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New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Mail Tubes Closed;
More Speed Promised
Postmaster Patten Says Trucks
Will Deliver Letters In
Much Less Time

Pneumatic mail service ceased yes
terday at 1880 A. NJ. the reserve sup
Fly of motor mail trucks being called
into service. Deliveries were made
with dispatch, Postmaster Thomas G.
Patten said, adding that he believed
ir the end a speedier and moro salts
factory service would result frcm the
change.
THE frequent mail deliveries from
the substations,' ne said, will make
it possible for us to arrange the de-
livery schedules to the substations so
that the mail Will arrive there just
in time for that carry.
"Ihe mail that could be delivered
By a truck would have to be tied into
bundles, placed in about three hun
dred different carriers and despatchc d
through the tubes. There is not a
tube from the Central Office TO each
of the substations. There had to be
relays through another station. The
travelling time by the tubes is in the
seconds, but carrier is only about
twenty inches long and five inches in
diameter"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Divorce Papers Too Late
Miss Allen Has to Forego Par
ticipation in Double Wedding

LAURELTON, l.. L., July IA double
wedding, in which all the contracting
parties arc on the stage, was trans
formed at the last moment to- day to a
one-rlng spectacle because of the non
arrival of the divorce papers of Miss
Jimmie Allen. one of the brides. She
was to have married George Monroe
Perry, of San Francisco.
=, Her sister, however, Minnie Allen
Wllstach was successfully married to
William James Montgomery, of the
frlars', New York. Miss Jimmie's
wedding was postponed until Wednes-
day. She and her sister are daughters
OF Daniel w. Allen, Of this place.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Detectives Are Transferred
Branch Bureaus Abolished bv
Enright's Instructions

Police Commissioner Enright's order
aDollshlnG the nine branch detective
bureaus of the city, one of the inno-
vations introduced by Commissioner
waldo, went into effect last midnight.
The TAO detectives on duty at the
branches were distributed throughout
the city yesterday
The work of the detectives will now
be carried on under the command of
a hrst-grade lieutenant assigned to
each precinct. All cases outside ron.
.lne precinct matters will be reported
10 Second Deputy Police Commissioned
hahey' IN charge of the Detective Bu-
reau at Police Headouarters
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Single Tax Ticket Assured

- The state committee of the Single
lax party, which met yesterday at their
neadquarters, 246 West Fourteenth
Street, decided to place a complete
state ticket in the field at the coming
electlons. The state convention will be
held at Albany, July 20 and 21.
rms VIII mark the entrance of the
Single Takers into state politics. They
nominated candidates for the first time
last year.in the municipal elections.
The only candidacy mentioned at
the meeting yesterday as being at all
likely to materialize was that of Josenh
Dana Miller, editor Of "The Single Tax
Review who was spoken of as the
most likely man to be named for Gov
ernor. The committee estimates the
nparty's strength in the state at about
200. 900
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
100 Miners Starve
o Death i'm Alaska
Schooner Brings Tale Of Priva-
ton in the Western
District

SEATTLE. July 1.-~Naarry 100 ma
tves Of the Kuskowm mining district
Of Western Alaska died this spring
from want of food, according to officers
of a Seattle schooner which arrived
here to-day after carrying supplies to
the North. Last winter was so severe,
the officers said, that the natives were
unable to hunt or fish
The seamen said they rescued twelve
miners from starvation at Goodnews.
The twelve had lived on moss until the
arrival of the schooner, which was de-
layed by the late breaking of the
ice
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Machinists' Plea Heard
War Labor Board Asked to En-.
force Pay Increase

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, July 1.-The
appeal of the international Association
of Machlnists to the War Labor Board
to enforce its recent order granting
machlnists and toolmakers in local
munltion plants an increase in pay
was taken UP to-day by William Fl.
Taft and other representatives of the
board. Before the hearing representa-
tives of the men promised they aould
abide by the boards decision
The controversy, 1T was stated to the
board, began with the Remington Arms
Company and since had extended to
nineteen outside contract shops. Mr..
Taft said the board had taken up the
matter at the request of the Secretary
of War
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Tillsnan Sinking,
Death Believed Near
South Carolina Senator's Fam
lily at His Bedside; Hope
Is Given Up

WASHINGTON, July Hope for
the recovery of Senator Tillman. of
South Carolina, chairman of the Naval
Affairs Committee. who suffered a
cerebral hemorrhage, virtually was
abandoned to-day by members of his
family and friends at the bedside The
end was believed to be a matter of
only a few days at most and possibly
only few hours.
Since Sunday Senator Tillman has
been unconscious. He remained in a
comatose condition, and although his
heart continues strong other conditions
were said to be unfavorablc. Most Of
the members of the Senator's family
have arrived in Washington
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Steamship Eaton Sunk

According to information received
Yesterday from London by James w.
George L. Eaton has been sunk in
European waters. The message from
England said nothing more than that
the steamship was sunk
The Eaton left an American port
eastbound two weeks ago with a gen
cral cargo and had crew of thirty
men. 1t is assumed at the office OF
the line that she has been torpedoed.
The Eaton was vessel of 1000 tons
gross register.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
acihc Mail Head
Joins Shipping Board

WASHINGTON, July ii. H. Rossc-
ter, vice president and general manager
of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company,
o-day was appointed director Of opera
tlons of the Shipping Board.
Mr.. Rosseter virtually was drafted
INTO the government service, according
to statement by Chairman Hurley. He
has received time to adjust his private
business, and will assume his duties
September g.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Sues for Broken Troth
Girl Says l.. Lawrence Weber
Offered Then Refused tn Wed

Edith K. Hallor yesterday began suit
IN the Supreme Court against L. Law
renee Weber, theatrical manager, for
$25O,O0o, alleging breach of promise Of
marriage, Miss Hallor declared in her
complaint that Weber promised in Au-
gust, 1916, to marry her, but failed to
do So
Weber was served at 220 West Forty.
eighth Street. No particulars of the
SUIT were Forthcoming at the office of
the plaintiffs attorney.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Three Boys Drown

Randall Burns, eight years old, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Burns. of 24O
East 128th Street, was drowned in the
Harlem River at the foot of 129th
Street yesterday. He fell off a fence
Edward Burns, an employee of the Con-
solidated Gas Company. dived into the
river. and succeeded in graspng the
boy, but when DR.. 1rgand of the Harl-
lem Hospital, arrived the boy was dead.
NEWARK, n. j., July John Dem
boust, eight years old, of 81 Hopkins
Street, was drowned to-day while swim
ming in the Norris Canal
WALLlNGFORD, Conn, July Ed
drowned to-day while swimming. His
body was recovered.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
State Road Official Held
On a Charge of FrauJ

CORTLAND, N. Y, July 1.-James
n. Wallace, in charge of maintenance
and repairs of state roads in Cortland
County, was arrested to-day on com
plant of Edwin Duffey. State Commits
sioner OF Highways. on charge of
connlV'nS IN the auditing and payment
of money belonging to the state and
of converting this money to his own
use. -
Wallace waived examination and uas
held in $1,000 bail for the grand iurv.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Park & Tilford Give
Paris Offices for Hosn;.al

The firm of Park & Tiford, it was
announced yesterday, has turned over
ats entire office space IN Paris to the
French government to be used for
hospital purposes TO relieve the con-
gestion caused by the Unexpectedly
large arrivals Of Anprican troous.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Baker Names New Secretary

WASHINGTON, July 1.-Secretar
of War Baker to-day announced ths
appointment of Stanley King. of Ros0
ton. as his private secretary. since
September Mr.. King has been snec;al
assistant to the secretary. He suc-
ceeds 9e Ralph Hayes, who resigned to
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Internal Revenue
Is $3,672,OOO,OO
Exceeds Returns Estimated in
Congressional Measure by
S272,OOO.OOO

WASHINGTON. July /. Internal
revenue collections for the fiscal year
which ended yesterday totalled S3.672,-
100000, compared with SS0000o.000 tho
year before and with $3.400 900, 900
which it was estimated the war revenue
measures passed by Congress last fall
would yield.
internal Rovcuc Commissioner Roper,
in announcing these figures tonight,
estimated that the cost TO the govern
ment of making the collection was S12,-
100000 and disclosed that the bureaus s
force of 4,000 employees had been
doubled during the year.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02
Remaining Vessels on g.
Year Programme To Be
Built at Once
Super-Dreadnoughts
Included i'm the List
Department Takes Steps to
Comply With Provisions
Of Appropriation Bill

WASHINGTON. July 1.-Steps to ex-
pedite as much as possible construc-
ton of the remaining orty-eight YES
sells, including battle cruisers and
super-dreadnoughts, of the 1855 author
lied in the three-year naval building
programme approved by Congress two
years ago, already have been taken by
the Navy Department..
This was disclosed tonight by Sec
retary Daniels in statement review
ing the provisions of the 81 500 900, 900
naval appropriation bill recently passed
by Congress, and to which President
Wilson to-day attached his signature.
"The bill" said the Secretary, "makes
it obligatory to begin construction of
all of the forty-eight vessels of the 1856
comprising the :hree-year programme
authorized in the act of August %,
1916, the construction of which has not
previously specifically been directed to
be begun.
VIII Expedite Work
az am keenly interested in the
early execution of this programme and
have regretted that lack of facilities
due to the big demand for destroyers,
transports and cargo ships rendered
it necessary to somewhat abate the
fine progress that was being made
However. l requested that the act be
worded in this mandatory way, for it
is my earnest desire and expectation
to carry il out, and | have already
taken steps to expedite construction
as much as possible.
money is not only provided for
completing the big three-year pro
gramme, but ar additional s100,0OO,OOO
is made available for additional tor
pedo boat destroyers, submarine chas-
ers and other naval craft as the cxi-
gencies of the war may make neces-
sary."
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02

The internal gear drive axle IS ad-
nnttediy tho most efficient final drive
for commercial vehicles The dead
weight of the load is carried on q
SOLID axle while the power is applied
through an entirely separate member.
The push is given to the wheels near
the rin-nof at tho hub. This gives
far greater leverage and reduces driv-
ing stress to a minimum and in
creases power.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02

Materials the best obtainable.
Five and a quarter inch frame.
Internal gear drive rear axle
applying o2% Of power direct
to the rear wheels), secondary
dead axle carries the load and
increases tire mileage. An
extra cross member is hot
riveted to the frame, to support
the drive shaft which operates
New-York tribune., 1918-07-02

through a ball
bearing, reducing
friction and elir1li-
mating all whip"
with its destruc-
tive wear and tear.
A silent, smooth
running motor
that more than
meets every re-
quirenent. 362
cubic inches of
radiator COO1inp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
HOSPITAL FUND
COMPLETE TODAY
COMMITTEES EXPECT TOTAL WILL
GO OVER $1,000 BY TONlGHT-TURN
TO BOND CAMPAIGN.

The $4,000 drive for the Mercy Ho>plta
will have gone probably several hundred
dollars beyond it, quota by the time tie
committee rcpnrt> tonight. Both tie corI-
mittee headed bv j. =. Rowe and the COM
mittee headed BY ". +. McDavit:. have
either already nled.cd or have been a.
ured of sufficient pledges to bring n. 10
lists up to $1,000 each The co:1ilittee
headed IN Joe MARTINEZ which ha~ been
unavoidahlv detained from making I'M ac-
tive campaign are ont this afternoon an.l
expect to add considerably 10 the $1,000
already secured by them.
The campaign for funds has been ~plen-
didlv successful. .''rhe success we have
had hearten~ me for the Iibcri- Loan
drive which ~.-ri NJ, ~.--J Tomorrow"
M nn.-n -'I Iv -.Nr have nn. NIT
with ~irnr refusal. We have taken them
al and they range in amounts from $3.50
to $780, he said
The campaign will clo~e tonight and the
committees will be u>cd in pushing the sale
Of Liberty Bonds II j. also proposed ~
u-e the clock at Twelfth and Elizabeth
streets. io indicate amounts subscribed in
Lberv Bonds daily
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
Gen. Ruckman Ends
Tour of the Border

Judge James b. Wells of the State Coun-
ell of Defense: Mayor A. Albert Browne.
Colonel II. J. Slocum and Captain T. j.
keifter who accompanied Major General
John W. Ruckman. commander ot the
southern department man inspection trip
from Brownsville to Rio Grande City. re-
turned to Brownsville Yesterday evening.
The trip from Brownsville 10 Rio Grandc
City was made in automob le~. On the re
turn journey Genera Ruckman'> ear met
the party at Sam Fordyce. AZ Harrington
the party separated. the local men return
in- To Brownsville and General Ruckman.
Colonel Durfec. hi~ chief vi staff and
Me>~r- John j. Kennedy and Robert kle-
berg of the Councl of Defense. returning
To San Antonio.
General Ruckman found the border much
more thicky settled than hc had imagined
and seemed greatly impressed with the
needs for adequate protection N num-
her of matters Of importance to the see
ton were d scu>>ed on the trip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
Tetanms Enddngeys Boys Life--
Is Another Hospital Argument

AT the United States Army Base IIo~pi-
tai No. 3. in Brownsville. there lies today
the l2-year-old son of J. T. Cameron of
Mercedes, "A victim of tctanus. with less
than an even chance for his recovery.
And therein lies in argument for an ade-
ouate hospital in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley.
Several days ago Young Cameron sus-
tanned an injury. II mangled hand. Teta-
nus developed Yesterday. and there being
no anti-toxin at Mercedes. or proper meth
od~ of treatment available. he was rushed
to Brownsville and 10 the Divine Provi-
dence Hospital. The hospital was filed
to itS capacity. Even the waiting room
and the office had patients. The four prl
vate rooms were already occupied by Sc
riou~ eases. as well n the two wards. The
Charity Home. across the street. was then
looked to to handle tho ease of the youth.
Isolation was necessary because of the
nature of the amcnt and the boy was
given the hest quarters avai'able under
the circumstances.
Treatment was started. and then il was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11

found there was not sufficient anti-toxn
on hand 10 properly treat the ease There
was none left at the Charity Home or tie
Divine Providence Hospital. The town was
searched for anti-toXin. None was found.
In the meantime the night was passing
away and it appeared there was no chance
to save the boys life. Morning arrived
and IL was decided to take him back up the
Valley Ia Mercedes. in the hope that the
necessary treatment might he found. He
was taken to the train. but in the mean
time the hospital authorities had laid the
ease before Maj McMurdo of Base Ho~pi-
nj No. ,. The tra was held few minute;
while communication was had with Major
McMurdo. In view of the seriousness of
the ease 50 the youngSter was taken
the~ ease. 20 the vounr>ter was taken
there where every effort j. being made to
save his life.
a hospital properly equipped and man
Eo1. such a. that proposed in the campaign
now under way in Brownsv lie. wonld have
increased the boy chances for lifn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
Official Negotiation
For Peace is Denied
tBy Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. April 11.-Lon-
don dispatches today quote Vienna dis
patches n saving negotiations regarding
the possibility of peace between the United
States and Austria Hungary have been
carried on between a Professor Anderson
of Washington and formed Premiers Tieza
and Andra>ey. Officials here said they
could not identify Professor Anderson and
the department original statement that
no separate peace negotiations are under
way was reiterated.
Ii there j. any foundation at all to the
story, officials declare. il must reast en-
tirely upon the efforts of well meaning but
mischief making pacfists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
Big British Ship
Destroyed By Sub
tBy AssocIared Prr>s.b

NEW YORK, \. Y, April 11.-Thc biz
British steamship Minnctonka. 1880 tol>
gross. was sunk by a German Submarine il.
the Mediterranean sea during February
Guns have been landed ID begin the for
tification of the station which j. in addi-
ton to being used a. naval base for
American submarines, deStroyes> and 9th
er small craft. 1t will also Serve a an
important homing station for American
airplane>
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
(By Associated ~resr.1

THE BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, April 1l.-Fighting was contin-
ued this morning north of Armentieres with
the British still holding Messines ridge and
Wytechaete. which changed hands several
times yesterday. During the day the en-
Nieppe and IIoLlebeck Vigorous counter
attacks forced the enemy ont. The Germans
this morning were in possession Of about
half the village of Ploegstcert and Ploeg-
steert wood, in Flanders, just north of Ar
mentieres.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
CANDIDATE is FOUND GUILTY.
tBy Associated Press. }

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, April Ill. Y.
Bentall, socialist candidate for governor.
was found guilty on two counts Of violat \
ing the espionage act bv Il jury in the fed
cral district court today The maximum
penalty j. twenty wears and $4,000 fine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
BRITISH ADVANCE IN PALESTINE.
IKv AsSociAted I'rcSs.

LONDON. April 1.-THE British on
April Q advanced on the line north of Jeru-
salem, in Palestine. IA depth of one mile
and half along a five mide front They
captured the villages of Rafat and Elke-
fru The Turks resisted stubbornv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
ARMEN THERE'S
ISEvACuATED
BY BRITISH
FIGHTING
GOES ON

LONDON, April 11.-The British have
withdrawn from Armentieres on the north
ern battle front, the war office announces.
Violent fighting continues all along the
front from Laba>sec canal to the Ipres-
Confines canal. On the front north of Ar
mentieros heavy fighting continued late
last night There was little change in the
British position.
The Germans pushed on Yesterday from
Creix Dubac, southwest of Armentieres.
and German parties were reported in the
neighborhood of Steenwreck. five miles
west of Armentiere>. Reuters headquar-
tiers correspondent reports. The Germans
yesterday occupied Lestrem. but were
driven out and across the river Laws.
The evacuation of Armentiere> has been
forecast and discounted. a it l. without
stratgical value. Fighting was continuing
today on the entire twenty-five miles from.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11

WASHINGTON. ID. I'll. April 1.-THE
treasury department J. considering endur--
ing legislation authorizing in-tal'ment pay
ment> of income and excess profits faxes
due under the present law neNt june l5.
Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper said
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
124 NAMES IN
LOSSES LIST
FROM FRANCE

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. April 1l.-To-
days casualty list gives l24 names divided
as follows: One killed in action two died
of wounds: five died from accidents: thir-
teen died Of disease: sixty-ninc were Sc
vercly wounded; thirty slightly wounded
and four are missing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
POPULATION
RUSSIA LOST
SO MILLIONS
tBy Associated PrrS>.l

PETROGRAD. April l1.-Under the
peace treaty with Germany Russia has
lost $4,000 square klometerS of territory
with 5G.O0o.OOO inhabitants, or thirty two
per cent Of the entire population Of the
country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
u. S. NAVAL BASE IN AZORES.
iBy Associated Prcss

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. April 1l.-For
~ Southern Europe the United Stac~, with
the consent If Portugal. has established 4
naval base at Funchal. Azores Islands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
Strike Out Rights
ConductWage Strike
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April ll.-Thc
conference rtport on the espionage bill
containing a clause giving workmoa the
right io strike for better wages was reject
cd by the senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
EX-GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO DIES

FL PASO. Texas, April ll.-William c.
Mcdonald. the first governor Of the state
Of New Mexico died today of Bright =
disease lie wa- 90 wears old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11

Ell PASO. Texas. Apr ll.-Renforc
ing patrols. American troop, are guarding
the border today against repetition ~
Yesterdays attacks IN armed MeNican-.
one III which occurred eight miles south
east IT Fl Pa-o and the other III For, Ham
cock. -evcnty-five miles IN the same dIrcc-
ton Five MexicIrT--Nvere killed IN ve>ter-
day'o firing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
STONES CONDITION is IMPROVED.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. April 1.-THE
condition of Senator Stone j. reported ~
somewhat improved today after passing a
fairly comfortable night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
U.S.. TROOPERS
RETURN fire.;
FOUR KILLED.
Try Associated pIcss.J

SIERRA BLANCA. Texa~. April IL
Four Mcxican~ were killed and III least
Mini ford. near here, when American
troop, returned fire which came from tie
Mcxiran >de If the ford where largc
body VI Mexican federal troops were en-
campcd. II was learned today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
MAYOR THOMPSON BUYS BONDS

CHICAGO. H.. April 11.-Thc an
nouncement j. made that Mayor Thompson
subscribed 10 $500 in Liberty Bonds
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
By Associated Prcss.)

LONDON. April -ff.--Emperur William
and the German military leaders in the
present offensive. it i reported in dis
dispatches from the front. plan the wiping
ont of the British army. Ii j. believed the
Germans now are seriously attempting by
swinging their attacks to the north To an
nihilac the British resistance In conse-
quence Of further assaults along the Brit
ish front and much desperate fighting i
expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
3 iS1 0IS go
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Friday. increasing cloudi
ness. warmer Friday with light castcrly To
southcrly winds to the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-04-11
Weather Summary.

North Texas. generally clear. n: trn-
! trail Texas. generally clear ~: East
! Texas. geneiily clear. ~: Gulf Coast.
! enerally clear. 81: beaumont. light frost.
) "a: West Texas. generally cloudy. ~:
! Arkansas. generally cloudy. ~: Louisiana.
J generally clear. IL: oklahoma. generally
! ~
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