Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 151, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1919 — Page 2

ADMIRAL MAYO UNDER SEVERE FIRE DURING THE NAVAL ATTACK ON OSTEND BY BRITISH

Commander of Atlantic Fleet Watched Shelling of Terror From Bridge of Broke—Admiral Made Many Trips to Europe During the War —Played an Important Part In Direction of Naval Part of War.

New York.—When Admiral” Henry T. Mayo, commander in chief Of the Atr untie fleet, went to Europe, as he did several times during the course of the he was known to ail on board, with the exception of the commanding offleer of the ship, as Mr. Wing. When Admiral Sims went over immediately following the declaration. of war in April, 1917, he was booked as “Mr. Richardson,” while Captain Babcock, who was Admiral Sims’ aid, was Mr. Robertson. It is probable that no officer In any of the allied navies played a more important part in the direction of the naval part of the war, after April. 1917, than did Admiral Mayo, the commander of the Atlantic fleet. It is also certain that no prominent officer appeared fewer times in the public print than did Admiral Mayo. The other day an officer of the fleet, who was close to Admiral Mayo during the war, and who knows the story of the ad- • xntrpi’q wnr Activities, told it for the first time. “I guess ft’s all right,” said this officer, “now that the ships of the navy are home and admirals’ flags are waving peacefully and calmly in the security of yards and docks, stories of experiences abroad are coming in with the drift of conversation in the wardroom and in the quarter deck. It is all over now, official reports have been made, the censor’s tightening grip has been loosened on his rubber stump, and even men bound down by-the ironclad rules of "Operations" are known to spin a yarn. “In all 'of the sea travel that time to ranking officers of,the United States navy nohe has attained the ocean crossings ■accomplished .by .Admiral ’Henry T. Mayo during the war. If the log of the writer is correct all of these voyages except two were made in the winter. His first trip across was In 1917 and was made under the most Secretive of movements.’ Again he went over with his entire staff, and return ing on the M a uretirnia etrriy last December was taken off-this ship on a tender in-Gravesend bay, hurried to his flagship, the V, S. S. Pennsylvania, In the New York navy yard, the following day sailing as the escort to President Wilson on his first trip abroad. Arriving at Brest he turned right around again and brought the fleet home. Then he went to Cuba, and returning visited New York for the Tistial April recreation period of the fleet. Inspects the Navies.

“It was while on his. second trip abroad that Admiral Mayo made probably the most extensive tour of inspection made by any commanding officer during the war. With members of his staff he visited not only the American and English navies, but also every branch of the allied forces in? Europe. It was on this trip that he was entertained by both the English and Italian kings. “It was this continued voyaging of the admiral which caused some one to remark at the Army and Navy club in Washington that. of alLthe oilicers in the navy. Admiral Mayo was continually on the wing, “ ‘And most appropriately,’ replied A civilian traveler on an ocean liner some months past, ‘for I once knew him as “Mr. Wing.’’ Which lets the secret out, for when In 1917 Admiral Mayo and his staff sailed most quietly and secretively on the St. Louis he was known as Mr. Wing. He wore the dress of a civilian, as did all of the members of his staff. Only the ship's commanding officer

Y. M. C. A. SECRETARIES ARE HONORED

Three Y. M. C. A. secretaries wRo were wounded aud gassed while serving with marines in France were presented with the Croix de Guerre- by Gen. T, Coiiardet, military attache at the French embassy in Washington. The secretaries are Ernest C. Butler,*Skowhegan, Me.; De Roy R. Fonville. Burlington, N. C.; Rev. Dr. William IL Farmer, Western Theological seminary, Pittsburgh. Fonville lost the sight of one eye in the service.

knew of his presence—save one, a naval officer In charge of a gun crew, who saluted him. Whether or not the salute was returned with a wink or a frown Is not known. “Admiral Mayo and staff went over In July, 1917. All were In civilian attire, and their departure was a secret to every one but the highest authorltics at Washington. After stopping In London, Admiral Mayo and his party went on the continent. It was during this trip that his chief of staff, Capt. O. P. Jackson, was so badly Injured in an automobile accident that he had to be left behind at a hospital at Amiens. Joined by Jelllcoe. “On this trip with which this narrative is concerned the admiral was accompanied by Capt. ’Ernest J. King, U. S. N., who was then his assistant chief of staff, and commander Leigh .Noyes, U. S. N.. his flag secretary. Captain King Is now at the War collegcv .having, left .the- fleet during- its visit to New York. The party went first to Boulogne, and while there the party was treated to an air raid. Thence to Dunkirk, where they found the place had been raided the night before, and very successfully, for the first bombs destroyed .the pumps and lire., apparatus, and the-second lot set fire to the storehouse, which, with no water and no equipment to extinguish, was destroyed. In this party were Admirals Jelllcoe, Bacon and Oliver. Joining Admiral Mayo, they took automobiles and went out to inspect the troops. While on this errand a Ger*inan plane came overhead to make photographs of the work the bombing party had done the night before. No bombs were dropped by this unexpected vfsitor, but the troops’ along the road opened up a lively machine gun ■fire, all of which went ever.the heads of the ili.-!inguished inspection party and again brought them in the line of fire. “At this time the British navy was -operating against the. land guns at Ostend. Part of Its attack was made from the Terrpr, a monitor of the oldfashioned type, somewhat similar to our Amphitrite, which was anchored about fourteen miles from the shore batteries of the Germans. “Admiral Mayo, accompanying three English high officers, boarded the British destroyer Broke. It will be recalled that the Broke, Captain Evans commanding, at this time had a remarkable record of engagements with the U-boats. ,Encountering at one time six of the enemy submarines, she accounted for herself so skillfully and courageously that her log shows that at a rate of about two minutes apart she sank three of them. Had it not been for a shot temporarily disabling her engines, she would, from past performances, have continued to have made way with the remaining trio, As it was 1 , she escaped after bagging three and writing a glorious page in her log. "The Broke proceeded to where the Terror was anchored. An air patrol came out. Destroyers kept moving up and down before the monitor, throwing a smoke screen about her. The Broke, which at this time was flying Admiral Mayo's flag, joined the party. The admiral was on the bridge with Admiral Jellicoe and the destroyer’s skipper. On the forecastle were Commander Noyes and Commander Babcock of Admiral Sims’ staff. Watches From Bridge. “The German batteries opened fire at a 1 Umile range, began a lively shelling of the Terror, throwing , splashes

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German Rings Cost Boy $5,000 Suit for Injuries.

Kansas City. Mo. —Did Fate follow John Scarello, sixteen-year-old -Italian boy, when a German Iron ring he was wearing caught In a box nailing machine at the Inman box factory here? After Judge Southern of the circuit court had ordered the jury to find for the defendant, it was discovered the ring belonged to Scarello and which caused him to lose one finger, bo.re this inscription: “Tjb show my honor and loyalty to the fatherland In this hour of distress, I give my gold for this iron.” The boy had sued for $5,000. The evidence showed he was careless, and the jury was instructed to find for the defendant.

close to the Broke, and the other destroyers which kept moving up the line. Throughout the firing Admiral Mayo remained on the bridge, making a close observation of the enemy’s work. The attack finally ceased without any direct hits being made by the Germans. “Feelifig a little more at ease, the party returned, and taking British destroyers went. across the channel to Dover. The excitement all over, but still with the thrill of having been in the midst 'of the very lively engagement, Admiral Mayo and the party boarded the train for London. They had hardly got a fair start when the alarm for an air raid was sounded. Raiding parties coming from German territory were known not to waste any time on Dover and having flown over the land followed the railroad tracks to London. “All lights were extinguished, everything was down to a whisper, and the party was again under the guns of the enemy. Then came ‘all clear,’ and .the American visitors continued their journey to London with the real experience of having been under fire. “Admiral Mayo- has never, mentioned his experience of having been directly under the enemy’s guns when they were directed from land to forces at sea, but his own war diary no doubt carries a rather vivid series of reminiscences with some observations and perhaps some recommendations that would be Interesting to

FOE ARSENAL LOSES MILLIONS

Mismanagement Alleged and Is Also Blamed for Insubordination Among Workers. ’Berlin.-—The state arsenal at Spandau, which has been shut down by the government, has shown monthly deficits Qf $8,750,000 for the last few months. Estimates for April, May and June indicated a further total, operating loss of $15,000,000. Attempts to utilize the gigantic plant for peace production are unsuccessful in its present condition and it will have to be dismantled and re-equipped. The arsenal, which in peace time employed 9,000 hands and in the last few years engaged 40,000 workers, since the revolution has developed Into a hotbed of radicalism. Communist leaders openly engaged in the intimidation of other workers, threatening them with boycott and other forms of terrorism. It is stated also that the plant has been grossly mismanaged, which gradually brought on a state of passive resistance and insubordination among the workers.

CHART NATIONAL AIR LINES

Army Air Service Corffpleting Maps of Three Cross-Country Trunk Routes. •• *■ Washington.—The army air service has made substantial progress in the work of preparing national aerial routes, the map already showing 8 number of travel lanes in’3o states. The entire country will be covered as soon as adequate data has been compiled. Information entered on the master map here covers every detail necessary for the successful operation of an airplane over the territory shown. Distances, fields, suitable landing stations, places where vital and parts may be obtained, as well as condition of terrain, all are noted. It is proposed to .chart three trunk routes from coast to coast, with about twenty-four feeding or distributing routes, which, it is stated, “would bring every city, and town in the United States within six’ hours flying time of the distributing points.” Completion of the national map is expected before the close of the year.

Grist Mill Stops.

Huntington, L. I.—A grist mill on the west side of Huntington Harbor ceased operations for the first time in 167 years. • D. Webster Smith, the proprietor, said so little grain Is being raised in the vicinity-that the business no longer pays. The mill was erected th 1752.

BOBBY ROTH AS FIELD CAPTAIN OF ATHLETICS SHOWS WORLD OF PEPPER

Frequently Connie Mack springs the unexpected. It is doubtful that the tall tactician ever pulled a bigger surprise, however, than when he selected Bobby Roth, obtained from Cleveland, as captain of the Athletics this season. Roth has been notorious as an umpire baiter and frequently gets into difficulties with fellow players and managers, but he is the combative type Mack admires. Already Roth has inserted fighting spirit into the Mackmen as well as a robust punch in the attack. It looks like a great season for the Athletics and a great one for Roth.

WOULD BE MOLLY-NIX

Eddie Herr of the Salt BeES signed Vincent Molyneaux to pitch for his team and in course of time Molyneaux’s turn came. The umpire asked Herr for his battery for the day. “Tub Spencer will catch,” said Herr, “and Molly—what’s-hls-name will pitch.” “Molly-who?” asked the umpire. Herr stuttered a bit and blurted: “Molly-new. No. Mol-ly-no. No, no, it’s Molly-naw. Oh, I don’t know how to pronounce it, or spell it either. Ask Spencer; he’ll spell it for you.” And Spencer, when appealed to said: “Molly-knocks is the way. I get it. But it will be Molly-nix if he doesn’t show me something.”

PILOTS FOR THREE-I LEAGUE

Among Others Will Be Found Mordecai Brown of Three-Finger Fame at Terre Haute. With the signing of John F. Castle of Philadelphia as manager of the Rockford club", the Three-I is claiming one of. the strongest sets of minor league pilots in the country. Castle was former leader of the Quincy, DI., and Hannibal, Mo., clubs of the ThreeI, and has always shown ability to develop fighting teams. Castle will play

Mordecai Brown.

an outfield position besides directing the club. Mordecal Brown, the veteran pitches of three-tinger fame, will be at the helm of the Terre Haute club. Joe Dunn, formerly of the Central league, will manage Bloomington, and George Hughes, a veteran of the Three-L will pilot the Moline club. Johnny Nee was unanimously chosen by fans of Evansville to lead the clubThe selection was made by popular vote. Jimmy Hamilton will guide the Peoria team.

JENNINGS WINS 1,000 GAMES

John McGraw, Clark Griffith and Connie Mack Are Other Manager* to Equal Record. Hugie Jennings took his one thousandth contest as a manager 'when the Tigers defeated the Browns recently. Other leaders who.have equaled or exceeded that mark are: John J. McGraw Of the New York Giants, Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics and Clark Griffith of the Washington club.

BASEBALL STORIES

Hal Chase has been hitting in poor luck. ♦ * * The Great Zlm is going well now at bat and afield. Larry Doyle Is batting better than he has in years. * ♦ * Louisville has secured, Walter Barbare from the Pittsburgh Pirates. * * ♦ Dick Rudolph does not seem to be the pitcher that he was a few years ago. * * The Toledo team under Rollie Zelder’s management is gradually improving. * ♦ * Pitche? A. R. Thomas, a left-hander, has been signed by Patsy Flaherty of the Louisville club. * * * Babe Ruth, who looked so formidable at bat this time last year, isn’t hitting so well this season. The Boston Braves have returned Pitcher Lefty George to the Columbus American association club. * * * Bert Humphries, who was released by Louisville because of a sore arm, has been claimed by Toledo. * * * Jack Martin, former Brewer, is hitting the ball at a great clip for the San Antonio club of the Texas league. * * * John McCloskey, who managed the Brewers years ago, is now piloting the Beaumont club of the Texas league. ", ' '• Tn_O nlrih nlovod ft.OOO

Frank Schulte s cluo piayea to o,uw fans in its opening contest at home. Binghamton is a red-hot ball town. * * * Charley Herzog is playing a good game at second base for Boston. He and Maranville work well together. * • » Billy Stewart, Louisville’s new pitcher, was in the navy and last year played, with Jack Barry’s team of jackles. • • * The purchase of Derrick from Indianapolis by Seattle shows Bill Clymer still believes in his old association acquaintances. * * • Ross Young is 25 per cent better this year than he was last. He is hitting wonderfully and playing an alert game in every respect. * * * .Jimmy Austin keeps right on going, like Tennyson’s famous brook. Many rookies wish this veteran would fade away, but Jimmy says he’s just starting. Manager Lee Fohl of the Cleveland Indians is enthusiastic over Harry Lunte, who has, he says, a pair of hands that always seem to be where the ball is. • • • The Chicago fans are said to have been riding Leslie Mann pretty hard. Just why is not clear, unless it was that his holding out tactics were advertised too much. Little Cueto, the Cuban clgarro, is playing the outfield for Moran’s Reds every now and then. He can play any position on the team and do a good job of it, too. • • A The Louisville dub has given Catcher Frank Crossln his release, at his own request. Crossin has. just returned from France, where he served for almost a yearSqnd he will take his time about seeking |a baseball engagement. \ /

DECISION BY BYRON

Here’s a decision by Umpire Bill Byron in a BittsburghPhllAdelphia game as reported by a correspondent: Meusel was on third and Cravath on first and one out; Baird tapped to Cutshaw, who ran up the line, tagged Cravath between second and first, making the second out, and then stepped on first before Baird could reach the bag. In the meantime Meusel had crossed the plate. Now comes Byron to announce to the press box that Meusel’s run counted. At least, so says the detail of the game,'which is taken for what it is worth *pend-' Ing an explanation'from the singing umpire.

GREAT RECORD MADE BY ADRIAN C. ANSON

Played for Twenty-Two Years; With the Same Team. Was Manager of Chicago Club for Longer Period Than Any Other Leader—Was an Active Player While Acting as Head. There are records and yet more records in baseball —but what player will ever duplicate two records, both held by the same man—the honors held by Adrian C. Anson? They point proudly to the batting marks that Uncle made —the way he poled that apple through! the year—but the historians seem to overlook these two salient features ofl Anson’s great career: — " " He stayed longer in the service of a; single club than any other man that ever wore the spikes—and he was manager of the same club for a longer stretch of time than any other man ever managed a' ball club before or since. Anson played continuously with the Chicago teana from the spring of 1876 to the fall of 1897 —22 years under one

Adrian C. Anson.

banner. Never has any other man ever approximated that length of service, least of all without at least one change of posture. Anson managed the Chicago club for 19 seasons —and nobody, before or since, has come anywhere near that managerial record. Moreover, Anson was an active player all the time — never did any of his directing from the bench. He became an institution in Chicago—something that was taken for granted; something the citizens assumed belonged there forever, and was as much a portion of the scenery , as the Masonic temple, the stock yards or the lake front. _ -

THORPE BATTED FOR KAUFF

Indian Sent Up to Bat for Center fielder in Recent Game—Quite Unusual Happening. In the game of April 30 between the Giants and Braves a pinch hitter was sent in for Benny Kauff. This was the second time in the major league history of B. Kauff such a thing has happened Lew McCarty batted for him once last year in a game., against Chicago. Jim Thorpe was the substitute this time and ha came through.

KEEP EYES ON FRANK FRISCW

Fordham Baseball Star Being Watched by League Scouts—l* PlayIng Great Game. Big league scouts are keeping their eyes on Frank Frisch, the Fordham football and baseball star. Frisch plays shortstop for the Bronx institution, and la playing great ball against all comers. In A recent game against the Baltimore/ Internationals Frank hit two doubles, a triple and la five times tip, j y