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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
FEET
OF SPRUCE MUST
Be CUT MONTHLY

PORTLAND. May i5.-Upon tho
return Of Col Bricc II. Disquc from
Washington. where he IL comforting
with John u. Ryan. new head OF
tho aircraft production board. the
spruce forests Of oregon and Wash
ington will be attacked as never be
fore IN history.
Announcement from Washington
that Ryan called upon tho spruce
production division OF the signal
corps to triple it's production OF
spruce. means that S0,o00.O00 feet OF
airplanc lumber must be produced
each month. ms against the require
ment OF 10 900 900 feet "A month in
the past,
Lumber men explained today that
this means 90. 900 more men must
be turned into the forests Of oregon
and Washington. Where these men
will come from is yet unknown. The
labor problem. II is said, may prove
Col. Disquc'a greatest difficulty
Ryan IL said TO have told Disque
that 30.000.0 900 feet OF airplane lum-
her per month would be needed to
keep pace with the factories In their
speed up" program.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
OPEN OFFICERS
SCHOOL AT CAMP
LEWIS FOR 800
Wool Plaid Skirts
In many styles Of plaid,

CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma, May Is
Only ono-half of the student off.
GERS entering the officers training
camp. which opened here today. will
be recommended for commissions.
This detail was made plain to all
entrants by the officers in charge,
who believe il will prove big in.
ccntivc TO excellent work
Civilians eligible for entrance are
members OF the reserve officers
trimming corps who have completed
a onc-year course since January l..
1917. and who have received not less
than 500 hours OF military instruc-
ton under the supervision OF an Of
fiCcr OF the army.
Most OF the 500 students who con
stltute the school come from this
camp. and have seen months OF
training \ few ncwly.arrived men
are included, among them Charles
Mullen. former first haseman for the
Chicago White SoX. who is a private
OF the ambulance company of the
36ith infantry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
CALL 500, 900
TO WAR CAMPS
IN MAY DRAFT

WASHINGTON. May l5.-The
call Of Provost Marshal General
Crowder last night. for 6i.6oo more
men 20 be sent TO tho cantonments
for military training. brings the total
number called during May TO $4,000.
nearly half OF the 100000 originally
expected to be called this year.
Tho men OF the last call will move
in two periods. May 20 to "a and
May 20 To June .. Between May
20 and June .. 2s4.6oo men will be
moving from homes TO camps. taking
the places of the men the govern
ment Is rushing To France.
Twcnty-four states. including
Washington and the District OF Co.
lumbia, will contribute the men for
the last call. Washington will send
$50 men TO Vancouver barracks dur
ing the first period and a like mum
Der 20 the same place during the sec.
ond period.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
j. S. CUTS DOWN
ON WHEAT FOOD
TO s. PER CENT.
BY l.. II. LEIGH

WASHINGTON. May l5.-Amert
cans today are eating just IS per
cent as much wheat as they consume
in normal" year,
The figures OF the food admins.
trauon-which take account OF ev.
cry bushel of wheat and every pound
OF flour--show that America has
made good in this supreme war
duty.
This doesn't mean that the neces-
sity for wheat saving is any less urg-
emit however.
Until August the people must
continue 10 tighten their belts
largely because improved ship
ping conditions are now making
IL possible to ship supplies 10
France and Britain rs fast as
they can be loaded.
Cornmeal and potatoes have taken
the place OF wheat. with barley flour
and rye as runners up.
The consumption OF potatoes is
now SO PER CENT GREATEB..than
in normal year. and with double
last years supply available and pow.
crful popular campaigns AGAINST
price gouging, the price OF spudvy
advanced very little,
While there viii be no food any
where in the world TO waste for
many years TO come. after August l
the greatest strain viii be over.
Hoover's aids do not want TO make
people foolishly optimistic. but they
admit that the wheat crop prospecs
is good.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
780 ARE SAVED
AS FRENCH SHIP
Goes TO BOTTOM

SAN FRANCISCO. May ib.-pas.
aengvrs on tho Pacific Mail liner
Colusa today told the story ot the
rescue of $50 survivors from the
sinking French liner Andre Lcbon,
near Singapore. April 6.
Tho Culusa was 60 miles away
when q, = calls we're heard. Rush
ing to the scene at top speed thru a
gale the Colusa found a Japanese
destroyer standing hy tho sinking
French liner The Andre Lrhon
seemed likely to 40 down at any min.
ute and all the passengers and crew
were transferred TO the Colusa and
taken TO Singapore.
Nearly 100 people on tho Andre IL
hon were injured. according TO the
Colusa passengers,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15

allied soldiers hold the line
Tending Is soldiers liberty. the
tho neEians Then
Albert The nrush colonial forces
tho Australians
north
Monddlsr, oen,rrng Hanrard
hoanE
the otginA lines 10 Gen
near
all Switzerland
ArraH and
at Au~na
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
LOWER BARS FOR ~"
MEN TO DO WAR WORK

Extension Of the rule covering
Withdrawals was made Tuesday. at a
meeting ~ the board 81 regents At
the University OF Washington. stu.
dents leaving college 10 engage In
war work may now take their final
examinations before the end OF May.
The rule does not apply To those en-.
listing IN the service. but 60 students
who may hc needed for special lines
neertng.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
INSPECT COUNTY JAIL

King county JAIN win bc inspected
by the public under the guidance of
the Seattle Grade Teachers associa.
ton Saturday. May Is, from II n.
m until p. nj. Conditions will be
thoroly exhibited.
At meeting of the associa ton
Monday night. Miss jeanette
OIiourkc was elected president.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
{. ]. WALSH Is NAMED
DEPUTY X. OF c. ORDER

was Tuesday chosen state deputy OF
the Knights OF Columbus. tho high.
est state office in IN. order a. q.
Shott OF Betllngham was reelected
secretary: Robt Kline. birmingham.
treasurer: l. J. Sehlblin. Coifax.
warden. and Joseph wilworthing.
Seattle. delegate TO the national con.
vention at Buffalo. New York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15

! Heyrelfs. New Haven. Conn Ne
ehanics John y. Croatn. Portland. conn
Peter y. Plant. Quiney. Mas. nuEier
Herbert u SsWton. Hartford. Conn
rfivatrs Chester u Cravatt. ocean
Grove. ~ J Edward CLARK. colitnsviiie.
csnn.. Harry q Cock, East HAmpton.
Cunn. leonard Cnlbarn. New Haxen.
Coma Tory NJ. Cauch. New Milford.
Conn Joseph DANA. New Milford.
Csnn.; John N jennings. usiispiains.
Ia. Raymond }. KAnosf. New Naesn.
Coma. John knpdson. New Haven. Gems.
Nlne~nro iAsriois. iifisiai. Cons.. Jos. y
fsAry. Middistown. conn John a Minor.
New HRvsn. Conn Michael ollie.
Fequahurk. Conn. Ernest - Mo4atn.
nristol. Cnnu Edward " rrunisr. Nuw
Haven. Csnn, JEFF n quinn. Gfcaroe.
Ala. fohn SRaehs. Nsw Haven. caau
Daniel y. aatav. West WArneua. NAss .
John Samak. Reveal. Russia uolssiAv y
Ssfrik. New fsondan. Ceun warren
Tnampson. Portland, Coma. Eliia n
Young. Everett. Mas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
ARREST PRO-GERMAN
AT NAVAL CAMP HERE

W. T.. Leanor. aged 81, was ar.
rested at the naval training station
at the University Of Washington
Tuesday for pro German utterances.
by Lieut. +. W. Becker, OF the
naval intelligence office, Leanor was
a carpenter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
NO ACTION YET TAKEN
FOR FISH REHEARING

OLYMPIA. May l5.--Attorney
General Tanner has not yet decided
to file petition for n rehearing in
the case of the state concerning Nick
Constant who obtained writ OF
mandate I'm the supreme court. he
cause l.. H. Darwin. state fish com
missioner, refused him "A fishing Ii.
consc. on the ground that Austrians
are not permitted TO fish. even II
their first papers have been secured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
DELAY RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS

LONDON, May Is. -- Announce
ment OF the postponemcnt OF Rhodes
scholarship awards until next fall
has been made by the board OF
trustees. 1915 candidates may com.
pete again in 1919.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
TO CHOOSE DELEGATE

The American Federation OF La.
Dor will choose delegate TO the an
nual convention of the organization
in ST. Paul June 10. at special
meeting Wednesday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
TWO PORTLAND MEN
WOUNDED IN BATTLE

OTTAWA. Ont. May is.-The FOL.
lowing Americans are mentioned In
today's Canadian casualty list:
Wounded: G. w. Donald and c. O.
Frisbie. both OF Portland. ore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15

Six Bingham Skirts
For Summer days
They're remarkably good
values; beautiful, soft
silk ginghams in many
attractive combinations
are included in the lot.
The Skirt pictured Is
made of dark blue silk,
gathered at the waist
line and trimmed with
n soft Rirdle Of the
same material. tying in
the center front.
APPAREL sECTfo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
The Automatic
Mark-DoWn
Corner

A CLEARING HOUSE
FOR ODDS AND ENDS
Goods must be marked
low enough when they are
put in this corner, because if
they don't sell
In II business days they're
reduced % per cent.
In 18 business days they're
reduced so per cent.
In "a business days they're
reduced rs per cent.
In 30 business days they're
given away.
Automatic Mark-down, the
plan that forces bargains.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
Printed Lawns
SC Yard
81 Inches Wide

- INfHt" W Fut
Printed Lawns for only Sc
n yard-and they're in neat
figures and stripes-both
light and dark effects-2i
inches wide.
LOWER MAIN FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
Women's
Wash Dresses
1891

Smart little Dresses
for home and street
wear; made of checked
and plaid Bingham,
some with white pique
collars and cuffs or
with organdy vestee
and collar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
Novelty Wool Skirts $3.50
In Gay Plaids-
In Dull PLaids
Splendid Values

The values are so unusually good that we
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15
"WOmanalls" and
"Feminettes"

The practical. up-to-date garment
for women doing gardening. field o
home work.
nm STYLE a2.5O and e2.D5
WAIST on JUMPER STYLE. $3.50. ~ %
THIRD FLOOR - THE BON MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-15

Included are samples, odd
lots and discontinued lines
many smart styles, made Of
sheer wolfe and organdy, neatly
embroidered, tucked or lace
trimmed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
THREE JACKSON CITIZENS
STRICKEN BY PARALYSIS

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. q. (Spl)-
Three well-known Jackson men have
had strokes of paralysis since Christ
mas morning, and one is in a serious
condition with little chance of re-
W. w. Downing. chancey clerk of
Kinds county. and one Of the best
known men in this section Of the state,
suffered a stroke while at the Union
station Christmas morning. His left
side is paralyzed and physicians are
unable yet to, state what chance he has
TO recover
Frank Spengler, another of Jackson's
best known mem also suffered a stroke
Christmas day and his condition Ia re-
Warded as extremely critical.
John Morgan, employe of the Illinois
Central freight department. suffered a
stroke Thursday morning. He is also
q lifelong resident of Jackson. Doctors
do not fear for his life. but they can
not tell how far he will recover yet.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
GEN. SKOROPADSKI
DRIVEN FROM NEV
BYPETLURASM MEN
Polish Port Wrested From
Forces IFaVOring Allied
C~ourse-PrinCe Says Con-
ditionS Are Terrible,

WARSAW, Dec. q, tBy the Assocl-
Ateo Press.)-Forces commanded by
.estlura, Ukrainian hader, drove Gen.
ekoropadsh frsm Kiev on Sunday, Dec.
10. Petlura himself entered the city
Iass Ihnrsdsy; Prince Radziwill,
has reached here with other refugees.
which include 400 Russian officers driv-
en- out Of the district of Dubno by
peasants.
Prince Radziwill said to the Associ-
ated Press upon his arrival here;
Nj IS calm again. The shops are
open and 1t is still occupied by 10, 900
German troops nnder Gen. Kirbach. The
horrors Of anarchy In that country, es-
pecially in the Volhynia district, can
not be realized. l have seen how land
lords and their managers have been
cruelty assaulted and beaten by peas
ants and turned out naked in the Bit
ter cold. They have begun to ill-treat
women, which Is something new to
Bolshevism. For instance, if they can
not find the husband or father they
wish to arrest, they take the wife,
mother or daughter.
II escaped dressed as a railroad en-
ploye, on a train carrying a number
Of German soldiers, a few women and
some civilian passengers. At every
station II was a fight to get by, The
peasants are robbing and disarming
German soldiers everywhere, DelnB M
furiated because of German thefts Of
grain and food. 1t is estimated posi-
bly, 100, 900 Germans are still left in
Ukraine, but only those in Kiev are
armed. I believe they will eventually
make their escape. Throughout all of
Ukraine, which is inhabited by 30, 900, 900
people, conditions must be regarded as
being absolutely chaotic"
II is stated that the defeat Of Gen.
skoropadski may be attributed to the
fact that two months ago. under allied
advice, he proclaimed Ukraine a part
Of Russia, whereas the peasants want
that country to be independent, It Is
declared he thus played into the hands
of Petlura, who promised land TO the
peasants and has issued land grants
to every man who has served as a SOL
der under him.
A message from Danzig says the Ger
mans are d%ismantling the port and car
rying off all of the dock machinery,
fearing the arrival Of allied forces, 1t Is
also rumored that the peace confer
ence may give that port to Poland.
Odessa is reported TO be again in
Bolshevist hands after the defeat of
Polish troops near that city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
ANNUAL ELECTION FOR
COTTON MEN JAM. 8

Politics will soon share the interest
Of the cotton trade with the fluctua-
tons in prices. The annual election Of
officers of the exchange will be held
Jan. 8, and q keen contest is antict-
pated. eS
According to the custom of the or
g~anization the nominees for president
will be from the buying side Of the
trade, as the factors had the place for
the year now drawing to a close, in the
person of W. Lytle Mckee.
The board of directors has chosen the
following two nominating committees:
No. 1-Gwynne Yerger, chairman; T. P.
seane, $, Gordon Brent, Ben 6 Hum
man; G. L. Cronkrite. J. A. Evans, Jr.,
Jerome Fentress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
The greatest
mystery story
of the year

THKT'S what Wrapped in Silk"
1 is! Read the thrilling opening chap
tiers presented on this page-part Of the
first installment of Clarence Burlington
Kelland's tantalizing spy story which
begins in this January issue. From be-
ginning to end it will keep you breath
less with suspense.
Major Land Of the US. Army has been
struck adastardly blow and the precious
packet hlched from his inert body.
But who struck the blown Which o!
the two lovely girls who boarded the
Puritania under such spectacular cir
cumstances played the leading role in
the darkdramat that night or ship-board2
Which was the woman spy?
The novel is completed in three issues
not a novelette,, not a so-called LONG
short" story, but a regular $3.50 book
in just three issues.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
FORMER RESIDENT OF
CITY TO BE BURIED HERE

The funeral Of Mrs. Clara W. Cohen,
aged so, formerly a well known resi-
dent Of Memphis, who died at her
home in New York Christmas, will be
held Sunday morning at 1880 o'clock
from the residence of Abe Goodman,
1850 East Parkway. The body will ar
shriber will officiate and burial will be
made in the Jewish cemetery.
Mrs. Cohen spent 80 years Of her life
as a resident of Memphis. She was
born here. Her father was Capt. Fred
Wolf, a noted Civil war veteran. Mrs.
Louis Cohen; aSdaughter, Miss Pearl
CoheH and sisters, Mrs. Abe Goodman,
Mrs. c. s. Eckstone and Mrs. Albert
H~attspdorf. and a s~tep-brother, L. L.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

IN leave him TO save your lives, then" said
the..captain. But be gentle with him. He is not
long out Of the hospital"
"Ah, a blsssf," exclaimed MademoiselleR ach-
ell. You are going home to recover from your
wound?"
1T was hardly worth calling a wound, Mad
emoiselle. l really had to argue with the doctor
to get a wound chevron. He was all Of the opin-
ion hadn't been hurt enough to deserve one"
at must have been more than a scratch to
compel you to go home to America" said
Mademoiselle Renee, her eyes studying the
Majors face intently as tho striving to read the
slightest message conveyed by its expression.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
oAnthOr Of "Sudasn JIm", "THe Source"

dispute. As her companion in the plot, mine
will be the same. She is genuine, MQjestdt.
She shall never suspect me. We shall be together
always. She is beautiful and will be of assist
ance. Americans, MGjestGt, are said to be sus-
ceptible to beauty"
And then2"
I'VE shall reside in Washington, MojsstGi.
The rest will be easy. II the impossible occurs
and suspicion arises, l shall throw it upon my
companion. ! shall borrow her identity. How
will she prove it? 1t will not be myself who is
suspected Of spying, M0jsstdt."
THE plan i good" said the Kaiser. ut has
my approval"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
COME TO SEE SIGHTS;
NEGRO IS NOW SIS SHORT

Dan Owens, negro, of Beasley, Ark,
came to Memphis to enjoy Christmas.
invested in a mo~ney-earning scheme
with a couple OF strangers and Is New
loser of SIS. Owens asked police Fri
day to get his money back.
place at Main street and Beale avenue
early Monday night. Owens told Capt.
Kehoe the men left $25 in bogus money
with him as security and skipped out.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
"FRIEND" IS MISSING
so IS SLEEPER'S SAG

James Taylor, OF Fort Logan H.
Roots, Little Rock. Ark. stopping at a
local hotel, is minus SAC which he al
leges a friend. giving the nane of
Frank Doerr, IS years old, took while
he slept at the hotel Thursday night.
Taylor awakened Friday and missed
the money. He had been working, with
Doerr. he told police, about three
months at the New Orleans, La, gov
ernment fleet. Police are looking for
DOerr.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
CADETS DISCHARGED

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. 81. (Spl.)-
Fifty-one young men, forming the
been ~demobilized, following 90 days Of
service. The boys were assembled on
the campus, where the orders of the
day were read, the flag lowered for the
last time and the formal discharge
papers handed them. The address was
delivered by Lieut.. Horshaur.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
KILLED IN ACTION.

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. q. (Spl.)-
Thedford F1eenor. son Of N. c.. Flee
nor, of Bristol. was killed in France
Nov. 1, according to a message re-
ceived here. Young Fleenor was serv-
ing with the engineers and was killed
by shell fire. A letter from his cap
tain stated that he died like a soldier
while doing his duty, .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
GETS CADETSHIp.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 81. (spl)-
Congressman Caraway Of Arkansas has
rendered an appointment to West Point
to Aubrey c. Estes, Of Corning, Ark.
The entrance examinations will be held
March IL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
CONTINUE ROLL CALL.

CAMDEN, Ark, Dec. 81. (Spl)--It
Louis Bauerlein that the Christmas
roll cali will be continued until Jan.
10 on account of inclement weather
and the endemic Of influenza.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
YOUR SOLDIER SON
IN PARIS

How Is he spending his leisure hours?
Every mother Is asking herself that ques-
ton. Anna Steese Richardson, who has been
quartered with the A. e. F. In France, has writ
ten an authoritative message, Don't Worry
About Your Soldier Boy, which should prove
a comfort to every anxious woman.
u
ADORABLY FUNNY NEW YEARS
CARDS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS
A whole page Of cards to be cut out and
mailed to a dozen friends. They'll save your
buying cards. And another page Of colorfukeut-
outs for a delightful War Savings Stamp Party.
What happy times they'll give the kiddiesi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
Other arresting
features in the
January issue
THOSE EIGHTEEN r
FROM SMITH
HOw they met ahs Gn man drive

Reconstruction The great problem Of put
ting tho world on it's feet again. Read Haael
Deyo Bachelors inspiring account of how
q valiant unit Of college girls in France, is
,staunchly rebuilding the little village the Huns
repeatedly tore down.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
OF LOVE.
AFRAID OF LIFE

What did she do1 What would, you have
done, supposing your mother, too, had been such
an Awful Example, Fanny Heaslip Lea has
written q bewitching story Of tremulous, pa-
thctic little Jenny, whose mothers mistake
hung like q pail over her own young life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
BABIES OR PAY ENVELOPES
- u WOMEN O O

Women by the thousands are answering
industry's call to come out Of the home and
into the worlds workshops. How will they
choose1 Can they have both pay envelopes
and bsbies2 DO they want both1
In vigorous, timely articles, Mabel Potter
Daggett and Helen Ring Robinson, two of our
foremost writer's, thresh out this burning ques.
ton. Which do you think Is right2
The Winslow mail., 1918-10-04
Save Gasoline

Asking the cooperation of the
members of the oil industry and
the public at large in the move
ment to conserve man-power, D.
NJ. Folsom, Director of the Pa
cifc Coast section of the Oil Di-
vision of the Fuel Administration,
has announced that all sellers and
distributors of gasoline andengine
distillate, without exception, have
been requested to limit their sales
to the hours between 6 a. m. and
6 p. m. The limit Of the hours
of service will work no incon-
venience on the gasoline and en-
CINE distillate consuming public,
requiring only a little forethought
in order to secure their require
mentS.
AC. Bedford, chairman of the
national Petroleum War Service
Committee, stated in a recent
communication to the Western
body that two essentials were to
be kept in mind in taking steps
to meet the national emergency.
First:
THAT every man within the
draft ages whom it is possible to
dispense with should be spared
for military service. And sec
ond: THAT the vital Importance
of the Oil Industry to the sue
cessful carrying on of the war
requires the retention of an ade
quate force to maintain the in
dustry in the highest state of
operating efficiency"
Chairman Baruch, of the War
Industries Board, in a recent or
der placed the oil industry first
in the list of essential industries.