New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 24, 1917, Page 5

"~ SECONDPLATTSBURG CAP 15 OPENED . New Candidates Take Clothes Cast O by Predecessors ,Plattsburg, N. Y., Aug. 24.—Sixteen hundred young and middle aged men, who, until yesterday morning, were self-sufficient,” independent ‘citizens of this republic, muttered as they fell asleep last night. “One O. D. khaki uniform, two blankets, one pair of leggins, one can- teen, one mess kit,”” and so on, until slumber overtook them. For in the hours which elapsed from the time they clambered from the train here to enter the second officers’ training camp, a vast change had come over these erstwhile sov- ereign citizens. Their self-sufficiency crumbled away first. Caustic-tongued and marvellously wise regular army non-coms de- stroyed this. It took these glib vet- erans, many of them younger than their charges, only a few minutes to impress upon the ‘minds of the stu- dent officers that, whatever their in- tellectual achievements had been in civi] life. they were as babes unborn, when it came to modern warfare. After self-sufficiency, followed .in- dependence. The khaki uniforms in which the candidates shortly ap- peared banished this entirely. For when they assumed the mud-colored cloth and gun metal buttons of the United States Army they became merely cogwheels in a vast machine, wheels which might speed up the mechanism, or, on the other hand, might retard it wuntil they were scrapped. Yes, despite the privations and oth- er minor misfortunes, it was a happy 1600 who muttered items of equip- ment as they slept last night. To be sure, the equipment left something to be desired, but one great lesson had already been pressed home upon them. A soldier who loses his life obtains thereby glory and honor, but the soldier who loses his equipment will presently wish fervently that he was dead. There- fore, between tatoo and taps the can- didates told over their quartermaster and ordnance stores rosary fashion, + and went to sleep still calling the roll. The entire 1,600 were outfitted in two hours. The quartermaster’s con- tributions consisted of ponchos, blan- kets, comforter and uniforms. On this last word the men base the only tale of woe that twelve hours of soldiering has brought forth. Men Wear ‘“Hand-Me-Downs.” “Uniforms” one disgusted private v said last evening. ‘‘They'renot uni- forms, they're hand-me-dpwns.” And that is exactly what they are. They are the worn, stained and some- times altered clothes on which the first afficers’ training camp was ham- mered into shape. Judging by the appearance of some of the uniforms, it took a good deal of hammering. " « “I've got a perfectly foreign set of initials on the seat of my pants,” the complaining private continued, “and there's ink: all over the front of my jacket. All they did was to launder and fumigate the stuff and hand it out to us again. Swell chance I have in a camp where officers are to judge by appearances.” The fact that the candidates have 1o begin their work here in the out- fits left by their brethren who have gone before is in no way the fault of the Plattsburg quartermaster. Six weeks ago he ordered new uniforms from Washington. They never came. There was only one thing to do, and he did it. Ewventually the candidates, by the grace of the. quartermaster &eneral, may appear in clean, new khaki. Until then, however, they must appear in the uniforms thej brought with them, until these be- ~ come less presentable than those “hand-me-downs’" bestowed upon them. When this occurs they = will have to appear in scarecrow habili- ments. ° An even unhappier lot awaits the .second 1,600, who will arrive here on Saturday. The quartermaster can give no uniforms at all. When' those they bring to. camp with them get dirty they will have to be worn until they become dirtter, unless, in the weantime, the long-delayed shipment arrives. Gathering Their Equipment. After the men reported to - their company officers and were assigned to the long, .hot-house appearing bar- racks, in which a former crop of candidates ripened into officers, they began the five-hour long pursuit of equipment. From building to build- ing they went by companies, collect- ing equipment on the way like so many snowballs. Again and again, men staggered back to their barracks, bearing armfuls of ponchos, blankets and the gaudiest of gaudy comforters, as well as other things. The second officer’s training camp will swing into hard, efficient work sooner than did the first. There is to Jbe mo general infantry drill before the men select the arms of the serv- ice in which they wish to specialize. Within a few days every candidate will choose one of the three branches that still remain open to him—infan- try, fleld artillery and coast artillery. No commissions will be received in aviation, cavalry or engineers at this camp. It is understood that those - who select coast artillery will be sent away shortly to other training grounds, probably Fortress Monroe. The field artillery will be a littla better off for horses in this camp than it was during the first. The 1st Field Artillery of the erstwhile Na- tional Guard of New York is still here, and other horses have been ob- tained,” besides those belonging to the Guard batterfes. One other announcement served to shed a tinge of gloom over the can- didates vésterday. The officers in cHarge of the camp, it was learned. will swing the axe with un!urpmedl | bitterness here. Those who get com- missions here must be blood relations to supermen. It was predicted that at { least two-thirds of the candidates | here would go commissionless. U. §. T0 BUILD 1,270 SHIPS Program' Calls for Tonnage of 7,968,- 000, Estimates of Shipping Board to McAdoo Show. ‘Washington, Aug. 24.—The govern- ment’s ship building program calls for a total of 1,270 ships of 7,968,000 ton- nage, it was revealed today in esti- mates the shipping board has sent to Secretary McAdoo on which to base a request for a new billion dollar appro- priation. NEGRO SOLDIERS SHOOT UP HOUSTON (Continued from First Page) shadow. When they spied us they halted. I heard the bolts of their rifles click back and and decided that Wwe both were doomed. “They must have fired 100 shots at us. Ome bullet just grazed my back, burning me painfully. They went on, leaving us for dead. “When they had gone on we found a stalled car on the sidewalk. In it were twa dead men, an army officer and a policeman.” Policeman Slapped Negro Woman. Major Snow, commanding the bat- talion of negroes; stated that the bitter feeling among men of his command had been increasing since they were sent here from Deming, N. M., three | weeks ago. He sald: “Thursday morning a Houston police officer arrested a negro woman and in doing so I am informed slapped her face. _A soldier of the 24th, who had been drinking, remonstrated. with the patrolman for what he considered his violence in striking her. The officer then began beating the soldier with his pistol butt. Corporal Baltimore ran were badly cut by the pistol butt. He was arrested by the same officer and taken to the station where he is now held. “Thursday afternoon, according to reports made to me by Corporal Bal- timore of my military police force, a soldler of my command was arrested by an officer. Corporal Baltimore, who was nearby, wearing his military police badge, asked the policeman purely for information, he says why the man was arrested. “The policeman told him it was none of his business. He then, Cor- poral Baltimore ang the soldier both, state, hit Baltimore over the head with his pistol butt. Corpora Baltimore ran/| up the street, the policeman firing at him as he fled. He took refuge in a hause under a bed. The policeman followed, dragged him out, used fur- ther abusive language to him and struck him twice more with his pistol. * 3 “When men in camp heard of theso occurrences Thursday afternoon it ex- cited them freely and they made open threats of retaliation.” General Hullen has a considerable force in the city and has been rein- forced with 350 coast guards from Galveston wha have five machine guns. General Hullen believes he has the situation well in hand and that there js'small chance of trouble. 24th Infantry to Deave State. ‘Washington, Aug. 24—The negro troops engaged in the rioting at Hous- top, Texas, will be withdrawn from Texas immediately, Secretary Baker today told Senator Shephard of Texas. Reports from Major-General Par- ker, commanding the southern depart- ment, said the situation was under control and that no further rioting was feared. The secretary did not say whether the withdrawal of the 24th infantry detachment from Texas forecast a new policy which would keep negro troops out of southern states. Senator Shep- hard said he would ask that no ne- gro troops except those of Texas ori- gin be sent into Texas for training. Reinforcements Rushed in Trolleys. Galveston, Tex., Aug. 24—Eight special interurban cars left hers early today with United States troops for Houston, to assist in the control of the situation resulting from last night's disorders. Onme light field plece with a supply of ammunition was taken also. The troops are in command of Major G. Spinks. A detachment of quarter- master troops also left for Houston. FIRST AND SECOND REGIMENTS MERGED (Continued from First Page) have the spirit of self sacrifice with the one great thought to do our full duty.” Gien. Traub then presented Gov. Holcomb who spoke as follows: Address by Gov. Holcomb. “Officers and men of what has previously been the First and Second Connecticut Regiments: “Connecticut has always been proud of its National Guard. It has always served the state of Connecti- cut creditably. It served the state with honor when at the border, and no troops there conducted themselves with greater credit than those from Connecticut. You are to lose your identity as Connectlcut regiments and are to be merged into the 102nd. U. S. Infantry. “An inquiry came to me a few days ago by telephone from some one who reported himself as a newspaper man on a Boston paper. He asked me if I had seen in the paper that 28 states | were to send their Natlonal Guard | commands to camp and that the New | England states had been left out. I replied that I had seen such a state- ment. The inquiry was whether or NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1917. not I intended to resent this neglect of Connecticut troops. I told that man that I was not trying to run the federal government and was not in- terfering with the affairs of the war department, and I further said that I had no fear that the New England states would not be recognized. “Now I see that the New England troops are to follow the regular army and will be the first of what was the National Guard to go abroad. Through you Connecticut will have the honor of sending the first of its troops to the battle front. The prayers and hopes of Cannecticut go with you. “I congratulate you, General, on having such a competent body of offi- cers and men. you will do your part for your coun- | try and for your state. The United States is moving very rapidly now. On the result of the war depends the future of our people. May God al- mighty strengthen your arms. May you do your full duty and when you come back—and it .may be that some of you will not come back—may you come with honors. The prayers of the . people of Connecticut go Wwith ¥ May God be with you.” The band of the 102nd. 'regiment played “The Stars and Stripes” and ! General Traub called for three cheers for the 102ud. then three cheers for Governor Holcomb and the governor called’ for cheers for Gen. Traub. This ended ‘the ceremony and both regiments returned to quarters where the details of merging the commands were carried out. The list of officers of the 102nd. ‘will be published later in orders of the day.. RUSSIA 1S GIVEN '$100,000,000 HORE! Cossacks - Yote Confidence in Korniloff and Kerensky — Washington, Aug. 4. nother credit of 3100,00‘0,000 to Russia was made today by the Amrerican govern- ment. This brings the total of credits ex- tended so far to the Russian govern- ment to $275,000,000. The credit has been the subject of recent conferences between Secretary McAdoo and Ambassador Bakhame- teff, in. which the @ambassador has pointéd out the necessity of rendering aid, so that supplies might be sent to Russia before the closing of her ports by ice. Pptrograd, Aug. 24.—The council of Cossacks in assembly has voted full confidence in Lieut. Gen.. Korniloff, commander of the Russia’s armies, and Premier Kerensky, The ques- tion arose folowing a demand pub- lished in Izvestia, organ of the coun- cil of soldiers and workmen's del- egates, thdt Lieut. Gen. Korniloff be dismissed because of the strict regime | he instituted in the army. The coun- cil adopted. a resoiution approving the general’s cour: as the only rational one, and denying the right of work- men and soldiers to interfere. He was considered as the only general able to restore order and lead the country out of a critical situation. | “‘Deplorable,” is the word used to describe the condition of railway equipment: in Russia by Chief Traffic Manager Shubersky, in charge of ra.l- way transportation along the front. Ile has just made a report to the cowmittee of engineers of it.e depart- men of communications. He declared the work accomplished during the five months since the revolution, “tragic.” He cited figures to show tha‘ at the end of the present half year there ‘were 700,000 freight cars less than in the same period a year ago. At the beginning of 1917, said M. Shubersky, there were 34,000 broken ' ‘When you get across | of trains has been reduced from 72 versts daily to 52. Political and economic disorganiza- tion is the reagon given. LOST BOYS HEARD FROM. Pine Orchard, Aug. 24.—Arthur Rowland and Kenneth Porter, who went out in a motor boat and did not return over night, and for whom search was made along the shore as -far as Sachem’'s Head today, were picked up and given assistance so they were able to reach home this forenoon. ' They had had engine trouble. City Items The rainfall recorded last night at Shuttle Meadow was .61 inches. | Newest in felt hats, Goldenblum’s. —advt, | The payroll of the water board for the past week totaled $425.12. ) ! T. W. 0'Connor has sold two lots | on Adams street to F. M. Holmes for E. W. Schultz, trustee. Visit the Modern Boot Shop for great Shoe bargains, Saturday.—advt. A number of the local railroad men attended the funeral of Michael Con- don in East Hartford this morning. Bargain Week at Besse-Leland's.— advt. P. J. Hehir and Peter Long have appraised the estate of Martin Shaughnessy at $3,324.91. A communication was received to- day by the city clerk from the secre- tary of the Public Utilities Commis- sion stating that the petition which the mayor and the common council | had sent the commission regarding the laying of a side commercial track at the Burritt street grade would re- | ceive their attention at the next meet- ing of the commission in September. Apply to - the Franklin Sguare.— Painters wanted. Jno. Boyle Co., advt. The fire department was called out shortly after 6 o’clock last evening from Box 48 for a fire in a bakery shop owned by Joseph Battaglio on Lawlor street. Board over the oven became ignited and damdge to the extent of $10 was the result. The candidacy of George Krum, the painter has been announced by his friends for the position of coun- cilman from the fourth ward. George C. Rogers, proprietor of the Aetna bowling alleys, has also been men- tioned for the place. On a bill of $237.560 George E. Kroh has brought suit for $300 against G. Rosenberg. Antonio Bordsman of 218 Washing- ton street reported to the police yes- terday that he had ‘lost $39 in cash and a check for $50. Later in the day a stranger appeared at the station and returned the missing money and check. Bargain Week at Besse-Leland’s.— advt. Physical Director ~ Wanneberger, who was recently engaged by the Turner soclety, will begin his duties next month. He will have classes three nights a week. At the New Britain General hos- pital this afternoon, it was stated that the condition of George Moore, who was injured in an automobile colli- sion Wednesday evening at the corner of Church and East streets, is favor- able. New velvet and satin hats. Seibert’s. —Advt. An automobile belonging to drews, Swift & Co. and driven by James Tonene crashed into the car of Nelson, the tailor, yesterday af. ternoon at the corner of West Main and Washington streets. No one was injured or serious damage done to either car. An- advt. . David Elia and William Dombro- locomotives, or 16% per cent. of the “otal. Today there are 52,000 per cent. Similarly the cars out of | commission were 25,000 or 4.8 per|afternoon for engaging in fisticuffs. | cent. against a present number of | 46,000 or eight per cent. The speed | ski, workmen employed - at a new or 25 | building at the corner of Broad and | Washington street, were arrested this Officers Hayes and Walenczius made Bargain Week at Besse-Leland’s.— | | PERSONALS | The Misses Alice and Elizabeth Barron of Tremont street are at Bos- ton and Revere Beach for two weeks. Supernumerary Officer and Mrs. Matthew McGrath have gone to Fort- | ress Monroe, Va., to visit Rev. Father Wilson, an uncle of Mrs. McGrath's. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wightman of this city are spending a few days at the Wentworth in New Castle, N. H. Louis R. Cranley of Vine street is spending his vacation in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Nihill, of South Main street returned home to- isiting friends and relatives in New o day after having spent ' two Weeks York, New Jersey and Washington, D. C. BEING TRIED FOR TREASON Russian General Held As Principal and Wife As Accomplice—Jury Used for First Time. a Petrograd, Aug. 24.—The case against General W, A. Soukhomlinoff, former minister of war Who * {s charged with high treason, and his wife, who is accused of being an ac- complice, came yesterday before the cessation department of the senate as- sisted for the first time in Russia by a jury. Senator Tagantseff, an eminent au- thority on criminal jurisprudence, is presiding. The accused are defended by three advocates, More than 200 witnesses have been summoned. The trial is being con- ! ducted publicly, but the firy attracted little attentiop. DOUBLE ANN Two anniversaries were c¢ at the home of F. W. More Belmont street, Wolloston, M Sunday which called together | group .of happy family friends§ anniversaries were the 92th b of Mrs. Jane Morey, mother of | Morey, and the 21st marriage versary of Mr. and Mrs. Mo number of friends were present this city among them being Fannie S. Damon and Mrs. U. H Damon. Both are nieces of Jane Morey. They have . retu home. A NEUEE e WOMAN OF 50 A SUICHD Winsted, Aug. 34.—Mrs, Charlq bers, 50, was found dead in her menits today, having inhaled 1ll ting gas. It is said that she had] ‘despondent. A sohy; Charles, I ficer in the ordnance AFtm Bridgeport. T AN And of courseryou want a “Six.” No car of less cylinders can give such luxury, such Alexibility, such smoothness, 'such silent power-flow. Not only is Saxon “Six” the lowest priced “six” in the motor car market but it is also the greatest value among all cars— both “fours” and “sixes” —priced between $800 and $1150. It is a big car, an able car, an alert, active car. 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