from clouds, and a gentle breeze came from over the blue waters of the bay. The regimental camps in their regularity and cleanliness, the sentries on duty, the glint of arms and accoutrements, and Old Glory floating far above the white tents, presented an attractive military spectacle. After the parade and review, Colonel Sickles in a brief address stated that he expected to complete the organization of the brigade before the expiration of the month. He was glad to announce that the ordnance. department had given orders to supply the whole brigade with arms and ammunition and such other stores as were required. ment, owing to the large accession to its ranks of men from that department the regiment subsequently became known as the second fire zouaves. (To be continued.) IF THEY'D ONLY LET THIS POOR OLD WORLD There's an old and honored saying that when doctors Then the patient may as well bid life adieu. Now this world of ours is in the same position, seems to me, With so many trying hard to pull her through. There's a leader born each minute, there's a law passed every hour, We've a hundred kinds of politics and creeds, We've a thousand prophets promising to show the only way, On the 5th of July, several hundred men from the second fire zouaves, an organization that had been recruited under the auspices of the fire department of New York city, arrived in camp, under command of Acting Colonel John Baulch, for enrollment in the brigade. The second fire zouaves was recruited under a call dated May 4th, 1861, the result of a meeting held on that date at the" Fifth Ward Hotel," over which Councilman Lent presided. Chief John Decker, J. S. Giles and others were on the committee having in charge the organization of the regiment. Headquarters were established at centre market, recruiting officers appointed, But there's always some dissension, some one stirring But they never give the world the thing she needs. Give the world a chance to smile; and by the latter part of June the regiment was at its minimum strength. Its services not being accepted by the government, the men became discouraged. Many of them returned to their homes and business pursuits; but the remainder, true to the spirit which had caused them to enlist, offered their services to Colonel Sickles, who was glad to receive so fine a body of men for enrollment in the brigade. Most of the men and officers were assigned to the fourth regiment, which was under the command of Acting Colonel James Fairman, Colonel Baulch declining to command. Although many of the men enlisted for the fourth regiment had never served in the fire depart Oh, how friendly and how free, And how happy we could be If they'd only let this poor old world alone! THE PUBLISHER'S AND The name of the winner of the second prize in the STATE SERVICE contest is J. Willard Holler of the State highway department, Albany. Mr. Holler's article is entitled: "Evolution of Our State Road System" and he was awarded $25.00 for the story. We were unable to announce his name in the July issue owing to the fact that it was not at hand at the time the magazine went to press. The first prize story by Crosby L. Grant of the secretary of State's office, entitled "When Depew was Secretary of State" has been copied in many of the newspapers of the State, including the Albany Argus, which reproduced the pictures of Mr. Depew taken at various times in his career. It also appeared in full in the Watertown Times and was favorably mentioned by the Syracuse Herald. The article winning the third prize of $15.00 by Noble E. Whitford of the barge canal office was also reprinted in the Sunday Albany Argus of August 3. Newspapers and other publications are at liberty to reproduce these articles or any others regularly appearing by giving the proper credit to the STATE SERVICE magazine. One of the magazine articles which has had wide currency is that of Albert E. Hoyt, chief deputy of the State election department, in the June issue. The article has been widely commented on in the State papers. It related to the work of Governor Smith during the last session of the legislature and how the governor and the legislature agreed in passing certain measures as well as the instances where the latter body declined to approve the governor's program. In this issue appears the first installment of a series on Sickles' Excelsior Brigade, the author being Ira K. Morris of West New Brighton, N. Y., a historical writer of ability and reputation. Mr. Morris was specially authorized by the late General Sickles during his later years to write this history, making one of the thrilling chapters of the civil war. General Sickles died only a few years ago and was well known as a former member of the legislature more than sixty years ago. He came out of the civil war one of the greatest heroes of the north and the narrative of his brigade will contain much vital history not heretofore recorded. Since STATE SERVICE was first issued two years ago, attention has frequently been called by school teachers throughout the State to the value of such a magazine in the schools. It is particularly valuable as an aid in teaching civics in high schools. The articles by able writers in the various State departments give first hand informa tion as to the conduct of these branches of the State government. The editor has been informed that the answers to questions in the regents examination papers indicate unmistakably that many of the high school pupils read the STATE SERVICE magazine. Here is proof of the value of such a magazine to teachers and pupils alike. Dr. John H. Finley, State commissioner of education, who labors day and night and has recently earned a reputation as a hiker, often walking long distances into the country to inspect rural schools and other institutions under his jurisdiction, takes time to send this courteous note to the editor: "I have just read with exceeding interest the July number of STATE SERVICE. I send the congratulations of one who lately stood on the top of the State of New York, up in the clouds but with his feet on the ground." At this season of the year many subscriptions to the magazine expire due to the fact that in August, 1917, the first issue appeared. Subscribers who have been notified of the expiration of their subscriptions will oblige the magazine company by promptly renewing. It is needless to say that STATE SERVICE will continue to be the medium of interesting and valuable information concerning the State government and the people who are connected with the various departments. It will maintain the high standard so often commented on by men and women who read it regularly. It is the only magazine of its kind in the United States. In years to come it will be regarded as the most valuable record of current history that the State of New York possesses. PERSONAL ITEMS OF Gossip about well-known people in the State-what they are doing William E. Fitzsimmons, the Albany special commissioner appointed by Governor Alfred E. Smith to hear the charges against the district attorney Harry M. Curtis of Greene county, began hearings at Catskill July 21. William T. Byrne, another Albany lawyer, represents Mr. Curtis. The charges were filed by Frank J. Collier of Cobleskill. Charles Whitney for many years an employee in the State comptroller's office died suddenly in Albany, July 23. Mr. Whitney was stricken while riding on an elevator and died before a physician could be summoned. J. Fred Hammond, of Canton, N. Y., who has had charge of the farm labor for the State employment service throughout northern New York last year, has been appointed manager of the Watertown office. Superintendent of Prisons Charles F. Rattigan has appointed W. Thomas Wooley, formerly city engineer of Schenectady, to be supervising engineer in charge of construction for the new State Sing Sing prison. Lt. Col. Homer Folks, a member of the public health council has been made a chevalier of the legion of honor by the French government and a commander of the order of the white eagle by the Serbian government. These decorations are in recognition of his services as director of the department of civil affairs of the American Red Cross. Frank P. Redmond of the secretary of state's office in New York city, has been presented with a solid gold life membership card in the Watertown lodge of Elks. Dr. Paul B. Brooks of Delmar, director of the division of communicable diseases of the state health department during the trying epidemic of influenza, has been named assistant director of the laboratory, a new position created by the last legislature to aid in the increased work of the department. Dr. Brooks served with the health department during the absence of Dr. Fred M. Meader with base hospital 33. Z. A. Stegmuller, formerly managing editor of the Binghamton Press is now managing editor of the Albany Knickerbocker Press. Mr. Stegmuller, who was publicity agent for the Democratic State committee with headquarters in Albany, is one of the best known and most capable newspapermen in the State. Lt. Col. H. L. K. Shaw, director of the division of child hygiene, has resigned his position with the State department of health in order to devote all his time to private practice. Dr. Shaw became connected with the department in 1912 as lecturer on child hygiene. In January 1914, he became director of the newly created division of child hygiene, and has served in that capacity since with the exception of the time spent in military service. During his incumbency the death rate among children less than 1 year of age has dropped from 120 per 1,000 living births to 97. Addison B. Parker, first deputy secretary of state, with Mrs. Parker and their son, Lieutenant Fred M. Parker, who returned recently from over-seas service, are spending a month at Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey. Frank P. Redmond, chief of the New York branch of the secretary of state's office, is enjoying his vacation at Watertown. Frank Wenzel, chief of the Albany automobile bureau, will spend a month with his family at Campbell's Point. Major Dana Palmer, son-in-law of Charles R. Skinner, legislative librarian and formerly an officer of the Third infantry when stationed at Madison Barracks, has been ordered to Siberia. He will sail from San Francisco August 15. Clayton J. Bannister of Westfield, Chautauqua county, recently was appointed by Comptroller Travis to a position in the State tax office with headquarters in New York city. Mr. Bannister was formerly assistant index clerk in the State senate. Secretary of State Hugo is scheduled to speak at many of the county fairs during August and September. Mrs. Robert F. Wagner, wife of Supreme Court Justice Wagner, formerly minority leader in the State senate, passed away at their summer home in Woodmere, L. I., July 27. She is survived by her husband and a son eight years old, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Frank A. Tierney a well known newspaper-man and former secretary to Governor Martin H. Glynn, has been appointed manager of the Albany district by the federal government for the sale of government securities. Mr. Tierney is devoting his attention at present to the sale of war thrift stamps. During the campaigns for liberty bonds he was one of the most efficient salesmen in the capital district. POLITICAL NEWS OF THE STATE Happenings at the capitol and among the politicians The Anti-Saloon league will support Charles H. Betts, editor of the Lyons Republican, in his candidacy for the assembly this year. In a letter to the league Mr. Betts made the following pledge: "I hold that any member of the legislature who takes the constitutional oath of office with any mental reservation to either nullify or evade the eighteenth amendment commits at heart treason to the constitution, and if he acts on that mental reservation he becomes at once a traitor to the constitution." * John A. Smith of St. Lawrence county will be a candidate in the Republican primaries for member of the assembly against Edward A. Everett of Potsdam. Mr. Smith is a former assemblyman and will make a campaign in behalf of the dairymen farmers which he says need a representative in the legislature. He is secretary of the dairymen's league in his district. The following candidates for assembly in the 23 districts of New York county have been designated by the RepubliIcan and Democratic committees: Dist Republican 1. Harry C. Pak 2. Jacob Rosenberg 3. Henry F. Cunningham 4. Dave Kirsch 5. Edward G. Best 6. *Solomon Ullman 8. *Herman Weiss 9. Martin Bourke 10. William W. Pellett 11. William C. Amos 12. Irwin I. Rackoff 13. Robert D. Wallace 14. Thomas Mallee 15. Joseph Steinberg 16. William Gross 17. Joseph N. Schultz 18. Daniel J. Naughton 19. Miss M. L. Smith 20. Mario G. De Pirro 21. John C. Hawkins 22. Arthur J. Smith 23. George N. Jess Democrat *Peter J. Hamill *Caesar B. F. Barra Thomas F. Burchill *Samuel Dickstein *Charles D. Donohue *Solomon Ullman (R) *Mary M. Lilly *Herman Weiss (R) *Philip A. Walter Lionel Hein **Leo A. Kahn *Martin G. McCue *John J. Cronin Edward F. Healey Murray Taylor *Maurice Bloch Joseph N. Schultz (R) *Owen M. Kiernan *Martin J. Healey Louis A. Cuvillier J. Frank Wheaton Charles Siegel Levy *B. Elliott Burston NOTE. An asterisk before the name of a designee indicates the present incumbent of the office running for re-election. When the initial (R) or (D) appears after the name of a candidate in the column of the opposite party it means a Republican candidate has been indorsed by the Democrats or a Democrat by the Republicans. Assemblyman William H. Bewley, Republican, and five-term man in the assembly, announced that he is not a candidate for re-election this fall. Mr. Bewley is associated with the General Motors company and says for business reasons he wants nothing more to do with politics. With his brothers he is an owner of the Bewley canning factory at Lockport. Dr. Frank J. Moyer, Jr., is the only Republican who has declared himself for the place. Moyer was beaten in the primaries by Bewley two years ago. * POLITICAL CALENDAR July 29 to Aug. 5, dates for filing designating petitions. Sept. 2 to Sept. 11, dates for filing independent nominations. Sept. 13, last day to decline town or independent nominations. Sept. 16, last day to fill vacancy of town or independent nominations. Oct. 10, 11, 17 and 18, 7 a. m. to 10 p. m., personal registration days in cities. Oct. 11 and 18, 7 a. m. to 10 p. m., registration in the towns. Nov. 4, 6 a. m. to 6 p. m., general election. |