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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
HARTFORD TAXI
DRIVER OUT SIS
Brings Edward Deyieau To Putnam Bat
Couldn't Collect Fare
His Passenger Arrested on Charge OF
Horse Stealing

Louis Kruh Of Hartford, a taxi dri-
yer, arrived in Putnam at 1870 O'Clock
Tuesday morning after SO mile drive
With passenger, expecting to collect
$50 for his nights work and return 10
the capitol city. He has returned but
he did not carry the twenty five. All
he received WAS some experience that
has taught him TO be more careful of
whom he carries in the future, and To
get a sight OF the long green before
leaving his stand in front OF Hartford's
new city hall
Not only did kruh lose his fare, but
his passenger, Edward Devieau, WAS
arrested on charge of stealing a horse
in Danielson August ninth, and Tues
day morning taken 10 Danielson by
Deputy Sheriff Aver of killingly, TO
answer TO the charge.
According to the story told by Kruh
he WAS ut his usual stand in front of
city hall, Hartford, about nine O'Clock
Monday night, when man, who he
up To him and said he wanted to he
taken 10 Putnam. The price was fix.
ed at $50, pul Deyieau didn't have
the money. Devieau told kruh that
he had well lo.do relatives named Far
ley in Putnam and he would call them
up on the telephone. lie said that the
Farleys had drug store and grocery
store and were all right Kruh told
him to go ahead and he did so, getting
his mother, who lives near the Farley
store, on the phone. kruh started 10
| talk with her but she could not speak
or understand English so he told Dew
ieau to talk and TO be sure and ask her
If she would pay When the CONVEX
sation ended Devieau said that the
money would be forthcoming. He then
began To cry and said he wanted TO see
his wife and baby.
Kruh said: "It didn't look good TO
me rs the fellow acted queer, but
said to myself, I'm take the chance as
I've never got stung yet" SO they
started Al South Manchester kruh
stopped and took in his brother in-law,
J Laufer, SO as to have company on
the return trip
Arrived in Puanam they got out OF
the car and Devieau took them 10 his
mothers house on Providence street.
kruh sat for some time before he ask
ed where Deviesu, who had disappear
ed into another room, had gone. He
thought II took him quite while TO
get the money. Laufer outside saw
Devieau cross the street and enter his
own house so he called kruh and they
followed him. They went up near the
window just as the light in the room
went out. All they heard was Dev
ieau saying: "Get ME a knife, get me a
knife Then they got Officer Julius
Cordier and as soon as he learned that
Devieau was at home he entered the
house and made the arrest
kruh said that Deviean seemed TO
know what he was wanted Tor and
said TO his wife as he left: "lou may
not see me again for couple Of yesrs."
kruh drives large Pope Hartford
touring car. He took the situation
philosophically, more SO than his bro
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
SCIENCE OF WAR is CHANGED
Developments of the Past Three Years
Have Rendered Obsolete Most Of
the Old Methods.

During the last three years the SCI
ence of war has undergone radical
changes, rendering obsolete much
which past effort and study had es-
,tablished as standard. H. I'll. Wind
sor writes in Popular Mechanics. Cav
airy has largely given way TO infantry,
which now moves farther and foster
in motor ears than was ever possible
with animals. Machine guns have
changed with conditions Of infantry
attacks. Heavy artillery at long range
now accomplishes much of what for
merly was assigned 10 an infantry
charge. The difficult and always peril
Gus work of the field spy and scout
has been left behind by the airman
who goes forth openly and noisily
sweeping over enemy lines at a mile
minute. On sea, II IS no longer the
ship which can shoot the fnrthest, or
the fast cruiser which cannot be over
taken, that sinks the most enemy ships
but the submarine whose underwater
missiles are often unseen and never
heard.
Trench warfare as practiced today
is an evolution of the old earthwork
idea, but SO charged and expanded as
10 have little resemblance. Ii was Il
German invention, worked out to in
clude streets and alleys with main
arteries Of communication from the
rear, and complete underground habi-
tations capable OF housing men by
thousands. These underground rooms
are not only one but often two stories
deep. the lower level being reached by
: concealed trapdoors. In the Japanese
Russian war the japanese made use of
zigzag open trenches as a means of
approach To fortress, but TO nothing
like the extent employed now.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
Potatoes Drive Away eout.

Gout is rarely known among the
working classes of Ireland. Their inn
munity from this complaint is thought
10 lee due 10 the fact that their food
consists largely Of potatoes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
rMn To BE Supplied.

Mary and her mother We're visiting.
The little tot ate SO much that she was
scolded. Mamma. all | ate was for
one hungry. and l got two hungries."
was her excuse.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
Careless.

He-They've dropped their anchor
again.
She-Serves them right. They had
II dangling over the side all the MORN
ing.-Passing Show.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
Youth Surely Has Appetite.

A father In New York has been or
dered 10 pay 81 week for boy
whose appetite is SO ravenous that he
eats us much as three average adults.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
Not Speaking Of Furniture.

1t doesn't necessarily foller that be-
cause chap has what is termed
massive brow that his head is made of
oak.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
CAVE Name 10 Shawl.

The shalt of Herman (whence our
word ~shawlsl is either woven from
the down " the goat or from wool.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
Daily THOUGHT.

Grace thou thy house and let not
mat grace thee. '-Benjamin Franklin.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-08-24
Bugbees Department Store
COATS

For Ladies, Misses and Juniors
10 90 to y. 50 Values. No two alike. in
fancy colors. Also navy and black. Your
Choice . 100
I6 50 to 2000 Values in plain color-.
Your Choice &6.65
225o to $500 Values in plain coloIs.
Your Choice &10.65
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
AMERICA WINS
MORAL VICTORY
German Raider Is
Sighted Off South
Point of Brazil

Buenos Aires. Argentina, April II.
A strange vessel. identified by neu-
trail steamships as raider, was sight
ed today off the Atlantic coast. The
mysterious stranger was seen at a
point between Montevideo. in Uru-
quay, and Rio Grande, in the ex-
treme southern point OF Brazil.
Rumors OF the presence on the sea-
board OF commerce raider were re-
cefved here and at Montevdeo dur
ing the day. The reports, however,
were not directly confirmed in ship
ping circles until tonight.
However, the rumors previously
caused the detention in ports of many
steamships due to leave Buenos Aires
and Monteyideo. Among them were
five American vessels. First reports
said the raider was lying off the Rio
de Ia Plata.
The vessel believed TO be a raider
was sighted by the French steam
ship Garonne. which had Just left
port at Rio Plata. The Garonne re-
treated hastily to report the news.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
Will Fill Out Unexpired Term
of Treasurer Asher W. Hair.
man, Who Died Yesterday
FUNERAL OF MR.. HARTMAN
FRIDAY AT LEXINGTON
Had Served State Faithfully
and Efficiently Since 1885,
Successor Has Been Chief
Clerk Twenty-Five Years

Clarence IL Crner. for twenty-nine
years chief clerk in the Office OF the
state treasurer OF Virginia. was last
night appointed treasurer by Governor
Stuart. succeeding Asher w Hartman.
who died yesterday morning. Mr.. Cr-
ner will serve the unexpired term.
which ends February /. of next year.
AT that time the new treasurer. to be
nominated in the August primary. and
elected next November. viii take office
The immediate action on the part OF
Governor stuart TO fiji the vacancy
caused by the death OF Mr.. Harman.
was occas!oned by the fact that the
business OF the treasurer's office aud
that Of the first and second auditors
Of the state was brought TO a stand
stiil by the death OF the treasurer.
Following the announcement OF the
death OF SIR. Hartman. Attorney Gen :
eral Pollsrd ruled that no one was au-
thorized - Law to act In his place. and
consequently tine office must be closed
until his successor WAS appointed
This made it impossible for any
funds 10 be received or disbulsed by
the state, and with the constant and
heavy daily demands on the state
treasury none of the needed funds
was available. With no one properly
recognized under the Law TO transact
the business OF the Office. the COVER
nor Immediately on his arrival in
Richmond last II ght from a visit to
Washington. appointed Mr.. Urner.
This morning he will qualify and be
bonded to handle the states finances.
A Veteran Employe.
Mr.. Urner Is regarded as one of the
most able employees of the state. He
has been In the treasurer's office for
many wears and has a thorough
knowledge Of the management of the
office. His appointment last night
was met with general approval. Mr..
Urner Is native of Shenandoah, and
IN now making hia residence at 1905
Grove avenue. He is about Atty
years OF age
Since no meeting of the legislature
is scheduled before the unexpired
term for which Mr., Urner Is appoint
ed, he will serve until the new treas
Continued on Second PAGE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
BAlFOUR IS COMING
TO CONFER WITH U. 5.
British Foreign Minister and Other
Entente OfIicials to Give America
Benefit Of Experience.

Washington, April 1l.-Complete
cooperation between the United
States and the European entente AL
lies will be accomplished through
conferences OF representatives of the
various countries Secretary OF State
Lansing tonight announced that
Foreign Minister Arthur J. Balfour.
or Great Britain. Is coming to the
United States ION an important mis-
sion."
He would not discuss the matter
further. but 1T was stated that the
British foreign minister will take up
the question of cooperation general
ly.
1t IL understood that commissions
of leading government officers OF
Great Britain and France will come
to the United States to give this coun-
try the benefit of the war experiences
of the European allies. These com
missions, with similar bodies repre-
senting this country will endeavor to
coordinate the efforts OF all OF Ger
'many's enemies on land and sea.
Colonel f. NJ. House. President
Wilson's closest unofficial adviser, and
Secretary McAdoo. of the treasury de-
partment have been mentioned As
possible representatives OF the United
States in these conferences.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
AMERICA PLEASED OVER
TURN IN SOUTH AMERICA

Washington. April 11---A complete
survey OF the feelings of the nations
Of Pan America towards the war be-
| tween the United States and Ger
many was under way tonight through
the state department American Dip
lornatic officials in practically all Of
the South and Central American
countries have been ordered to sound
out the sentiment at their posts and
TO communicate to the department at
/ once results OF their investigations
Continued conflicting reports as to the
leanings of various South Americas
countries prompted the instructions to
American diplomats,
All doubt as to the position OF
Argentina was -dispelled tonight when
the Argentine embassy transmitted to
the state department note "recog-
nizing the Justice of the United
States declaration against Germany.
The state department has been con-
cerned over conditions in Argentina
for some time, following reports that
a wheat embargo had been imposed
and that various other measures
which might embarrass the United
States or the entente powers were
contemplated. The note transmitted
today read; %
Recognizes Justice OF Our Cause.
THE government of Argentine. in
view of the causes that have prompt
ed the United States to declare war
against the government of the German
empire. recognizes the justice of that
declaration. founded as 1t is upon
violation of the principles of neu-
traiity and established by the rules
of international law, which have been
considered definite conquests of civ
| ilzation." III
Similar notes from various other
Latin-American nations are expect~
ed. ~
This announcement was taken by
many as indicative OF an inference
that Argentine by sympathizing with
the United States merely remains aiouf
from a state Of war because her inter-
ests have not been affected by the Ger
man submarine campaign to that de-
gree which caused hostile action by
the North American power. II evil
denced to many. also that the Argen-
tine government would stand hack Of
Brazil, since Brazil suffered directly
in the case Of the Parana.
German Influences In Brazil.
Chile remains in nominal neutr11s
ity In the controversy. The ally SYM
pathizers consider that German IN
fiuences in the west coast republic, NJ
though never deemed much strongsr
than In Brazil. have succeeded at least
in keeping Chile on the fence
But Uruguay. neighbor on the eaa3
coast Of the Argentine and Of Brazil.
followed the lead Of the former today
by declaring her adherence to ana
Endorsement OF the principles enunct-
sted by President Wilson, said I'D
vices from Montevtdeo. An extra &c.
sion of the Uruguay congress has just
been called.
Thus the balance has awung to thu
allies and to the United states.
Uruguay In her expression Of moral
snnnoxt ns fhA stAtAA i4nued = forHn1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
BELIEVE ENEMY SET
OFF BOMB IN PLANT
Known Dead In Great Etidystonc
Tragedy Teaches 12i. With Forty
seven Others Missing.

Chester, Pa, April 1.-THE authori-
ties tonight accept the theory that
the shrapnel building of the Eddy
stone Ammunition corporation was
blown up Yesterday by bomb planted
by enemy aliens.
The list of known dead now Is l21.
Only forty seven bodies have been
Identified. Forty-seven workers are
reported missing and seventy are in
hospitals suffering from burns and
wounds.
Among those listed as missing may
be a number of persons who fed from
the frightful explosion OF 10000
shrapnel shells and great stores OF
black powder. Some OF these 1t is be-
lieyed, have been taken in by farmers
and cared for
Search Is being made In woods and
fields for others who were injured. but
kept up their terror stricken fight
until they dropped from exhaustion.
The police of Chester and Philadel-
phia will drag the Delaware river to-
morrow for the bodies OF those who
cast themselves into the waters to
escape the pains of burns.
The department OF Justice operatives
who have been working along four
different lines Of search have, so far.
no real clue to the identity of persons
who caused the explosion as far as can
be ascertained tonight.
Samuel NJ. Vauclain. president Of
the Eddystone company. and Alba q.
johnson. president OF the Baldwin
Locomotive works. which owned the
buildings destroyed. admitted tonight
that from their investigations they had
decided the blast was set off by some
alien who believed he was aiding the
cause Of his country
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
GREAT BATTLES
SECOND STAGE
AWARD CONTRACTS
FOR Isl CHASERS

Washington. April 1.-THE navy
department today awarded contracts
for 15l more 110-foot submarine
chasers. and bids were opened for
thirty-eig new so0-ton submarines.
Twenty-seven companies will build
the submarine chasers, at an average
cost of $45,0 900 each. Secretary DAN
iels announced the builders would rush
work on these craft with all possible
speed. None OF the bids for the con-
struction OF submersiblcs was within
the sl.300,000 limit congress fixed.
and as they varied so widely In form,
much study will be necessary to deter
mine the lowest bids submitted. The
submersibles upon which figures were
offered are distinct advance In sub
marine construction over the smaller
coast underwater boats. They will
have increased surface speed and
greatly increased submerged radius OF
action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
WILL BE RECALLED

Washington. April ti.-The recaii
Of Russian Amba ssador Bahkmetef is
but matter OF time. II was stated to-
night AT the Russian embassy 1t was
stated that while no official notice OF
the recall of Bahkmeteff had been re-
ceived, the ambassador does not ex-
pect 10 remain In Washington perma-
neptly as the representative OF the
new Russian government The long
association OF Bahkmeteff Y tn the
imperiallstic government of Russia. II
was said. made him reluctant to re-
main AS the permanent diplomatic
agent OF the revolutionary govern
ment, 1t was said, however, that he
is prepared to give the new govern
ment the benefit of his experience
and his services during the present
emergency.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
Argentina Sends Message De-
claring 1t Recognizes Justice
of Our Contention
BRAZIL GIVES HERR
PAUL. HIS PASSPORTS
Uruguay Endorses Principles
Enunciated by President
Wilson-Calls Its Congress
Together
BY JOHN =. WHITE.


Buenos Aires, April ff.-Herr
Paul., the German minister to Bra
zii. late today was handed a note
TO his government and passports
for himself and suite from Rio do
Janciro, the Brazilian capital.
The Austrian minister, IL was said.
had received instruction from his
government to ask for passports.
The German minister may ac-
cept an offer OF the governments
TO leave the country on the bat.
ucshtp Rio dc Janeiro.
This action, eliminating an event.
full day in South American capitals.
furnished most powerful evidence OF
the ng-apparent intention of the
Brazilian government. urged by a
keen public sentiment, TO break with
Germany over the sinking of the Bra
lillian steamship Parana. A dispatch
from Santiago tonight said that Bra
I'll had acted without consultation
with the Argentine and Chile. Tho
Santiago report also said that Chile
had discontinued mails to Ger,nany.
This action puzzled officials here. in
view of Chiles previous neutrality In
the dispute between Brazil and Ger
many.
Americas Moral Victory. ~
But one thing was evident today
tho United states has won a moral
victory over Germany in the South,
American forum. Brazil is all but Al
the point of formal break with Ger
many. The Argentine government, in
an official announcement today. de-
ciared sympathy with the action OF
the United States in declaring a state
or war with Germany. And tonight
1t was announced officially that the
government would not L.
sue a neutrality decree. because the
government in the note of the United
states has said all that is necessary
to say for the present"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
FALLING OFF NOTED
In SHIPS SENT DOWN

London, April ia considerable
falling off in the number of small YES
sells sunk by U-boats is shown by to-
days weekly statement giving ship
ping losses due to unrestricted sub
marine warfare. The number OF
larger vessels was one less than that
of the preceding week
During the week ended April s, Il
was announced, seventeen British mer-
chant vessels of more than 1000 tons
were sunk as against eighteen the
week before.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-12
AGREEMENT REACHED;
STRIKE CALLED OFF
Cancellation Commissioner Davis
Here Yesterday. Succeeds In
bringing About Adjustment.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS
MAIN DEMANDS MET
Patriotic Considerations Urged E.free.
lively In Bringing Richmond Con-
tractors and Their Men TO Adius,
Their Differences.

Moved by patriotic reasons 10 ad-
just their differences. the electrical
workers and contractors of the city
yesterday afternoon decided on ten
tafive agreement, and the strike
scheduled for this morning. was called
off. 1t had been arranged for nearly
100 electricians to lay down their
tools this morning. and Il serious sftua-
ton in building construction here was
looked for If no agreement was
reached. The local electrical workers
Will meet Monday night at the Labor
! temple to take final action Of approval
on the agreement. which will become
effective May /.
With the electricians determined that
they would strike il their demands were
not met By tho contractors. the sit
uation here came to the attention of
the department OF labor at Washing
ton. and Yesterday Frederick G. Da-
Wis, commissioner of Cancellation. arr
rived in Richmond to use every effort
to prevent the contemplated action of
the wire workers. He met in confer
ence with j. J. Purcell. of Washington.
general organizer for the electrical
workers. and then placed the matter
before the contractors. asking that
they assist in preventing labor diff
culties at this time.
Main Demands Met.
Though the workers were compelled
to grant several concessions. their
main demands were met by the con-
tractors. and beginning May 1 they
will work on an eight-hour basis, re-
ceiving a wage scale OF fifty cents I'm
hour. with time and a half for over
time. and double time on sundays and
holidays. They waived their other de-
mands. after the contractors had
granted these particular ones. and at
meeting held yesterday afternoon
at $50 O'Clock in the Labor temple. the
men unanimously voted that the strike
be called Off.
The workers claim that the con-
tractors have at all times refused TO
treat with them looking 10 an agree
ment on their demands. They. there
fore. set this morning as. the time
when they would walk out. giving the
contractors until yesterday afternoon
to indicate their willingness 10 con-
slider the requests of the workers. Had
the strike been called, and nom union
men put in by the contractors. a gem
eral walk-out OF all the members of
builders trade unions in the city would
have followed. resulting in the COM
plete tie-up OF all construction in the
city. The men claimed that they had
jobs waiting for them in other cities
within a short distance of Richmond
where the rates demanded BY them
were being paid.
Situation Clearing Up.
With the strike OF the electrical
workers called off. the builders trade
union situation In Richmond becomes
considerably cleared. Only the paint
ers and papcrhangers now have differ
ences and some of these are out now
on a strike. The contractors. how
ever. are gradually agreeing to the de-
mands Of the men, and 1t il expected
that within two weeks or less a COM
plete agreement will be reached