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New-York tribune., 1918-02-05
"More Brakes Now
Than Motive Po.uer"

eve found in the present system
such an obsolete and cumbersome or
ganization as to make efficiency we'll
nigh impossible. We found provisions
for checks, cautions, delays, debates
and disagreements, but little or no pro-
vision for prompt decision and ener-
getic action. We found the war ma
chine much better equipped with
brakes than with motive power. We
found divided responsibility and doubt
full authority in many places.
"These conditions are particularly
serious In the bureaus of the War De-
partment charged with the duty of sup
plying and equipping the army. Con-
fusion of authority, red tape, circumlo-
cution and incapacity have their natu-
raj fruit. Nine months after we en-
tered the war and three months after
our men were gathered in cantonments
we found in the dead of winter tens of
thousands Of men without overcoats
tens Of thousands lacking woollcn
breeches, tens of thousands without
"oollen blouses and other serious
shortages. We found most of the ma
chlne gun companies unable to drill two
months after they were formed because
they had no machine guns. Even in
december we found 1900 machine guns
sun kept in storage for some foolish
and inexplicable reasons, while each
camp had been supplied with only
eighty machine guns
We found hundreds of thousands of
men drilling with wooden sticks for
weeks and months because of mistakes
and delays in ordering rifles last
spring. We found men sent to France
without opportunity for rifle or ma
chine gun practice. We found dis
tresslng amount of sickness in most
camps and an unnecessary mortal;tv
due to lack OF clothing and to over,
c,rowding.. The overcrowding we found
due to failure to provide an adequate
number of tents. We found camp hos.
pltals without drainage, plumbing q,
heat and sick men without nurses
New-York tribune., 1918-02-05

for bad loading, all of which have al.
ready occurred and are still occurring
1t makes no allowance for hospitaI
ships that will be needed. Now. figure
up what total tonnage of shipping in
constant and effective operation would
be necessary to supply million menm
Europe. supposing we could get them
over there.
I've find that for supply alone il
will require five million tons of ship
ping in constant use. Where is that
coming from and when is it coming?
We all know the total tonnage of
shipping now available to the United
New-York tribune., 1918-02-05
Priority Orders Only
Added to Confusion

"Take the matter of Transportation.
1t is not too much to say that the great
transportation system of the United
States has broken down. 1t is gigantic
wreck o-day; even travel has become
dlfhcu!t Freight shipments are demor-
New-York tribune., 1918-02-05
Forced to Depend on
France for Guns

I'VE found that we must depend on
ocVerworked and overstrained France
for machine guns for ground use until
New-York tribune., 1918-02-05

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Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
HARTFORD MAN ELECTED HEAD
 OF TYPO UNION

Ncrth Adams, Mass, June 25.---At the ninth annual convention of the New England Typographical Union, which ended here today, the follow ing officers were elected:
 President, Oscar A. Miles, Hartford, Conn.,; first vice president, Fred Lun- ham, of Springfield; second vice pres ident, James Anderson, of Portland, Me; third vice president, Fred T. IT, win, of Manchester, N. H.; fourth vice president, James G. H. Jary, of Barre. Vt; secretary-treasurer, John F. Murphy, of Providence, R. I.
 The convention adopted resolutions requesting the President to take over telephone and telegraph companies of the United States because of th re- fusaI to allow their employees to F. gaaize, and protesting against the suspension under plea of war neces- sity, of any immigration laws for the purpose of allowing the importation of cheap foreign labor which, it is set forth, would lower the standard ot living after the war when our boys have returned and seek to enter the ord mary pursuits of life.
 New Haven, Conn.,, was chosen as the 1sto convention city and the con- vention went on record in favor O1 Burlington, Vt, for the convention in 1920, s
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
SIXTH INF ANTRY PROMOTIONS MADE
Second Lieutenant Brown To Be Captain, Vice
 Taylor, Resigned.

Hartford, June 26-Seven promo tions in the Sixth infantry, Connec- ticut tSate Guard were authorized by special orders today from the headquarters of the military emer- gency board, as follows:
 Second lieutenant, D, Palmer Brown, Co. D, Mystic, to be captain vice Taylor, resigned.
 First lieutenant, Joseph Quirk, Co A, Middletown, to be captain of Co B, vice Broatch, resigned.
 Second lieutenant, Allen W. Holmes Co. B, Middletown, to be first lieuten- ant, vice Douglass, resigned.
 Second lieutenant Matthew Baslie Co. A. Middletown, to be first heuten- ant, vice Quirk, promoted.
 Second lieutenant, Edward F. Mo. Lean, Go. G, Saybrook to be first lieu. tenant, vice Dewell, resigned.
 Private Elwood L. Stanton, Co. H New London, to be first lieutenant
 Private J. Bruce Cook, Go. K, Moo lus. has been commissioned first lieu -enant, medical reserve corps.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
CARSON BEGINS DEBATE ON IRISH
 DRAFT. POLICY
Nationalists Fail to Return to Westminster As Dillon
 Stated They Would.

London, June 26-An important debate was opened in the House of Commons today by Sir Edward Car son, the Ulster leader, who in accord ance with a previous arrangement, raised the whole question of the gov ernment's policy in Ireland with spec ial reference to the recent proclama- ton of the lord lieutenant and the re- cruiting movement. It was expected that Edward Shortt would make his first speech as chief secretary for Ire land and that Premier LloydGeorge would have an important declaration regarding home rule and conscrip- ton.
 The Irish Nationalists did not re- turn to Westminster for the debate John Dillon, the Irish leader, declared Monday they would do so when the anti-conscription conference in Dub lin had concluded it's sittings and a favorable moment arrived.
 Several members favoring the es- tablishment of federal governments within the United Kingdom were notified to submit resolution for the creation of such subordinate legisla- ton, and the premier will receive dur ing the day a deputation of members representing all parties, who support this measure.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
CALLS 124,525 TO COLO ORS FOR GENERAL SERVICE Number Summoned By Crowder Includes Both
 White and Colored. TO BE MOBILIZED NEXT MONTH Record Total of 367, ,961 Will
 Be Put in Service
 in July.

Washington, June 26-White and coiored draft registrants numbering 124,525 were summoned to the colors for general military service in a call issued today by Provost Marshal Gen. eral Crowder. Mobilization will take place at intervals during the month of July, starting with the entrain-
 nent of 27,257 white selected men or July 5.
 Today's call, combined with that for 220,00O to be mobiiized July 22- 25, ordered by Gen. Crowder last night, and with the various specia calls previously issued, will remove from civilian life during July tota of 367,961 men, the largest number of men summoned in any one month since the draft became operative.
 The call issued today is divided in to four sections for entrainment pur- poses. From July to g, white regis trants numbering 3S,259 are to be en. trained; from July 15 to 19, whites 21,255; July 16 to 20, colored, 45,000i and July 29 to 31, colored, 25,011. Although the order issued last nigh 1O4 GGVJVVO llIOA VIII uV plete the present availables in class in most of the draft districts, it wal pointed out that the bulk of the mer called for July will not go to camI until the middle of the month, and by that time, it is expected, the addi- tions gained by the re-classificatior and by the new registration of q veal old youths will be available. The quotas assigned to variou. states in today's call and the camp. to which the registrants will be sen | include the following:
 White-Entrainmen July 5-9 Massachusetts, $500, Fort Slocum Pennsylvania, 5000, Camps Wads worth, s. C..
 -Entrainment July 15-19
 Pennsylvania, 1,459, Camp Wads worth.
 I Colored-Entrainme July 1920 Delaware, 300, Camp Meade, Md
 Maryland, 500, Camp Meade. 1 Colored-Entrainme July 29-31
 None from New England.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
TWO DIvORCES
 GRANTED BY
 JUDGE WARNER

Emma Elizabeth Wilson was today granted a decree of divorce from Per cival Wilson and is given permission to resume her maiden name of Downes. The couple were married in 1907 and during the month of May, 1916, she alleges her husband com mitted acts of intolerable cruelty. Judge Warner of the superior court granted the decree.
 In the case of Louis Mates against Gazella Balog Mates the husband brought suit for desertion. The wife promptly brought counter suit for desertion and inffdelity. This couple were married in 1907 and the hus- band left his wife in 1911. Judge Warner granted the decree of divorce to the wife as she had proven her case on both complaints.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
DYER
 AS INVENTOR OF
 THE FLYING BOAT
Litigation in Federal Courts Abruptly Terminated By
 Curtiss.
DYER COMMANDS THE
 BLACK ROCK STATION
Experi1nented Years Be- fore Curtiss Entered Fly
 ing Field.

Litigation pending in the Federal courts to determine the ownership of the patent rights to the flying boat so called, perhaps more commonly termed the hydro-aeroplane. has been rather abruptly terminated.
 The outcome of this action is of more than passing interest to New Englanders, especially in this section, inasmuch as it establishes the claim of Lieutenant Leonard H. Dyer, com- mandant of Section Base No. 3, U. & N. R. F., as the inventor of this re- markable device.
 Commander Dyer is known through out scientific circles as one of the foremost inventors of his day. His automobile patents cover most of the essential parts of the motor car. Lieutenant Dyer had completed his experiments on the flying boat ten years prior to the time Germany be- gan her assaults upon civilization. | The patent was applied for in 1905, which antedated by a considerable period of time any commercial work done by the Curtiss company.
 | The patent was granted on Septem- ltO2T ]. 1914. 1nfr1ngementS upon ms patent resulted in his beginning lit | igatfon against the Curtiss Aeroplane company of Buffalo, N. Y. The trial of this action was begun some months ago in the western district of New York before Judge Hazel. Within a few rays the defendant corporation threw up the sponge, so to speak and consented to a final decree in fla vor of the plaintiff, applied for and was granted a licences to manufac- ture the boats and in addition paid g considerable sum of money for the Iuse it has made of Commander lDyer's patents, both before and dur ing the pending of the suit.
 In addition to the license granted to the Curtiss AeToplane company o, Buffalo, the Curtiss Aeroplane anG Motor Corporation, the Curtiss En gineering Corporation of Garden City l.. l., and the Burgess company O Marblehad, Mass, have been licensed by Commander Dyer to manufacture these hoatS
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
KING AND QUEEN
 EAT BUCKWHEATS, FIND THEM GOOD

London, June 26.---King George and Queen Mary tasted American buck wheat cakes for the first time yes- terday at the Eagle hut of the Amer ican Y. M. c. A. The visit was a sur prise one, made at the kings own suggestion.
 Smiling toward the tables where a row of Americans were devouring sandwiches and pancakes, the king said:
 What is the most distinctive Amer ican dish you have here? I want to sample it."
 The Y. M c. A. secretary did not have to think a moment before he answered:
 "Buckwheat cakes is the best thing we have.'
 The king and queen sat down at an oilcloth-covered table beside a group of khaki-clad aviators and a corf lA of bluejackets from an American bat tlesfip. They each ate a plate of buckwheat cakes hot from the grid dle,. with generous covering o+ gen. uine maj le syrup. Both finished ihei. portions, politely refused a second helping, but declared themselves de- cisively in favor of the adoption o. buckwheat cakes in the British na- 1 tionaI menu,
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28

The premier's decision was an nounced at a meeting of the crown council in Vienna at which the food situation, which was unanimously recognized as critical, was discussed Emperor Charles announced that he was personally addressing Emperor William in connection with this situa- tion
 The emperor's announcement was made after Food Minister Paul had reviewed the food condition.
 Premier Won Seydler proposed as his successor Herr Bahnhaus, regard ing him as a man who would be able to rely on a majority in parliament during the transition period.
 Emperor Charles thereupon invited Herr Ba.hnhaus to begin negotiations with the various parties on the basis of the convocation of the chamber, with restricted program for its pro- ceedings.
 The council discussed the question { of further measures against Slavic dis turbers, and examined the military situation, the adyices add.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28

treasurer, Frederick $. Chamberlain rose, declined to stand and named G. Harold Gilpatrick of Putnam, and the name was accepted. Morris c. Wooster of Harw1nton was renomi- mated for comptroller.
 Attorney General George S. Hin man presented the name of Frank E. Healy for attorney general. This nomination was made amid applause.
 Charles Hopkins Clark for the res olutons committee read a platform draft It set forth that the task of the world is ito crush the attempt of the German autocracy to substitute a military dictatorship for sef-govern- ment and the right of independent thought
 Pride is expressed at the patriotic manner in which the citizens of Con necticut have met every call on them for assistance. This plank said:
 '"The generosity of our people has known no bounds. They have given and are giving daily, and their spirit of willing self sacrifice will keep them giving. as long as they have anything to give" | A lIIS of Gov. Holcomb and reduction of the net debt of the state from $1O, ,96s, 900 to $26OO, 900.
 The new state committee is as fol- lows:
 | J. N H. Campbell, first district; Charles A. Goodwin, second; George L. Rapport, third; H. H. Hunt fourth; C. T. Treadway, fifth; G. W Klett, sixth; Frank E. Healy, seventh l. M. U1lman, eighth; Charles W Bierly, ninth; Fred E. Whitaker 10th; J. V. Rattlesdorfer, 11thi Charles D. Morris, 18th; W. H. Lyon 18th; Omar W. Platt, 14th; U. G Church, 18th; M. F. Parkinson, 18th M. c. Baldwin, 17th; Daniel Cronin 18th; Albert J. Bailey, 18th; George H. Bradford, 20th; J. T. King, 21sti Alexander L. Delaney, 22nd; A. s Connor, 23rd: W. H. Bailey, 24th Edward W Kneen, 18th; Edmund E Grove, 26th; E. J. Tupper, 27th; c. H Gilpatrick, 18th; c. A. Gates, 18th Frank B. Mum, 30th; M. H. Tanner 31st; A. S. Muirhead. 32nd; A. W Mitchell, 33rd; W S. Reynolds, 34th E. T. Clark, 35th; William H. Hall 36th.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28

Of the ticket, the new names are those for treasurer and attorney gen' eral, the present treasurer declining to run again and party custom being against renomination for attorney general as the term is for four years while other state officers have a two year term Gov. Holcomb and Lieut. Gov. Wilson are now serving each his second term.
 A contest over second place which had been expected did not appear in the convention. It occupied the at tention of delegates over night and it was smoothed out before the delegates reassembled.
 Gov. HoIcomb addressed the con vention, thanking it for the honor according him and referring briefly to the part that Connecticut has taken in the war in providing men and money.
 Congressman John Q. Tilson was made permanent chairman of the con- vention, and within three minutes after he had dropped the gavel Speaker Frank D. Healy of Windsor Locks had presented the name of Marcus H. Holcomb for governor for a third term.
 Robert V. Magee of Watertown and Frank A. Hagerty of Hartford made seconding speeches. The governors name was enthusiastically received and the tributes paid at length to his services as a war governor repeat- edly brought out applause. The unanimous ballot was cast by Secretary Buckley and the nomina- tion was made and Morgan G. Bulk | eley of Hartford and John P. Elton o1 | Waterbury were sent out to escort | Gov. Holcomb to the hall. John T. King of Bridgeport amid hand clapping and cheers took the ] floor to present the name of Clifford | B. Wilson for renomination as lieu | tenant-governor, predicting that if he were the choice, Fairfield county | would roll up a larger majority thar | ever before Charles J. Martin ot 1 Orange made a seconding address
 The nomination was unanimously
 made.
 For secretary of state Frederick L Perry was renominated by acclama ton.
 When nominations for treasurel
 were called for the present stat'
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
'BridegrOOm's Car
 Kills Boy at Play

New York, June 26-While on his way from the Bronx to Manhattan to be married, William Axelrad, "A, of 1857 Boston Road, driving a touring car, ran over Samuel Rosenzweig, Il, living at 20S Brook avenue, who with several other boys was playing at the 133rd street end of the Willis avenue bridge. The boy was taken to the Lincoln hospital, where he died.
 After being questioned by the police at the Alexander avenue police station Axelrad was permitted to go and a few hours later he married Miss Mil dred Gold of 110 Delancey street.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
May Change Rail
 Control Measure

Washington, June 26--After so as to prohibit relinquish- ment of federal control over one rail- road while control over competing line is retained, the Senate interstate commerce committee today ordered favorably reported a resolution ex- tending from July 1, 1918, until Jan. 1, 1919, the period provided in the railroad control act during which the government can return carriers to private ownership.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
WARNS SHIPPING
 OF FOE ACTIVITY

Washington, June 26-Shipping op- erating in the area east of longitude 40 between latitude of Cape Race and Bermuda has been warned of enemy activity, the navy department announced today.
 The government on yesterday evening issued a warning to shipping operating in the area east of longi- Jude between latitude. of Cape Racs
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
ELEVATOR KILLS
 NEW BRITAIN MAN

New Britain, June 26-An elevator Lat the Corbin Screw Corporation division factory of the American Hardware Corporation dropped three stories about 40 feet, shortly after g o'clock this morning, and John Ko- walski, of 99 Gold street, died at the hospital shortly afterward of a frac- tured skull and a compound fracture of his right leg. Moses Nagarian, of 23 Lafayette street, is at the hospital with serious injuries.
 "The elevator slipped" say the fac tory officials. The cause of the slip ping has not been determined. Ko- walski and Nagarian were on the ele- vator, which was lifting a load of freight, possibly aggregating 1000 pounds. Kowalski was married and leaves family.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
800 AMERICANS IN WAR FOR YEAR

Paris, June 25.---Two gold service .stripes, indicating a whole years ser vice in the zone of the advance of the Allied armies, are now worn on the sleft army by nearly 800 American sol- diers-
 These include members of the Cleveland base hospital unit, the first American unit to land; the Harvard base hospital unit and the officers and men arriving here at the time of Gen. Pershing's authorization, June 13, 1917. The Cleveland unit arrived in France on May 25, 1917, and the Harvard unit eight days later.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
Boy Charged With
 Being BOOtlegger

New York, June 26-Joseph Swin- 1arski, IA, was arrested at Jamaica yesterday charged with selling liquor to soldiers. Because of his youth nothing more serious than juvenile delinquency could be charged against him when he was arraigned in the ] Ch 7dren's Court. Frank Feeder of 139 Rockaway Road, who is charged
 with giving the boy the liquor he offered for sale, was also arrested
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
No Official News
 of Turks LOOting

Washington, June 26-Minister Caldwell in Teheran has advised the state department under date of June A that he has been unable to obtain further information regarding the reported seizuree of the American consulate and footing of an American hospital by Turkish troops in Tabriz Persia
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28

Now that the Piave line is again intact the Italians haxs begun operations on the mountain front looking to he further improvement of the positions there On the northwest slopes of Monte Grappa between the Brenta and the Pave they have gained cons deab ground and taken than 1 300 prisoners
 Italian attacks the mountain front probably are for the purpose of oresang any intended enemy thers we'll to improve the Ita positions Strong carried out also on the Asiago plateau
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
Indict Former Head
 of Relief Society

New York, June 26-Following an investigation of the financial affairs of the National Emergency Relief socie- ty, Mrs. William Cumming Story, for uler president of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was indicted by a grand Jury here today on charges of grand larceny, petit larceny and COnSDiracv
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
Makes Quick Flight
 New York-PhiIa.

New York, June 2e-Lieut. Miller made a round trip to Philadelphia. with the mail yesterday in good time, making the return trip in 55 minutes( o both trips he carried a govern ment representative who is maki compass tests Lieut. Miller Belmont Park at noon and ls at s:47, having been two hourz air. He said the flying cc7 were ideal, with clear atmoS very little wind. On the
 he carried 1S1 poundsscf
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
.HOLC COMB NAMED AGAIN
 BY STATE REPUBLICANS
New Candidates on Ticket Are Gpatrck Treasurer and Healy, Attorney General Others Are Renomi-
 hated Without Hitch.

Hartford, June 26The Republican state convention tod nominated this state ticket: For governor Marcus H. Hocomb, Souhington.
 For lieutenant governor, Clifford Wilson, Bridgeport. For secretary of state Frederick Perry, New Haven For Treasurer, G Harold Glpatrck, Putnam.
 For comptroller, Morris c. Webster, Harwinton.
 For attorney general Frank E. Heay, Windsor Locks
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28

and Bermuda" said the announce ment.
 No explanation was given, but a re- port of German raider in that vi- cinity was brought to an American port yesterday by an incoming steamer.
Republican farmer., 1918-06-28
MONTE GRAPPA, DRIVE
 GIVES KEY POSITION
 TO HILLS SOUTHWARK

Allied Forces Add 1,6OO Prisoners Taken to Large Number Already Held in Completing Recap ture of Western Bank of Piaue- German SOI- diers Are Reported DOwncast Over Defeat of Austria, and Berlin May Order Immediate Of fensive on This Front to Restore Morale.