New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1918, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN ERALD 1l i HERALD “ADS” MEAR BETTER BUSINES; ESTABLISHED 1876. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1918. —TWELVE PAGES. P RICE THREE CEN 'VICTORY PLOTTED IN HEAVY ARTILLERY TO Nrincipal Part of Proposedt [i. M, LANI]ERS I]E[;uNESf $5,435,096,224 Appropria- tion to Be Spent for Moun- tain, Field and Siege Guns. NEVILLE ISLAND AS KRUPP WORKS RIVAL " Change From Trench to Open War- fare Tmplied in Program of Iouse Committee—Coast Defenses Con- tribute to Power in France But Arc Not Dismantled—Aerial Coast Works to Coast $8,000,000. -Plans of the war department for rrying the warfare on the western front beyond the trench stage by a vast production ege field known ‘Washington, June & Jof heavy mountain, and guns, were made today through the approval appropriations committee of the lars cst program ever submitted by any government. The bill carries of $5,435,09 the principal ex- ‘penditure being for heavy artillery. During the eatire summer 000,000 is asked as a cash appropri tion, and the remainder for contract authorizations Based on an 3,000,000 men, by the house American army of the plans which the measure supports have been approved by the Inter-Allied War Council, through General Pershing, it was stated by Representative Borland of 1i i, chairman of the sub-com- “mittee which framed the bill. While } the program: provides for home de- fenses from possible German air raids and for coast defense, the chief con- cern if for the production of field ar- tillery. The total appropriation for heavy guns is $1,229,721,295. Neville Tsland to Fqual Krupps. _ The report of the committee shows that the new government plant for production of heavy artillery at Ne- ville Island, in the Ohio river, near Pittsbur. to equal the famous Krupp 1 in Germany. For the | Neville Island plant $40,000,000 is appropriated. Manufacture of heav , Dieces will be carried on also at plants of the Bethlchem and Midvale | Bteel Companies, the report disclose Becavse of the length of time quired for the building of large it is shown, the government is not vet giving extensive concern to the manufacture of the projectiles, al- thiough 1 hire: has been or be- ing established by which the ammu- nition can be supplied in short order. All of the nmew heavy guns, pro- y vided for in the bill, will be mount- ed on railway cars or motorized for rapid transportation, showing that the war department, as w intimated, is expecting a change from the trench to the open s fare. The report of the committee gives facts obtained from the war depart- ment, showing that General Pershing has been buying field artiller in 1 large quantities from French manu- facturers. A portion of the total ap- propriation will go to pay these con- cerns. Conserving Coast Defenses. Need of artillery in France is shown by the statement of the report that spare guns from the American _coast defenses are (heing abroad. It is made clear, re- guns, | however, that none of the important coast de- | (1 has been dismantled. The supplied the army in France with pieces, ranging from 8-inch to 14-inch. No appropriation is provided for guns or mortar batteries for the United States coast, although an es- timate of 1,000,000 was submitted for that purpose. The committee, in its reports, agrees with representa- tives of the war department that such an expenditure of money would be Impracticable at this time as well as would provision for sending a large number of men to Panama or any of the insular possessions. The meas surc, however, carries §$8,000,000 for nerial coast defenses, a cut of one half in the original request. Construction of 4.7-inch home air defense is provided. guns, it is stated, will have a 50 per cent longer than any 1 fore constructed and 100 per greater bursting charge. For bile searchlights, $2,000,000 is propriated. For the production tion, including shrapnel, high explo- sives and smokeless powder, the measure carries an appropriation of $3,793,734,550. fenses 3, guns for These rar cent mo- ap- of ammuni- ST RNS IS IN ROME. x Maple Street Man, in Red Cross Work, Arrives Safely in Italy. Howard Stearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Yeaton J. Stearns of Maple street, T arrived safely in Italy and is now attending : in t:ome, where he i pecial school to familiarize himself with the Italian language before proceeding further with his work. Mr. Stearns left this city several weeks ago for Italy, having enrolled as i ' a volunteer, Red Cross worker, S hne | ) cratic ot all SOy $2,000,- i but timber i bury . lican . | They feel recently | rle of war- ! 'work with the i reported, shipped | CRUSH ENEMY T0 RUN FOR GOVERNOR Spellacy May Be Democratic Nominee—G. O, P. Makes Eyes at Scoville. (Special to the Herald.) Hartford, June —It became known today that George M. Landers, of New Britain, could have the nom- ination for the demo- ticket if accept it, but that in view of his pressing duties connection with the food admin- he would be unable to con- sider the nomination. That Mr. Lan- ders would make a splendid candi- date the general opinion among democratic leaders, who regret that he cannot see his way clear to ac- cept the proffered place at the head of the state ticket. Personal reason, too, weighed heavily with Mr. Lan- ders in his decision, as it is rumored that Robert Scoville, of Salis- bury, federal food administrator for Connecticut, with whom Mr. Landers associated, is being boomed for second place on the republican ticket in place of Clifford B. Wilson, who was dropped th! week from the slate by the Ciark-Roraback-Healy forces at their conference in New Haven with Colonel Isaac Ullman. In view of the intimate friendship be- tween Mr. Landers and Mr. Scoville, it is not likely that either would care to run on a ticket opposite the other. The reason for Mr. Scoville's candi- dacy can be found in the desire of state leaders to find a compromise candidate who would to the Roraback e!ement and to the Wilson-King forces in Fairfield county Mr. Scoville's record as food administrator has won him many friends, not only in. Litchfield county, throughout the entire state, and is looked upon as ideal political Mr. Scoville is not a novice politics, having represented Salis- in the legislature in 1901 and governor on he would in istration, is he n 1903. Because of the split in the repub- anks, the democratic state are more optimistic over the elections than ever before. that with the two opposing forces in their opponents ranks work ing agzainst each other, they can de- feat Governor Holecomb at the polls if they can secure strong candidates, United States District Attorne: Thomas J. Spellacy has been pro- leader coming | posed for the nomination for governor. Mr. Spellacy recently refused a $5,000 position as corporation counsel the city of Hartford, which was ten- dered him by Mayor Kinsella. He is regarded as a very strong candidate and would undoubtedly poll a heav vote. TLike M Scoville, Mr. Spel- lacy is highly regarded, not only in the state, but in Washington, where the work of bhoth men has been highly commended by the federal au- thorities. In connection with Mr. Landers’ Food Administration, a movement is on foot to make that office permanent. Mr. Landers, it has also heen approached matter of representing w in the legislature permanent- Those in favor of the idea pro- to offer Mr. Landers’ name to convention and to have one of present republican = representa- Iso sent back to the assembly without a contest, In view of the statement resentative Covert, that he does not care for a renomination, it is likely that if the plan goes through, the candidates for the office of represen- atives from New Britain would be Mr. Landers and F. Hall, a pres- ent incumbent. It was stated, furthermore, that such 2 plan would apply only to the can- didates for fthe lower house and that the nominations for senator would be left open to contestants. When in- terviewed on this point Mr. Landers refused to discuss the matter. on the Britain 1y. pose the the by Rep- TURKO-BULGAR SPLIT. But Germany Will Not Take von Kuchimann Amsterdam, June —Differences have arisen between Bulgaria and { Turkey over the the division of lands taken from Rumania under the peace agreement with the Central Powers, Dr. von Kuehlmann, the German foreign secretary. indicated yesterday in addressing the Keichstag at Berlin upon the occasion of the reading of the Rumanian peaze treaty “We all take the standpoint”, said the foreign secretary, “that the pro- visional arrangement, which we desire hall continue as short a time as pos- ible, must find its rational solution in the union of northern Dobrudja and Bulgaria, in accordanc with the Bulgarian people.” Germany, bound by to Bulgaria and Turkey, must, said, “avoid everything which could evoke the impression abroad exactly eqgual that the German policy favored the claims of the one at the expense of the other.” be acceptable ) for | PASTOR WITH Y. Paris, June 22.—Dr. John Brownlee Voorhees, of Hartford, Conn., a Con- gregational pastor, has had his leg shattered by a shell while on duty with the Y. M. C. A. on the front northwest of Toul. It is hoped that the limb may be saved. William Earl Balew, of Westerville, Ohio, Y. M. C. A. secretary in the Toul sector, also was wounded in the bom- bardment. He was struck by shell fragments in the right arm and both legs, but will recover. Dr. Voorhees, with C. W. Peel, of Fitchburg, Mass. stuck to the Y. M. C. A. hut in which they were working under a violent bombardment. They finally left, the building was being destroy seeking refuge in a trench. Peel, with two enlisted men, rescued Dr. Voorhees after he had received his shell wound, helping him away AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE 1S 900,000 | Gen. March Reveals Shipment of ; 100,000 During Past Week | i as 1 | Weekly Statement by Chief of Staff Also Discloses President Wilson Was First to Put Forth Unity of Command Idea. ‘Washington, 2 dred thousand ped across the seas, June Nine hun- men have been ship- General March told newspaper correspondents at the weekly conference today. These in- clude the troops shipped from all American ports of embarkation. The United States today is five months ahead of its program for placing an army in France, General March said. The figures on American shipments are significant, a | March, at his first conference week, fixed the number shipped more than §00,000, the addition of 1100,000 during the week showing the rate of progress that is being made. While the gen battle situation looks good today, General March said, the lull on the western front means only that German combat divisions are being reformed for another drive. Viewing the whole situation, includ- ing the Ttalian front, the chief | staff said the Central Powers were held on all fronts. American troops have | wherever the battle has far, General March said the character of the troops Regulars, National Guard, Army or Marines. The fight at Cantigny, important engagement in | American ‘troops have participated because it gave opportunity to judge of the full measure of their training he said, had been fought by the fi division, commandered by Major General Robert I. Bullard. This di- vision is now, he said, a thoroughly | trained, high grade unit and was the i first American to reach | France. At Cantigny, General March infantry and artillery operated | close co-operation to achieve the vic- tory, showing the successful work of the staff officers upon whom that co- operation. depended. The fight clear- ly showed, he said, that the training of the American general staff officers had reached the point where the 5 tem would work under battle strain. Wilson Father of Unity Program. One of the most striking things on the western front, the chief of staff declared, was the supreme impor- tance of a unified command. This was first advecated, he added, by President Wilson and carried through under the president's constant pres- sure until unity .of command was re- alized.in the.appointment of General Foch. General March regarded that as one of the greatest single military ! achievements of the Allies which was already showing its effect in the fighting. During the March said, the has heen of a minor character. In- terest for the Allies has centered on the Italian froni. where the Austrian drive at two poin the Piave line | penetrated deeply enoush to cause concern. That offensive has now been checked, he added, and the swollen waters of the Piave aided in repel- ling the attack. The entire Austrian bridge system on the lower Piave was | washed awa Austrian troop 1St at done well come thus regarding whether National “the most said, past week, fighting in General engineers had ed seven oridges over advance forces could be they were compuiled to give footing on the south hanik of the riv- er. At one point, however, in the Montello sector, the Austrians had been unable to replace the bridges up to last night, and their advance forces are in grave danger of capture or an- nihilation. Gen. March deprecated’ discuss of the participation of the Americ combat forces on the Ttalian front fo the present. Some Awmerican ambu lance sections in Italy but the chief of staff thought it unwise to d any other movements in pros- pect for that front at this time The fighting around Chateau-Thier- ry. where American marines distin- construct- which their withdrawn if up their n n are LContinued on Eleventh Page.) de- FAR AHEAD OF SCHEDULE! General | of | again | which | in | rance ! SHELL SMASHES LEG OF HARTFORD M. C. A. IN FRANCE spite his protestations that they leave him and save themselves. Dr. Voor- hees was a great favorite with the sol- diers with whom he worked and who called him *Doc.” Secretary Ballew stood at the door af his hut under the heavy bombard- ment, which included gas shelling, wearing his gas mask. A wounded doldier came staggering back from the front, seeking a dressing station. Bal- lew was assisting the soldier to the station across a shell-swept court when he was struck by the shell fraz- | ments. Hartford, June 22.—The Rev. Dr. John Brownlee Voorhees is pastor of the Asylum il Congregational church in this city, succeedir Re Dr. Joseph H. Twichell, who is now pastor emeritu COMPANY [ MAN IS | Private Harold C. Wilcox, 126 North St., on Casualty List 5 KLLED IN ACTION Increased Activities of . American Troops Reflected in Dead and Wounded List Coming Over Cables Mavine Corps Reports 31 Names. Private Ernest C. listed on severely a member of Wilcox, today’s ‘casualty list as wounded in action, is Company I, 102nd U. 8, when he enlisted resided at 126 North At the office of the War where the New B: or Roll is kept, Private Wilcox's age Infantry, and street. Bureau, ain Hon- He enlisted in v of 1917, when ruiting up to full its return from is Mrs, Bmma is given as 20 year: Comrany I in Janua | that company was re trength, following Mexsico. His mother stillwell of Large Number Killed. Washington, June 22.—The steadily | increasing participation of Wmerican troops in the fighting in France w sharply marked in today’s casualty Jst. Of the 153 men,named, 52-in- cluding three officers, were killed in action the heaviest death roll from the battlefield yet made publ Probably no particular action is re- sposible for the number of killed, but it is an accumulation from the five or | six ions of the front where the Americans are fighting and from pa- trol actions as well as from the larger operations like the attack yesterd: n r Chateau Thier to recti th lines. Great care is exercised in for- warding the lists not to reveal the losses in any pacticular engagement. The list includes: Killed in action, 52: died of wounds, 26; died of plane accident, one: died of disease, nine: died of accident and oth causes, ten; wounded severely, 37; wounded, degree undertermined, two: missing in action, prisoner, one. Connecticut soldiers mentioned are jas follow Killed in action, O’Dell, New Rritain, Died of wounds, | Kohler, Hartford. Died of other Duffy, New Haven. Severely wounded Smith, 69 Maple Private Ernest C street, New Private William Sergeant Peter J. causes, Charles F. Lieut. renue, Wilcox, 1 Britain. Samuet Danbury; | Norrth U. S. Marine Corps Tist. The Marine casualty list today con- tained 31 names, divided as follow: Killed in action, 4; died of wounds, 16; wounded severely, 12. LAYS WIFE; HURLS CORPSE FROM TRA Kansas City Man Murders Woman in Siceping Car for Receiving At- tentions From Rival. Kansas City, police were of wom was found June ‘While the arching for the slayer whose partly clad body beside the railroad tracks near Shelbina, Mo., J. R. Jackson, cashier of a local motion picture film firm, walked into the police ation here and made a written 1ent in which the aid ed having killed woman, was his a ate Ami who police the wife. According to the police, Jackson said he killed her in the stateroom of a sleeping car, on which they were passengers, because she would not promise to cease receiving the atten- tions of another man. He declared he threw the body from the window and later threw out her clothing. Tartford, June cast for Hariford and vicinity Fair and cooler tonight; Sun- day, fair. O e SEVERELY WOUNDED - MATCH FOR THE HUN Frank McCormick, Home From France, Tells of ‘ Their Bravery. Although several times under fire | and heavy barrages of the enemy and once that he was sent back to this country to recuper- ate, Private Frank McCormick is | eagerly awaiting the expiration of his | furlfough about 18 days hence when gassed, so badly he will again sail for overseas to wage further warfare against the Huns. Private McCormick, the first soldier to return to New Britain since the troops went overseas, arrived in town this morning. His spirit is a reflection of the sentiment of the New Britain boys in France. And he put it: “I'm now feeling fine and anxious to go back. There’s not a man from New Britain but is ready to make the final sacrifice.” Private McCormick was gassed in the attack at Chibignon on March 20. “Lieut. Rodman W. Chamberlain was in command of the fourth sec- tion that night and held one of the most important points in the sector, which covered about ten or twelve mile: McCormick told a Herald re- porter. ‘TLieut. Chamberlain and 34 men, most of them New Britain boys, were out in No Man’s Land right un- der the barb wire entanglements. The enemy set up a heavy barrage and constructed their pontoon ' bridges over the Aisne. The barrage was something wicked; 500 of the enemy came over—-but not one of them re- wurned. Those that were not killed were captured. Lieut. Chamberlain’s position was attacked by about 400 of the enemy and the fighting against such odds v terrible. Our the enemy came up they were met by fishting spirit that would not down. In this go with the enemy Frank Campbell, Corporal Thompson, Sergeant Duplin and Sergeant Bober so conducted themselves that they were recommended for the medal. “Poor Fred Becker did wonderful work in this battle. He saw one of the oflicers in the hands of the enemy and went out alane to rescue his su- perior. On the way out he was hit in the right leg by shrapnel and his leg was blown off. “I saw one of the New lay sev of the cnemy low. As I said, we numbered only 34, yvet our company alone captured 35 prisoners. “The attack started about 9:30. Company I was due for relief just at that time and in the distance we coula hear Company A coming up singing. Before they came up the cnemy was upon us. Gas bombs were shot at us and the enemy sent some of his varieties at us. “[ didn’t know what happened to me and do not knaw when I was 3ritain boys 57 FERMENT boys | | had the pep and the spirit and when ATTLE WON, ORLANDO SAYS; AUSTRIANS IN HARD STRAITS 'NEW BRITAIN MEN ARE. | Italians Hampering Delivery of Feod Supplies to Enemy in Advance of His Main Columns, DELIVERY OF BREAD BY AIR INTERRUPTED Sharp Fighting Along Amcrican Line Reported by Gen. Pershing—British Raid German Trenches East of Amiens and in anders—French Repulse Similar Attacks Southwest of Montdidier. The unchanged and gagements were Friday, s: Rome, June 2 tion battle situa- infantry en- not resumed during vs the statement issued last night to the Italian parliament by Pre- mier Orlando. It is now permissible to say that the battle has been won, the premier told the deputies, Frid morning, according to the Tribuna. The Austrians, the premier added, are now gathering all available men in certain sectians of the mountain front. Only a small part of their re- serves have been drafted by the Ital- ians. is Austrians Use Explosive Bullets. Italian Army Headquarters in Northern Italy, Friday, June 21 (By The Associated Press).—One out of every ten Italian soldiers wounded in the present fighting bears positive in- dications of the use of explosive bul- lets by the Austrians, Captain Thwaits, of the American Red Cross, has been informed by hospital directors. Cavalrymen, artillerymen and air- men are giving effective aid to the Italian infantry in driving back the Austrians toward the Piave. One of the principal activities of allied avi- ators, who now have been joined by American flyers, is to prevent Austrian airmen from delivering sacks of bread and other dry faods to the Austrian troops on the western side of the Piave where the Austrians still are fighting tenaciously. Around Montello and in the region of the lower Piave, Italian cavalry fs being used to help push the enemy back. They are aided by armored cars carrying machine gun The rising waters of the Piave and the activity of the Italian artillery are making it difficult for the Austrians to obtain food. While the water car- ries some bridges away and damages others, the gunhers are sinking boats and hammering the damaged bridges and floats. Americans Improve Positions. Washington, June 22.—Gen. Persh- ing’s communique for yesterday, re- ceived here taday, reported improve- ment of American positions northwest of Chateau-Thierry. Bris Kkartillery fighting in the Woevre, the Vosges and gassed. T do know that I laid for four a in the trenches. All the time I was troubled with nausea. “This here knife is one that I took from a Dprisoner captured,” said Mc- Cormick, exhibiting a much-rusted pocket knife Private McCormick remained in a French hospital for about two weeks and was then transferred to an Amer- jecan hospital. He left France May 15 and since then has been in a hospital at Waynesville, N. C. “Our lieutenant, Mr. Lockhart, is at his home in New Haven, having been seriously wounded. T expect to call on him tomorrow. He's going back just as soon as he is able. Take it from me, it was good news to me when the doctors told me a couple of days age that I was again fit for overs serv- ice. “The 26th di n, composed of New England units is one of the best fighting forces in France. The French officers have said so. Company E received wonderful praise from the French colonels for the defense at Chibignon. “The 102d Machine Gun company made largely of New Britain hoys v have heen doing some mighty cffective work too. The make of them according to nationalities js Irish and Polacks and believe me they are fighters! “Sergeant Olson of Company think he lives on jast street donc some great wor He rescued Licut. Rishop of Hartford after he captured by the enemy is N F,—I has | was and | single handed captured ten prisoners. | “Cootles? Yes, there are millions | of them—and rats, why they are as, hig cats and dogs. The soldlers ao bother them much because ! they fine gas detectors,” sald Mc- | Cormick Trivate McCormick speaks inter- cstingly of the spirit of the soldiers | while doing their trick in the: as 6t are £Continuad on Hisventh PREAY in the Chateau-Thierry region Iis noted. British Continue Raiding Tactics. London, June 22.—Raids by British troops in the region east of Amiens and in sectors of the Flanders front are reported by the war office today. Prisoners were taken and casualties jnflicted upon the enemy. French Repulse German Raiders. Paris, June 22.—German troops la.‘at night attempted raiding operations in the vicinity of Belloy, southwest of Montdidier. They were repulsed, savs today’s war office report. Similar op- erations undertaken by the enemy in upper Alsace were equally unsucce: tul. Mass Prisoners at Vulnerable Points. Geneva, June The Germans are massing more and more allied pris- oners, both officers and men, along the Rhine and in frontier towns, says the Lausanne Gazette. An Alsatian news paper reports that five allied prisoner. | I were killed and six wounded during recent aid raid on Thionville, Ger- many. FXPRESS RATES GO UP Interstate Commerce Commission Allows Ten Per Cent. Increase— Effective When Tariffs Are Filed. Washington, June —Ten per cent, increase in express rates was ap- proved today by the Interstate Com- merce Commission. At the disallowed crease to 15 per cent. The new rates will become effective as soon as the express companies file new tariffs, probably within two weeks, same time the commission an application for an in- ATTEMPT ON CHARLES’ LIFE; IN AUSTRIA GRO Amsterdam Hears sassin Tried to Hapsburg Ruler; portIs Not Confir 50,000 LEAVE WORK Burgomaster at re; day on IN CAPITAL SH( Vienna Annoy Inability to Distribute Pot] After End of Present Weck: ditions in Interior of Dual Monj ccome Critical—Cabinet Exp to Tender Resignation. London, June 22.—Reports ard nt on the Amsterdam Excha; that an attempt has been the life of Emperor Charl Austria, says a. Central News dis fr om Amsterdam. The repo! unconfirmed. Vienna Strike Movement Spred London, June 22.—Accordi the Vienna Neue Freie Presse di se; rious street riots in Vienna th| lice and military were called ouj to in bl sa. ok strict measures and issued g to parents making them resy e for the actions of their chil ys an Exchange Telegraph dis| from Copenhagen. of According to the Arbeiter Vienna, a great strike mov has developed in the Austrian th newspaper says, ough its full extent is not kne The Vienna Workers’ Councl has issued a festo saying it hopes the govel = {1l understand, in view of the movement, how necessary it is crease the food rations. 50,000 Strike in War Indust Paris, June 22.—A number o grams received in Paris today b of Switzerland describe conditig the interior of Austria-Hunga becoming critical. arsenal, Fifty thousand workers af in the Vulcan factoris in the Worschalowsky airplane have gone on strike. The Burgomaster of Vienni told the municipal council it be impossible to distribute pd after the week-end. The resignation of several mi in the Austrian cabinet is expd le Von Seydler Prepares to R TLondon, June 21.—Dr. von r, the Austrian Premier, left § at midday today for Austrian quarters to submit the resignaf] his cabinet to Emperor Charle a dispatch to the Exchange Teld from Zurich. BETWEEN 50 AND 1 DIE IN TRAIN Lives of Sleeping Circus ployes Snuffed Out Michigan Central. | Chicago, June 22.—Between 100 men and women, members Haganbecks-Wallace Circus we ed early today when a M Central train of empty pullman ni a show Gary, personnel of the circus peris ci; demolished. th bu hu ed were crushed sleep. there was no chance to e ng 60 miles an hour, crashe special train of sleeping cars at Ivanhoe, six miles Ind. It is believed the hed wooden wihis crs were sleepin The victims, caul e wreckage, are helieved 1o irned to death, as it caught f urned for hours. Most of thel to death in came so § cape. wreck Four coaches in reus perfor crash The Six hours after the bodies had been taken to morg: 25 persons were mi to dr were sing and b been incinerated. On twenty-five injured o to ‘hosptals at have ed and removed Twenty others were brought to m ed rcould not sur mond were repor re! fo Ju which M m: re L. agent of th ond, Ind. At Gary it was said 28 of the ive, and six af ed beyond I covery. Four died at Hammiol ur on the relief train cam red from Ivanhoe to Gary. Manager Gollman, of the exhibited under cam fehigan City, Ind., last nigh ited that the ath list *h 67 W. Landman, eral pas the Michigan Centia at his only explanation of th was that the enginecer of the # (Continued on Eleventh