Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 310, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1918 — Page 3

ZEPPELIN CAPTURED BY THE FRENCH

Two views of the great *hew type Zeppelin which was brought down practically uninjured by French aviators when it was returning from a raid ■over London. It came to ground near Bourbonne-les-Bains.

AMERICAN NAVY BEST FED AND BEST CLOTHED

High Standard Is Being Main- ■ tained Despite High Cost of Materials. - • • COST IS SECONDARY MATTER . I Good Nourishment • and Palatability First Consideration in Selection of Food—Uncle Sam Goes Step Beyond Other Countries in Providing for Comfort of the Men. J , By JAMES H. COLLINS. ' Washington.—A British naval officer ■who has been doing teamwork with the American destroyers in the 'subma- , rlne zone said the other day: “There are just three point® upon which I would want to criticise Uncle Sam's sailors: First, they are too well fed; second, they are z too well clothed; third, they are too well paid.” “The best fed body of men In the world,” our navy has been pronounced, and the figures just, compiled for the navy ratioq this year show that the high standard has been maintained, despite the rise in the cost of food articles, with very little extra expense to 'Uncle Sam. War has added some complications Ito the task of feeding ‘the navy, for the number of men has suddenly increased from about 64,000 to more than 200,000, and hundreds of small patrol boats ahd submarine chasers have been manned by our sailors on duty in coast defense districts and elsewhere. Uncle Sam has been .able to maintain his navy diet economically by large purchases for the increased forces. Uncle Sam feeds his sailors, not exactly regardless of cost, but with cost always the secondary consideration. As Admiral McGowan, paymaster general of the navy puts it: “Cost is a by-product.” What the sailor eats is . governed by the revised statutes, whlcif specify the quantities of the various food staples which may be issued to each man in the naval service, and good nourishment and palatability come first, with cost figured out at the end of the year after the men have been fed. Increase in Cost. The navy ration ” for 1917' cost $0.4405 as against $0.37648 for 1916. » These mystip decimals indicate an Increase In the average cost of the ration of about 20 per eeqfc over the preceding year. Statistics compiled bp the department of labor show that there was an increase .of 40 per cent in the wholesale prices 6f the principal items of food. Had the navy ration increased in cost to the same extent, the outlay would have been slightly over ' $4,000 a day more, or $1,500,000 more on the year, which may be regarded as money saved. z . 1 The navy’s high standard of diet was maintained with economy by the rigid enforcement of the regulations prohibiting the purchase of patent and ' proprietary foods; by closely scrutinizing all reports Of the survey of provisions rendered unfit for use, so that all causesJtor loss could be eliminated; by InveAdgatton In every case where ships operating under the same conditions . showed a marked difference in the cost of the ration; by making cakds, pies, ice cream, arid so forth, on board ship, instead of buying them ashore; and by • care in buying provisions at seasons when they were most plentiful, and the best’ prices could be obtained. The navy ration is as much a matter . of pMde to the officials who have it in •charge as are the marksmanship records- of officers of the fleet. —* Schedule of Week's Meals. Believing that the “proof of the pudding is in the eating,” the navy subnets a complete weekly schedule of ■peals served to the enrolled men on board a battleship at sea, the provision® being furnished by a supply ship, so that this schedule may be taken as •'yn illustration of what is accompllsh-

ed in feeding the navy under the most difficult conditions: MONDAY. Breakfast—Fried bacon, fried eggs, toast, rolled oats, milk and sugar, bread, butter, coffee. Dinner—Veal fricassee with dumplings, mashed potatoes, kidney beans, apple pie, bread, butter, coffee. Supper—Vegetable soup, crackers, roast ribs of beef, onion gravy, ginger cake, jam, bread, butter, tea. TUESDAY, Breakfast—Fried bologna, fried pota-. toes, rolled oats, milk and sugar, bread, butter, coffee. Dinner—Vermicelli soup, crackers, mashed potatoes, kidney beans, apple pie, bread, butter, coffee. Supper—Fried .hamburger steak, fried onions, lyonnaise potatoes, cocoanut cake, fruit jam, bread, butter, tea. WEDNESDAY. * X ‘ ' Breakfast Cereal, milk, and sugar, baked beans, tomato catsup, ginger cake, rolls, bread butter, coffee. Dinner—Chicken soup, crackers, roast chicken with sage dressing, mashed potatoes, creamed carrots with peas, jelly layer cake, ice cream, bread, buttei, coffee. Supper Salmon salad, mayonnaise dressing, baked macaroni and cheese, rice custard, bread, butter, tea. THURSDAY. Breakfast Broiled beefsteak, onion gravy, iriasjied potatoes, , chilled sliced pineapple, bread, butter, coffee. Dinner—Breaded veal cutlets, tomato Catsup, French fried potatoes, mashed turnips, mashed potatoes, apple pie, bread, butter, coffee. • Supper—Railroad hash, tomato catsup, apple cake, hot rolls, bread, butter, tea. FRIDAY Breakfast—Grilled frankfurters, griddle cakes, sirup, fruit jam, bread, butter, coffee.. Dinner—Tomato soup, craekers. creamed codfish on toast browned potatoes, mince pie, bread, butter, coffee. Supper—Roast loins of beef, brown gravy, mashed potatoes, chili beans, peach cake, bread, butter, tea.

SATURDAY. Breakfast—Boston baked beans, tomato catsup, coffee cake, bread, butter, coffee. Dinner—Breaded loin pork chops, mashed potatoes, lima beans, sauerkraut, peach and apricot pie, bread, butter, poffee. Supper—Veal currie with chicken, boiled rice, bread pudding with sauce, bread, butter, tea. • - SUNDAY. Breakfast—Fried corned-beef hash, griddle cakes, sirup, bread, butter, coffee. Dinner—Roast loins of pork, sage dressing, browned potatoes, stewed lima' beans, cottage pudding, lemon sauce, Ice cream, bread, butter, coffee. Supper-Cold sliced, maats, potato salad, French dressing, &>ld beans, jam, bread, butter, tea. Matter of Clothing.

In the matter of clothing war has brought the navy even greater activity/ This winter for the first time in mtfny years Uncle Sam’s Jack tars require heavy winter clothing. For in the peaceful wipters since the Spanish war most of our warships have spent the cold months in the West Indies, where chiefly the lighter summer clothing was adequate and the amount of heavy winter clothing required very small. ' : Take the old navy of 64,000 men, increase it in a few months to more than 200,000, it into the chill, damp climate of the submarine zone off the British isles, from latitude 20 straight up to latitude 60, and anyone can see that a whole new scheme of clothing is required. Just the other day the navy was compelled to issue a statement on this point to discredit rumors that its men in northern waters were inadequately clad and that thousands of patriotic women would have to knit sweaters, socks, mittens, and other heavy woolen garments for them.- Nothing to it! Admiral McGowan started knitting sweaters early lash spring, when the first division of destroyers was sent to European waters, and as a clothier and furnisher for the navy he has been able to set a gace which left volunteer knitters far behind months ago. The navy’s new scheme of winter clothing is on a scale of magnitude, variety, and fitness far beyond anything that could be attained through volunteer

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effort, commendable as the latter maybe. .-.*■> >»' Keep Jackies Warm. Each sailor serving In European waters will have an outfit of special clothing designed not only to keep but the cold, but also windproof and waterproof. Careful studies were made' of the heavier winter clothing worn by sailors in every allied fleet, and also the special warm adjustable garments used by avfatdrs flying at altitudes of 15,000 to 20,000 feet on the western front, so that the American sailor will not only be as di-y, watm. and comfortable as "sailor ever was, but will have the freedom of movement and absencel of the sense of weight enjoyed by the birdmen. The winter outfit consists of a windproof suit with hood. the4>utside of which is made of Imitation leather and the inside lined with sheepskin with the wool left on. His feet will be protected with heavy arcties to be worn over ordinary shoes, and if he serves on a destroyer these will be replaced with heavy leather sea-boots. His hands will be kept warm with heavy woolen mittens, and underneath he will have heavy woolen undershirts, drawers, socks, and finally a thick woolen blanket overshirt with an additional hood. This is the standard winter outfit for general use, and every condition of service and weather will be met by every type and weight of garment designed from the sailor working on deck in ordinary cold climates to the special outfits for navy aviators. i . Free of Charge. ( Uncle Sam has not oply adapted every good idea in winter clothing found in other navies, but his added Improvements to his own, and on top of that is issuing these winter clothes to.thf/men free of charge for their use as long as they are exposed to weather where* the regulation navy uniforms are not adequate. Getting this winter clothing ready in time, upon short notice, and the disturbed conditions of| wool supply and factory facilities brought by the war was a man’s sized, job. " : • The navy has a clothing factory In New York city where it is able to supply the fleet In ordinary times with everything required In the way of winter uniforms. But when this factory was expanded to the utmost extent it could not provide emergency winter 1 garments for the navy in war. So a great many contracts were placed with outside factories for overcoats, blue uniforms, and special garments. Even then there was difficulty in obtaining materials, such as raw wool and uniform cloth, and it required vigilant, scouting of wool and textile experts to dig up the supply and see that the navy standards of quality were adhered to. Once the navy has its clothes, it can and does issue them to the fighting men on a system that is as liberal and‘flexible as any In the world. ■ No Red Tape About It There is no red tape about clothing the fleet. The ships get their .supplies of clothing for sailors without requisition, everything being- figured out for them by quantities based on the records of the bureau of navigation with ten* per cent added on so that there will surely be enough Pf everything. With an item like mittens 50 per cent surplus is furnished. Some Idea of the magnitude navy’s clothing business may be gained from the following contracts awarded by the navy department since war began: Cotton socks (pairs) .3,500,000 Woolen socks (pairs) 600,000 Shoes (pairs) ... 700,000 JerSeys; 750,000 Cotton undershirts ’..3,000,000* Nainsook drawers 1,400,000 Handkerchiefs ....4,000,000 Bath towels 950,000 Blankets ... '...... 600,000 Heavy undershirts 500,000 Heavy drawers 500,000 Watch caps 450,000 Silk neckerchiefs , 340,000 Woolen gloves (pairs) 300,000 Leggins (pairs), 300,000 Bleached twills for white uniforms (yards) 6,000,000 Blue denim for dungarees (overalls), (yards)3,ooo,ooo Heavy canvas for sails, awn- . Ings, covers, hainmocks, * cots, etc. (yards).4,ooo,ooo Mattress covers 400,000 Heavy overcoats 250,000 11-ounce cloth for shirts and jumpers (yards) 1,500,000 Trousers doth (yards) 1,250,000

AMERICANS IN-GERMAN ARMY

Enemy Forcing Sons of United States Citizens in Germany Into Service. Copenhagen.—The German military authorities continue the practice of putting into the army nersons living in Germany who have lost their original citizenship without acquiring German nationality. A new order says that former nationals of foreign states, including former Americans, will not be employed with the front-line troops, but must serve in the armies of occupation or elsewhere behind the front, This applies to German-Americana who returned to Germany to live after being naturalised in the United States. The children of such parents are liable to service in the trenches in case they have not completed the necessary steps to Obtain |American citizenship. **”

Family Tree In Window.

Ada, Miss.—The Klinger family tree Is on exhibition in a local show window, giving the ancestry of that family from 1795 to the present time. Adam and Eve Klinger were born in 1795 and 1796, twelve children being born to them, from which sprang 1, 909 relatives.

GOWDY’S LATEST ACHIEVEMENT ONE OF MOST SPECTACULAR IN BASEBALL GAME

“HANK" GOWDY IN HIS SOLDIER UNIFORM.

It always seemed to us that the most spectacular figure ever produced by a world series or by any other big sporting event was Lank Hank Gowdy, the blonfl backstop of the Boston Braves, who bludgeoned his way to fame in 1914, writes Damon Runyon. Unheralded and unsung, Lankus Hankus we|it Into that series and ripped it wide open. He was supposed to be an addle-pated sort of fellow behind the bat, an indifferent catcher and a bum hitter, but for four stirring days the long Ohioan was a Solomon squatting in the shade of the hickories and a Hercules when he straddled the plate. t An ingenious fellow is Lank Hank Gowdy, with an ifigenious smile and an ingenious way of thinking.. After the series was all over and we took to reflection and retrospection it seemed to us quite natural that he should have turned out to be a hero. Salutation Worth While. We saw Lank Hank during the list world series up at the Polo grounds.

GIVES COVIE ANOTHER SHOW

Big UMt-Handed Pitcher bld Not Do Much for Tigers This Season, but Jennings Is Hopeful. It is an open secret that Manager Jennings of the Detroit Americans doubts whether Harry Coveleskle will be able to pitch major Iqague ball hext season. Last year the big left-hander was a star; this year he was almost worthless. His arm was weak and his curve ball and confidence were con-

Harry Coveleskle.

splcuous by their absence. Coveleskle passed the thlrty-year mark several seasons ago, although he is modest regarding his real age. But Jennings undoubtedly will take Covie south and give him another chance, as he realizes that a come-back is not an Impossibility.

"THE REAL LADY” IS RETIRED

Winner of Kentucky Futurity and Holder of World’s Record Will Never Race Again. A. -H. Cosden has announced that The Real Lady, 2:03, winner of the Kentucky futurity and holder of ’ the world's record for three-year-old trotters, will never race again. She is said to be as sound as a bell, but she has trotted nine of the fastest races on record for fillies of her age in the last two campaigns, winning $27,675, and her owner is now going to breed 1 her to Peter Volo, 2:02, .the only trotter that ever held the record for yearlings, two-year-olds, three-year-olds and four-year-olds.

Leslie Suite Cub Fans.

Chicago fans are not concerned about the first base assignment on the Cubs next season. They believe that Leslie is ready for the major leagues even If Barn -y Dreyfus of the Pirates should win his fight to obtain the services of Baler.

He -wore a soldier uniform, and he was passing the hat for Clark Griffith's bat and ball fund, smiling his old ingenious smile as he worked through the crowd, saluting friends of his baseball days. A salutation from Lank Hank is like a blast of fresh air. It is no casual nodding with him—-no mumbling how-d’y-do sort of greeting. He tells the world when he says hello. He is always glad to see people, and be wants them to know it It struck us that day that it was singularly appropriate for Lank Hank Gowdy to be there in that uniform; It seemed to us quite in line with his spectacular career, and it strengthened the appeal which the personality of Hank has always had for our imagination. v . , ' He was the first baseball notable to enlist for service. Many another will follow in his footsteps during the coming winter, but Lank Hank was first. That will be his claim to fame long after his deeds on the diamond have t&en forgotten.

Harry McCormick, Now An Officer in France

Harry McCormick, former Giant outfielder and pinch hitter, now an officer in the United States army, has arrlyed in France. He and Eddie Grant, also an ex-Giant, attended the Plattsburg camp. Bill O’JHara, who saw fighting in France with the Canadians, and McCormick and Grant all played with the Giants under McGraw. It 1S ! somewhat noteworthy that three former members of the same dub were among the first players to show their willingness to fight the Huns. *

WORLD’S SERIES “IRON MAN”

Deacon Fhiliipe Pitched Forty-Four Innings in Contest Between Pirates and Red Sox. Despite the fact that he pitched in four games and won three decisions over the Giants, Urban (Red) Faber fell just 17 innings short of equaling the all-time “iron man” record for a world’s series. The Chicago pitcher saved fpm the “bushes” by McGraw to have him beat jhe Giants out of a world’s titles '■pitched 27 innings in four combats. In the 1903 series between the Pirates and Red Sox. Deacon Philllpe of Pittsburgh twirled 44 innings in that series. Faber will deserve the tribute that goes with winning three games in the series, and takes. his place among a select few who have done this same thing. Only six other pitchers ever performed this feat. They are Bill Dineen of the Red Sox, who won three against Pittsburgh in 1903; Philllpe of Pittsburgh, who won' three from Boston in the same series; Christy Mathewson, who took three from the Athletics, all shutouts, in 1905; Babe Adams of Pittsburgh, who captured three 1 from Detroit in 1909; Jack Coombs, who won a trio of decisions over the Cubs in 1910, and of the Red Sox, who was victor in three over the Giants in 1912. No other pitcher bore quite as* heavy a burden as did Philllpe, back in 1903. Of the eight games played, Philllpe started and finished five —the first, third, fourth, seventh and eights. -

Good Work of Maisel.

George MaiseL a young, brother of the Yankee third baseman, batted .306 In 144 games with the San Francisco club and has stolen 39 bases. Detroit sent Maisel to the coast and undoubtedly has an option on the player.

McGraw to Winter in Havana.

Manager McGraw of the Giants wID spend a‘part of the winter la Havana.

CARTER AT THE FRONT

Sensational New York Golfer Doing His Bit inFrance. Driver of Red Ambulance Telle Which ? He Has Forsaken Links— Under Fire Many Time*. Phil Carter, the sensational young New York golfer. Is doing his bit with the American Red Cross in France, where he drives an ambulance close to the firing lines, day after day. In a recent letter to friends on this side of the pond Carter told something of the great war game for which he has forsaken the links., He has been.. nnder fire rhany times, and the night drives he has been forced to make, J along rough and treacherous roads, without lights, have convinced him that war is a terribly serious game. “We have often been within two or three miles of the front,” wrote Carter, “and It is impossible to describe, the sensation that comes over one when be comes within range of the big guns. “The roar of the heavy artillery is something terrific, and on one occasion we hadn’t been in camp more than fifteen minutes when the Germans commenced shelling the whole countryside. You can bear the report when the big guns are fired and then the whistle of the shell as it comes screening overhead. Then follows a thunderous report, and a lot of earth, a house or whatever the sheli hits is thrown high into the alp If you can hear the shell whistle you are all right, but if you can’t you have to watch your step, for it i» very likely to hit close by. “The night raids of the German airplane impressed me as the most treacherous and dangerous thing I have en-

Phil Carter.

countered, and there la nothing one can do but crawl Into a dug-out and wait till the raid comes to an end." Carter also wrote that the ambulance drivers get furloughs at inter* vals, which permit them to rest up as they see fit He takes his recreation on the golf links In Paris, and in' this way is keeping on his game.

"FROSTY” DARCY MAY FIGHT

Younger Brother of Australian Champion Wants to Come to United. States to Gain , Fame. , 1 ■ji "Frosty” Darcy, younger brother of unfortunate Les Darcy, may walk or perchance ride up the main street one of these fine days. Mickey King gives the information that he has received a letter from Australia to the effect that “Frosty” wants to come to America and try and win the fame for the name of Darcy. “Frosty,” like Les, is a middleweight of fair ability. He is only eighteen years of age and inasmuch as he has two other brothers- fighting for the allies and as, he is under military age, the way will be paved for him to leave Sydney and come over.

$1,000,000 for U.S. As Baseball War Tax

The United States win collect close to $1,000,000 as a baseball war tax next season if patronage is as nearly normal in 1918 as It was this year in the major leagues. The government will get a ten per cent revenue on tickets, in addition to the income tax. The -public will have to stand the tariff.

ICE EVANS IS IN THE ARMY

Cleveland Third Sacker, Who Had Previously Asked for Exemption, Reports for Duty. Joe Evans, third baseman with the Cleveland Americans, is in the army, and President James C. Dunn is on the lookout for player to fill his shoes. Evans is at Camp Pike, Little Rook, Ark. When the Cleveland thirdsacker left here after the close *of the season he intended to resume his medical course at the University of Mississippi. When he reached home, however, he changed hia mind and reported for duty. Evans had previously applied for exemption. He hopes to be assigned to hospital duty.