus, our new assistant Scout master, was introduced and he gave us a very interesting talk. Several new members were admitted into the troop. Meeting adjourned at S:45.-
 Harry Thornbury, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
FORM BUREAU OF INFORMATION FOR
 MEN IN SERVICE Will Endeavor to Answer Questions From Families of Men Now With Forces. WILL GIVE ADVICE
 AND ASSISTANCE Edward Field, Secretary of Councils Legal Commit tee, is in Charge.

The establishment of a Bureau Sof Soldiers and Sailors Information has been announced by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. This Bur eau will undertake to answer proper requests for information, forwarded through the councils war bureaus from families and dependants. Ed ard Field, auditor and statistician of the Public Utilities Commission, has been made secretary of the councils Legal Committee and will be in charge of this bureau.
 The following announcemtn con cerning the establishment of the new bureau was issued by the State Coun- Gil of Defense:
 For the purpose of meeting the de- mands being made for advice regard ing soldiers and sailors of Connecticut now in the service, the State Council of Defense has established a Bureau of Soldiers and Sailors Information to which questions of families and de- pendants of soldiers and sailors may be referred. The bureau will under- take to answer all proper requests forwarded through the war bureaus from families and dependents, for in- formation relative to allowances, re- lief, insurance, civil rights, welfare, and similar matters.
 The war service of a nation is di- vided into many deartments and much time will be saved if the seeker for information makes his request to the proper department. The regulations of the federal government relating to war emergencies require that specific | directions be followed in certain cor 1 respondence and in applications and this bureau will be prepared to advise l as to the proper steps to take to secure information that is available for the public use"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
BRITISH TROOPS
 DOWN AUSTRIANS

Rome, April 19-British troops op- erating on the Italian front made a successful raid yesterday in the Asiago basin, where they inflicted heavy losses on the Austrians and took p prisoners, says today's war office report. The artillery fire along the whole front has been only desul- tory. The text of the statement adds:
 Enemy patrols advancing against our lines in Corno di Cavento-Adam- clio and on the slopes of Monte va Bella, on the Asiago plateau, were re- pulsed"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
WASHINGTON SCHOOL NOTES.

MT. Haven, chairman of the Teach CTS committee for the Third Liberty loan, visited Washington school dur ing the week of April 15, and the teachers responded cheerfully to the call for money.
 The teachers staying for lunch have folded 50 Red Cross bandages.
 At the 2Sth meetings of the Current Events Club of 1918 the secretary re- ported that for eight preceding weeks 260 magazines were sent to the sol diers lover there" and in the train ing camps. The clubs motto is Palma none sine pulveri," or ''No excellence without great labor"
 Room Il is doing it's bit by collect ing tinfoil for the Junior Red Cross.
 Room has the honor this week for buying the most Thrift Stamps. They bought 39 stamps or $9.75 worth. The whole school together bought 266 stamps or $66.50 worth.
 D. Wolf, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Col. Pope HI At
 His Hartford Home

Hartford, April 2O-Col. George Pope, president and later receiver for the Pope Manufacturing Coo, is crit ically i'll at his home here. He has been confined to his home for some time.
 Col. Pope is well known throughout the country as well as in Connecticut, as he is a former president of the American Manufacturers association. He was "A years old in January.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop 1, Fairfield, Robert MacPher-
 son, s. M.

Meeting opened by our assistant Scoutmaster Burr. The resignation of James Scully was accepted. Motion was made and passed that the meeting night be changed from Monday to Thursday night of each week. At the meeting of the Quartermaster corps itw as decided that the demonstration will be held on May IT at Sherman hall, Fairfield. The program will be as follows: Opening exercises, whole troop; Scout Oath, Jack Lindsey; Scout Laws, Andrew Schneideratis; Knot Tying, two teams, team 1, Valery Havard and August hneideratis; {; team 2, Albert Burr and Julius Wolz- yesy; First Aid, Wm. T. Burr, Jack Lindsay, w. Eben Burr and Andrew Schneideratis; Signalling, John Ja- colby, Oswald Deiter, William Burr and Eben Burr; Hand Wrestling, Oswald Deiter, Andrew Schneideratis; Cock Fighting, two teams, team l, William Burr, W. Bben Burr; team 2, Albert Burr and A. Knight; Star Spangled Banner; Scout Yell.
 Arthur Knight, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
PRESIDENT RIDES
 IN BRITISH TANK

Washington, April 20-President Wilson rode around the White House grounds yesterday in the British army fighting tank Britannia, which was brought here from Buffalo for use ir the Liberty loan campaign. He first crawled through a small hole in the side of the tank and thor oughly inspected it's working parts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop 1. Wm. Mcclellan, S. M.

Meeting called to order at 7:3O with 20 Scouts, two officials and five visit ors present. Tuesday. April 23d there will be hike instead of a meeting. All Scouts be on hand at sharp. Ralph Rose and c. Fisher are assign ed to meet Isadore Greenstein at 7:30 Monday, April 22. Rose and Fisher bring your drums and Greenstein your fife. Meeting adjourned at 9:15.
 Hary Csech, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop 4, Victor Noren, S. M.

Regular meeting was held with 21 | Scouts and one visitor from Troop 20 present. Repeating of the Scout oath
 and laws took place. It was announc- ed by our Scoutmaster that there would be a meeting today to practice
 marching for the Liberty bond drive. /. Tines fife and drum corps from Troop have promised to be there. After having a delightful evening the meet ing adjourned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop 8, Harry Curtis. S. M.

Meeting was called to order at 7:45 by our Scoutmaster. As our Scout master was called to service, MT. Davis will act as Scoutmaster and Donald Kimball as his assistant. The troop presented MT. Curtis with a present, which was appreciated by MT. Curtis. After all business was trans acted the Liberty loan slips were passed out and MT. Curtis left the meeting with a hearty goodbye from the troop. Meeting adjourned at g.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop F. Jesse Beans. s. M.

Regular meeting was called to or- der at 7:30. Nine scouts and three candidates were present. MT. Beans presided. The troop practiced the Tenderfoot knots We were instruct ed to distribute circulars about the food exhibit at the Armory and also some Liberty bond posters. Meeting adjourned at 8:45.
 Clayton Hoffman, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
WARREN HAS RESIGNED

Washington, April 19-The resigna- tion of Charles Warren of Boston as assistant attorney general, effective at
 once. was announced today at the de- partment of justice. Attorney Gen eral Gregory has accepted the resig- nation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop 27. c. S. Pratt. S. M.

Regular meeting was held at the school. Eight Scouts were present. Scout Drachevsky was sworn in. Scoutmaster Pratt gave instructions about the Third Liberty loan. Scouts gave a report on the sale of w. s. S. Semaphore signalling was practiced and instructions in first aid given. After a few games meeting adjourned.
 Albert Steade, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
NEWS AMONG THE BOY SCOUTS OF.
 AMERICA HEADQUARTERS NOTES

Troop 1 of Milford. Meeting opened at 7:30 in the Milford town hall. The meeting was not regular~but was held for the purpose of demonstrating be- fore the public the various forms of Scout activities. There was a large attendance and both troops joined in this and refreshments were served. Meeting adjourned at 9:30. Because of the presentation of the medals and bars at the High school on Saturday last our troop postponed its meeting. Twenty five Scouts represented the troop. Four of our boys were pre- scented with medals, Scout Stanley leading the city by selling S2 bonds.
 Stephen Sherman, Ceribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-20
Troop 8, William Triton, S. M.

Meeting called to order by our Scoutmaster. Meeting was opened by saluting the flag. The Third Liberty Loan campaign was discussed. After the meting the Scoutmaster gave in struction in first aid, and Maurice White instructed several of the Scouts in signalling. A few games were played and meeting adjourned.
 Edward Sheehan, Scribe.