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The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05
TWO Billion Dollar
 Ship Building Program
Shipping Board Asks Authority to Place $7O1,OOO,OOO Worth of
 Additional Contracts

Washington, Jan 4--Plans for a two billion dollar government ship building program were revealed to- day when the shipping board asked congress for authority to place $701. - 000,000 worth of additional ship con- tracts. At the same time an appro- prlation of S62,000,0J0 was asked for the extension of ship yards and for providing housing facilities for work men. Thus far the board has been authorized 10 spend tor ship build ing $l,234,o00 contracts for most of which have been awarded. Todays request for q further authorization and an additional appropriation bring the estimates of funds needed for shipbuilding to $2,0tS,00Q0 If the additional funds are made available they will be put largely into fabrt - cated steel ship contracts, although some contracts for ordinary steel ships will be let as will a few for wooden ships on the Pacific coast.
 No new shipyards are planned. The fabricating yards have contracts for about 800 ships now which will keep them constantly employed into 1919, but the board is anxious to place more contracts and begin on the task of providing materials
 The boards housing plans call for the expenditure of about $35.000,000, The remainder of the $S2,000,O00 asked will be used to expand ship yards already built.
 The senate commerce committee Investigating the progress of ship
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of San Diego, Cal, on the stand in the United States district court, said today hat he had arranged several de- tails in the wireless matter for Bar on E. Von Schack, former vice con- sul general for Germany in San Francisco. The plan failed. Koeppel said, when several persons engaged in the enterprise had been arrested by Mexican authorities and the ex- petition returned to the United States.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05

WasAinston, Jan. s.-Further proof of the sweeping character of the pow ars vested in the commanders in chief of the naval and military forces in Europe has been disclosed in con- nection with the return to this coun- try for duty of Rear Admiral William B. Fletcher, former head of the naval department in French waters, and Major General William l.. Sibert, who commanded the first American troops sent to France.
 Confirmation was given today to reports that Rear Admiral Fletcher had 1een replaced by Rear Admiral Wilson because Vice Admiral Sims felt that the latter officer was better f''ted for the particular duties im- posed by the post. Similarly, it is understood, although there was no formal announcement from the war department that the return of Gen. eral Sibert was due to General Per shings conclusion that the arduous task of training a division in France could be performed better by another officer.
 The fact that Admiral F1etcher's return to await assignment to duty, probably as ~commandant of an i'm portant navy yard, coincident with publication of reports that investiga- ton of the loss of the American army transport Antilles with e lives fore shadowed a naval shakeup, led to the direct connection of these two inci- dents. It was explained officially today, however, that the decision to replace Fletcher had been made by Admiral Sims prior to the sinking of the transport
 The question reviewed by Admiral Sims in reaching his decision, it is understood had to do with the use made Of the limited number of de- stroyers or other craft assigned to convoy work The number has been increased recently
 Both the war and navy departments face the necessity of framing pol icy to be followed with relation ta publication of the names of officers who may be relieved from responsible posts for the good of the service. The question is said 10 be a delicate one because the officers involved may have proved unsatisfactory only for a special and limited class of duties. Tn such cases officials feel that 1t is hardly fair to announce that they have been removed for inefficiency. as if might serve [" blight their ca reers.
 Ii is indicated, however. that where there is direct evidence of culpabil- ity there will be no hesitation in publishing names and such circum- stances as military considerations will permit.
 There is no case before either de- pertinent that warrants such action, it is said, so far as officers of any important rank are concerned.
 The decisions of the commanders abroad on all questions of the send ine home officers under their com- mand is absolute and will not be questioned here unless some gross miscarriage of justice or misuse of power is disclosed
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05
BAKER BEFORE THE
 INVESTlGATIOH COMMITTEE
BLAME FOR DELAY IN FURNISH ING MEN OVERCOATS IS PLACED ON TRANSPOR-
 TON.

Washington, Jan. Overcoat shortages at national guard and ma tional army training camps were re- ported ended, except at Camp Beau regard, Louisiana, by Secretary Baker in 8 further response today to the senate military committees reso- lution urging immediate steps to pro vide the soldiers with adequate win tor 5lothing Many of the camps still are short of wooden blouses which the secretary said were particularly hard to obtain
 The report was based upon the war departments latest telegraphic ad- vices from the division commanders Emergenc express shipments and To- cal purchases have been authorized and Alr Baker expressed the belief that by today "aH the men are com fortable,"
 Sixteen camps and cantonmentl mentioned specifically by the com mittee's resolution were reported upon in dctaiI Of a total shortage of ll.3Jo overcoats, Camp Beuregard needed l0.S63. A deficiency of about GS0o0 blouses were scattered among thirteen posts
 Blame for delay in furnishing win ter garments was placed ny the sec retary partially upon supply but largely upon the transportation situa ton.
 Minor shortages of brooches and underwear at some camps were re- ported and with the information that camp commanders have been author ized to secure garments from the To- cal markets The shortage of blouses at Camp kearney was said not to be serious because of its mild clmad
 Secretary Bakers report reached the committee at the close of an. other days investigation of the army clothing situation marked by intro duction of bills in both senate and house for establishment of a new de- partment of munitions with a cabinet head 10 centralize all government war supply operations. Woolen man ufacturers and Colonel Elmer Linds ley, inspection and purchasing head of the quartermasters depot at Phil adelphia. gave testimony criticizina the quality of army clothing made under the new specification of the rule.
 How purchases of clothing in the country for European armies has been handled and comparison oi quality will be heard tomorrow ir examination of William B. Bianchi purchasing agent for the Italian army The committee hopes soon to con clude It's clothing inquiry and pos sbly make a special report to tho senate in connection with the Cham berlain bill to establish a department of munitions.
 Aviation will probably be the mex subject to be opened by the commit tee, with Major General Squier. chic of the signal corps and Howard C0f Tin of the aircraft production board as the first witnesses
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homa, Texas, Kansas and other states where the l. w. W. has a large fol- lowing was found in the mans pos session. according to officers. Ehieze had been in Kingsvile two day ped
 ding music and is alleged to have made anti-American remarks. which first led to suspicion of his motives.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05
DETERMINED TO DIE.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan 4.--Albert Blauvelt, of Chicago. jumped off a bridge over the Cumberland river here today with a rope around his neck, made fast to the bridge. The rope broke and he plunged through the ice into the river The body was recovered
 MT. Blauvelt was a member of the American Society of Mechanical En- gineers
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05
GERMANY PLANNED WIRELESS
 STATION IN MEXICO

San Francisco, Jan 4--Agents Of the German government attempted to establish wireless telegraph station on the west coast of Mexico in 1914, several months aft~r war had been declared. according 10 testimony to- day at tho trial of thirty-one persons charged with conspiracy In connec- tion with proposed revolution aaainst British rule in India.
 Gustave Koeppel, shipping broker
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05
REAR ADMIRAL FLETCHER AND GENERAL slBERT SENT HOME BY ADMIRAL SIMS AND
 GENERAL PERSHiNG
COMMANDERS WILL NOT
 TOLERATE FAILURES

Rear Admiral Wilson Has Been Named to Succeed Rear Admiral Fletcher in French Waters-Task of Training Division in France Given as Too Arduous for Removal of General sibert.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-01-05
A FOR RENT 40 WILL RENT THAT VACANT ROOM

People looking for rooms turn to the classified ads of the newspapers to see what is offered. An ad in the 6enunei-Record is almost sure to bring & customer.
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Forecast for Arkansas--Saturday, increasing eloudiness, warmer in es- treme east, colder In northwest por- tion; Sunday, rain and colder.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
OWNERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT

I am installing an Atwater- Kent sys- tenn on a 1916 Maxwell car. Will you please tell me where to connect the wire from the distributor to get the best spark Frank Jones.
 There is only one way to connect this system. Look at the wiring dia- gram and follow its directions. The distributor wire runs from the ignition unit, the distributor timer cover to be exact, to the coil box.
 Is there any real value in a cutout? Some people claim that with a cutout your engine does not heat as badly nor carbonize as much and consequently has more power. Others say that there is no value in the cutout. Please give me your advice on the subject.-M. NJ. B.
 The cutout has some value in reduc- ing exhaust gas back pressure and con- sequently there is a utilization of a little more power. The amount gained for propulsive use is usually less than one per cent of the whole, smiply be- cause of the efficiency of present day mufflers. The outout simply allows the exhaust gas to pass into the atmos- phere avoiding the muffler altogether
 
 Are the Pope Hartford and Detroiter cars being made today? Would the Dearborn or Smith attachments give good service in connection with either of these cars as power plants?- L. NJ L.
 Neither Pope Hartford nor Detroiter is being made today. Repair parts for these cars may be obtained as follows. Hartford Motor Car Co.,, Hartford. Conn, and Puritan Machine Co.,, De- troit. Mich. Either of these engines ought to give satisfactory results for the work you mention. Both Dearborn and Smith attachments are good. One of the cylinders in my block mo- tor is slightly cracked, but I have sue ceeded in plugging it SO that it doesn't leak water What I want to know is, do vol think that it Is all right to gc ahead as it is, or do you think I ought to have it repaired even though it doesn't give trouble?--L. $. Smith.
 Have it welded at once: I am sure that the plugging will not last very long, though 1t may look now as if it were going to be permanent.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21

Fourteen-count 'em-fourteen Chev- rolets fresh from the factory and fit for Phoenix and Arizona, fit as a fid dle. This shipment came last week for the Brown Dryer people, Chevrolet and Paige agency here. The fourteenth car is coyly posing in the door of the big Santa Fe auto freight car.
 This is one of the notable auto ship ments of the summer and is another evidence that the Brown Dryer people intend 10 keep up With the demand if excellent facilities to get cars can do the trick.
 Incidentally such a shipment indi- cates the growing popularity of the Chevrolet in this state. The car is one of the most mo1erately priced of the completely equipped class and because of the constantly shifting price list the effort is made to get as many cars into service as quickly as possible and thus effect saving to prospective custom CTS.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
SPARKS FROM
 FACTORY FIRES

The present Packard model. known technically as the third series twin six will be continued indefinitely. Tn time like the present" says an an- nouncement issued last week, the company feels that the bringing out of separate model merely for the sake of change and of slight improvement would not be warranted Packard pre- fers to devote its engineering and man. ufacturing talent to more urgent work
 A reorganization of the Warner Lenz company has brought into it new interests from several sources; among those who have identified themselves with the concern are Roy D. Chapin. president of the Hudson Motor Car company and chairman of highways transport committee of the Council of National Defense, and C. c. Winning ham, formerly the Hudson advertising manager. E. C. Patterson of Chicago remains at the head of the organiza- tion. which is now to be known as the Warner Patterson company
 Despite bad weather and poor roads Haynes roadster recently established
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
STRIKING JORDANS RECEIVED HERE BY
 BABb|TT BROTHERS

Babbitt Brothers display room on Central avenue a few doors north of the Adams hotel presents the appear ance of miniature automobile show for this week the new models of the Jordan-the Sport Marine and the Sub -marine-have come and are now on display. These cars have decided yacht lines. graceful and striking.
 The design has the effect of making the land boats" appear to glide close to the ground, the result being accom- plished without cutti-~ the clearance. In other words, it is the result of per- feet design consistently carried out in every way which will add to the de- sired effect
 The machines are built for four and for seven passengers, the seats in the seven- passenger models dropping into tho back of the front seats so that when raised and in use the one occu- pying them has the advantage 0f the extra space from which they were lifted.
 As in all Jordan models the finish is superb and all the little details and refinements to be found in a car of the established high class of the Jor- dan, are there to make driving as pleasant and convenient as possible.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21

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 ident. The plan is. to make it an all American organization employing only Americans in the manufacture of
 ~prisingly large truck for the price asked. The company already has a fine factory located at Sacramento boule- yard and Grand and Chicago avenues in Chicago.
 In the manufacture of the An-Amer- lcan truck only Americans are to be employed and only parts that are made in America are to be used. The entire selling force is to be composed of Americans and all distributors, deal CTS and salesmen are to be Americans, likewise
 In making his announcement Presi- dent Spear says:
 For the period of the war. All American Super-trucks are sold for service directly connected with the general war program.
 American ingenuity which can be depended upon to decide the worlds struggle in our favor, gains both strength and momentum from the ap- plication of scientific principles, from the CO., ordination of the various indus tries and the o-operation of all Of the forces of labor.
 The all- American idea produces a maximum result through the applca- tiOn of scientific principles by these forces of unquestioned loyalty. and l believe that the extension of this idea to other lines of industry. and it's SUD- port by numerous associations of trade and commerce throughout the United States will be but a natural result
 This plan can be applied with equal success in solving the inter- city haul age problems for the relief of the rail- roads in short hauls where motor ex- press routes are being established and trucks operated on regular schedules This form of transportation is rapidly becoming more popular each day, af- fording better facilities and greater dispatch"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
Which Is Which
 On Wheels
A non technical tribute to some
 standard car each week.
THE WINTON SIX

In the Who's Who" of motordom the Winton Six. product of Alexander Winton, nestor in the motor world, and his fine factory, takes a splendid place. It ranks with the finest in the land, which means the finest in the world and a few minutes with Mr. Culbertson of the Culbertson Motor company, who knows his Winton, will prove highly interesting.
 The Winton is made only in sixes, big and little six, the little one a car of six, even though considerably smaller than it's big brother. Both, however, are wonderfully light for their size and class.
 This lightness is affected through the liberal use of aluminium, that eX- cceding strong and light metal. Wher- ever aluminium is adapted to the use, it is used, regardless of cost. For in stance, the engine is nearly all alum mum, iron cylinders and moving parts being the exception, and there is no finer finished bit of aluminium casting in any machine than is to be found in the remarkable crank case in the Winton.
 Two great features have been dwelt upon in WintOn designing. One is ac- cessibility. Undoubtedly in holding to one general line for years the Winton force has been able to steadily refine it's features, changing a bit here and there, until the design is as nearly perfect as modern practice can make it. No one familiar with auto con- struction but must be impressed by the ease with which all parts of the Winton chassis may be reached The second big feature is the enclos- ing of all possible parts. This makes the engine one of the most clean ap- bearing ones on the market for every bit is under cover, free from dirt and slightly to the eye.
 In finish the class is as good as DOS sible. Nothing but the best obtainable is used and the work is the work of craftsmen artists. One of the very notable features is the fact that Win | tons may be obtained in almost any finish desired-in fact, the company caters to the man who wants a car with that individual touch so dear to most owners. Practically any color, any kind of top and upholstering is at the command of the purchaser, spe- cal order being turned out at the fac tory in 90 days.
 The body is all aluminium, so won derfully made that it is impossible to find any seam of any kind. Recently a i demonstrator was turned out without paint and the eye could not detect the aluminium brazed joints. As result that finish. which struck some mans fancy, went out into the world of autos just as it was.
 The impression of the Winton Six is
 one of luxury. thatno pains have been
 spared to make it the complete car
 the perfected design of a man who has
 had as much experience in car building
 as any in America.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
NEW YORK CITY |S
 OWNER 16MAXWELLS

Word has recently been received by Mir Roper of the R. D. Roper Motor company, distributor for Maxwell trucks for Arizona, from the Maxwell factory that New York City has re- ceived delivery of the first 16 Maxwell trucks of the fleet they are installing for the city departmental work.
 These trucks are equipped with con- bnation bodies each one containing an extra removable cross seat for the carrying of men as well as materials and tools to the various branches of the water supply department at points all oyer New York City The trucks are lettered City of New York on the sides and on the sides and on the back Is a large ID w. S."
 It is very gratifying states Mr. Roper to receive an order like this from the largest city in the country inasmuch as no purchase is made until a thor ough examination, investigation and test has been made and the results of many competitors. have been analysed and compared. This test was made unusually severe this time and the re- suit gives us an added feeling of the superiority of the Maxwell truck for heavy duty work.
 MT. Roper states that one of the most important considerations that gave the Maxwell company the busi- ness was the fact that the Maxwell truck, due to it's extreme simplicity and complete standardization will re- quire minimum of attention from ex- pert help and thus allow more freedom | to the city of New York in diverting this type of skilled labor to what is more closely associated with war work.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21

loses its lubricating qualities; also the low grade of fuel commonly supplied today tends to contaminate the oil in the case to some extent. no matter what precautions are taken.
 For these reasons fairly frequent drainage is essential. Every thousand miles Tn summer and every five hun- dred in winter is recommended. While the gauge should ordinarily show 3-4 full. when draining is contemplated wait until it shows l4 full. This saves undue expense.
 "One other very simple rule of main- tenance, often unthought of is this Go over the body bolts occasionally to see that they are snugged up tight. This takes but a few moments, pre- vents rattling, and as result adds con- siderable to the life of the body of the car"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21

the remarkable record of avera ging csided they were too rigid. This led to the idea of making a bearing with hollow helically wound flexible rollers.
 Harry J. Warner. for many years vice president of the Continental Mo tor company. has become vice presi- dent of the Federal Motor Truck com pany and will have charge of the con- cern's production. Officials of the con- pany estimate that whereas there were but 40o.o00 motor trucks in the United States a few months ago. there will be 650,00 at the end of the present year.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
L-AMER|CAN IDEA
 BASIS FUR COMPANY

Planned on the principal that this is the day for Americans, the Ar-Ameri- can Truck company has been launched at Chicago with R. H. Spear, we'll known in the motor world as its pres
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21
AUTO ITSELF GIVES HINTS ID OWNER TO
 TAKE HEED IN TIME

No doubt it is true that in the past American automobile owners have been very largely inclined to take rather happy go-lucky attitude toward their cars, trusting a lot to luck and when that failed to the garage man around the corner.
 But says MT. Ferguson of the Ferguson -Keeler company, which handle Oldsmobiles. that time is past. The average owner is paying more serious attention to his car. Rising prices and wartime conditions have brought about a realization that it is both poor business and poor patriot ism to allow so highly organized a mechanism as an automobile to de- tcriorate unnecessarily. Hence, sound advice is eagerly listened to-" As eX- amples MT. Ferguson offers these tips:
 Listen for Trouble
 After a man has driven a car for some little time he becomes thorough ly familiar with every sound of the mechanism under all conditions, and is keenly sensitive to any strange sound that may creep in. Now these unusual sounds are almost invariably danger signals and should immediately be traced to their causes. Sometimes this is found to be very small indeed, but small troubles have a way of adding complications.
 .Many a man would be surprised to know that he could have avoided the heavy expense of replacing a burned out bearing or of repairing scored cyl finders if he had needed the first warn ing signals of trouble.
 Proper fabrication
 Another thing that cannot be toe strongly impressed on the car owners mind is the absolute need for proper motor fabrication, This means more than merely adding enough oil from time to time to keep the gauge at 3-4 full. As the oil is used it gradually
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21

It makes no difference what your wants may be, you can have them SUD- piled by using and reading The Re- publicah's Classified pages.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-21

The elastic qualities of an ivory bil- Hard ball are said to have provided the inspiration for the Hyatt roller bear ing. John Hyatt was something of billiard player. according to a story which came to light the other day, and when a friend had trouble with the bearings in sugar can macerator Hyatt, recalling the billiard ball. de-