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he way to keep posterf OB 1 latest foreign Kid 1 th htcnme a daily read- of the Times. It grows more fnlt tad" day. try a null at OM Tim and to convinced at invartmeBt HUM littte' to the public wia time. 13,052 CHESTER, MONDAY, JANUARY 28, PAGES PRiCE TWO CENTS DEFENDS HIS AR WORK secretary of War Goes Befor Committee to Prove Department Has Not Fallen Down JFFSETS ILL RUMOR: Country is Entitled Whether Such Reports Are True rnited Pros?) TuN. offse on which has been sen world that "the Wa has fallen down," Secre Baker today outlined vir ork to rhe country.

hofore the Senate mill which through bill: Senator Chamberlain i Raker of much of his pow ir.i to tils critics. in defend myself O' and false start. Baker declared. Sinn has gon.e abroa( Department has fallen nry is entitled to know a fact. It Is entitled this war is, what its Of Saker to paid high tribute cr? and civilian helpers Department alike for their "jprotfl efforts to rush war jparatioiis." When have found errors we 1m- hx sought the remedy.

I "i-f in favor of Individuals myself or any oth- rshould ciioi 1 up any morning in the smalty it would not matter so as that this great en- shnnld deserve the comraen JM It ha? down." Baker's ti'stimftny was interrupted rs tv Th" ni.ipe from a huge throng outside the big room Ing tn hundreds demanded eri- th? rommittoe was forced sud- to mwe- hearing from the apital to the Senate offlce building it was in the room that imerlca'p Braat draft lottery -was held wt BRKer today offered his plea in ihsif. of the work of the admin- traticn. He took up Senator Chamberlain's vmt Rpwrh MI the; Senate "to show Instance nf delay and neglect hamberlntii minted were but isolated ises in midst of a tremendous mount of successful work. Referring tn former' appearance nre committee, Baker said he had very intention of being frank but to Iwvf created the impression ut IIP was fcin'ing, seeking to defend indefensihlf and evading the truth. Wants to Get "Senator Chamberlain read two let- said every intact of indignation and resentment.

wrote Senator Chamberlain at once, nsklng thnt th? nnmes of the nrl the names of the camps be given ne. I wanted and want now to illor those through to the very nl that I may punish guijty. "Senator suggested ist he ft th? I'-tters in a confidential ay, but will try to get a re- of tho letters. that I may have -rims as the; "When thf-y failure of th'- ve Bsktr rii'M ie apainsr i wo instances. I've had have proved not as at first appeared, have been due to the human element, puni- hnve been taken." cases, in which ho said, "firmly set its rtesregard of officers have been I and dismissed from the it "1" proof that they ne- with regard to sick liincnts.

Baker statefl. to know that mil carp of men In -1'iiMsiJiility will not al- said Baker. up measures takerv Keneral's office, orders, to Inspect llogcr Honisny, an my personal inspector Maker. "When he Pr. Ilornsby was In that the surgeon: ilraftcd his ta)ents.

EVENT INTEREST 'ie Concert in Edgmont The- tre for the Benefit of a Chuitii at Milmont i'iu-eriiitive audience Theatre last vi-ii with the utmost tho Sacred of tho new of Peace, of iiii'lftil if a more cn- df ariisls. noted the appeared before a Miss -May Far- I'aul Alt.house. tenor; baritone; harp: Alexander AI fro. 1 Lennartz, vio- flute, and I'AOK TWELVE) VA STOLEN nina tc of Oscar Garrison Alio lss anrt Absent One AccuJed Theft fior Seventh 1 l.osa of his 1 1 also the personal pro- umo-kpopei- at the 1 ''ompnny had 1Cr mo with and conse- until ho iv f011 not hn ow lu ''ai'kor had slipped one 'ff hi? i large- sr "i ma.le a trip "ti.l ahoni his question- ns I hat thfi ami ns far as i- articles $60. 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 trousers, a K1 1 he found 'I'-hov 1 i $340.

hidden 1 not i ay tn trunk by the thief. FIGHTING IN THE WEST Court Interpreter and His Sonin-Law. Beaten During a Street Disturbance MAIL CARRIERS' GOOD TIME Annual Dinner at the Washing ton House Featured by a Number of Interesting Addresses Court Interpreter Jacob Rosenberg, of 2701 West Second street, wits abput the face and head and knocked down several "times by a rum-craned Russian at Second and Hayes streets Saturday night shortly before 10 o'clock, during a street fight which occurred at that place. Charles Grossman, his son-in law, of 2703 West Second street, was also beaten about the face and was bitten in the hand by i the infuriated man when he attempted to rescue his relative from the crowd. Following the assault upon Rosenberg and Grossman, eyewitnesses of the affair joined the fight and in a short time a small sized riot was in progress.

Aid was asked of the City Hall, but before the arrival of Patrolmen Donaldson and Miley, the unknown man succeeded in malting his escape, but not before he had demolished windows in the barroom of Peter Smith. As yet he has not been apprehended. Information is rife as to just how the fight started. It was rumored yesterday afternoon, however, that the trouble had its inception when an argument followed a. remark of slanderous nature made against the character of a young woman- The case, it is said, was heard before a local alderman and Rosenberg was engaged on 'the hearing of testimony.

Whether the Russian was one of the principals in the legal proceedings could not be learned, but he took offence at the remark passed Saturday night and resolved to take his spite- out on Rosenberg. After he had pummeled his victim for some time, Grossman came to the aid of his father-in-law. He, too, was roughly handled. Before he could break away from the enraged foreigner he had been beaten by the man, who sank his teeth In. one of his hands.

By this time a large crowd had been attracted to the scene. In a short while, a free-for-all was under way. During the melee, several windows In the Smith establishment were smashed when bricks were thrown. City Hal! was notified and npon the arrival of Donaldson, and Mlley the crowd scurried In various directions. Rosenberg and Grossman were assisted to their homes.

They furnished a good, description of the man who was responsible for their condition, but an all night search failed to reveal his hiding place. Warrants have been issued for the man who is supposed to be a resident of WilB.on street. PRAISE FOR EFFICIENCY Postmaster Nelson and His Staff of Workers Complimented by Speakers FIRE DESTROYS JONESJIABLES Twenty-one Head of Horses Rescued and Nearby Property Saved by Firemen Fire completely destroyed the leorge W. Jones stables in the rear of the Chester Club at Fifth and Welsh streets, shortly before midnight Saturday, entailing damage of more than $3.000. Twenty-one heart of horses and most of the.

harness was rescued, but 'orty-eight tons of hay and other stable -accessories were consumed by the blaze, which was fanned by a stiff and proved a stubborn proposition for the firemen battled for nearly two hours the flames were totally extinguished. Considerable effort was directed In saving tho Chester Club and other nd- ioinlng structures which were threatened by the blaze, and the efficient work of the fire department, under supervision of Chief Taylor C. 3urke, confined the damage to the Jones stables. The fire was discoverer! by Oliver Tones, son of the owner of the stables, and the boss hostler, Frank Atkins. Atkins was making the final round in building when he was engulfed in i.

mass of smoke in the second story the structure. When the draft swept through the building it was only short time when flames were pour- ng out. The dense smoke, carried by a high wind, enveloped the entire business district of the city, and hun- Ireds of persons were attracted to he scene. The alarm was sounded from Sixth street and Edgmont avenue, and all the district companies, Hnnley, Yanklin, Good Will and Moyamens- ng, responded. The Hanloy Com- )aiiy is 1 only one hundred yards from he fire and consequently was the 'irst to get a.

plug stream on the A serious accident was narrowly The banquet of Branch No. 177. Na tional American Letter Carriers' Asso elation, held at the historic Washing ton Hotel on Saturday night, will go down in history as one of the mos pleasant and profitable affairs for the members since the local mail carrier! formed their organization. It brpugh together all of the servants of Uncli Sam in this city who deliver the mails and some dozen invited guests, including Edward J. Gainor, Nationa President of the association.

President Gainor is always a welcome guest among the latter carriers for no man in the United States keeps, in closer touch with these-things tha are for the bnefit of the men employee in the postal service than he. Prior to coming here on Saturday night he had been in Washington for two weeks close touch with the members 01 the Senate and House, discussing am outlining important legislation. One of the principal things dwelt upoq President Gainor in his excellent speech was the fact of the low wages being paid the employees of the postal department and the. bright prospects for the passage of the retirement bill Both of these subjects are dear to the hearts of the letter carriers and clerks. Mr.

Gainor quoted figures to show how the pay of other government officials had been advanced due to the high cost of living, while the great army of postal servants receiving no more pay than they did three years ago. A Pleasing Incident As a prelude to the final speech of the evening, Charles Dutton read a telegram from E. J. Cantwell, secretary olT the National organization expressing at being: unable to be present and giving assurance that the measure for an increase of salary was almost assured, according- to statements of the" postal authorities and representatives at the Capital City. This'brought forth round after round of applause, coming as it did right on 1 the heels of the speech of President Gainor, who had given encouragement that In his judgment this would happen in a very short time.

The dinner was served 0:1 the enclosed porch of the historic hotel, anc the menu was one of those substantia feeds for which this, place Js noted "Proprietor'WHHam Band, and his assistant. George Thomas, came in for their share of iiraise for the excellent dinner and, the manner In which It was served. The passing: of choice Havanas was the signal for Toa'strnaster Frank Worrllow to begin the oratorical part of the program. And this proved one of the best that it has ever been ahe pleasure of the letter carriers to listen to, for all of the speakers talked shop, the that glistened with (CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN) DEDICATION OF NEWJMJRCH Impressive Ceremony at the Imposing Edifice of the Holy Saviour in Linwood With nil the pomp and ceremony he- the sacred occasion, the new Catholic Church oC the Holy Saviour, on Ridgr road near Market street, was dedicated yesterday. The formal exercises took place at 10.30 o'clock in the presence oC a congregation' that filled the structure, beautified on the Interior by the hand of expert frescoers.

The dedicatory' details were consummated by F.ishop John J. AlcCort" of Philadelphia, a man beloved by people throughout the Diocese. Following the santification of the structure. Solemn High Mass was sol- The celebrant was Monsignor Peter F. Masson, Allcntown: the deacon.

Rev. John J. Wheeler. p.tStor of the Church of Our Lady of Ml. Carmel.

Philadelphia; sub-deacon, Rev. F. H. Kleider. of Wilmington, Father.

Clooney, of St. Michael's. Chester, was master of ceremonies. The iverted at Sixth street and Edgmont sermon was preached by Rev. Dr.

John avenue, 'when the Franklin apparatus. avoid colliding with the Good Will apparatus, crashed into the ron gas poje opposite the southbound ntrahcc to the Pennsylvania Rail- oad. Presence of mind on the part the drivers prevented a bad smash- NO RELATIVES FOUND Shipyard Worker Killed on Railroad Will Be Properly Buried All efforts upon the 1 part of the uthorities to locate relatives of 'homas Moran, the shipyard worker vho was found dead along the bunks the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- any at Fifth and Broomall streets ave proven futile. Moran. who was truck by a south bound train, had employed at one of the local hipyards and when he hired at the ard he gave an address on Tasker treet in Philadelphia.

When in- u'lry'was made at the Philadelphia D. Magulre. of St. Elizabeth's Church, Philadelphia. He gave a forceful presentation of tho truth of the Gospel and congrntnliMcrt pastor and people on the successful completion of such a fine sanctuary.

In the evening Solemn Vespers were i siinff by Rt. Rev. Monsignor C. F. I Kavanaugh, Wayne, with the yerinon by Rev.

Ijawrence A. Deerinp, of the Church of the Nativity. Media. The Church of the Holy Saviour is tho outcome of the (CONTINUED ON PACK TWELVE) NO CZERNIN MESSAGE HERE i By United Press) Jan. Count Czernin, Austrian, foreign minister, sent in advance to President Wilson a copy of his peace reply, as reported fi-om London, it had not reached here today.

The State Department said officially that it had soen or heard nothing of the message. It probably would be JU forwarded by the Spanish envoy vhlle living there never divulged the Vienna, representing American of his home, erstood that Chester Shipbuilding Company where loran was employed previous to his njjj ddress it was found that Moran hud ormerly boarded at the place and "-ulged the i It Is un- Lcsts. Spanish ambassador today dela red no message hart arrived. neeUng with accident which cost bin fe have Interested 'themselves in aking up a fund to defray the cxpens- of giving him a decent burlnl. Should they fall in their effort, the emalns of Moran win be interred in ic potters' Held.

"Bit" A little girl pupil of Dewcy School as invented a new way to make, "tag oiir shovel ds.v" success. Finding hat In this neighborhood where she vcs there are many families without hlld'ren. She called on them and after nd afternoon's work, day will be a reat success as Superintendent Wager states that a new supply of ad to be sent for. Buried at Thornbury Arriell Smith, who diod Thursday was buried at Thornbury on Sunday. He wns well-known colored man and ramo to this section of tho country n.

few years ago and connected himself with the J. Ross Lodge. K. of and Calvary Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his loss a father nnd mother, two brothers and a sister.

CONFIOIENCe IN CZERNIN (By United Press.) AMSTERDAM, Jan. Foreign Committee of the Austro-Hungar- lan Relchsrat has voted 14 to 7, its confidence In the Count Ciernin, foreign minister, Vienna ad- vlcei today. ANDAMS CREW REACHES PORT With Passengers, All Numbering 200, Torpedoed People Are Cared For A coast town, in the County of Antrim, Ireland, Jan. than 2 passengers and members of the crew of the Cunard liner Andania were landed here Sunday afternoon. Most of the crew were in a pitiable condition Some were clad: lightly and had suffered severely from their exposure in the life boats.

Many, were wrapped In blankets. Two babies were carried ashore by th sailors. It was reported here that the explosion of the second torpedo had killed five stokers. Rescue of so large a number was explained from the fact that at the moment of the attack the crew was preparing for boat drill. The submarine which hit the An- dania was twice seen, once twenty yards distant and again fifty.

SNOWSTORM BLOOfSJRAVEL Trains, Trolleys and Other Means of Locomotion Delayed by.Heavy Fall of the White Flakes NO SESSION OF COURT Many Persons Unable to Reach Their Places of Employment on Time Leaden skies of yesterday dropped another snow storm on the eastern section of the country, and when people in this part of the state awoke this morning, they found 3 to 4 Inches added to the downfall of a day or two ago. The "beautiful" white mantle was being tolled out in small sugar-like quantities, the kind ihat "lays" and stays untilkthe wind comes, when it is picked up readily and builds tho drifts that' impede traffic. At 10.30 this morning there was every indication, that the storm had serious Intentions to continue. People with "hearts" were possessed, of an interest for those who are without fuel. Not tho poor and needy but tHoBe with cash, trat can't get a supply.

The only conclusion that can be drawn Is that there must be much.sufferlng about the citytfrom this cause. The Southern Pennsylvania Traction Traction company is doing Its best to keep traffic open with enow plows, sweepers and men. but have troubles naturally incident to labor shortage. Court Adjourned. There will be no court at Media until Tuesday.

Judge Johnson'adjourn- ed today's sessions for two reasons: First, only 20 of the many jurors called for the week were able to get to Media owing to belated trains and trolleys, and the difficulties of auto- Hecond. because the temperature of the court house-was far lielow the mark. This was clue to the fact that Engineer Thomas Hutchln- son was stalled on his way over in a trolley car. Judge W. B.

Broomall and William f. Schaftef, a leading member of the aar, reached Media in their respective They had provided their chauffeur with snow shovels, in case condi- lions were such that they need shovel out their way. The Fuel Feature The saddest fea.ture of the stnrm to- Uiy up the Chester pike Is the fact, hat people are beseeching the coal for a supply of fuel. At Nor- vood there is ver.y little, at Prospect 'ark loss, and at Ridley Park none. Cos! wagons, attempting to deliver his mornins, save up the task in disgust because of the drifted snow.

Not- vithstanding this, the coal offices vere lined Xvitb pleading people. Trolley cars on the pike had made jut two trips up to ten o'clock this morning. Few cars ran on the Essing- on line and many workmen were orccd to return, home. Three autos were stalled- between Norwood and Prospect Park, at the ide of the road, being unable to proceed through the drifts. All trains on the Pennsylvania and Baltimore- and Ohio Railroads are late.

Trains from Philadelphia are from one-half hour to two jncl a half hours behind schedule. The torm lias hit freight as well as passenger service, and heatless Monday, a means for moving coal, will be nterfered with badly, as far as re- ieving the coal stringency. On grades, particularly, engines be- inme disabled and were unable to make speed for loaded trains. Professional, business men and la- oring men all had their difficulty in caching their places of business and mployment this morning. If they lived nutslde of the cljy limits.

The snow vas extremely bad qut Media way. Among those who had to foot it liart way to his office this morning was 'uel Director A. B. Gears'. He start- to walk from his home out at Wal- ingford, tiut after covering much of ho distance, was picked up by good Samaritan, who brought him to the ity in an automobile.

Several automobiles were observed tranded the road between this ity and Media. The owners were em- iloyed in this city and It is presumed liny left their machines to the mercy the storm and walked In. MODE SHIPBUILDING PLANT Three Thousand Busy Workmen Now Labor at the Yard of the Sun Company on the Delaware River Front GOOD SYSTEM EMPLOYED Six New Merchant Ships Will Soon Be Ready for. Service Hearing Pott'poned The hearing on the motion for a lew trial for George Dermott and Mil- hell which was to have leforc the court today, was continued for two weeks as Attorney Hen ry John Nelson, of Philadelphia, representing the iwo men was unable to be present. and fMgtda, are also locally represented tfy Attorney E.

Victim of Pneumonia Owen Whittmore, age 19, a resident of Ninth street, Kddystone, died Saturday in the. Chester Hospital following an attack of pneumonia. Deceased was a native of Palm Beach, Fla. The remains were removed to the city morgue by Deputy Coroner E. F.

White who will eitftnriH rom- munlcate with relatives of the (lend youth. Three thousand men, noiselessly and without disorder, engaged tn doing their "bit" in a shipbuilding industry: that is one of the many wondertu things which this city is doing to help make the world safe for democracy. It Is down at the big plant of the Sun Shipbuilding Company, at Front street and Morton avenue, where the "noiseless" brand of shipbuilding is going on. Certainly if not entirely without disorder the "Sun Ship." as it is known In local parlance. Is run with the order and precision of a well-regulated clock.

Not the. ancient City Hall clock, hut one of the accurate to the second, guaranteed to run without rewinding: 'till the war is over. These three thousand men, who are hard at work at Chester's -newest shipbuilding plant, know but one slogan, and that Is. "Speed and Efficiency." And the three thousand men nre but about half of the number that nre needed before the plant reaches -Its "first maximum." The Philadelphia Inquirer says of the big plant: Y.rd Has Five Shipwayi There nre five "big" shlpways at the Sun yard and there is room for others. The, big ways are used for building freight ships, craft capable of taking In a single cargo, enough food to keep a starving "smaller people" for a week or enough oil to give It light and heat for an Incredible time.

There arc otlter ways, where they are building vessels of war and not vessels of however. Is the special business of the Unltjfid States 'Government. Nobody sees these ships except the men who are working on them. And these arc men a stern cast of countenance, who, when warning back visitors, look capable of seeing much and saying little. The entrance, to the Sun quarters, for the workmen, looks like a well- conducted gymnasium.

There Is a low brick structure, cleanly and even artistically designed, which serves for a coatroom and washroom. There is a. locker, a separate locker with a private key, for every employe of the plant, and there IB a row of shower baths about the walls, which give the worker who wants to return home clean at the end of the day chance to make himself presentable. As many of the workers of the plant are single men, they wash here and are grateful. For thoms-wtror Wityfor "a high neck" there are rows of spig- oted and toweled and enameled washstands, Impossible to upset and very tempting.

The working parts of the plant are separated by some little distance from the offices. They are about a hundred yards apart. Intellectually, they are about three Inches. The office knows what every man Is doing at every hour of the day. If he behaves hlm- and sticks to his work the office "on" and he is soon shifted to a better job.

If he loafs on the Job or if ie pleads "all In" for tho sake of the ioke, the office knows. One gang, one of the most efficient the shops. In made up of men who lave hnd one week's training at thelf work. When seen at work this gang vas made up of one naturalized Hungarian. Inarticulate as to speech hut irelesH as n.

dray horse; one young American in horn-rimmed spectacles, coking Just out of college; one stout with red hair and a brogue ami one small boy. The fabricating shops perhaps lie wonder of the yard. Tliry are more remarkable, perhaps, than oven the machine shops within the, prohib- 'Iterl ares. The machines for punching rivet holes In great plates of steel are constructed that sheafs of this metal an Inch In thickness and many square feet In area are carried along (CONTINUED ON 1'AGF. TWELVE) BIG RALLY FOR SOLDIERS Knights of Columbus Drive Receives a Rousing Boost in Armory Meeting On account of the inclemency of the weather there will be no mooting tonight of the K.

of C. captains and aids for conduction the K. of C. War Fund drive. Weather permitting the next meeting will be held at the Armory Wednesday evening of this week.

From present indications the time for closing the drive will be cxtemlerl into next, week instead of winding up this Saturday. Weather conditions in no way put a damper on the drive Saturday evening. The men and women captains and their respective aids from all parts of the city and adjacent boroughs, including several prominent speia.kerB, and all members of the executive committee, put in an appearance at the Armory filled with the spirit of good will and success radiating In their fartes. Much interest centered In the returns and the pleasant rivalry on the part of the eighteen teams added life to the meeting. (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) COASTING ACCIDENT Mrs.

Morris Seriously In- jurtd on Shoamakerville Hill Mrs. Morris Bumgardner, of 528 East Fifteenth street, Is a patient in the Chester Hospital suffering from Internal Injuries and minor bruises 'of the body, Jin Ihe result of figuring In a coasting accident on Shoemnkervllle Hill early last evening. Her condition 'Is regarded as quite serloiis. The extent of her Injuries could not be learned this morning, the physicians at the hospital not having completed their examination. Colored Woman Buritd The funeral of Mrs.

Annie W. Ahrter- non. widow of William Anderson, who died on Wednesday last, following a brief illness, took place yesterday. noon from the undertaking mcnt of Mrs. E.

A. third and Rdwiird Services were held at Union A. M. K. church.

Seconfl atiA Welsh streets. Interment wan made at Lawn Cemetery." MAY REVOLT (By United Frees.) AMSTERDAM, Jan. 28. that the German people revolt "to save themselves' and reference to the Kaiser as "Germany's hangman," was made by the Deutsches Tages Zeitung, according to copies of that paper received here today. ORGANIZING COMPANY OF RESERVE MILITIA Sp.lendid Opportunity for Right Kind of to Connect With Local Guard On Thursday of last week Captain Harry P.

Vercoe. of Company A. First Infantry. Pennsylvania Reserve Militia made a hurried trip to Harrlsburg to attend, a meeting of forty officers of the new State militia. The meeting was addressed by Governor Brumbaugh, General, Cresswell, Lit.

Co! Hindler, Col. Hutchins and others. The general outline of the organization wan laid before those In attendance, after which a general discussion of various points ensued. It was learned that Company now forming at tho Armory would consist of the following: Captain, first lieutenant, second lieutenant, first sergeant, quartermaster sergeant, mess sergeant, four sergeants, aix corporals, artificer, two musicians, two cooks, (white.) Regarding the full complement ol men the adjutant general urged the various companies to organize their companies with care, being absolutely sure that only substantial, hard work- Ing, conscientious loyal, and patriotic men be accepted, and that It was Inadvisable to hurry the whole proposition. Governor Brumbaugh again emphasized the wording-of that portion of the act in which It states that the militia Is for duty In.the State only, Is subject only to the call of the governor, and Is not called upon to do duty outside the State except that Individuals volunteer for such work.

Captain Vercoe was exceedingly well pleas'ed at the showing and personnel of the varloUs officers, and reports the greatest amount of Interest and enthusiasm shown In all parts of tho State. Aecidtnt These cases were treated at the Chester Hospital yesterday: Pedro Kngoln, 12 years old, laceration of scalp. Stephen Shuaski, 25 years old, loosening of left cur. Arthur Guy, Lln.wood Heights, .22 years old fracture of left leg. Nick Sanzelo, J09 West Third street, 36 years old, laceration over right eye.

Wm. Johnson, 237 Banana avenue, 4P years old, puncture wound right shoulder. John Phillips, £37 -Banana avenue, wound of right hand. John Deas, alcohol poisoning and Internal- complications. U-BOAT MENACE SAYS BAKER Warns.

Country in Review of Military Operations Enemy Will Strike American Lines in France SUBMERSIBLES GATHER iuggests Seriousness of Austrian Revolt and Lauds Other Successes (By United Tress) WASHINGTON, Secretary linker, in hln weekly summary of military operations, warns he country of (Jcrmajiy's Intention to aunch a formidable submarine offensive against the American lines of communication with France, in connection with the much-heralded west 'rent drive. "As tho draws near when once igjtin the enemy will endeavor to itrlke-a dec'lnlve blow in the went. It nust that ho will not content with mere military opera- ions on a large "DurlnB tho past fortnight enemy iubmarlnrs havn been recalled to home ports to bo refitted, and tho most powerful submarine offensive hitherto undertaken may be expected to be launched against our lines of communication with Prance, to Interrupt the steady (low of men and munitions for our own armies and food supplies for the Allies. "During the period under review renewed activity along the entire western front Is noted. "The region bordering the North Sea has once again become the ficene of severe fighting.

"A carefully co-ordinated operation undertaken by British monitors, act- Ing in concert with land batteries, In the area north of Tpres, subjected the German defenses of Ostend and surrounding country to a severe bombardment. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 1Z) ASSAULTED BY RUSSIANS West End Man Severely Beaten and Two Arrests Made Mike Stezick and Domito Click, two Rusfltans. of Trainer street, were given a hearing before Alderman Carter' on Saturday, charged with assault and battery upon Topczyak. Wossyl wag found late Friday night at Fourth and Hayes street by Patrolman Donaldson, weak from the loss of blood. He was removed to the offlce of Dr.

A. V. B. Orr and later taken to the Chester Hospital for treatment. In the meantime, his on hearing of the manner In which he had been attacked, formed a searching party and proceeded to the Trainer street addrens.

where they trcre preparing to do violence to the pair when they were halted by the police. After receiving treatment for the wounds of his face and head, AVaasyl was taken In a Jitney to tho offlce of Alderman Cartsr, where he. aecured a warrant for the arrest of the Because of his condition, the hearing was not held until Saturday. At the of tho legal proceedings Mike was discharged. Domito being held in the sum of $300 bull for court.

BUSINESS OF CITHOONCIt Charles B. Mould Elected City Assessor to Fill Vacancy Caused by Resignation of James L. Kelly Left for California William Provont, accompanied, by Frovoat, left for aouthvrn California. Sunday- mornlnf. Mr.

Mm. Provoat will vlilt Mr. Provtara two staters who In LM and will be away for Mvwal PAY FOR FIRE CHIEF Flat Wheel Car Controversy and Other Public Affairs Given Attention Council decided today to act at once on the Miller recommendation to arrange a proper salary for the Chief of the Fire department to devote entire service to the city on a motion of T. Woodward Trainer, Superintendent of Public Safety. City Solicitor A.

A. Cochran was Instructed to pro- pare ftn ordinance to be submitted to the heads of the various for their approval. The full-time Fire Chief proposition was suggested by Councilman S. Miller at the reorganization of council. Ntw Place for Mould Former Superintendent of Public Accounts and Finance Charles B.

Mould was appointed city assessor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James L. Kelly. Bonsall G. Ladomus wag unanimously re-appointed city engineer upon the suggestion of Councilman "Worrllow. The Flit Complaint A communication was received from William A.

Helndle general superintendent of the Southern. Pennsylvania Traction Company, stating that the company Is endeavoring to rid the city of flat-wheeled cars and upon the motion of Superintendent of Streets. Charles G. it was decided: to-grant the company another weeK grace before removing all such cars from the streets. The letter to council follows: to the resolution passed at your meeting on January 21, 191S, reacting us tollowa: "'The Southern Pennsylvania Trac- on Company be given mvf.

tho cars put In good condition and all flat wheels removed, otherwise Superintendent of and Public Improvements be given the authority to have all cars removed from- streets at "I beg to call your attention to the 'act that the number of flat wheels which we arc obliged to' operate on the Chester service Is due to causes beyond our control. We have been ng from the American Car Foundry Company and from the Lobdell Car Wheel Company. These two companies have failed to keep our needs supplied, due to their orders for to the scarcity of men and material. We have feeert daily In communication with companies concerning delivery, of wheels and axles and have endeavoring to purchase wheels In the open market, but without success on any reasonable "In- lino with this general condition. am enclosing herewith a letter from ho Lobdoll people which will give you in Idea 6f the difficulties under which nanufacturmg companies are today working.

"The Very severe weather which experiencing Is extremely hart on vheelHi the slirSpcry rail and the application of sand with brakes set aJl pro- luce very serious flats. You will find that all trolley cotrt- arc laboring under the same mndicaps that we have In Chester, llfflculty In securing material and ex- erienced men for operation of shops incl cars. We know from actual facts hat. all the principal trolley compan- cs arc passing through an abnormal lea.son of flat wheels, ami Chester Is 10 exception to this condition. "With reference to your resolution, beg to assure that we will use our rery best efforts to minimize the number of Hat wheels, and will endeavor reduce the annoyance In this re- pect." Tlrp annual report of former Supsr- nlenclnnt of 1'unllc Finance anS Ac- ounts Charles was and will bo published.

It shows hat the receipts for the year 1917 were total disbursements. 341,7716.01. Iniiving a balance in the roaHUry of Councilman Trainer Informed Coun- that representatives of the State Joard of Health had been invited to ittend an informal conference in his iflJce tomorrow afternopn at three to matters ut Importance) lertalnlng to the health conditions In his city. Hia Busy Day Superintendent of Streets Worrllow declared that he Is making every 'ef- ort to clear the streets, especially In he business district, of snow, but be- ause of the scarcity of labor it Is 1m- ossible to accomplish desired results. New Atienment Rate Plans were discussed for the hold- ng of a meeting to fix the new assessment rate.

Councilman Trainer said hat he Is endeavoring to bring an ex- jert -assessor here to go over the mater with the members of Council, but xplalned that a system not work jut satisfactorily In Chester. He said hat the new assessment should be In he hands of local assessors who are more familiar with the eityi Mayor McDowell declared that for ifty years efforts have been made to get the city properly assessed without esulu and he deemed It advisable to irlng in an outside expert. Superintendent of Finance Joseph rJessick, wall not In attendance, be- of illness. Death of Alexander MeGrann Alexander MeGrann. a well-known ealdent of this city, died Saturday at Is home, 1108 Potter street.

He had. iecn In poor health for some, months iast and despite the best of medical Attention his constitution failed to respond to treatment. A little over A -ear ago he. suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he fully recovered. He was the son of the late Philip and Roie MeGrann.

The funeral will take place from his late reildeaoe. 1108 P.otter street Tuesday morning at 8,30 o'clock. A requiem masa will read in St. Michael's church at 10 o'clock. Interment will made at St.

cemetery. WEATHER (By United Preu) WASHINGTON, Jw. forecast: Kiistern Pennsylvania: Snow warmer tonight; Tuesday, probably fair, except snow extreme north somewhat colder. Maximum Minimum.