(! tidtW7ulLrtin PUBLISHED DAZLY ander order of THE PREXZDENT of THE UNITED STATES by COMMITTEE on PUBLIC ZNFORMATIOV7 GEORGE CREEL, Chairman

VOL. 2 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. No. 311 MR. CHARLES E.HUGHES TO AID WAR DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES Fatalities in Aviation INAIR CRAFT INVESTIGATION Accidents at Flying ZONE SYSTEM FOR PURCHASES AT REQUEST OF THE PRESIDENT Fields April 25-May 8 OF QUARTERMASTER SUPPLIES WILL ASSIST ATTORNEY GENERAL The War 'Department authorizes 13 GENERAL DEPOTS DESIGNATED the following: CorrespondenceBetween Mr. Wilson Herewith is a smmnary of deaths Is to Make Possible a in aviation accidents at flying fields Purpose and Former Supreme Court Jus- in this country from April 25 to More Equitable Apportionment May 8, 1918: tice With Regard to Inquiry Into Place at which Number of Throughout the Country and to fatality occurred. fatalities. Production of PlanesMade Public. Brooks Field. San Antonio. Tox.-- 0 FacilitateDistribution of Same. Call Field, Wiehita Falls, Tex- 0 Carlstrom Field. Arcadia, Fla 1 The President authorizes the issuance Chanute Field, Rantoul, Ill ------0 The War Department authorizes the of the following correspondence: Dorr Field, Arcadia, Fla ------0 following statement: Eberts Pield, Lonoke, Ark -- 0 MAY 13, 1918. Ellington Field, Houston, Tex 0 Establishment of a zone systemn de- Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, La 0 Mr DEAR J-DGE HuGiUEs: You have Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex--- 0 signed to make possible a more equitable doubtless noticed that very serious lazelburst Field, Mineola, LOng apportionment of purchases throughout Island. N. Y-- . 2 the United States and to facilitate dis- charges of dishonesty have been made Langley Field, Hampton, Va-0 in connection with the production of Love Field, Dallas, Tex ------0 tribution is announced by the Acting aircraft. Mecook Field, Dayton, Ohio ------2 Quartermaster General. Park Field, Millington, Tonn- 0 Territory has been allotted to each of Becaue of the capital importance Payne Field, West Point, Miss- 0 of this branch of the military serv- Pot Field, Fort Sill, Okla- 1 13 general supply depots located at vari- ice. I feel that these charges should Rich Field. Waco, Tex ------0 ous points. The general supply depot be thoroughly Rockwell Field, San Diego, Cal 1 quartermasters are charged with the duty investigated and with Scott Field, Belleville, Ill 1 as little delay as possible, in order Selfridge Field, Mt. Clemens, Mich 0 of ascertaining the manufacturing possi- that the guilty, if there be any such, Camp Taliaferro, Forth Worth, Tex. bilities of the different zones. On the may be promptly and vigorously (Taliferro, Barron, and Car- basis of reports along this line forwarded ruthers Fields) ------3 to the Acting Quartermaster General at prosecuted and that the reputations Taylor Field, Montgonry, Ala - 0 of those whose actions have been at- Wilbur Wright Field, Fairfield, Ohio 1 Washington an equitable allocation of tacked may be protected purchases will be made. So far as possi- in case the TotL-1------12 charges are groundless. ble, clothing, food, and equipmuent for I requested the Department of Jus- troops at the different camps will be pur- lieo to use every instrumentality at chased within the zone in which the camp its dispos-al to investigate these is located. cliarges, and, with the approval of the 156 Sick and Wounded Faults of Old System. Attorney General, I am writing to beg Iliat you will act wvith-him in making U. S. Soldiers Return Formerly nearly all of a parlicular this investigation. I feel that this is class of supplies was purchased through a a matter of the very greatest impor- from Overseas Forces single general supply depot, the geo- tanee. and I sincerely hope that you graphical location of that depot being con- will feel that it is possible to con- The office of the Surgeon General has sidered most favorable for this special tribute 3 our very valuable services in isnued this statement: article. Other articles were obtained studying and passing upon the ques- through other supply depots. Manufac- tions involved. During the week ended May 3, 148 sick turers located in sections far distant from Cordially and sincerely yours, and wounded United States soldiers ar- the particular supply depot buying their WOODROW WILSON. rived at ports in this country from the goods were at a disadvantage and were unable to compete with rivals nearer the Hon. CIILRLEs E. HUGHES, American Expeditionary Forces. During 96 Broadway, New York City. point. Under the new system most the week ended May 10, with the report classes of supplies will be purchased of one receiving station not yet at hand, through each of the 13 depots. Manu- Judge Hughes's Reply. S soldiers were received from the over-sea facturers will be able to transact their NN- Yonx, Hay 1.. 1918. business through the depot nearest them. forces. The zones of The PRESTIENT, operations apply to pro- curement, production, inspection, manu- The White House. facture, storage, and distribution of quar- My Dinx M. PRESIDENT: I beg to teriaster supplies. aclanwledge receipt of your letter of May 13. Appreeiating fully the gray- States Included in Zones. ity of the matter, I shall be glad to SERVICE BUREA U The States ilcluded in the zones as- cooperate with the Attorney General ... OF THE... signed to the 13 supply depots follow: in making a prompt and thorough in- COMMITTEE ON Boston general supply depot.-Maine, vestigation of the charges of dishon- New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachut- esty in connection with aircraft pro- PUBLIC INFORMATION setts, and Rhode Island. duction. You may be assured that New York depot-New York, Connecil- nothing will give me greater plensure FIFTEENTH AND G STREETS cut, and New Jersey, Trenton and north. than to render any assistance within WASHINGTON, D. C. Philadelphia depot.-New Jersey south my power. I assume that the Attor- of Trenton and Pennsylvania. ney General will advise me of his Information available as to Officials, Function, and Location of all Government Departments:: Baltimore depot.-LMaryland, Virginia, (Continued on page 2.) and Delaware. THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 2 to

Atlanta depot.-North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. STRIKES SETTLED OR AVERTED MORE THAN TWO MILLION MEN Jeffersonville, Ind., depot.-Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Indianapolis and BY THE WAR LABOR BOARD HOLDING WAR RISK INSURANCE south, Kentucky and Tennessee, Chicago depot.-Indiana, north of In- The National War Labor Board author- Policies Total $16,663,511,000 dianapolis, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne- izes the following: With New Applications at sota, North Dakota, South Dakota, 1111- Conciliatory efforts on the part of the nois, except territory south of Jatkson- National War Labor Board have resulted Rate of.11,000 Daily. vil1e, Springfield, and Decatur, and Iowa, in the immediate return to work of a east of Des Moines and Fort Dodge. number of large bodies of striking work- The Treasury Department authorizes St. Louis depot.-Missouri, Illinois, men in several industrial centers and in the following: south of Jacksonville, Springfield, and agreements by other bodies which threat- More than 2,000,000 members of Amer- Decatur, Kansas, Oklahoma, and' Ar- ened to strike to continue at work pend- ica's fighting forces are now insured for kansas. ing adjustment of differences with their more than sixteen and a half billion dol- New Orleans depot.-Louisiana and employers by sections of the board. lars by the United States Government Mississippi. Carmen Suspend Strike Vote. Secretary McAdoo announces. Up to the Fort Sam Houston depot.-Texas. Organized street railway operatives in close of business Monday night 2,029,886 Omaha depot.-Iowa, Des Moines, Fort Cleveland and Detroit who had voted to insurance applications, aggregating $16,- Dodge and west, Nebraska, Colorado, strike will, nder an agreement with the 663,514,000, had been received by the Utah, and Wyoming.- board, remain on their cars until the Military and Naval Division of the Bu- El Paso depot.-New Mexico and Ari- controversies with the respective employ- reau of War-Risk Insurance. The aver- zona, ing companies have been settled by Wil- age amount of insurance applied for is San Francisco depot.-California, Ore- liam H. Taft and Frank P. Walsh, joint $8,209, the maximum permitted by law be- gon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. chairmen of the National War Labor ing $10,000. Board. Messrs. Taft and Walsh consti- Eleven Thousand Applications Daily. Duties of Quartermasters. go to tuting a section of the board, will for Each general supply depot quartermas- Cleveland on or about May 27, where Approximately 11,000 applications ter besides ascertaining production facili- they will hear both sides to the issue, Government insurance are being received ties within his zone is instructed to rec- proceed to Detroit daily. In the last twoweeks$1,000,000,000 after which they will lives of ommend to the proper central organiza- to conduct a similar hearing. of insurance was written- on the tion of the Quartermaster General's of- The board has also been advised that soldiers and sailors. This indicates that the new men joining the colors are re- fice the employment of such producers as the striking metal workers employed by are in his judgment qualified to fulfill Co. and other con- sponding to the Government insurance the General Electric that contracts. Each depot is expected to cerns at Schenectady, N. Y., and Pitts- offer with great enthusiasm and keep informed as to market conditions field, Mass., have agreed to return to America's soldiers and sailors are giving and spot goods located in that zone, and work under existing conditions and to themselves and their families the protec- when shortages occur shall submit recom- abide by the decision to be reached by the tion afforded by the United States Gov- ernment. mendations for purchase of articles which board following an inquiry into the con- may be obtained within the zone. troversy by the section composed of Fred. Men are being urged to insure immedi- The central organizations are to make employers on the ately upon enlistment, inasmuch as appli- C. Hood, representing days an effort to promote the industry of each board, and Adam Wilkinson, representing cation must be made within 120 zone by a proper allocation of purchases. labor. Messrs. Hood and Wilkinson will after joining the service. The insurance Matters of price, quality, reliability, de- go to Pittsfield on Saturday. At Pitts- is against death and total permanent dis- livery, ultimate destination, and the sani- field 6,000 men have been out on strike. ability. tary conditions surrounding the produc- At Schenectady 22,000 men are involved, Leads World's Figures. tion will have a bearing upon the alloca- and a large proportion of them have been The Bureau of War-Risk Insurance of tion. out. the Treasury Department has written Competitive Bidding Desired. Bethlehem Steel Case. since the middle of October, 1917, more Purchases shall be made after adver- Upon receipt of officiAl information that insurance than is on the books to-day of tisement by open competitive bidding the board had appointed a section to the 20 largest life insurance companies in when time will permit. In emergency mediate the controversy between the the world combined. cases competition is desired whenever Bethlehem Steel Co. and several groups possible. The record of bids received and of its employees at Bethlehem, Pa., 6,000 MR. HUGHES IN AIRCRAFT INQUIRY. awards made will be open to public in- striking machinists and electrical work- spection. ers returned to work under existing con- (Continued from page 1.) decision. ditions pendin, 4the adjustment with a view In this case the section composed of Her- wishes for a conference, Fourteen New Concrete to the making of definite and ade- bert H. Rice, representing employers, and and Thomas Savage, representing labor, will quate plans for the investigation, Ships to be Constructed hear witnesses for both sides in Washing- I shall endeavor to arrange my af- be car- ten to-morrow morning. fairs so that these plans may The United States Shipping Board au- ried out with as little delay as pos- thorizes the following: Chicago Molders at Work. sible. output of con- A body of, more than 7,000 striking I remain, with great respect, America's first quantity Very sincerely, yours, will be a fleet of tankers for molders in Chicago has returned to work crete ships HABLEs E. HuGHEs. the fuel-oil trade. There will be 14 of on the strength of asmurances by the them, totaling 105,000 tons. Completed board that it would assume jurisdiction plans for these additions to the American in the controversy and effect an adjust- merchant marine were announced to-day ment as soon as possible. In this case the The findings and decisions of the enlarged by the concrete division of the Shipping employers agreed that whatever wage board will, by the terms of the agreement, Board. adjustment is finally determined upon be binding upon both sides for the dura- The concrete ship program has also been would be made operative as of May 1, tion of the war. enlarged to provide for the construction 1918. Buffalo Pump Workers. A strike threatened by representatives of four smaller vessels, totaling 12,500 Employees of the Worthington Pump tons. Contracts placed to date call for of workers in the Port of New York has been averted by an agreement by which Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., have also agreed to 18 concrete ships, totaling 117,500 tons. remain at work while their differences Eight of the projected fleet will be built two additional members-one to represent the boat owners of the port and one to with the employing firm are being arbi- in shipyards of the Pacific coast, the trated by the board. others in Atlantic yards. represent the harbor workers' unions- will be appointed to the Shipping Board's Wage Adjustment Board of the Port of No trouble to buy, cheap, convenient, Show ydur patriotism by contributing New York, before which a rehearing of a real investment-W A R - S A V I N G 8 to the American Red Cross Fund, the present controversies will be had. STAMPS. THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 3 I MAILING OF INTEREST CHECKS The Liberty Engine Described In Detail* TO REGISTERED BONDHOLDERS In Authorized War Department Statement BIG JOB FOR TREASURY CLERKS The War Department authorizes the crank-pin lubrication. This is very eco- TOTAL OF $8,194,670 IS PAID OUT following statement: nomical in the use of oil and is still the The designs of the parts of the Liberty standard German practice. engine were based on the following: The present system is similar to the Secretary McAdoo Describes System Cylinders.-The designers of the cylin- first practice, except that the oil, while ders for the Liberty engine followed the under pressure, is not only fed to main by Which Money is Forwarded. practice used in the German Mercedes, bearings but through holes inside of crank Over 300,000 Owners of This Form English Rolls Royce, French Lorraine- cheeks to crank pins, instead of feeding Dietrich, and Italian Isotta Frasehini be- these Crank pins through scuppers. The of Second Issue Bonds. fore the war and during the war. The difference between the two oiling systems cylinders are made of steel inner shells consists of carrying oil for the crank pins Secretary McAdoo authorizes the fol- surrounded by pressed-steel water jackets. through a hole inside the crank cheek in- lowing: The Packard Co. by long experiment had stead of up the outside face of the crank developed a7 method of applying these cheek. The Treasury Departmient at the close steel water jackets. Propeller hub.-The Hall-Scott propel- of business Tuesday night mailed to the The valve cages are drop forgings ler-hub design was adapted to the power holders of registered bonds of the second welded into the cylinder head. The prin- of the Liberty engine. European practice is Liberty loan the checks covering the first cipal departure fron Packard in the location of the holding-down flange, Type Water Pump. semiannual interest, payable May 15. The Water pump.-The Packard type of books of the second Liberty loan closed which is several inches above the mouth of the cylinder, and the unique method water pump was adapted to the Liberty. on April 13, in order that the preparation Carburotor.-A carburetor was devel- of the interest payment might be unham- of manufacture evolved by the Ford Co. pered by transfers and exchanges, and on The output is now approximately 1,700 oped by the Zenith Co. for the Liberty cylinder forgings per day. engine. that date there were 523,673 registered Bore and stroke.T-The bore and stroke bonds of this loan outstanding, represent- Cam shaft and valve mechanism above cylinder heads. The design of the above of the Liberty engine is 5 by 7 inches, the ing an aggregate face value of $409,- en- 733.300. is based on the Mercedes, but was im- same as the Hall-Scott A-5 and A-7 proved for automatic lubrication without gines, and as in the Hall-Scott 12-cylin- Held by 306,908 Individuals. n asting oil by the Packard Motor Car Co. der engine. Rcruarks.-The idea of developing Lib- The bonds are held by 306.908 individ- Copied from Hall-Scott Motor. ual owners, in the following denoinina- erty' engines of 4, 6, 8, and 12 cylinders tions. Cam-shift drive.-The cain-shaft drive with the above characteristics was first Denomina- was copied almost entirely from the Hall- thought of about May 25, 1917. The idea tions. Scott motor; in fact, several of the gears was, developed 110,390 bonds of the ------$50 in conference with repre- 244.935 bonds of the ------100 used in the first sample engines were sup- sentatives of the British and French mis- 68,537 bonds of the------500 plied by the Hall-Scott Motor Car Co. sions, May 28 to June 1, and was submit- 80,477 bonds of the------1 000 This type of drive is used by Mercedes, ted in the form of sketches ,693 bonds of the ------5 000 at a joint 8,931 bonds of the------10, 000 Hispauo-Suiza, and others. iheeting of the Aircraft (Production) 7N0 bonds of the ------50, 000 Angle between cylinders.-In the Lib- Board and the Joint Army and Navy 034 bonds of the ------100, 000 erty the included angle between the cyl- Technical Board, June 4. The first During the closed period 306,908 inter- inders is 45' ; in all other existing 12- sample was an eight-cylinder model, de- est checks, in aggregate amount of $8,- cylinder engines it is 600. This feature livered to the Bureau of Standards July 194,670, were prepared, the operations in- is new with the Liberty engine, and was 3, 1917. The eight-cylinder model, how- cluding printing, examining, signing, add- adoiled for the purpose of bringing each ever, was never put into production, as ing, cutting, inclosing in envelopes, and row of cylinders nearer the vertical and advices from France indicated that le- sealing-a total of over 2,000,000 opera- closer together, so as to save width and mands for increased power would make tions. The aggregate amount represenits head resistance. By the narrow angle the eight-cylinder model obsolete before to a cent the total amount of interest on- greater strength is given to the crank case it could be produced. the registered bonds and vibration is reduced. outstanding April 15, Work on the 12-Cylinder Engine. and the checks are drawn to the order of Electric generator and ignition.-A the individuals in whose names the bonds Delco ignition system is used. It was es- Work was then concentrated on the were registered. pecially designed for the Liberty engine 12-cylinder engine, and one of the experi- to save weight and to meet the special mental engines passed the 50-hour test Method of Handling. conditions due to firing 12 cylinders with August 25, 1917. United States bonds are issued only at an included angle of 45'. After the preliminary drawings were the Treasury Department. Metal stencils Pistons.-The pistons of the Liberty made, engineers from the leading engine are prepared bearing the names and post- engine are of Hall-Scott design. builders were brought to the Bureau of office addresses of the registered holders Connecting rods.-Forked or straddle- Standards, where they inspected the new and the amount of interest which each type connecting rods, first used on the designs and made suggestions, most of holder will receive semiannually. These French De Dion car and on the Cadil- which were incorporated in the final de- stencils are used in all operations where lac motor car in this country, are used. sign. At the same time expert production it is necessary to use the name or address Crank shaft.-Crank shaft design fol- men were making suggestions that would of a registered holder or the amount of lowed the standard 12-cylinder practice, facilitate production. interest due. Through the use of such except as to oiling. Crank case follows The Liberty 12-cylinder engine passed stencils the ledger and interest accounts standard practice. The 450 angle and the the 50-hour test, showing, as the official are opened and the bonds themselves are flange location on the cylinders made pos- report of August 23, 1917, records " that inscribed, and later the same stencils are sible a very strong box section. the fundamental construction is such that utilized very satisfactory in printing the interest checks. The Lubricating Method. service with a long life ana high order of etficiency will be given Prewar Work More Than Doubled. Lubrication.-The first systeln of lubri- by this power plant, and that the design Cation followed the German practice of Prior to the war the Treasury has passed from the experimental stage prepared using one pump to keep the crank ease into the field of proven engines." approximately 150,000 checks annually empty, delivering for the into an outside reser- An engine committee was organized in- payment of interest on registered voir, and another pump to force oil under bonds of all loans, the issue formally, consisting of the engineers and of these pressure to the main crank-shaft bear- production managers 130,000 checks being distributed through of the Packard, ings. This lubrication system also fol- Ford, Cadillac, Lincoln, Marmon, and the year. In the present payment of in- lowed terest the German practice in allowing Trego companies. This committee met at on registered bonds of the second the overflow in the main Liberty bearings to frequent intervals, and it is to this loan more than twice that num- travel out the face of the crank cheeks to group ber of checks were prepared. of men that the final development of the a scupper which collected this excess for Liberty engine is largely due. 4 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918.

In Charge of a Division SALE OF SWEETS IN ITALY. CS -lwillleri 4 -@Kial of Aircraft Production Decree Regulating Trade in Certain Published Every Week Day, Except Articles is Published. Legal Holldays, by the Committee on Public Information. The Committee on Public Information American Consul General Wilber, at issues the following: Genoa, Italy, sends the following report: Office: No. 16 Jackson Place, Washington, D. C. Tel. Main 5600. Mr. John D. Ryan, Director of Aircraft A decree published in the Gazzetta Production, authorizes the following state- Ufficiale for March 5, 1918, contains an Copies of Ton OrrzciAr. Burmammi will be order of the commissary general in regard furnished without charge to all newspapers ment: and magazines; to every post offlce in the to the manufacture and sale of sweets. United States (to be posted daily, for the Mr. Archer A. Landon, of Buffalo, N. Y., Article 1 of the decree says: benefit of the public, under order of the Post. vice president of the American Radiator " Prefects are authorized to allow the master General) ; to officials of the United Co., has accepted an appointment to have States Government and all governmental insti- manufacture and sale of the following tutions equipped for the dissemination of of- charge of the production division. sweets: Dry biscuits, savviardi (a sort of ficial news.-EDWARD S. ROCHESTRa, Editor. Mr. Landon has had wide experience small sponge cake) biscuits, type Novara, in directing production on a large scale. all sweets produced with almond flour, RATES BY MAIL. For many years he has been intrusted nut flour, chestnut flour with honey or One year------$5.00 with that responsibility at home and Sir months ------& 00 sugar, provided they are oblong in form, One year, postage prepaid to abroad for the American Radiator Co., of a minimum weight of 15 grams, and foreign countrles ...------O0 which operates a large number of plants not combined with other products such as Six months, postage prepaid to in this country, and before the war was marmalade, almonds, or nuts in pieces or foreign countries------4. 50 one of the largest American manufac- Make all checks, money orders, and drafts whole, fine nuts, sultana raisins, choco- payable to Tan OrrIcrAL BULLETIN. turers in Europe. late, etc. It is felt that Mr. Landon's wide experi- " Chocolate in smooth, flat cakes and EXECUTIVE ORDER. ence and great ability will materially ad- with the existing stamp of a minimum vance the production of aircraft. He has weight of 50 grams, provided it is not I hereby create a Committee on Pub- already entered upon his work. lic Information, to be composed of the combined with other products, as, for ex- Secretary of State, the Secretary of ample, hazelnuts and almonds if whole, War, the Secretary of the Navy, and a DECREASED EXPORTS FROM HULL. chocolate in cups, in powder, in com- civilian who shall be charged with the pressed packets. executive direction of the committee. . " Gumdrop, tonic digestive medicinal As civilian chairman of the commit- Shipments to U. S. for ~aptQuarter Total pastelles in general. Caramels, provided tee I appoint Mr. George Creel. Only $143,827. they do not contain sugar and of the sale The Secretary of State, the Secretary Consul Byington at Hull, England, re- type " Torino " of oval form, wrapped in paraffined paper without other wrappings. of War, and the Secretary of the Navy ports: are authorized each to detail an officer Torrone. provided. it does not contain orofficers to the work of the committee. The value of the exports to the United sugar. Preserves of fruit, viz, marma- States declared through the Hull con- lades, WOODROW WILSON. quince preserves, fruit in sirup, sulate for the quarter ended March 31, fruit mustard (type Cremona), fruit April 14, 1917. 1918, totaled $143,827, as compared with candied in honey and glucose, to be sold, $746,756 for the corresponding period of however, according to the system in use 1917, a decrease of $602,929. The chief for fruit mustard. Financing of War articles of export were as follows: " Coffee and fruit ices."-Commercc Reports. an Economic Problem Janunry March. MERCHANT AIDS IN ALL STATES. The financing of the war is only in part fArticles. a monetary problem; In a very large part 1917 1918 it is an economic problem-a problem of Organization of Food Representatives Is Complete. conserving the economic as well as the Gumeopal--...-..-.--. $181,097...... financial strength of the Nation and de- HWma lar------30,246 ...... The Food Administration authorizes veloping our resources and productive Crosel------.. 23,115 $28,168 the following: to the point where they will be able Rubber (crude) --...... 291,682 20,336 power Fishing gear...... 19,722 10,185 The organization of the State merchant to sustain the great military operations Castor seeds...... 125,638 ...... which are,in prospect and all that is inci- representatives of the Food Administra- dent to them. tin has been completed by the appoint- No one should, therefore, consume goods EXECUTIVE ORDER. ment of representatives from Washing- except to the extent that their consump- ton, Florida, and Delaware. tion is necessary to-maintain health and SPmIN GULc AMImsTRATIVE SIT8. The new appointees are George A. Phil- vigor. No one should draw upon the (Near Beaverhead National Forest.) lips, Spokane, Wash.; C. A. Tutewiler, Jacksonville, Fla.; and J. Christy Conner, credit resources of the country except to MONTANA. finance transactions which are essential Wilmington, Del. for a nation at war. Credit, like goods, Under authority of the act of Congress All three of the new appointees were in should be saved. approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), attendance at the conference of State Conservation of credit as regards non- as amended by the act of August 24, 1912 merchant representaives, which opened at essential enterprises Is necessary in order (37 Stat., 497), and on the recommenda- the Food Administration to-day. to provide, without undue expansion, the tion of the Secretary of Agriculture it is hereby ordered that lots 2 and 3, SE. j credit required by the Government and STATE FUEL ADMINISTRATOR. by business essential to the success of the NW. 1, NE. I SW. I, sec. 31, T. 14 S., R. war and the wmell-being of the country.- 11 W., M. M., containing 155.72 acres, be The Fuel Administration authorizes From the Federal Reserve Bulletin. temporarily withdrawn from settlement, the following: location, sale, or entry, except as provided in said acts, and be reserved for use by United States Fuel Administrator Gar- BONDS SOLD BY RURAL CARRIERS. the Forest Service as a ranger station in field announces the appointment, with the connection with the administration of the approxal of the President, of Malcolm G. Emma S. Fletcher, postmaster at Ha- Beaverhead National Forest. Chace, of Boston and Providence3 as fuel vana, Fla., sends the following informa- administrator for Rhode Island, vice tion concerning the work of the rural WooDRow WisoN. George H. Holmes, who resigned for busi- carriers from that office in selling Liberty THE WnITE HousE, ness reasons. bonds and war savings stamps: April -4, 1918. Mr. Chace is a son of the chancellor of L. M. Lewis, H. L. C. No. 1, sold 12 Brown University. He is a resident of Liberty bonds, value $650; G. H. Chester, Boston, but his business firm, Chace & R. L. C. No. 2, sold 32 Liberty bonds, value Liberty loan. L. M. Lewis, R. L. C. No. Harriman, the promotion and conduct of $1,650; and William A. Whittle, Jr., sold 1, sold $51.80 in war savings stamps In public utilities, has its headquarters at 7 Liberty bonds, value $1,300, in the third April. Providence, R. I. THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 5

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES BRIEFLY TOLD

SENATE. a construction upon it not intended by tirely satisfactory. We have to take the The Contingent Committee of the Sen- any member of the committee. He de- average best." ate. ).1 i vote of three to two yesterday elared it was not the purpose of the In replying to a Senate resolution con- afternoon. amended the Chamberlain committee to interfere in any way with cerning the probable revenues for the resolution for an investigation of the War the constitutional powers and preroga- fiscal year, Secretary McAdoo gave the Department. restricted the prOposed in- tives of the President in the conduct and Senate figures that indicate they will quiry strictly to the aviation situation, management of the war. The President, amount to about $700,000,000 morp than ordiance production, and the Quartermas- Mr. Chamberlain said, has no more ardent the estimate when the war-revenue bill ter's Corps, and favorably reported it to supporters in the United States than the was under consideration. The Secretary's the Senate for action by that body. As Senators composing the Military Com- estimate of the revenues is $4,095,609,000. originally submitted. the resolution would mittee and in all they have done their sthgIe purpose has been to aid and not May Accept British Gifts. have givan the Military Committee such Yesterday afternoon the Senate passed broad power as practically to transform to hinder. Senator McKellar to-day reported the a bill that would authorize the officials it into a committee on the general con- and attaches duct of modified resolution to the Senate. Its formerly at the American the war. The President was op- Embassy in Berlin to. accept pieces posed to this procedure, and text is as follows: of informed the the Brit- Senate of his views in the following letter Resolved that the Committee on Military plate-silver recognitions-from Affairs, or any ish Government in acknowledgment of to Majority Leader Martin, who made the subcommittee thereof, be, and Is hereby, authorized and directed to inquire diplomatic services rendered the interests text public: into and report to the Senate the progress of aircraft and ordnance production in the of Great Britain in Germany when the The President's Letter. United States, or into the status of quarter- United States was still neutral and in master's supplies, or expenditures in any of of the British interests in that "My Dear Senator: these branches of the charge War Department; that country. The recipients of this recogni- " I am sincerely said committee or any subcommittee thereof obliged to you may sit during the sessions or during any re- tion are: Joseph C. Grew, former coun- for calling my attention to Senate cess of the Senate; to requirm by subpoena, selor; Hugh R. Wilson, Albert B. Rud- Resolution 241, which ii effect pro- or otherwise, the attendance-of witnesses and the production of books, documents, and pa- dock, Alexander C. Kirk, L. Lanier Win- poses to constitute the Military Af- pers; to take the testimony of witnesses un- Oliver B. Harri- fairs slow, Lithgow Osborne, Committee of the Senate a com- der oath, either orally or by deposition; to man, Robert M. Scotten, Charles H. Rus- mittee on the conduct of the war. obtain documents, papers, and other informa- " I deem it may tion from the several departments of the sell, Brig.* Gen. Joseph E. Kuhn, Maj. duty to say that Government, or any bureau thereof ; to em- George T. Langhorne, Lieut. Col. C. L. I should regard the passage of this ploy stenographie help, at a cost not to ex- Furbush, Maj. Albert H. Roler, Lieut. ceed $1 per printed resolution as a direct vote of want page, to report such testi- Grifton W. Minot, H. of confidence mony as may be taken; to employ such agents R. Pyne, Com- in the administration. or assistants as may be necessary and that all mander Walter R. Gherardi, Surg. Karl The purpose which it undoubtedly expenses, including traveling expenses, con- Ohnesorg, Dr. A. tractedehereunder E. Taylor, Christian A. expresses has been expressed again will be paid from the con- Herter, E. L. Dresel, and Miss G. de and again in various forms tingent fund of the Senate, not exceeding the during sum of $10,000; provided that npthing in this Courcy. the present session, and has always resolution shall be held to authorize the Mili- seemed to originate in a rooted dis- tary Affairs Committee to take over, in any HOUSE. trust of those who are at present in manner, or direct, or superintend the execu- tive branch of the Government in the conduct The Merchant Marine charge of the executive functions of the war. Committee fa- of the Government. These execu- vorably reported bills designed to pre- Opposed to Any tive functions are very clearly Resolution. vent American vessels, docks, yards, and understood. They have been defined Senators Thompson and Jones, of the other shipping facilities from passing into both by the Constitution and by Contingent Committee, announced that the control of foreign interests. The legis- long experience, and no one can they would file a minority report urging lation is urged by the Shipping Board. doubt where the responsibility for that no resolution -iwhatever be adopted Another bill would empower the President them lies or what the methods are and pointing out that the committee now to prescribe ocean charters and freight by which those who are responsible has sufficient authority under the resolu- rates and to requisition vessels. can be held to their duty. tion adopted at the beginning of the ses- Before the Waterways Committee Sec- sion to enable it to make a full inquiry retaries Houston and Baker urged the Protests Against Such Action. Into the aircraft and ordnance matters. passage of pending water-power legisla- " Such activities on the part of a The Senate yesterday afternoon had tion as a measure of war conservation. particular committee of the Senate under consideration the Post Office appro- Representative Ferris made a vigorous at- as this resolution would look for- priation bill, and after considerable dis- tack upon amendments proposed by some ward to would constitute nothing cussion of the subject of salary increases of the Cabinet members as not in the best 'ess than an attempt to take over the pending committee amendment was interests of the Government. the conduct of the war, or at the adopted without protest. The House adopted the Senate resolu- least so superintend and direct and Senator John Sharp Williams yester- tion to check rent profiteering in the Dis- participate in the executive conduct day introduced a resolution looking to trict of Columbia by continuing the rela- of it as to interfere in the most seri- the creation of a budget committee to tions of landlord and tenant on the basis ous way with the action of the con- have charge and general supervision over of rentals in force October 1 last. stituted executive. all appropriations and revenue-raising The announcement on the floor by Rep- "I protest most earnestly against legislation. resentative Garrett of the raft arrival the adoption of any such action and in France of Col. Bennett Clark, former shall hope that every Senator who Will Not Veto Draft Bill. House parliamentarian and son 'of intends to support the present ad- In a letter to Senator Phelan President Speaker Clark, was the signal for vigor- ministration in the conduct of the Wilson yesterday indicated that he will ous applause. war will vote against it. These not veto the new draft bill fixing the Under the terms of a bill introduced by are serious times and it is abso- quotas without giving States credit in CLairman Dent, of the Military Commit- lutely necessary that the lines proportion to the number of volunteers. tee, women and civilians, as well as those should be clearly drawn between He had been asked by the California Sena- in the military service, may receive friends and opponents. tor not to approve the bill unless this medals of honor from the President or "Cordially and Sincerely yours credit were allowed. The President in commanding officer for worthy acts. " WOODROW WILSON."' his letter pointed out that there are two The Appropriations Committee was sides to the question, and that it was asked for $7,000,000 by the Chairman Chamberlain Answers. diffi- Food Admin- cult to decide which method would best istrator to provide ofr-ces and clerical help Chairman Chamberlain, of the Military serve the country. He said for the 4,000 county Committee, he had given food administrators. answered the President's let- the sdtbject careful study and had con- ter in a statement in which he insisted ferred with the military officials about it. " WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS mark an the President had misinterpreted the " I am quite ready to concede," the Presi- purpose of epoch in our NATIONAL LIFE."-S.ee the resolution and had placed dent wrote, " that neither solution is en- retary McAdoo. 6 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 191&. BAN ON IDLENESS INCANADA TWO SHIPS ADA LAUNCHED, COKE MOVEMENT TO FURNACES PLACED BY ORDER INCOUNCIL FLEET AVERAGE LAST WEEK REPORTED GREATLY IMPROVED Vice Consul Sanford, at Ottawa, re- The Shipping Board authorizes the fol- Thi Fuel Administration issues the ports: lowing: following: By an order in council, dated April 6, A 6,878-ton completed steel ship was the There has been greatly improved move- Canada seeks to utilize to the best ad- average daily output of the Emergency ment of coke to furnaces and foundries vantage the human energy of the Domin- Fleet Corporation last week. The deliv- during the last two weeks as a result of ion for purposes essential to the prosecu- eries of new steel ships averaged better the combined effort of the United States tion of the present war. The regulations than one a day. For the week ending Fuel Administration, the Railroad Ad- prescribe that every male person residing May 11 the deliveries of requisitioned and ministration, and coke-oven operators. in the Dominion shall be regularly en- contract steel ships totaled 48,150 tons. The more important war industries are gaged in some useful occupation, there Two ships a day on the average went better supplied with coke than they have being, of course, certain exceptions. The off the ways during the week. The been at any time since last October, said order reads in part: launchings of wood ships averaged one the Fuel Administration, in a communi- a day for the third successive week. Text of the Order. cation sent to coke operators in apprecia- They totaled 25,000 tons. The State of tion of their cooperation in bringing about Whereas it is necessary to enact such Maine, famous in American shipbuilding, this result. regulations as wHIlutilize to the best ad- launched its first wood ship, the Andra, vantage the7 human energy of Canada for 3,500 tons. The- builders were the Port- Must Continue Efforts. purposes essential to the prosecution of land Shipbuilding Co., of Portland, Me. "But it is not enough to merely main- the present War. Featuring the launchings of the week tain the present movement of coke," the And whereas the need of men of mili- was the record-breaking achievement of statement says. " We must work stil tary age to provide reinforcements for the New York Shipbuilding Co., of Cam- harder to take care of constantly increas- the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and den, N. J., the construction of the collier ing demand, and to establish conditions the equally urgent need for labor to assist Teckahoe in 27 days, 2 hours, and 50 which will enable us to avoid in the in the production of food and other arti- minutes. One steel ship a day on the future any slowing down of war indus- cles essential for war purposes, necessi- average went off the ways. The launch- tries." tate special provisions to the end that all ings of steel ships totaled 32,100 tons. Continuing, the statement says: persons domiciled in Canada shall, in the .Launchings for the Week. "We all recognize that the most seri- absence of reasonable cause to the con- Launchings for the week ending ous difficulty has been lack of transporta- trary, engage in useful occupations under tion facilities. There has been possibly the regulations hereinafter set forth. May 11: Steel.-Western Spirit, cargo, 3,800 more disposition on the part of some to Includes Persons 16 to 60. tons, Willamette Shipbuilding Co., Port- find fault with the railroads and with His excellency the governor general in land, Oreg.; Biras, cargo, 4,500 tons, Har- railroad men than to cooperate with council, on the recommendation of the lan Shipbuilding Co., Wilmington Del.; them in their efforts to remedy condi- right honorable the prime minister, and Eldorado, cargo, 3,000 tons, Craig Ship- tions. Permanent improvement may be under the powers vested in his excellency building Co., Long Beach, Cal.; Lake- brought about by cooperation, not by in council under the war measures act, hurst, cargo, 3,300 tons, Great Lakes Ship- faultfinding. 1914, and under all other powers his ex- building Co., Ecorse, Mich.; Point Adams, Elimination of Waste. cellency in council thereunto enabling, is cargo, 3,800 tons, Albina Shipbuilding Co., ' There have been many serious wastes pleased to make the following regul Portland, Oreg.; West Alsek, cargo, 8,800 of transportation facilities which, if tions: tons, Skinner & Eddy, Seattle, Wash.; would make it possible to ma- 1. Tuckahoe, collier, 4,900 tons, New York eliminated, Every male person residing in the terially increase the movement of coke. Dominion of Canada shall Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. be regularly en- Much has been done along these lines, gaged in some useful occupation. Wood.-Kakaskia, 4,000 tons, Grays still very great room for im- 2. Harbor M. S. Corporation, Aberdeen, but there is In any proceeding hereunder it shall provement. Unnecessarily long hauls be a defense that the person is- Wash.; Issaquena, 3,500 tons, St. Helens eliminated. Coke operators (a) Shipbuilding Co., St. Helens, Oreg.; should be Under 16 years or over 60 years of should endeavor to dispose of their coke age. Andra, 3,500 tons, Portland Shipbuilding in the district to which such coke can be (b) A bona fide Co., Portland, Me.; Namocki, 3,500 tons, student proceeding most readily moved. Cross hauls should with his training for some useful occupa- Tampa Dock Co., Tampa, Fla.; Cheron, possible." tion. 3,500 tons, Seaborn Shipyards, Tacoma, be avoided where (c) A bona fide student in actual at- Wash.; Oneco, 3,500 tons, Beaumont Ship- tendance at some recognized educfitional building & Dry Dock Co., Beaumont, TREASURY STATEMENT. institution. Tex.; Cataoba, 3.500 tons, Fulton Ship- TREASuRY DEPARTMENT, (d) Usually employed in some useful building Co., Wilmington, Cal. Washington, May 15, 1918. occupation and temporarily unemployed Deliveries for the week ending May 11: RECEIPTS. Customs receipts ------$507, 513 45 owing to differences with his employer Steel contract.-West Lianger, cargo, Internal-revenue receipts : common to similar employees with the 8,800 tons, Skinner & Eddy, Seattle, Income an d excess- same employer. Wash. profits tax ------8, 001, 040 56 Miscellaneous ------2, 564, 311 60 (e) Physically unable to comply with Steel requisitioned.-Ampetco, tanker, Miscellaneous revenue re- the provisions of the IaN as herein en- 11,350 tons, Sparrows Point, Md.; Lake ceipts ------344, 461. 80 acted. Clear, cargo, 3,100 tons, American Ship- Total ordinary receipts 6, 417, 329 41 (f) Unable to obtain within reasonable building Co., Chicago; Lake Winona, Panama Canal receipts distance any kind of employment which cargo, 3,300 tons, Great Lakes Shipbuild- Public-debt receipts ------197, 667, 373. 59 he is physically able to perform at current ing Co., Ecorse, Mich.; John M1. Cannelly, Balance previous day -- 1, 647, 962,823. 94 wages for similar employment. tanker, 7,000 tons, Pennsylvania Ship- Total------1, 852, 047, 526. 94 Penalty for Evaders. building Co., Gloucester, N. J.; Piqua, DISBURSEMENTS. cargo, 4,000 tons, Pusey & Jones, Wil- 3. Any person violating the Ordinary disbursements -- $33,111,303.04 provisions mnington, Del.; Museatine, refrigerator, Panama C a n a 1 disburse- hereof shall be guilty of an offense and 7,300 tons, Standard Shipbuilding Co., ments ------11,155.93 shall be liable on summary conviction be- New York City; Lake Owens, cargo, 3,300 Purchase of obligations of fore a magistrate to a penalty not exceed- foreign Governments - 3,000,000.00 tons, Great Lakes Shipbuilding Co., Purchase of Federal Farm ing $100 and costs, and, in default of pay- Ecorse, Mich. Loan bonds ------ment, to imprisonment with hard labor Public-debt disbursements- 42,062,187.70 for a period Balance in general f u n d not exceeding six months in to-day ------1, 773, 862, 880. 27 any common jail, or in any institution or the purpose of this law shall be a common on any farm owned by a municipality or jail. Total ------1, 852, 047, 526.94 Province and declared by by-law or order 5. Useful occupation and reahonable in council, respectively, to be a public in- distance shall be questions of fact to be No trouble to buy, cheap, convenient, stitution or farm for the purposes of this decided by the magistrate.-Commerce a real investment-W A R - S A V I N G S law, which said Institution or farm for Reports. STAMPS. THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 7

with less scrupulous rivals or in selling to son for his use or benefit, direct or in- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION concerns whose employees have extorted direct. commissions under threats to destroy or The facts disclosed by the commission's ASKS LAW BY CONGRESS TO disapprove goods submitted to them for investigation lead to the conclusion that test. present laws are not fully effective. END "COMMERCIAL BRIBERY" How prevalent the practice is and how While. the practice is clearly per se an great the need of legislation seems to be unfair method of competition, and while WOULD MAKE PRACTICE A CRIME is illustrated by the statement of one the commission is acting and proposes to man of prominence in an industry who continue to act under the Federal Trade Strong Statute Urged to Protect Pub- welcomed the proceedings of the commis- Commission act as to cases brought to its sion destined to destroy the practice with attention, yet, because of the secret na- lic Interest and "Aid to Fair and this statement: ture of the conspiracies which are for the One Man's Experience. mutual advantage of all the parties en- Free Competition" in Nation's gaging in it, it is believed that a strong "From an experience of 30 years in the Federal enactment Trade and Industry. industry against the practice, I don't believe that there is a striking at each person participating, single house in it that has not had to pay both The Federal Trade Commission bribes to hold givers and recipients, coupled per- author- old business or to obtain immunity to the first in- izes the following: new business. Bribery is inherently dis- haps with The Federal Trade Commission has honest and tends to formant, may aid greatly in stamping out dishonesty and is un- the vicious practice. sent to both branches of Congress a com- fair to competitors and customers, and I nfunication urging " the enactment in the don't believe it ever will For the reasons. stated and others, the be stopped until need for action by public interest as an aid to the preserva- made a crime by the United States Gov- Congress seems ap- tion of fair and free competition, ernment." ,parent. It seems also that Congress has a suffi- sufficient power to strike at the entire cient law striking at the unjustifiable and How thoroughly insidiols this practice vicious practices of commercial bribery; has become may be illustrated practice, inasmuch as Congress has power by two ex- only to prohibit such transactions in and that such law be so comprehensive periences of representatives of the coi- not as to strike at each person participating mission. In one - case aon employee interstate commerce, but under the Minne- in any such transactions." frankly stated that he was " entitled to sota rate and Shreveport cases has power The Federal Trade Commission has 10 per cent and anyone who demands to remove any obstructions which may found conunercial bribery to be general more is a grafter! " Another was so prevent or hamper shipments in interstate comilherce. To throughout many branches of industry, fully imbued iwith the justice of his claim illustrate, if a company and scores of complaints have been issued that lie desired the representative of the doing business solely within one State h.N it on that 'account. Fourteen States at commission to assist him in enforcing resorts through its agents to this vicious present have laws prohibiting such prae- the collection of an unpaid so-called method of competition, it will surely ham- tices. but they fail to reach the root of " commission." per, if not make it impossible for a manu- the evil and eradicate it-in fact, are Corrupt employees having the power facturer of another State seeking to com- practically dead letters. The commission to spoil and disapprove materials have pete honestly to make any sales into such can only deal with commercial bribery as been able to bid one salesman against State except by resorting to like vicious an unfair method of competition, having another until in many cases they have and unfair practices. Congress un- no criminal jurisdiction, and can deal extorted secret commission, so-called, as doubtedly has the power to remove such only with one side, having no power to large as 20 per cent of the value of the obstruction from the path of the inter- reach the receiver. goods sold. state competitor. Text of the Communication. Statutes in Fourteen States. Orders to Discuss Origin. The conmunication to Congress fol- Fourteen States have statutes striking It is useless to discuss the origin of the lows: at the practice, and yet it tends to grow. practice. It is sufficient to know that it MAY 15, 1918. When competition crosses State lines exists generally and appears to be spread- To the Congress of the United States: State statutes with respect to trade prac- ing. The mere suggestion shows that it tices are not actively enforced. must engulf even those honestly inclined Pursuant to the provisions of para- Justice Lurton, when on the circuit graph (f), section 6, of the Federal if they desire to maintain their com- Trade court of appeals, aptly referred to the mercial life in any industry where such Commission act, the Federal Trade Com- conflict created by this practice between mission submits the following to Congress practices prevail. It should also be noted duty and interest as " utterly vicious, that the practice appears to have been for its consideration: unspeakably pernicious, and an unmixed The commission has made considerable most general on the part of concerns in evil." Lord Russell, of Killowen, who introducing the goods and wares to Ger- investigation of bribery of employees of was largely responsible for the passage customers as a method of securing trade. ipan firms. Among such concerns and of the English legislation prohibiting this their salesmen the evidence is that the The commission 13s found that com- Practice, expressed the opinion that mercial bribery of employees is a preva- practice is recognized as a legitimate " these corrupt bargains were malignant method of competition. lent and common practice in many indus- cankers," and that " it was a system dis- tries. These bribes take the form of com- The commission, therefore, respect- honest to the fair trader," and " dis- fully recommends that Congress consider missions for alleged services, of money honest to the fair employer." and gratuities and entertainments of va- the expetment in the public interest as Necessary rious sorts. and of loans-all intended to to Eree Competition. an aid to the preservation of fair and influence such employees in the choice of The commission feels that the stamp- free competition, a sufficient law strik- materials. ing out of commercial bribery is one nec- ing at the unjustifiable and vicious prac- essary tices of commercial bribery; and that Costs Paid by Consumer, step to the preservation of free, open and fair competition, and to that such law be so comprehensive as to strike It is evident that this inexcusable added end respectfully urges at each person participating in aly such cost that such legis- is finally passed on to the consumers. lation should prohibit not only the giving transactions. Bribery is criminal Der se. The Fed- and offering, but Respectfully submitted. eral Trade the acceptance and Commission has no criminal solicitation of any gift WILIAr B. CoLvER, jurisdiction. It treats or other consid- the practice as an eration by an employee as an inducement JOHN FRANKLIN FORT, unfair method of competition. In deal- or reward for VIcron MURDOCK, ing doing any act in relation with commercial bribery, as an un- to his employer's affairs or business, or Commissioners. fair method of competition, the commis- for showing sion is or forbearing to show favor ' entirely limited to dealing with or disfavor to any person in one side, relation to to wit, the giving side, and has his principals' or employers' affairs or MADE ACTING QUARTERMASTER. no power to reach the receiver, who is business. also guilty. Special Orders, No. 107: In order to prevent a resort to a com- 53. The practice is Lieut. Col. Horton W. Stickle, one which has been con- mon method of corruption it is recom- United States Army, demned alike by business retired, is appointed men, legisla- mended that the law should-also prohibit an acting quartermaster while tures, and courts. including on duty among the the giving of any such gifts or other con- as professor of military science and business men those who have finally re- siderations to members of the agent's or tactics sorted to it in self-defense at the University of Pittiburgh, in competing employee's family or to any other per- Pittsburgh, Pa. 8 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. Railroad Director of Traffic Advises NEW DIVISION ISCREATED Regional Directors on Best System INTHE FLEET CORPORATION The Emergency Fleet Corporation has made public the following: for Improving Service to Shippers Announcement was made Monday of the author- As to the passing reports on,1ive stock abolition of the Housing Department of The Railroad Administration the Division of General Service, and the izes publication of the following: and perishable traffic, this is largely a telegraphic service. The points at which Passenger Transportation Service Section UNITED STATS RAILROAD these reports should be made have been as distinct units of the Emergency Fleet ADMINISTRATION, established by long practice. The ship- Corporation and their consolidation into Washington, 1). V., May 7, 1918. pers' marketing plans are based upon one department to be known as the Divi- Messrs. A. H. SMITH, them as well as the railroads' diversion sion of Passenger Transportation and Regional Director,New York. arrangements. As to this service it is Housing. C. H. MARKHAM, not necessary to continue the amount of A. Merritt Taylorhas been named di- Regional Director, Atlanta. telegraphing which has been don in the rector of the new Division of Passenger R. H. ArSHTON, past, and sl '.ipers do not now expect it. Transportation and Housing. He has ap- Regional Director, Chicago. The responsibility for this work is also pointed Mr. J. Willison Smith as assistant largely upon the individual carrier. I am director of housing, and Mr. J. Rogers GENTLEMEN: Referring to my letter of Flannery as associate director of housing, April 3 in connection with Director Gen- sure from my discussion of the subject with representatives of shippers' organi- to act with him in connection with the eral's letter governing changes in traffic housing problems. Mr. Garrett T. Seely forces: zations that no difficulty will arise to pre- vent a plan being adopted satisfactory to (formerly assistant manager of passenger There seems to be some alarml on the transportation) has been appointed as- part of the shipping public that they are shippers and carriers alike with a mini- mum amount of telegraphic service. sistant director of passenger transporta- not going to receive from the existing tion by Mr. Taylor, to act with him in traffic organizations as complete and sat- Some consideration, I understand, has already been given this subject by carriers handling the passenger transpoitalion isfactory service as heretofore given in problems of the division. the larger cities together by the home and shippers,-and it may be that arrange- railroad offices and foreign-line offices, the ments have already been completed. I Jurisdiction of' Division. changed conditions now placing the re- suggest in this connection that it is very of the new division is desirable the routing through to destina- The jurisdiction sponsibility for the entire service upon as follows: the home-line office. It was suggested in tion so far as possible be shown on the and take such was bills at the shipping point, so as to 1. To determine upon my letter above that the latter equip itself measures as may be necessary to relieve so as to be in position to render service have minlimuma of rerouting in transit of transportation perishable traffic. This may be accom- deficiencies in passeuger completely. facilities serving shipyards and plants plished by traffic officials at point of Tariff Bureaus in Centers. throughout the United States which hold origin keeping in close touch with the Fleet Cor- In the principal commercial centers transportation conditions on railroads, contracts with the Emergency railroads have joint tariff bureaus fully poration. particularly east of Chicago and Missis- 2. To determine what housing develop- equipped with expert tariff men. The sippi River, and advising shippers. bureaus can be readily ments are required to expedite ship con- tariff files in these Fleet Cor- adjusted to contain all the rate informa- Tracing Delayed Freight. struction for the Emergency I ion which the business interests in the As to tracing delayed freight, passing poration, to designate the character there- of and to establish the same. particular city or territory may need. reports would save a vast amount of tele- source for proper graphic inquiry for goods delayed in 3. To secure, either by purchase, con- They are the very best otherwise, such and correct tariff information. For ex- transit, but where evidence of unreason- demnation, requisition or able delay is presented to representatives land, property franchises and facilities as ample, either Central Freight Association those purpeses. or Western Trunk Line office in Chicago of any carrier in the through route of the may be required for could readily and with very little addi- freight, such representatives should take tional expense carry a complete set of the whatever action might be necessary, principal tariffs of all railroads, placing either using wire or mail to secure prompt fined to New York and to the routes via itself in position to answer all inquiries information. For service of this charac- Pacific ports. I suggest Pacific coast ter- promptly. This, in addition to the tariff ter between agents of carriers no charge minal railroads' authorily, Mr. C. C. Mc- files in the general offices of individual should be made to the shipper, but where Cain, secretary of eastern freight commit- lines, would, I am sure, fully satisfy the inquiry is made by a shipper which re- tee, to act as their agent in issuing these need of shipping public. The principal quires answer by commercial telegram, through export bills of lading. Mr. Me- Cain's committee has taken the place of tariff bureaus are located at New York, such answer should be sent at the expense Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, and San of the Aipplicant. There may be some ob- Eastern Trunk Line Association. He is, Francisco, with subbureaus in most of the jection by the shippers to this rule, but therefore, equipped with a large office unless there is a check of this kind, many space and an organization which can larger shipping sections. The subbureau of could also be equipped with such "tariffs duplications and unnecessary telegraph- properly supervise issuance of bills as necessry in the section of country it ing will take place. Railroads should give lading. With comparatively little addi covered. special attention to this character of serv- tional expense, he can add to his present force if necessary, a sufficient number of Passing Reports Service. ice. This rule should be uniform on all railroads. clerks experienced in this work who are As to passing reports on high-class non- now employed in the New York offices of perishable traffic, this is a service the re- Through Bills of lading. the Pacific coast terminal lines and who sponsibility for which is largely upon the Many inquiries have been received as to will shortly be released. individual line and is a necessary service where shippers, particularly in New to the shipper, but not to the extent, how- York, would go to secure through bills of Modified to Meet Conditions. ever, that it has been given in the past lading on export traffic via the Pacific I would like for you to get these mat- under competitive conditions. Traffic offi- ports after foreign line offices in New ters shaped up as soon as possible because cers of railroads should be instructed to York City are closed, it having been the shippers are concerned regarding this confer with interested shippers for the practice for many years for the repre- service. It may, however, occur to either purpose of determining the information of sentative in New York City of the Pacific of you that a somewhat different plan passings needed by the shippers. It coast terminal line delivering the traffic would better serve the shipping interests should be a mail service. I do not antici- to the water carrier at the port to take in your section, in which event it will be pate any difficulty in shippers and car- up the railroad shipping receipt and issue satisfactory to me to have you work It riers agreeing upon a plan satisfactory to in its place a through export bill of lad- out in your own way, but the tracing both interests. The point at which the ing. These bills of lading are generally rules should be uniform. passing report should be made in the negotiated through New York banks. Yours, truly, different sections of the country are well Through rail and water bills of lading on EDWARD CHAMBERS, established by the practice of the past. export traffic to-day are practically con- Director of Tralic. THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 9

LIST OF PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS PLACED BY THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE U. S. ARMY

The following contracts have been MAY 11, 1918-Continued. MAY 11, 1918-Contin red. placed by fl. Ordnance Department: MAY 11, 191R. Material orders. Firms. Material orders. ,irms.

Material orders. Firms. Machine guns...... Marlin Rockwell Corpora- Part for gunsling...... Rice Saddlery Co., tion, New Haven, Conn. Musk-egon, Mi1cis. Aircraft modification.. Colt's Patent Fire Arms Do...... - .o Bling Co., Chicago, I Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn. Fuses...... International Steel & Ord- Bolts...... Winchester Repeating Arms Section for cartridge Mills Woven Cartridge Belt nance Co. Lowell, Mass. Co., New Haven, Conn. , belts. Co., Worcester, Mass. Photographs...... Harris & 1wing, Washing- Machine guns...... Marlin Rockwell Corpora- Pocket sections for Russell Mfg. Co., Middle- ton, D. C. tion, New Haven, Conn. cartridge belt. town Conn. Howitzers...... Schneider & Cis, Paris, Ammonia compressors.. Triumph lee Machine Co., Saltpeter...... Hercles Powder Co., Wi- France. Cincinnati, Ohio. mington, Del Parts for gun sling...... lewes & Potter, Boston, Condensers...... Do. Shells...... XViichesler Repeating Arms Mass. Soda ash...... Isaac Winkler & Bros. Co., Co., Ncw.Haven, Conn. Do...... F. M. Hoyt Shoe Co., Man- Cincinnati, Ohio. chester, N. H. Caustic soda...... & Eans nu.), es Load, assemble, and Evans Engineering Corpora- York CitN.Y Shovels...... Ames Shovel & Tool Co., shell. tion, New York, N. Y. Boston, Mass. pack Steel wheels...... Clark Equipment Bn- Sash cord...... Samson Cordage Works, chanan, Hih. Seal stamps...... Frankford Arsenal, Phila- Boston, Mass. Bombs...... Klander INeldn Co., Yard- delphia, Pa. Cartridge base...... Riegel icly, Bench hack saws...... Sack Co., New York, Pa. Goodell-Pratt Co., Green- N!Y. Bomb slings...... Isaac Scott, ashington, field, Mass. Pieric acid...... Semet Solvay Co., Syracuse, Steel stamps...... Frankford Arsenal, Philadel- N. Y. Work in connection Do. phia, Pa. Wire levers...... Foster-Merriam Co.. Meri- with bomb-release Stencils...... Commanding officer, New den, Conn. mechanism. York City, N. Y. Acco fasteners ...... S. C. Williams, Washington, Bomb-release traps.....Remington T owriter Co, Tops for drivers' seats, Keystone iclee Co., Read- D. C. trucks. Refining crude toluol... The Northwestern for c om - Iron Co., Grenades...... Federal AddingMachine Co., Beservoir Harisbrg Pipe & Pipe Milwaukee, Wis. New Haven, Coon. pressed gas. Bending Co., Harrisburg, Pig tin...... American Sieet & Tin Plate Bombs...... Edw. G. Budd Mfg, Co., Pa. Co., New York N. Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Mechanical fuse...... Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros., Powder containers.... E. I. du Pont do ie~mours & Valve pockets...... Weidman Machine Co., New York City, N. Y. Cavalry canteen snap Co., Wilmington, Del. Philadelphia, Pa. Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co. Cartridge belts...... Russell Mfg. Co., Middle- Detonators...... E. 1. du P'ont do Nemoors 8 hook. Torrington, Conn. town, Conn. Co., Wilmington, Del. Sheet brass ...... Waterbury Buckle CO., Wa- Load, assemble, and Trojan Chemical Co., Allen- Bombs...... lullan Ot, oreenville,Del. bury, Conn. pack grenades. town, Pa. Labor in connection Isaac Scott, sington, End plates for breast Steam pumping engines Hadfields collars. (Ltd.), Sheffield, with plugs. HrttngD. C. Fiber containers...... England. Firing mechanism .... mBlack& Deker Mfg. Co., W. C. Ritchie & Co., Chicago, Pickle and oil steel..... Standard Galvanizing Co., Baltimore lid Ill. Chicago, Ill. 3-inch projected nose, Consolidater Car Heating Gre-Solvent...... The Utility Co. (Inc.), New Do...... S. Ward Hamilton Co., Mar- York City, N. Y. fuse type;rejected ar- Co., Albany, N. Y. , Il tillery shells, without Shells...... Western Cartridge Co., East Calfskin...... A. ye Galum Alton, Ill. & Sons Co., fose. Spark plugs...... Milwaukee, Wis. Mechanism for bomb... Edw. G. Budd Mfg. Co. Champion Ignition Co., Flint Dies and tools...... Hale & Kilburn Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa. Mich. Philadelphia, Pa. Linings and safeties, Sargent & Co., N w Haven, Spare parts for by- The Joyee-Cridland Co., Pressing armors.. ... Do. bomb release traps drauli jacks. Dayton, Ohio. CoCn. Ganges...... Work on steel helmets.. Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Aeroplanle,...... William Hustcheson, Balti- The Buda Co., Chicago, Ill. Mich. ,more Md. Browning gun belt fas- Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co., Steel-nickel-manganese Jessop Steel teners. Torrington, Conn. Co., Washing- Grenades...... Federal Adding Machine Co., Mogul springs...... alloy. ton, Pa. New Haven, Conn. American Steel & Wire Co., D o...... Universal Rolling Mills, Patterns...... Thos. . Huder Co., Phila Worcester, Mass. Bridgeville, Pa. delphia, Pa. Steel bar...... Kraeuter & Co. (Inc.), New- Oxygen cylinders...... Tindel-Morris, Eddystone, ark, N. J. Saber strops ...... GCraton & KTnight Mfg. Co., Special interrupters..... Pa. Worcester, Mass. Bartlett-Hayward Co., Bal- Hack saw blades...... E. C. Atkins & Co., Indian- Webbig..W...... Lincoln Webbing Co., Brok- timore, Md. apolis, Ind. Special open -hearth Newark Rivet Works, New- ton, MasS. steel. Miscellaneous equip- Crane Co., Chicago, Ill. Fuses ...... Frankford Arsenal, Phila- ark, N. J. ment for artillery re- dephiaa, Pa. Do...... Do. - pair trucks. Do...... Fuse Loadshell...... T. A. GillespieCo., New York International Arms & Cutters,threading tools, Collieries Supply & Equip- City, Co., Bloomfield N. J. wrenches,.toololders. N. Y. Loading...... E. I. do Pont de Nemours & ment Co., Philadelphia,Pa. iFtsedetonating attach- . B. emple & Co., Sewik- Pipe tools, plates, auto- Greenfield Tap & Die Corpo- ment. Isaacley, Pa.SCo, Mwainton Co, Wilmington Del. mobile screws. ration, Greenfield, Mass. Fuse shrapnel...... Symington Making of adapters - . -. John' Thomson Press Co., Machine Corpo Equipment for tractors. Dunbar Mfg. Co., Chicago, ration Rochester N Y New York City. Ill. Belt fasteners... --..--.Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co., Grenade carriers. Seltzer bros., Phiwitholpuia, Changing artillery re- American Car & Foundry Pa. Torrington, Conn. pair truck to equip- Co., Berwick, Buckle soft brass. Do. Pa. Compasses...... William Ainsworth & Sons, Cover, bacon can.... ment truck. Denver, Cobo. Two Rivers Plating Co., Caterpillar wheels and American Truss Wheel Co. Two Rivers, Wis. Hangers...... Plant Bros. & Co., Man Hooks...... caterpillar chain. Chicago, Ill. chester N. H. Waterbury Buckle Co., Wa- Tractors...... Ford Motor Co., Detroit terburv Coon. Stirrups...... Baralo Vfg. Co., Buffalo, Gas drier towers... Mich. N. Y. Warren Foun & Machine Mount bodies on chassis. Variety Mfg. Co.,Chicaghl. Galvanized pails. Ward & Co., Washington, Co PhillipsrgN. . Tools.-.--.--...----.---L. S. Starrett Co., Stills...... Plaudler Co., ochester, Athol, D. C. N. Y. Mass. Padlock with rings, The Yale & Towne Mfg. C, Chemical Repairparts for trucks.. Ford Motor Co., Detroit, chains, and staples. New York City, N. Y. materials and Ohio State University, Co- Mich. snulies. lumbus Ohio. Sheil...... T. A. Gillespie Co., New Powder rngs .... Lamp bulbs...... Edison Lamp Works, Wash- York City, N. Y. , Jacob Gerhardt & Co., Hazls- ington, D. C. Shrapnel...... Bartlett-Hayward Co, Bal- ton Pa. Shotted nickel...... International Caustic soda...... The Isaac Nickel Co., timore, Md. Winkler & Bros. New York N. Y. Special adapters.p . Laboratory of Francis da Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Bolt snaps ...... Do...... Dsamond Alkali Co., Pitts- Covert Mfg. bo.; Troy, N. Y. Pont, Wilmington, Del. burgh, Pa. Spare parts for truck Four Wheel Drive Auto Co., Loading shrapnel pro- Amer.ca..Ca.Co.,NewYork Do ...... chassis. Clintonville, Wis. jectiles. City, N. Y. Matheson Alkali Worksi Work on shells...... Isaac Scott, Washington, Providence, R. I. D.C. Special adapters...... A. Gillespie Co., New Spare and replacement Waterviiet Arsenal, Water- York CityN. V l parts, tools, and ac- v~iet, N. Y. Do...... GatsmAuc Engeering Co., cessories. Baltimore, d. Booster casings. pEnarlingNational G & Wrenches...... Model mechanism...... Remington T pe writ er is . Ke tone Mfg. Co., Buffalo, Works, Now W York City. Packing boxes...... Artillery sight.... Operating mechanisms. Sargent & Co., New Haven, PaineBa Lumber Co., Oshkosh, Electric Auto Lite Corpora- Conn. W~is. tion, Toledo, Ohio. Copper driving hands... SeBmour Mfg. Co., Seymour, Bars, for shrapnel forg- Burning bat lead...... lohn T. Lewis & Bros. Co., McKiney Steel Co., Cleve- Philadelphia. mngs. land, Ohio. Equipment for tool- L. S. Starrett Co., Athol, Copper band.---.-----S. Scales...... The Standard Scale & Sup A. Woods Machine Co., ply Co., Washington, D. . room Mass. G.Bdk. East Boston, Mass. Brass base covers...... Ballistic testing appa- 'The Bossert Corporation, Tool boxes...... Nash or Co., Kenosha, Do. ratus. Utica, N. Y. JviS. 10 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918.

LIST OF PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS PLACED BY THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE U. S. ARMY

MAY 11, 1918-Continued. MAY 11, 1918-Continued. MAY 11, 1918-Continued.

Material orders. Firms. Material orders. Firms. Material orders. Firms. I Cast-steel wheels...... Detroit Steel Casting Co., De- Fuse...... Canadian Standard Products Pressing armor...... Hale & Kilburn Corporation, troit, Mich. (t.,S.Catbaris, On- Philadelphia, Pa. Tire cement...... Van 1CeefBros., Chicago, tario,6Canada. Parts for caterpillar.... Holt Mfg. Co., Peoria, Ill. Ill. Storage battery...... The Electric Storage Battery Parts for tractors...... Do. Material labor, and Hale & Kilburn Corporation, Co., Phildelphia, Pa. 0. D. duck...... Wellington, Sears & Co., space or storage and Philadelphia, Pa. Lights and supporting Electric Service Snpplies Co., Boston, Mass. assembly of equip- brackets for lights. Phiadephia, Pa. Breech bore sight...... Buffalo yorge Co., Buffalo, ment repair trucks License to make vehi- The Hld Mfg. Co., Stockton, N. Y. on chassis. cles and parts. Cal. Muzzle bore sight...... Do. &rinchoopper-eladwire Steel Shles Corporation, Chi- Filling pipes...... Columbus Auto Brass Co., Shellforgings...... Carnegie Steel Co., Pitts- rope for lead and cago, Ill. Columbus, Ohio. burgh, Pa. wheel harness. Drill...... Illinois Iron & Belt Co., Car Equipment for air com- Ingersol-Rand Co., New 16-inch (1,660 pounds) Tredegar Iron Works, Rich- pressor. York, N. Y. cast-iron proof pro- mond, Va. Gauges...... Princeton Machie & Tool -Miseellaneous machin- The Fairbanks Co., New jectile, experimental. Corporation, New York ery and tools...... York City. 9.2-inch proo projectile, Do. City. Gray duck...... Wellington, Sears & Co., MarkI (190pounds), Vernier caliper, with The L. S. Starrett Co., Athol, Boston, Mass. for howitzers, experi- case. .. ass. Copper driving bands.. Rome Mfg. Co.,Rome, N. Y. mental. Bushings...... Brown & Sharps Mfg. Co., Shells...... Western Cartridge Co., East Constructing light-oil -Bartlett-Hayward Co., Bal- Providence, it. I. Alton, Ill. recovdry plant, ca- timore, Md. Phenol...... N or Ming C., Miscellaneous machine The Nash Motors Co., Ke- Iwallkee, Wis. parts. nosha Wis. leitcy' Ond water Carriers for pick mat- imel Bros., New York Fire extinguisher.._- Miller cheeical Engine Co., gas per day. tock. City Cleveland, Ohio. Cardbo ard obturator American Can Co., New Oilstoragetankbattery F. S Stirrup straps...... Alexander Bros., Philadel- tube and top and bot- York City. Washington, D. C. phia, Pa. tom cardboard obtu- Telescopes...... Recording & Computing Ma- Screws...... Krasberg ifg. Co., Chicago, rator caps. chinie Co., Dayton, Ohio. Ill. Screw stock...... Eastern Machine Screw Cor- Quadrants...... Do. Coils soft steel wire..... John A. Roebhug & Sons poration, New Haven, Spare and replacement Waterviet Arsenal, Water. Co., Trenton, N. J. Coon. parts, tools, and ac- viet, N. Y. Counter recoil springs... Raiway Steel Spring Co., Caustic soda...... Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co., cessories. New York City. Philadelphia, Pa. Beams for nose clips, Requarth Lumber Cs., Day- Gauges...... Weimann Bros. Mig. Co., Stencil outfits...... New York Arsenal, New beams for tall clips. to, Ohio. Derby, Conn. York City. Control handles...... Dayton Adding Macin & Brass disks...... Bridgeport Brass Co., Caustic soda...... 3. L. & D. S. Riker (Inc.), Time Lock Co., Dayton, Bridgeport, Conn. New York City. Ohio. Load and assemble shell T. A. Gillespie Loading Co., Do...... Hooker Electro Chemical Co. Cast steel rope...... on A. Roebling Sons & Co., Pertfl Amboy, N. J. New York City. Trenton, N. 3. Gauges...... Presto Machine Works, Do...... P. Brown & Co., Berlin, N. Drilljigs.....:...... Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Brooklyn, N. Y. H. X Mich, Machine work on cast- Stewart Wire Wheel Corpo- Do ...... Isoo Chemical Co., New Grenade bodies...... Weeks Co., New York steel wheels. ration, Frankford, Ind. York City. City. Caterpillar trailer..--. Holt Mfg. Co., Peoria, Ill. Wash oil...... Standard Oil Co., Chicago, Barrel roller buckles.... North & Indd Mfg. Co., New Quad truck...... Nash Motor Co., Kenosha, Ill. Britain, Conn. Wis. Painting armament The Union Metal Mfg, Co., Spring balances for ma- Savage Arms Corporation, Wheel units...... American Truss Wheel Co., chests. Canton, Ohio. chine gun. Uica, N. Y. cago, Ill. Carriers for pick mat- Canvas Products Co., St. Nitrate of soda...... ra & Co., New Saber scabbards...... Brauer Bros. Mfg. Co., St. tock. Louis Mo. York City. Louis, Mo. Do...... Liborty-Durgin (Inc.), Hav- Replacement parts for Studebaker Corporation, De- Loop part for gun sling. Westboro Truck & Bag Co., erbill, Mass. artillery. troit, Mic. Westboro, Mass. Carriers for intrenching Hewes & Potter, Boston, Oil-recovery plant...... Wilputte Coke Oven Cor Breech bore sights, Buffalo Forge Co., Buffalo, pick mattock. Mass. poration, N. Y. tools and accessories. N. Y. Ribed wetting. The Hamilton Cotton Co., Toluob-recovery plant... H oppers Co., Pittsburgh, Gray duck...... Wellington, Sears & Co., Hamilton, Ontario, Can- Pa. Boston, Mass. ada. Do...... Bartlett-Hayward Co., Bal- Gray duck, seconds..... Mount Hope Finishing Co., Lamps...... National Electrical Supply timore Md. North Dighton, Mass. Co., Washington, D. C. Operation toluol plant.. General trolcum Co. Brass tufting butthns-. Sco-ill Mfg. Co., Waterbury, Parts for howitzer rail- The Morgan Engmeering Co., Stencil outfits...... New York Arsenal, N. Y. Coon. way mount. Alliance, Ohio. Quadrant sight...... Ra Eninerig Co., Double-eye loops, mal- Scharto* Mig. Co., Milwau- Chemicals...... Mathewson Alkali Works, leable iron. kee, Wis. Niagara Falls N Y. Seal stamps...... Frankerd Arsenal, Phila- Shovels...... Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Anhydrous ammonia... Henry Bower l'hemnical Co., delphia, Pa. Co Baltimore, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. Miscellaneous parts for Nash Motor Co., Kenosha, Point parts for gun sling Westboro Truck & Bag Co., Annealed steel forgings. Tacony Steel Co., Philadel- repair of trucks. Wis. Westboro, Mass. phia, Pa. Differential, without Four Wheel Drive Auto Co., Pick-mattock handles. - Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Cartridges...... Remington Arms U. M. C. pinion shaft. Clintoville, Wis. Island, Ill. Co., Bridgeport, Conn. Leather...... Pster & Vogel Leather Co., Hemp twine...... Ludlow Mfg. Associates, Bos- Guns...... Syminton-Anderson Co.p Milwaukee, Wis. ton Mass. Rochester, N. Y Grommets and washers. American Brass Co., Water- Clamping bolts, hinge The Adams & Westlake Co., Shell forgings...... Cleveland-Crane & Engineer- bury, Coon. pins, hinge caps, lever Chicago, Ill. ing Co., Wickliffe, Ohio. Satchel buckle. North Audd Mfg. Co., New nuts, searchlight Bearing and housing Four Wheel Drive Auto Co., Britain, Corns. bracket, side-lamp parts, etc. Clintonville, Wis. Shields, brass...... Waterbury Buckle Co.; bracket. Machining of shell...... Motor Products Corporation, Waterbury, Coon. Iron dies and tools...... Hale & Kilburn Corporation, Detroit, Mich. Duck for feed bags...;. Schofield, Mason & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Screw stock...... American Can Co., New York Philadelphia, Pa. Steel...... Baker & Co., Southampton, City. SBbstitute gray duck... Alexander Smith & Sons England. Packing knives, with Landers, Frary & Clark, New Carpet Co., Yonkers, N. Y. Truss wheel units.... American Truss Wheel Co.; scabbards. Britain, Coon. Blasting caps...... 3. Fegely & Son, Pottstown, Chicago, Ill. Ax carriers...... Hewes & Potter, Boston, Pa. Detonators andboosters The Marlin Rockwell Corpo- Mass. Top water pipe...... Four Wheel Drive Auto Co., ration Philadelphia, Pa. Do...... Canvas Products Co., St. Clintonville, Wis. Adapter plugs...... Osthy Ic Barton Co., Provi- Louis, Mo. Replacement parts for Slocum, Avram & Slocum, dence, R. I. - Do...... R. H. Long, Framingham, Tang quadrants. New York City. Tools...... Winchester Arms Co., New Mass. Weo bea...... Powers Mg. Co, Waterloo, Haven Conn. Do...... A. J. Bates & Co., Webster, Iowa. Tanks...... Elyria Enameled Products Mass. Bradford & Co., St. oseph, Co., Elyria, Ohio. 'Leather...... S. R. Read & Co., Chicago, Mich. Fuse...... The Ensign Bickford Co.; iIl. alvin Bros., Cleveland, Simsbury, Conn. Tubes...... Ohio. Winchester Repeating Arms Ration bags ...... R. H. Long, Framningham, Truekage to Aberdeen, T. A. Gillespie Co., Washing- Co., New Haven, Conn. Mas. Md. ton, D. C. Fuzes...... Bartlett-Hayward Co., Balti- Repairpockets for c Progressive Knitting Works Wire-cutter carriers.... Canvas Products Co., St. more, Md. tridge b(Ic.), Brooklyn, N. Y. Louis, Mo. Shells...... T. A. Gillespie Co., New Maniganes se . American Manganese Steel Manila rope...... Columbian Rope Co., Au- York City. Co, Chicago, Al. burn, N. Y. 'THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 11

LIST OF PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS PLACED BY THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE U. S. ARMY

MAY 11, 1918-Continued. MAY 11, 1918-Continued. MAY 11, 1918-Continued.

Material orders. Firms. Material orders. Firms. Material orders. Firms.

Pressing steel...... New England Enameling Look carriers, feed box. Colt's Patent Fire Arms Caustic soda...... Edward Hill's Sons Co , New Co., Middletown, Conn. Mfg. Co., Basrtford, Conn. York City. Zinc...... American Zinc Products Co., Shovel carriers...... R l. Long, Framingham, Boilers...... Erie City Iron Works, Balti- Greencastle, Ind. Checks...... Jewelers Products Corpora- moie, Md. Projectile...... Kohler Co., Iobler, Wis. tion, Proivideuce, R.L1 Ames Iron Works, Oswego, Do...... Raleigh Iron Works, Raleigh, Metal parts...... W. S. Jenks & Sons, Wash- N. Y. N. C. Fire extinguishers...... Pyrene Mfg. Co., Washing- Do...... Tredegar Iron Works, Rich- Fuse societ and fuse-Waterbury Brass Goods Cor- ton, D. C. mond, Vs. socket holder. poratiosWaterbury Conn Chemicals...... Dill & Collins Co., Philadel- Gauges...... J. F. Johnson & Co., Phila- Adapters...... The Stenotype Co., Indian* phia, Pa. delphia, Pa. apolls Ind Caustic soda...... Do. Weighing balances...... Henry Troemner, Philadel- Lead washers...... The Na ional Lead Co , New Benzol...... The Barrett Co., New York phia, Pa. York City. City.

LIST OF PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS PLACED BY THE ARMY QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT

SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT DIVISION- PURCHASE ORDERS-Continued. CONTRACTS-Continued. MAY 13, 1918. PURCHASE ORDERS. Firm. Article. Firm. Article. I _ _ Firm. Article. Johnston, Bostwick & Co. Denim clothing. Joshua L. Bailey & Co...... dsak drilling. Martin Dyeing & Finishing Dyeing and finishing. Lancaster Cotton Mills...... lter tent duck. Co. Fayette R. Plumb (Inc.)..Sledges. Tri-Mount Overall Co.---.... Denim clothing. Cortland Specialty Co...... Welding. Waldrich Bleachery...... Dr.il. W. H. McElwain Smith Mcord & Townsend Daers. Co...... Field shoes. Win. E. Pratt Mfg. Co...... acks. Dry Goods Co. Endicott, Johnson & Co...... Trench shoes. Joseph D. Murhy...... Melton. Mart% Dyeing & Finishing Twills. Ilohlfeld Mfg. Co...... Flannel abirting. S. Liebovitz & Sons...... Cotton shirts. Co. CONTRACTS. The Standard Tool Co...... Carbon steel Willerton Mfg. Co...... Do. twist Jacob Dreyfus & Son ..... Do. Buckeye Twist Drill Co...... Medford Woolen Mfg. Co..... Lightweight wool hose. Max Marcuson & Co...... Do. National Twist Tool Vo...... Do I. Cozzens Co ...... Do. S. J. Levy & Sons...... Do. Lincoln Twist Drill Co ...... Do Sigmund Eisner Co . Drawers. Sidney L. Wise...... Denim coats. The Cleveland Twist Drill Co. I Do. Ford Mg. Co ...... Undershirts. Crown Overali Co...... Do. Whitman & Barnes Mfg. Co.. Do. E. M. Townsend & Co...... Do. Nunnaly & McCrea ...... Do. William E. Duff...... Do. Blood Knitting Co...... Do. Mount Hope Finishing Co..e.. Twill. Nunally & MeCree Co...... Denim clothing. Do ...... Underwear. modern Cap CS...... Denim hats. Standard Oil Cloth Co...... Waterproofing nd n- Wright's Underwear Co...... Drawers. FrankP.Heid Co.... .Do. Bailey Knittmg Co... Undershirts. Steinbergs Hats (Inc.) ...... Do American Woolen Co...... M on Clif & Goodrich...... Drawers. Si~ ud Eisner Co ...... Ovi cr00 caps. United States Rubber Co.....Overshoes Bailey Knitting Co...... Undershirts. Sisskised &i Co...... DO. Gross Bros. Mfg. Co...... Denim clothing. Frank Winne & Son (inc.)... Gilling line. United States Finishing Co_. Twills. I. Cozzens & Co...... Lightweight wool hose. Amos Abbott Co...... Melton. Western Union Mfg.Co. Denim coats. The Cotex Co...... Chain cloth Aetna Mills...... Do. Coast Brand Oerall Co. Denim clothing. Do...... Allen Lane Co...... Do. Hyman Levy...... Cotton coats. 'ranska Thread Co...... thread. Premier Worsted Mills...... Do. Hercules Clothing Co ... Wool breeches. Do...... Basting cotton. F. A. Bohman & Co...... Shirting flannel. Asorge Bros. & Co...... Cotton coats. JosephJones Co...... Peggigand. sewing American Felt Co...... Interlining felt. Lowell Bleachery ...... Duck. aw handles. Western Felt Works...... Do. K L. ilmore& Co...... Twill. F. W. Witcher Co...... Do. Mount Hope Finishing Co.... Dyeing olive-drab sul- Martin Dying &iFinishing Co. Duck. United Sloe Repairing Ma- Do. phur. United States Finishing Co -- Twill. chine Co. United States Finishing Co... Twills. Wellington, Sears &iCo...Duck substitute. Freeman-Sumner Co. Army duck. Southridge Printing Co..... Do. Do...... Duck. Edgewater Dyeing & Finish- Dyeing and finishing. Fall River Bleachery...... Dyeing olive-drab sul- Curran Barry ...... Do. phur. F. W. Wither Co...... Nippers. Standard Oil Cloth Co...... Waterproofing and fin- Puritan Cordage Mills...... Rope. Lawrence BrundagC...... Cotton coats. ishing. Stanley Rule & Level Co..... Sledges. Standard Glove Co C...... Leather mittens. United States Finishing Co... Dyeing and finishing. Fall River Bleachery...... Dying olive-drab sul- Gentadrink Filter . .. Faucets, waterbag. S. &iS. Shirt Co...... Denim clothing. phur.iv

ASKS FOR CAREFUL *rather quickly where we stand on com- your State has compiled figures very re- CANVASS mon labor, as much of it will be needed cently, the latter will suffice. Please OF LABOR SUPPLY for large Government work and we are make separation between colored anl INSTATES desirous of locating any surplus. The white labor where possible. whole matter of common labor, as well I regret that this extra work becomes The United States Public Service Re- as agricultural labor, is of intense inter- necessary now, but I think serve, Department that you will of Labor, makes public est just now, and there has been a de- readily see how valuable it will be to all the following letter sent to all State di- mand in several quarters for a very close rectors: of the Government departments. estimate, not in a general way, but in Very truly, yours, I wrote you recently about making a actual figures. The Public Service Re- survey 1. A1. LITCHFIELD, of the surplus or shortage of com- serve is the only agency that is capable ClearanceSection. U. S. Public Serrice. moli labor in your State and have re- of getting this result quickly. ceived a number of replies, some of which It is desirable to make a canvass are excellent. -The rason for requesting through your counties rather than to Show your patriotism by contributing this was that it became necessary to know make a general estimate, although, if to the American Red Cross Fund. 12 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918.

Meeting of State Committees With General Medical Board Discusses Means of Increasing Army and Navy Reserve

Dr. Franklin Martin, member of the Admiral Braisted urged the medical fortunately we had a little part in that advispry commission of the Council of needs of the Naval Reserve Force. Council of National Defense. National Defense, and chairman of the " Needs not quite so large as the Army's, "The President regrets exceedingly council's general medical board, author- but just as necessary," he said. that he is not able to be here this morn- izes the following: Mr. W. S. Gifford, director of the coun- ing to pay tribute to your work. I quote Three hundred physicians and surgeons, cil, referring to the legal authorization of from a personal letter from him: members of the State and county com- the work of the council, said that " it was "' Thank you for telling me of the ap- mittees of the medical section of the to create a relation that would bring pro'aching meeting of the State commit- Council of National Defense, represent- about in time of need the immediate con- tees of the medical section, Council of ing every State in the Union except one, centration and utilization of the resources National Defense. Will you not be kind met in Washington on Saturday and Sun- of the Nation." enough to convey to them when they con- day, May 4 and-5, calred together by Dr. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, member of the vene a message of sincere appreciation Franklin Martin, chairman of the general advisory commission, expressed his ap- from me of their services as authorized medical board of the Council of National preciation of the work of the medical men governmental agencies to the Army, Navy, Defense. of the Ntion. Public Health Service, and American Red Cross, and of the part they have played Two Main Topics Discussed. Medical Men in Service. in the preparation for war? Will you not Attention was focused on two impor- Col. B. W. Caldwell of the Surgeon at the same time convey to them my wari tant subjects-increased enrollment in General's office presented figures as to the personal greetings?' the Medical Reserve Corps of tLe Army number of medical aren in active service "And from another letter: and Navy, definite plans for the enroll- in the various corps: Medical Corps, 843; " 'The papers which you submitted to ment in the Volunteer Medical Service Medical Reserve Corps, 16,552; Medical me show a very impressive and valuable Corps of those physicians not available Corps, National Guard, 1,027; Medical activity on the part of th6 committee on for active military service to meet the Corps, National Army, 114. He congratu- medicine and sanitation of the Council medical needs of the whole Nation, and lated the profession upon the fact that of National Defense, and I want to con- in particular to provide adequate medical this " aggregate of medical officers had gratulate you and your associates on the service for the great war industries. been contributed to the Medical Depart- committee for the vigorous activities you Pleas for the immediate enrollment of ment of the Army by purely voluntary ef- have shown in this important matter. 5,000 additional members of the Medical fort. The personnel division of the Sur- " ' The Council of National Defense and Reserve Corps of the Army and 1,000 for geon General's office has arranged to have the advisory commission were authorized the Naval Reserve Force were made by at convenient places-has about completed by Congress for the clear purpose of Surg. Gens. Gorgas and Braisted. Mem- the arrangement in every State of the bringing about exchanges of opinion on bers of the State and county committees Union, including the Capital-examining fundamental problems, and it seems wise were urged to increase their activities as boards for applicants for commissions in to continue the excellent work done by the authorized governmental agencies for the Medical Reserve Corps. With this the committee legally constituted for the the mobilization of the Nation's medical understanding and your efforts wheni you purpose without attempting to replace or resoui'es. return home to your activities in the dif- duplicae, if not to confuse its counsel.'" The Morning Session. ferent States, the Surgeon General feels The. Afternoon Session. The meeting on Saturday morning was confident that there will be no question as called to order by Dr. Franklin Martin, to the securing of 5,000 additional medical Dr. Edward Martin, chairman, said in chairman of the general medical board, officers for the Reserve Corps in the next part: who callid to the chair Maj. Edward Mar- few months." * " We wish to formulate a plan by which Medical Insp. Joseph A. Murphy ex- we may deliver to the Surgeon General tin, of Philadelphia, chairman of the State plained the need for a large increase in activities committee. The council oath of the Army 5,000 medical men before the the Navy. 1st of July, and probably many more of office was administered to members of Maj. John D. McLean, secretary of the the State committees, confirming them in within the next year. The tentative States activities committee, reported in scheme is this: That each State com- their official capacity as the authorized rendered by the com- representatives of the Council of National detail the service mittee, with the help of the county com- mittee to the Surgeons General of the mittees where this seems desirable, take Defense. Army, Navy, and Public Health, in secur- Maj. F. F. Simpson, vice chairman of their tabulated lists of the profession in the board, called attention to the fact ing detailed information as to men avail- their State and select from that list twice that one year previous to the entry of this able for membership in the Medical Re- as many men as will be wanted-in this serve Corps and the enrollment of 20,000 first call and to notify each one- of those Nation into the war a national committee medical officers during the past year. on medical preparedness was organized, men, The'problem is different in each and under its direction the State and Dr. Edward P. Davis, of Philadelphia, State, and each State must settle it for county committees were called into serv- spoke of the purpose of the Volunteer itself. Suppose the man refuses. What ice, these State and county committees be- Medical Service Corps. Dr. Harry M. is your next step? We will then ask you ing taken over as a part of the medical Sherman, of San Francisco; Dr. H. H. to send his name to the committee's office Martin, of Savannah; Dr. Charles E. in Washington. He will then receive a section of the Council of National De- Kahlke, of Chicago; Dr. J. A. Wither- fense upon the organization of that body. direct appeal to enlist, because you have spoon, of Nashville; Dr. Rock Sleyster, of said he should. Suppose he refuses. We Gen. Gorgas's Address. Waupun, Wis.; and Dr. George D. Stew- have nothing more to say, but we believe Surg. Gen. Gorgas spoke of the or- art, of New York, told of the progress that any man who, after that, refuses to ganization of the Medical Reserve Corps of the work of the' State committees in go into the service will find hell a more and its expansion during the war, until their several States. comfortable place. So you have them. it now includes 20,000 members, and ex- We are after them. Our honor is in- pressed his appreciation for the great Dr. Franklin Martin's Address. volved. Our duty is to get them, and you work already accomplished by the medical Dr. Franklin Martin spoke feelingly of will do it." section of the Council of National De- the situation in England and France and fense and in anticipation of its continued their great need of doctors, and of the Senator Owen's Remarks. activities along the same lines. He work of the American surgeons in the Senator Owen, of.Oklahoma, was intro- called attention to the immediate need war zone. duced. He said In part: for 5,000 additional men in the Reserve " Do you realize that the Government " I have particularly interested myself Corps, and stated that on the previous did better than it knew and that Congress in having the organization of the Medi- night he had received a cable from Gen. probably did better than it knew when it cal Department ot the Army and the Pershing, asking that 500 medical men be passed the law establishing the Council of Medical Reserve Corps given the dignity sent immediately to France. National Defense? When war came on, and rank and position which will enable THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 13

Meeting ofState Committees With General Medical Board

them to render the service which is re- lenburger, Columbus, Nebr.; R. D. Alway, Pittsburgh, Pa.; J. Warren Little, Minneapo- Aberdeen, S. Dak.; Fred W. Bailey, St. Louis, lis, Minn.; Edwin A. Locke, Boston, Mass.; quired at their hands. Mo.; S. C. Baldwin, Salt Lake City, Utah; Melvin J. Locke, Bellefonte, Pa.; Hanau E. " I want to say to you briefly that I Max Ballin, Detroit, Mich; A. D. Ballon, Chi- Loch, St. Louis, Mo.; W. H. G. Logan, Chi- believe now that the committees of Con- cago, 11l.; Elmer G. Balsam, Billings, Mont.; cago, Ill.; John Wesley Long, Greensboro, Charles E. Banks, Milwaukee, Wis.; Charles E. N. C.; B. D. Luck, Pinec Bluff, Ark.; W. H. gress have at last understood that this Barnett, Fort Wayne, Ind.; James Beebe, Luedde, St. Louis, Mo.; C. M. Lutterloh, Jones- desired organization of the Medical De- Lewes, Del.; Hermann M. Biggs, New York boro, Ark.; W. C. Lyle, Atlanta, Ga.: Henry partmnent of the Army was for the sole City; Frank Billings, Chicago, Ill.; John T. C. Macatee, Washington, D. C.; William Henry Black, Hartford, Conn.; John Bapst Blake, Magic, Duluth, Minn.; W. H. T. Mann, Tex- patriotic purpose of saving the lives of Boston, Mass.; Joseph C. Bloodgood, Bglti- 'arkana, Ark.; Edward Martin, Philadelphia, the American soldiers, and the responsi- more, Md.; B. A. Bobb, Mitchell, S. Dak.; Pa.; Franklin Martin, Chicago, Ill.; Ilenry bility is now on the members of that com- J. Wesley Bovee, Washington, D. C.; L. G. Hager Martin, Savannah, Ga.; Charles Mar- Boyers, Dayton, Ohio * Walter P. Bowers, Bos- vel, Richmond, Ind.; Philip Marvel, Atlantic mittee and on the Senate and House. I ton, Mass. ; Mr. John d. Bowman, Chicago, Ill.; City, N. J.; Caswell A. Mayo, New York City; believe they will discharge their responsi- Drs. F. E. Boyden, Pendleton, Oreg. ; Robert L. A. W. McAlester, Kansas City, Mo.; J. B. Mc- bilities wisely and well, if you give them Bradley, Roswel N. Mex.; Admiral W. C. Alister, Harrisburg, Pa.; George T. McCoy, Co- Braisted, Washington, D. C.; Drs. W. R. luibus, Ind.; Thomas Mcfiavitt, St. Paul, proper attention." Brooksher, Fort Smith, Ark., Henry W. Minn.; Joseph W. McGill, Rochester, N. Y.; Briggs, Wilmington, Del.; Chester W. Brown, George McKenzie, Reno, Nev.; John D. Mc- Dinner at Army and Navy Club. Danbury, Conn. ; John Young Brown, St. Louis, Lean, Philadelphia, Pa.; Floyd W. McRae, At- In the evening a dinner was given at Mo.; Samuel A. Brown, New York City; lanta, Ga. : Albert H. Miller, Providence, R. I.; William M. Brown, Rochester, N. Y.; Robert C. Jeff Miller, New Orleans, La.; Charles Scott the Army and Navy Club for the general C. Bryan, Richmond, Va.; John J. Buchanan, Miller, Philadelphia, Pa.; Col. W. II. Moncrief, medical board and members of the State Pittsburgh, Pa.; C. B Burr, Flint, Mich; John Washington, D. C.; Col. Claude K. Morgan, and county ecommittees, Dr. Franklin E. Cannaday, Charleston, W. V.; John A. Washington. D. C.; Rosalie Slaughter Morton, Card, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; W. Hi. Carithers, New York City; Harvey G. Mudd. St. Louis, Martin being toastmaster. Dr. Edward Moscow, Idaho; Edward II. Cary, Dallas, Tex.; Mo.; Samuel Murdock, Sabetha, Kans.; Eu- P. Davis, of Philadelphia, responded to It. S. Cathcart, Charleston, S. C.; John Champ- gene B. Murphy, Camp Gordon, Ga.; Joseph 8. the toast, " The President, our Com- lin, Westerly, R. I.; L C. Chase, Fort Worth, Neff, Narberth, Pa. ;* John B. Nichols, Wash- Tex.; John G. Clark, Philadelphia, Pa.; Stan- ington, D. C. : C. T. Nolan, Marietta. Ga.; nander in Chief." Speeches were made ley A. Clark, South Bend, Ind.; James B. Col. Robert E. Noble, Washington, D. C.; by Surg. Gen. Gorgas, Admiral Braisted, Clemens, New York City; Thomas B. Cole, John E. O'Keefe, Waterloo, Iowa; A. Augus- Maj. F. F. Simpson, Mr. John G. Bowman, Greensburg, Pa.; Julhis -I. Comroe, York, Pa.; tus O'Neill, Chicago, Ill.; Dudley W. Palmer, F. Gregory Connell, Oshkosh, Wis.; G. Wythe Cincinnati, Ohio; W. L. Palmer, Albert Lea, Col. Frank Billings, Maj. W. D. Haggard, Cook, Washington, D. C.; Burton R. Corbus, Minn.; James M. Parrott, Kinston, N. C.; An- and Maj. W. W. Keen. Grand Rapids, Mich.; A. J. Crowell, Charlotte, genette Parry, New York City; Ross V. Pat- At the annual meeting of the general N. C.; Thomas S. Cullen, Baltimore, Md.; John terson, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. 0. Pearson, Richard Dale, Texarkana, Ark.; E. Y. David- Philadelphia, Pa.: 0. G. Pfaff, Indianapolis, medical board held Sunday, May 5, after son. Washington, D. C.; Edward P. Davis, Ind.; Charles A. Porter, Boston, Mass.; Miles roll call for menmibers of the board, the Philadelphia, Pa.; Lee Wallace Dean, Iowa F. Porter, Fort Wayne, Ind.; J. E. Rader, council oath of office was administered to City, Iowa; L. R. DeBuys, New Orleans, La.; Huntington, W. Va.; N. 0. Ramstad, Bis- G. K. Dickinson, Jersey City, N. J.; Philip S. mark, N. Dak.: Robert J. Reed, Wheeling, W. those present who had not previously Doane, Chicago, Ill.; W. B. Dobson, Jackson, Va.; Horace Reed, Oklahoma City, Okla.; taken the oath. Before proceeding with Miss.; John Ml. Dodd, Ashland, Wis.; John M. Spencer M. Rice, Terre Haute, Ind.; W. G. the regular business of the morning, Dr. Dodson. Chicago, Ill.; R. C. Dorr, Batesville, Ricker, St. Johnsbury, Vt. ; Harry P. Ritchie, Ark.; William H. Doughty, jr., Augusta, Ga.; St. Paul, Minn.; William D. Robinson, Phila- Franklin Martin, the chairman, intro- James A. Draper, Wilmington, Del.; Joseph delphia, Pa.; Joseph Roby, Rochester, N. Y. duced Senator Sutherland, of West Vir- It. Eastman, Indianapolis, Ind.; John W. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, Chicago. Ill.; Drs. ginia, who made an address. Elder, Albuquerque, N. Mex.; W. S. Elkin, Philip F. Roy, Washington, D. C.; B. F. Royer, Atlanta, Ga.; -Ianning Ellis, Chattanooga, Harrisburg, Pa.; Hubert A. Royster, Raleigh, Dr. Martin, before reading his annual Tenn.; Lancelot Ely, Somerville, N. J.; Charles N. C.; Sterling Ruffin, Washington, D. C.; Ed- report, called attention to the fact that P. Emerson, Indianapolis, lad.; W. A. Evans, ward Rutledge, Charleston, S. C.; James E. " while the general medical board was Chicago, Ill.; H. K. Faulkner, Keene, N. H.; Sadlier, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; C. E. Sawyer, Win. E. Faulkner, Boston, Mass.; W. W. Fen- Marion, Ohio; W. A. Sawyer, Berkeley, Cal.; not authorized and did not come into nel, Rocks Hill, S. C.; A. M. Fisher. Bismarck, Geo. E. de Schweinitz, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. C. existence until April 6, 1917, these large N. fDak.; John A. Fordyce, New York City; Scott, Temple, Tex.; C. D. Selby, Toledo, Ohio; groups before me. the State committees, George W. K. Forrest, Wilmington, Del.; R. D. Sessions, Natchez, Miss.; Augustus W. George S. Foster, Manchester, N. H. ; John H. Shea, Nashua, N. H.; Cleveland H. Schutt, St. have been in existence for two years, and Foster, Houston, Tex.; J. Francke Fox, Blue- Louis, Mo.; George H. Sexsiaith, Bayonne, the work carried on before April 6 of field, W. Va.; A. R. Frants, Wilmington. Del.; N. J.; 0. M. Shere, Denver, Colo.; Harry M. last year was carried- on by practically Leonard Freeman, Denver, Colo.; G. A. Fuson, Sherman, San Francisco, Cal.; Francis E. Kalispell, Mont.; James A. Gardner, Buffalo, Shine, Bisbee, Ariz.; Frank F. Simpson, Pitts- the same men who afterwards became N. Y.; Otto P. Geier, Cincinnati, Ohio: W. S. bur, Pa.; Rock Sleystec,' Wanpun, Wis.: E. the members of the general medical Gifford, Washington, D. C.; J. D. Gilcreest, 0. ith, Cincinnati, Ohio; Edward Weir bon rd." Gainesville, Tex.; J. E. Gilcreest, Gainesville, Smith, Meriden, Conn.; Herbert L. Smith, Tex.; Wilbur H. Gilmore, Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Nashua. N. C.; W. F. Smith, Little Rock, Dr. Martin detailed the routine proced- Charles C. Godfrey, Bridgeport, Conn.; Hollis Ark.; William F. Snow, Washington, D. C.; ure with regard to matters brought be- Godfrey. Washington, D. C.; Win. W. Golden, Prederic E. Sondern, New York City; Lillian fore the general medical board. He said Elkins, W. Va. H. South Bowling Green, Ky.; Frederick A. that after discussion by Surg. Gen. W. C. Gorgas, Washington, D. C. Spafford, 1'landreau, S. Dak. 'Walter M. Spear, the board mat- Drs. George M. Gray, Kansas City, Kans.; Rockland, Me.; Harold L. Sipringer. Wilming- ters are passed upon at a meeting of the William Boardman Grayes, East Orange, N. J.- ton, Del.: J. Bentley Squier, New York City; executive committee. The executive com- Admiral Cary T. Grayson, Washington, D. C.; E. Albert Sterne, Indianapolis, Ind.; M. S. mittee consists of Dr. Franklin H. Mar- Drs. R. M. Green, Boston, Mass Robert B. Stevens, Asheville, N. C.; George David Stew- Greenough, Boston, Mass.; W. D. Haggard, art, New York City; Victor H. Stickney, Dick- tin. chairman; Dr. F. F. Simpson, vice Nashville, Tenn.; James Edwin Hair, Bridge- inson, N. Dak.; D. E. Sullivan, Concord, N. H.; chairman; Surg. Gen. Gorgas, Surg. Gen. port, Conn.; C. A. Hamann, Cleveland, Ohio; John Sundwall, Lawrence, Kans.; Carl E. Braisted, Surg. Gen. Blue, Dr. S. MeC. Hamill, Philadelphia, Pa.; Charles S. Sutphen, Newark, N. J.; H. L. Taylor, St. William J. Hamilton, Columbus, Ohio; James M. Hamil- Paul, Minn.; Howard C. Taylor, New York Mayo, Dr. William H. Welch, Dr. Victor ton, Rutland, Vt.; B. L. Hardin, Washington, City; Charles A. Thigpen, Montgomery, Ala.; C. Vaughan, and Admiral Cary T. Gray- D. C.; L. Sage Hardin, Atlanta, Ga.; James A. Wilbur F. Thomson, Beaumont, Tex.; G. N. SOn. Hayne, Columbia, S. C.; Edward B. Heckel, Vanderslice, Phoebus, Va.; John Van Duyn, Pittsburgh, Pa.; John S. Helms, Tampa, Fla.; Syracuse, N. Y.; Col. Victor C. Vaughan, Ann When a natter has been considered C. 0. Henry, Fairmont. W. Va.; Graham E. Arbor. Mich.; Drs. Walter E. Vest, Hunting b the executive committee it is then a Henson, Jacksonville, Fla.; J. H. Highsmith, ton, W. Va.; G. W. Wagoner, Johnstown, Pa.; matter of reference first to the advisory Fayetteville, N. C.; E. A. Hines, Seneca, S. C.; John R. Walker, Fort Madison, Iowa; J. N. comumiesion C. S. Hoffmann, Keyser, W. Va.; Andrew J. Warren, SIoux City, Iowa; J. S. Waterman, and then to the council. If Hosiner, Salt Lake City, Utah; Preston Hunt, Brooklyn, N. Y.; 9. W. Welch, Montgomery, the matter is there approved, it is sent Texarkana, Ark.; J. Ross Hunter, Huntington, Ala.: W. H. Welch, Baltimore, Md.; Richard where it belongs for execution. W. Va.; Jabez N. Jackson, Kansas City, Mo.; W. Westbrook, Brooklyn, N. Y.; George R. The gen- Charles G. Jenning, Detroit, Mich.: S. L. Jep- White. Savannah, Ga.; Reid White, Lexington, eral medical board has met at least once son, Charleston, W. Va.; Louis F. Jermain, Va.; W. P. White, Henderson, Ter ; W. H. a month during the year. The executive Milwaukee, Wis.; Robert W. Johnson Balti- Wildr, Chicago, IlL; E. G. Williams, Rich- committee meets whenever there is any- more, Md.; Collins H. Johnston, Grand Rapids, mond, Va.; John R. Williams, Rochester, Mich.; A. . Jonas, Omaha, Nebr.; Arthur T. N. Y.: Robert Wilson. Jr., Charleston. S. C.; thing of importance to consider. Jones, Providence, IL L; Charles E. Kahlke, Hon. W. B. Wilson, Washington, D. C.; Drs. A brief summary of the activities of Chicago, Ill.; Allen B. Kanaval, Chicago, Ill.; J. A. Witherspoon, Nashville, Tenn.; Max E. John W. Keefe, Providence, R. I.; William W. Witte, Clarinda, Iowa; Edward J. Wood. Wil- the board was piblished in THE OFFIcIAL mington. N. C.; H. M. Workman, Tracy, Bura.sa-s May 9. Keen, Philadelphia, Pa.; Howard A. Kelly, Baltimore Md ; G. W. H. Kemper, Muncie, Minn.; W. C. Woodward, Washington, D. C.; The List of Delegates. Ind.; Arthur I. Kendall, Chicago, Ill.; Clar- Thos. Wright, Buffalo, N. Y.; Frank B. Wynn, ence F. Kendall, Fort Williams, Me.; Frank E. Indianapolis, Ind.; and James R. Yocum, Ta- The list of delegates who attended the con- Kittredge, Nashua, N. H.; William Kranss, coma, Wash. ference follows: Memphis, Tenn.; N. A. Krusen, Norristown, Drs. E. G. Abbott. Portland, Me.; George Pa.; Prank Leech, Washington, D. C.; South- Abersold, Wheeling, W. Va.; Christian A. Al- gate Leigh, Norfolk, Va.; John A. Llchty, Contribute to the Red Cross fund. 14 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918.

with that of the woman's radio corps, except for the insignia. 20 Unforms for Women in War Work *The Girl Scouts of America and the national service school of the woman's naval 'service have also practically the Now Recognized by U. S. Government same uniform except for the insignia, which in the case of the Girl Scouts is a pin with a clover and an eagle above it, The Committee on Public Information, the United States. The uniform for for- whereas the girls at the national service division on women's war work, issues eign wear is of gray whipcord in Norfolk school wear the letters " U. S. S. " on tile the following: style, the eight different branches of the hat. The uniform is a khaki skirt, stout Twenty uiliforls for women ill war service being indicated by a different boots, a brown flannel shirt, and a service wNork are otlicially recognized in the color oi coat, collar, hat, and tie. In the hat. Tile uniforms vary a good deal in United States at the present time. The United States the uniform for the work- both these organizations. women w earing them aire munition work- room is white apron and colored veil, for ers, telephone and radio operators, yeo- the bureau of information and clerical nun. employees of tile Shipping Board ser-ice a gray apron and veil, and a hori- Work Overseas in 1917 nd the Food Administration, Ied Cross zon-blue apron and veil for canteen serv- by Canadian Red Cross -erkers, and the Young Women's Chris- ice. For outdoor canteei service a gray tin Association workers abroad, Wo- whipcord coat may be worn. and the motor service uniform for the Uitited The American Red Cross issues the fol- man's Motor Corps of New York, Girl lowing: Scouts, and students in the National Serv- States also consists of a gray whipcord coat, a short skirt, and a close-fitting cap The work of the Canadian Red Cross ice School of the Woman's Naval Service, since the outbreak of the war has been Washington, D. C. of the same material and tall canvas or tai leather leggings. In all casds the tremendous. This society is subdivided Description of Uniforms. red cross is worn oil sleeve or hat. into 772 local ciapters; lix hospitals have been organized in England itself; by the War Do- The uniform prescribed Y. W. 0. A. Workers. 28,500 crates of hospital material, workers consists of etc., partiment for munition An olive-drab uniform similar to that have been disributed anlong various hos- a blouse and specially designed overalls. pitals in France and Africa through the the War Depart- of the Y. It. C. A. workers overseas is In-enia to denote that worn by the Y. W. C. A. -workers abroad. muedium of the French Red Cross societies. these women as an im- mie-t recognizes It is made in Norfolk style, With Y. W. The Canadian society aiso supports partnut part of the military organization C. A. letters upon the sleeve and over it recreation huts for couralescents. The e-pinletes the costume. The War De- is worn a heavy dark-green traveling 59 ambulances belonging to the associa- piartiment has oflicially recognized aiotier cape. tion transported more than 32,500 wound- uniforn for women, that of the telephone The members of the woians' radio ed during the sumuer months of 1917. unit of the United States Signal Corps. corps have a uniform whii resembles In 1916 the Canadian Red Cross con- These girls wear navy blue uniforms with tributed $365,000 'for Ied C'ross work in " trench caps " that of the English aviators. It is of -Norfolk style coats, blue khaki. with a very short Norfolk jacket, France nlone.-Froim the Bulletin Inter- fo every (lay and sailor sluapes of blue leather belted, a short skirt, high boots, national des Societes de la Croix Rouge. " collar are crossed fe for dross." On the and an avinfor's cap. An iisignia with in. tie insignia of the Signal Corps, " Radio Corps " is worn on the left arm. Easy to buy, convenient a band with a teleplone to handle, no and lon the sleeve The uniform of the woman'-, mlotor red tape--Get a WAR-SAVINGS STAMP etmbroidered in blue. ittouthpiece corps of New York is almost identical Tie Navy Departinont has not been to-day. binC;1dhnnd in this matter. Its yeomen are provided iwith a Norfolk suit of navy- blue 'erge, with brass buttons and the WORLD-WIDE SHORTAGE OF SUGAR ISEXPLAINED i niahi. of the yeomen in clerical service, era .800 quills upon the sleeve. The waist IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STATEMENT 1': of beach cloth, tailored, and the hat a straw. For sui- a' or of felt or rough The D 1ilpritent of Agriculture France m white trill is substituted for serge. author- depended to a considerable extent izes the following: upon Germany, Austria - Hungary, Bel- The Shipping Board Girls. If any man gilill, and Russia for sugar. These has failed to see the reason sources T'"e imarine colors are used by the girl why le should cut his pleitiful appor- were shut off by the war. The r-nloyees of the United States Shipping tioniment of two spoonfuls of sugar to United Kingdoi alone thus lost the source rl'rd,who hone to keep cool in a uniform the o1e of war time, h1e can find it in a of more than half of her normal consi-ting of a forester green cotton recent publication of the Department of supply of sugar, mid has turned to new zl-tAidine skirt, white tennis waist, and Agriculture explaining the world - wide as well as other old sources for her sup- ply ioncen miirooi lt of strawv. The flag shortage-especially the shortage among The changes thus brought about of the Shipping Board is used as the the allies-in the supply of sweets. have been largely a diversion of the prod- nt of Mauritius to tile United Not only Ias the supply of sugar in Kingdom Tle uniftorn of the Food Adlinistra- instead of to India, and an expansion of some parts of the United States been the lion is itarticularly adapted for summer. short, but there has been an actual short- imports of unrefinel sugar from Cuba, It is a ole-iece dress of blue cotton, with age of more than 2,000,000 tons annually the Philippines, and Peru. For refined sugar sie drew upon the a front wlici buttons either way. With ill the world since the war began, and United States il niee worn cuffs which button on and a and Java. the shortage is likely to continue, the pub- Distance highi-eaked cap of pique. The Food Ad- lication says, primarily because of the a Factor. ministration insignia is worn on the destruction of a large number of sugar However. the allies can not turn to sleeve. mills and the devastation of a consider- suel exporting countries as Java and Tite Red 'Crossauthorizes 10 funda- able area of sugar-producing lands in Mauritius without being reed to go a nental uniforms with varied sleeve hands Europe. much longer distance and over a more ann insignia to indicate different perilous route thall across tile Atlantic. branttches of the serice. The nursing Prewar Sugar Map Changed. If the allies are compelled to go to these service includes' four with variations. Prior to the war practically all the counlties it will require aln extra aimount An outdoor uniform of blue serge, Nor- belligerent countries, with the exception of shipping, which is needed for trans- folk style for winter and a lighter one for of the United Kingdom and Italy, ex- portation of American soldiers and sup- suiuner, a gray wash uniform used for ported sugar, the total amount being up- plies to France and England. foreign. service and in the sanitary zones ward of 3,000,000 tons. War, however, Russia's exports practically censed in in the United States, and a white uniform has changed the sugar - production map 1914, and she is now reported as some- used in the Army and Navy service in and at the same time ha5 shifted the what short of sugar. Italy's crop de- this country. channels of trade. In 1918 it is estimated creased last year, and her imports have Exclusive of the nursing service there that the allies must import a minimum of increased largely since the var began. L4 one uniform for the Red Cross workers 1,200,000 tons of sugar. Italy's normal consumption, however, is for foreign service and five for service in Formerly the United Kingdom and small and her deficit is not seriou. THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 15 U.S. S. PARKER MEN PRAISED FOR GLENART CASTLE RESCUES Digest of Opinions Recently Rendered Secretary Daniels has commended the by Judge Advocate General of the Army following men of the U. S. S. Parker for - heroism in their effort to rescue the sur- vivors from the steamship Glenart Castle Pay of National Guard Officers. was military duty of the highest order In which sank on February 26, 1918. A National Guard organization, which a foreign country In time of war. It is John C. Cole, quartermaster, second had been previously called into Federal Immaterial that such duty was temporary. class, United States Naval Reserve Force, service, was mustered out of the Federal (Ops. J. A. G., 241.1, Feb. 21. 1918.) and Jonathan T. Newman, seaman, United service on March 26, 1917, and used for States Navy, seeing the condition of one guard duty in State service for some Control of Government Shipments. of the survivors, requested permission weeks thereafter. Certain engineer, ord- to go to his aid. Permission was granted nance, and quarterimaster supplies belong- Coal purchased by the Quartermaster Cole, who succeeded in swimming to the ing to the Federal Government, which had Corps and shipped by rail to a canton- man and holding him up. The strain of been issued to this organization, were re- ment can not be confiscated en route and holding up the man in the cold water and tained after its muster out of Federal diverted by the Fuel Administrator for a choppy sea nearly exhausted Cole. New- service and were continued in use by it State. Such official has no jurisdiction man, seeing his condition, jumped over- as a National Guard organization while with respect to such Government prop- board, but was ordered back by the execu- engaged in such guard duty. The trans- erty, and the railroad should disregard tive officer, who felt that Cole would prob- fer of accountability for the property from his orders with regard to the same. (Ops. ably be lost and that further sacrifice the accountable officer in Federal service J. A. G. 463.3, Feb. 16, 1918.) would be useless. to the property and disbursing officer of Held On; Both Saved, the United States for the State in ques- Forfeiture of Right to Service Badge. tion, was not made at or immediately sub- Cole held on to the survivor and both sequent to the muster out as directed by A member of the Marine Corps partici- were finally rescued. the War Department. Held, that the Na- pated in the capture of Vera Cruz and Cole enrolled at Boston, Mass., March tional Guard officer who, pursuant to later, during the same enlistment, de- 30, 1917. Next of kin, Mrs. Doris Cole, orders from the State authorities, there- serted. He is now in the service, presum- wife, 2 Hestia Park, Roxbury, Mass. after inventoried and transferred such ably with an unadjudicated charge of de- Newman enlisted at New York, N. Y., property to the property and 'disbursing sertion against him. Held, that he is March 30, 1916. Next of kin, Aaron Bur- officer of the United States was not en- not entitled to the Mexican service badge, den Newman, father, 4 George's Road, titled to pay for his services from Federal since he has forfeited all rights accruing New Brunswick, N. J. funds, since such work was not done for to him during his enlistment by reason of Roy E. Hoffses, chief boatswain's mate; the Federal Government inor at the in- his desertion in such enlistment. (Ops. Francis W. Beeghley, yeoman, third class; stance of an officer of the Federal Govern- J. A. G., 220.5, Feb. 16, 1918.) and James H. Quinn, coxswain, United ment who had authority to direct it to be States Navy, boarded a fragile raft that done. Any claim for pay which he may Dismissed Officer's Pay. was smashing into the ship's side, secured have will be against the State. (Ops. J. An officer of a National Guard regiment the survivors and pushed them aboard, at A. G., 241, Feb. 20, 1918.) which was mustered out of the Federal considerable personal risk. service on November 14, 1916, was not Hoffses enlisted at Portsmouth, Va., Remission of Sentence of Forfeiture. himself mustered out at that time, but January 4, 1917. Next of kin, Minnie was tried by court-martial on December Zora Arey, sister, 191 Lockwood Street, The remission of the unexecuted por- 16, 1916, for offenses committed just prior Providence, R. I. tion of a sentence of forfeiture extends to the muster out of his organization. He Beeghley enlisted at Des Moines, Octo- to all uncollected forfeitures, even though was sentenced to be dismissed from the ber 29, 1915. Next of kin, Mrs. Hattie transportation charges assessed against service of the United States, and by an Nora Beeghley, mother, 3221 Second the soldier's pay were erroneously given order dated January 19, 1917, the sen- Street, Des Moines, Iowa. precedence over the forfeiture, so that tence of dismissal was carried out. Held, Quinn enlisted at Philadelphia, Decem- no part of the forfeiture was collected that, although such officer rendered no ber 2, 1914. Next of kin, Thomas F. before the remission. (Ops. J. A. G., service to the United States after the date Quinn, father, 3428 Clearfield Street, 242.8, Feb. 1, 1918.) of the muster out of his organization he Philadelphia, Pa. - is, nevertheless, legally entitled to pay Constantly in the Water. Foreign-Service Pay of Officers. up to the date of his dismissal, as the pay is incident to the office and it was not for- David L. Morgan, electrician, third Certain commanding officers of divi- feited by the court-martial sentence. class (radio), and Thomas F. Troue, sions, each accompanied by his chief of (Ops. J. A. G., 241, Feb. 23, 1918.) United States Navy, were constantly in staff, one aid, and not more than two en- the water, pulling out survivors, all of listed men, pursuant to confidential or- whom were totally helpless. These men ders, proceeded to France, where they re- Reserve Officers' Pay Allowance. have also been commended for using good ported to the commanding general of the A member of the Officers' Reserve judgment when necessary to take risks, United States Expeditionary Forces, and Corps while awaiting a call to active duty and for not hesitating on any occasion. In accordance with his orders devoted.a was temporarily employed in Y, M. C. A. Morgan enlisted at Dallas, Tex., Janu- month to obtaining from personal observa- work at Camp Grant He received on ary 26, 1916. Next of kin, Marquis D. tion at the.front information desirable in November 30, 1917, an order from the Morgan, father, 906 Fourth Street, the training of their divisions. Held, that War Department to report for duty to the Wichita Falls, Tex. such officers are entitled to foreign-service commanding general at Camp Grant on Troue enlisted at New York, May 13, increase of pay pursuant to the act of December 5, 1917, such order reciting that 1915. Next of kin, George Ernest Troue, June 30, 1902 (32 Stat., 501). This was the travel directed was necessary in the father, 573 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, not ordinary duty in connection with military service. He then went to his N. Y. travel, for which the increase of pay is home in Chicago for the purpose of ar- Rescued With Rope. not allowable (8 Comp. Dec., 299), but ranging his private affairs, and returned The fourth officer to Camp Grant in time to report for'duty of the Glenart Castle as ordered. Held, that, although the having fallen overboard, Wilbur W. Mat- thews, Greiner, mother, 37 order of November 80 was directed to ship's cook, second class, and Da- Palisade Avenue, him at Camp vid Goldman, machinist's mate, second Yonkers, N. Y. Grant, yet, since he was not class, United States Goldman enlisted at San Diego, Cal., required to obey it until December 5, it Navy, jumped over- was authority for him to start to obey it board, put a line around him, and aided November 19, 1915. Next of kin, Mrs. Katie Goldman, mother, 411 Moore Street, from his home, if he chose to do so; ac- him to the ship's side, where he was cordingly, hauled aboard. Philadelphia, Pa. he is entitled to mileage for the travel he performed from Chicago Matthews enlisted at Philadelphia, [NoTr&.-An account of the rescue of the under survivors of the 8. . Glenart Castle was the order in joining his first duty station. October 1, 1915. Next of kin, Mrs.'Grace given In THE OrFICIAL BULLETiN Apr. 25.] (Ops. J. A. G., Feb. 20, 1918.) 16 THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN: THURSDAY, MAY 16 .1918. RURAL MOTOR EXPRESS LINES Adjustments by Labor Department INDORSED BY MR. H.C. HOOVER Conciliation Service Last Week The Council of National Defense au- thorizes the following statement: The Department of Labor has issued reports that no strike will occur at To- Federal Food Administrator Herbert C. the following: ledo, Ohio, in street railways, the diffi- Hoover has indorsed the extension of The strike of crane workers at the culty having been referred to arbitration. rural motor express as an aid to food pro- plants of the General Electric Co. at A similar report comes from Vai Buren, duction and distribution. In a letter to Pittsfield, Mass., and Schenectady, N. Y., Me., where a dispute of the highways transport committee of the has been settled by the Conciliation Serv-. the lumber work- Council of National Defense he says: ice of the Labor Department. The plants ers engaged in cutting timber for pulp " The development of the rural motor involved are large producers of war ma- has also been submitted to arbitration. express idea, in my opinion, is in line of terials for the Shipping Board- and War The report for the week ended May 11, progress and should redound to the benefit Department. I . 118, shows the settlement of 10 contro- of the producer, the consumer, and the Commissioner of Conciliation Faulkner Yersies, 5 strikes, and 2 lockouts. railroads. This means of transportation should facilitate delivery, conserve labor, Adjustments reported, week of May 6 to 11, 1918. conserve foodstuffs, and should effect de- livery of foods in better condition." Workmen affected. Lines Cause Increased Production. Name. Conciliator. The organization of new rural express Directly. Indirectly. lines in the vicinity of cities is being urged through the State Councils of Defense, co- Controversy, the American Propeller & Manufacturin g R. B. Mahany...... 121 368, operating with the National Council Sur- Co., Baltimore, Md. veys of existing lines show that in nearly Threatened strike, street railway employees, Milwaukee R. M. McWade...... 1,456 2,621 Wis. every instance there has been a marked in- Threatened strike, Cleveland Street Railway Co., Clove A. L. Faulkner...... 2,500 crease in the production of perishable land, Ohio. foodstuffs as soon as a line is established. Controversy, electrical workers, Indianapolis, Ind...... F. L. Feick...... Strike, machinists, Connersville, Ind...... do...... 500 The heavy load on local shipping facilities Controversy, carpenters' union and employers' associa ..... do.-...... 1,000 2---,500 has made it difficult for farmers to get tion and carpenter contractors, Detroit, Mich. supplies, machinery, and repairs promptly Controversy, Ravre, Mont...... ------..-....--.-. . G.Y.Harry...... Strike, cigar makers, Ofterdinger's Cigar Factory, Wash R. B. Mahany and W. D. this spring, and where regular motor ex- ington, D. C. Davidge. press lines were available they have Locko't, Stahl, TJrban & Co., Terre Haute, Ind ...... R. M. MeWade...... greatly aided farmers in the food cam- Strike, Rockford Machine & Tool Co., Rockford, Ill...... do...... Strike, molders, Winslow Government Bonded Scale ...... 90...... do.. paign. The labor shortage is so acute that Works (Inc.), Terre Iaute, Ind. every farmer is needed in the fields. Lookout, aeo Street Railway Co., Waco, Tex-..-- J. S. Myers...... 123...... Threatened strike, street railway employees, Buffalo, Jas. 1rcell...... N. Y. Special Orders, No. 108: Strike, White-Washburne Co., Hinsdale, N. H ...... Sullivano...... 206. Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert, Threatened strike, Smith & Rumery Co., Portland. Me- --. do...... United States Army, having completed Threatened.strike, Cumberland & York Power & Light do...... 141...... Co., Portland, Me. the duty for which he was ordered to this Threatened strike, street railwav men and electricians A. L. Faulkner...... 2,000 31,000 city, will return to his proper statidn. Toledo Ry. & Light Co., Toledo, Ohio.

and account will strengthen your will to save and the Nation's will to win. As a patriotic s rvice every boy and Lessons in Saving to Buy Thrift Stamps girl should learn to keep family expense accounts, so that they can help keep and How Their Earnings May Be Used money records in their own families, and thus increase the family savings. Our families are already saving large sums for The national war-savings committee necessary supplies for our Army and the Nation, but often we can save more if authorizes the following suggestions for Navy. If we go on spending as usual our we keep written records of the necessary use in classes in the upper grades of the Government can not have enough men uses of money by the family, and thei elementary school, in domestic science, working to produce the things that are try to find out ways of economizing. civics, and bookkeeping classes or in gen- necessary to win the war. Men who eral assemblies in high schools: work for you can not work for the Gov- The Family Expenses. Why should one save? In order to ernment. What are the chief expenses of a fam- help win the -war, of course; but saving How Much Should We Spend? ily? by giving up many pays you directly, for How much can you reasonably save and First. Food, of course, mueaning by that things you do not need now you save and how much should you spend now? You the cost of all food purchased. secure future goods that may a few years Second. House expense, for the house mean umuch for your success slfould spend now whatever is necessary from now for health and for your present education, or ap'artment where the family lives, and happiness. What will a $5 war-sav- for without whether the expense be for rent or, if the ings stamp buy when it is paid back to. health and education you can not give full patriotic service later. You house be owned, the expense for taxes, you-or a number of such stamps? should certainly give some money to war insurance, and repairs. These stamps and the personal discipline Third. Housekeeping expenses, or run- may make possible later relief and to other worthy causes. But secured by saving can nling expenses of the home, such as heat a special course of training, or entrance you not save for victory by spending less money for those things which are not and light; supplies, like soap and brooms; into a skilled trade, or the opening of a wages for household help, if any; repairs you necessary for your health or for your store, or the securing of a farm; if to furniture, renewal of war savings may help you to efficiency? Wherever you have been utensils, linen, are a girl, wasteful, whether in supplies for school and the like. become a stenographer, a bookkeeper, a Fourth. Clothing. a teacher, instead of being poorly work or by being careless with your nurse, clothes, or by spending Fifth. Personal expenses of the indi- paid because you are an unskilled worker. for food you do not need, you can reduce your expenses vidual members of the family, such as in- How to Win the War. and save something more. surance, medical care,. recreation, news- Don't forget that we must all save. If Everyone should use the personal money papers, school expenses, car fare, lunches, we go on buying as we did before the war plan or budget to plan ahead as to earn- etc. our Govermnent will not be able to get ings and savings, and the personal ac- Sixth. Savings, including investments, enough material to provide clothes, am- count to keep a daily record of money re-. new property. munition, guns, ships, food, and other ceived, saved, and spent. Such a budget Seventh. War-savings stamps.