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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Defense of State in
Hands o fI5 Leaders
Continued from Page One

of their election by telegraph and all imme-
diately signified their acceptance and eager
ness to serve the State.
meeting of these directors sitting as
general council was Immediately arranged
and with the exception of three, whose en-
gagements would not permit attendance, all
met in this city this morning and have been
In consultation since 10 a. m. The con-
ference was carried through the luncheon
hour and in the afternoon the council broke
itself up into subcommittee conferences Tor
discussion of detail.
The headquarters OF the committee of
public safety will, according to the decision
of today's council ana the executive COM
mittee, be located at Philadelphia.
The committee of public safety, compris-
ing more than 200 members, will be sub
divided and each member appointed by the
Governor will be asked to render service in
some one of the departmental divisions.
No announcement can be made at this
time of the particular activities to be taken
up by the several departments other than
the suggestions which the title thereof nat
urally suggests.
In making the selection the committee
felt the need of drafting into its service
men now carrying big responsibilities and
who would lay down or, hold IN abeyance
many present activities so as to give the
Commonwealth the benefit OF their wide
experience and skill. The executive COM
mittee felt that only in this way could the
urgent defensive needs of the Common
wealth be provided for and its citizens
assured of a wise expenditure of money and
effort to result in the highest percentage of
efficiency and maximum of result.
The executive committee put in stren-
uous session today threshing out details
and seeing that nothing was overlooked.
1t is believed that the Legislature, on
learning of the high type of men heading
4, ,,t,N atnn hn n
Cling as to who shall have the disposition
of the funds and make an appropriation
which will comprehend the vast undertake
ings contemplated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
ALLEGED CRIMINAL
ON PANEL OF JURY
Judge Rogers Grants New Trial
in Case and Starts
Investigation

When "A Jury sitting in Room ID, Common
Pleas Court No. ., had awarded Mrs. Rae
Dillman the sum of 50 as damages Tor tne
personal injuries alleged to nave been IN
ficted upon her by Jake Gilman. formerly
n constable in the office of the late Magis-
trate Call, Judge Rogers became greatly
perturbed and, saying that there had un-
doubtedly been miscarriage of justice, an
nounced that the court would by its own
motion grant a new trial in the case. HIS
action followed one of the most unusual
trains of incidents that has occurred in
court hereabouts for years.
As the twelve jurymen filed out of the
courtroom it so happened that Ezekiel Hack
ney, probation officer of the criminal
courts, entered and recognized one of the
nrymen as an old criminal.
Mr.. Hackney said he felt it his duty at
once to inform Judge Rogers that he had
recognized one of the jurors as an eX-con-
vict.
lie first stated his knowledge to Thomas
]. Meagher and the latter at once became
interested, particularly as he is counsel in
several cases which are listed for trial be-
fore the same panel Of jurors next week.
Meagher and Hackney approached the
bar OF the court and Hackney then told
the judge his story.
Judge Rogers said he regretted very much
that he had not known there was an al
legged convict serving on the jury sooner
Meagher then explained that he was counsel
in number of cases listed for trial before
the same panel Of jurors next week and in
the interests of his clients he felt that the
discovery warranted immediate investga-
ton.
Judge Rogers said the court was Of the
same opinion and he would direct that
such an investigation be Immediately made
and would appoint Mr.. Meagher as amicus
curas to conduct such an investigation.
Mr.. Meagher said he would start the in
vestigation Immediately
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
IIE OPPOSES
U. S. RECEIVER
Deputy Attorney General
Asks Custer Of Union
Casualty Appointee
ESSAILs COURT RULING
Dsys Federal Control Negatives
States Safeguards of Insur-
ance Stockholders

4 \. During the argument before the United
\ states Court Of Appeals today on the ap
q Deal of state Insurance Commissioner j
/. Denny O'Neil from the refusal of the loca
e Uiptrict Court to revoke the appointment
h ~ Samuel w. Cooper. as receiver Tor the
& Union Casualty Company. Deputy Attorney
& &0enerai william NJ Hargest, said assump-
( 1lon by the Federal Courts of control over
uofunct quasi-public service corporations
( zach as insurance and banking companies
fonder State control will render the state
& laws abortive. The court has not yet made
I . decision.
"a II the position taken by the District Court
& - legally tenable, then. argued Mr.. largest
z the State laws governing insurance compa-
n nies and others theoretically the same VIII
{ be made ineffective and the state depart
rnents will be unable to assert their statu-
tory authority to protect stockholders and
creditors.
k&t All that would be necessary for a COM
n many about to be dissolved by the state
& Authorities to do in such case would be
20 have a nonresident stockholder, through
/. ;.Aasii.~-----1:ngs, have a Federal court
, Appoint a receiver. \and thus prevent the
State from closing ott company In man.
a cial difficulties.
8 The tangled affaEs Of the Insurance
company. as disclosed In an investigation
Z BY the State InsuIo,nce Department ana
& IN dissolution proceedings in the Daupin
County Common Peas Court have pro-
voked much notoriefy. On the eve of a
hearing before the /SDauphin County court
for the dssolutio/ of the company. on the
complaint of Commissioner O'Neil, Homer
g. welch and the Consolidated Investment
Company, stockholders, obtained the ap-
polntment in the Federal Court of Mr.
Chopper, an attorney, TO preserve the as
Isets" of the company
This move the State authorities asserted,
vas to forestall an investigation and eX-
,Dosure of alleged Irregularities in the man
agement of the company and the Federal
lcourt was asked to vitiate its appointment
of Cooper. One of the grounds, and virtu-
ally the principal one, was that In view or
the proceedings in the State court, the Fed
eral court had no jurisdiction In the case.
After lengthy consideration of the va
r1ous legal questions raised the Federal
Court refused to revoke its appointment,
and ONel, as commissioner, took an ap-
peal.
When counsel for Welch and Cooper to-
day asserted that welch had no interest in
the company other than that of stock
holder, Deputy Attorney General Joseph
y. Kun declared that Welch was one of the
two active managers of the company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
FIRE DAMAGES WOOLEN
MILL AT MANAYUNK
Loss Placed at $3000-Blankets for
United States Army
Uninjured

Fire which started in the drying room
of the Imperial Woolen Mills, Main and
Rector streets, Manayunk, destroyed por-
ton of the first floor and caused about $4,000
damage. A large number OF army blankets
for the United States Government are being
made at the mill but none of these, it Is
said, suffered damage,
AS the mill is located on the west bank
of the Manayunk Canal, the firemen had
considerable difficulty in fighting the flames.
II was necessary to bridge several sections
of hose over the stream.
A report that the fire might have been
started by a German sympathizer is given
no credence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
LONDON STOCK MARKET
Business Is Small as Holidays Ap-
proach--Americans Nominal

LONDON. April 6.-A holiday feeling
prevailed on the Stock Exchange today and
little business was transacted The UNDER
tone generally was frm. The exchange win
be closed tomorrow. Holy Saturday and
Easter Monday.
The gilt-edged section was hard on the re-
duction In the Bank Of England's rate of
discount. Allied bonds were strong. and
especially French bs. which touched sax
A further break In Teutonic exchange at
Amsterdam also helped.
: Americans were nominal Canadians
wers cheerful and received support Home
lines were oood. With. prices 1t the highest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
PHILADELPHIA MARK ETS

re rsesip!s @ ana tai,iS active asmand @ and g;I.;'
ss.s,sS is%s
sS & Fowls. Ss aP1sfSsGl SGls @'f fsnss
i Sizes. lbs 81 aGa s5c Gvsf ed 'Rs:
S aS ioTss asf $3.50 wi
sSi$ RI RssS ~ ssI sss e. y:
s:sf:S; ssss:s: x::si%s :ssSs
sar .a.!s sstS snsS ss: a. s,h.s s::
Keys BsS alb-Eincy nearby. sse; o. xs..
s%mo ssSS ssSss. per Sd
Ai!e aO wsshpf MslsSInr Il = lh lbs per
12S DO yesSins lbs. per- .Ss Dozen es aGHs aGsHssSssS
sss,ss na lS: psr dSssn ap w;ss
~2'2o; small and No. 50c 0sl.
GREEN FRUITS .1 VI
ps "s; zepIs: ss;st rs .ass:s
Sos SSnsrndsa; u%ssaas ass@,ss9 aresnlns: No. ]. $1,000
s g. aS.sss:s $ss; n: / S!
ss saslis
sssate ssas1 s2@5 Plnea ppes Porto Rico. per crate
ya@sias S0d eaFig Psr ss
GGg%4; cranberries. Cape Cod per crate, Si.Se
berries Florida. per quart. io@a5c
VEGETABLES MI
van.s Gnoiee stock met with fair sale Rne
!leps @Psnnss.I:s wsIs r. tsSxs while 4
ssf sssifs ss.Ss Ssf ssss SSiss ssS
rel. rel si0@ia, Sweet potatoes. Easrern ssQt
sss%ps;;ISSs;i as.p' M5sSss:' Ss ssa !naHsissSl
i$S's ssS;st dS's 5ssSss;S % ss:.;s
b9Ss,o b,o' u9agL.No. l. yellow. S1.5O0s,b0. o1e
Ssr ciTsssee' ssee' g6oYI?b. Spinach, Norfolk. IN
S.aS" sfiso sfio~ISo; d0, Texas per hfmpsr VA
iSss & p!s P's crate. ss'sis
poor. ~ tr'orius fancy, per basket. S4@b; do: 4os
e, 'ii$s E. G:3:s:
sssrs:. sstsss!:.' NJ g'oIs: Sss
s.s s.s ga ssSs q 7SS. Rss: FisSIss FisSIs ~ ]f
Se... A.'.sFissus isnsy ssrth:,q DOZEN
'oo'hs' per 4-ib basket. H.400LTN Nj
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
BREWERS, OF GERMAN a
BIRTH, BACK president
U. S. Association, Representing $7O0,
100000 Capital, Wire Wilson q
of Support II:

NEW YORK, April 5.-The United States
Brewers Association. representing nearly
$700,OO0,OO0 capital and composed Largely
of men of German birth or parentage, this
afternoon wired President Wilson strong
pledge of S lpport
The boIr of trustees signing the resolu-
tion incluN Gustave 'abst chairman, Nil.
waukee; Ii cob Rupp~it New York George
Ehret, Jr.. New Yor, :. Henry Gund, La
Crosse, Wis; William j. Lemp, st. Louis,
Frank Fehr, Louisville; Carl j. Hoster,
Columbus, o.. and A. Poth, Philadelphia. 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
PENFIELD WILL LEAVE
FOR HOME TOMORROW
American Ambassador and Wife to
Come From Austria Through
Switzerland

WASHINGTON. April 5.-Announcement
was made by the STATE Department today
that Ambassador Penfeld, accompanied by
Mrs. Penfield, will leave Vienna for Wash
ington tomorrow,
No explanation for the return of the
Amba assador was given. 1t was said that
he would come by way of Switzerland and
officials expressed the belief that he would
be as safe as any other citizen" in maxi
ing the trip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Failures Lowest Since 1910

NEW YORK, April 5.-R. G. Dun & Co
report that there were 1882 commercial
failures during March. involving $17.4O6.-
osS, the smallest liabilities for the period
since 1910 The present figures compare
with 1880 defaults for $685. ,2s5 last
year 2Os0 in 1915, for $2S,85S,l3O; and
1864 in 1914, when the amount was sell
4s3,2S8. In 1913 there were 1870 insolven.
cies, but the Indebtedness exceeded s25,-
100000, and 1t did not fall below SIS, 900, I.
ooo In the other years back to 1910, when
about @l3,600,o 900 was reported.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Boston Men Aboard Ship Sunk

BOSTON. April 5-The British liner
Canadian, 1905 tons, and for years in the
Liverpool service. has been sunk.
according to cablegram received in Bos,
ton today from DR.. Patrick Burns, the
ships surgeon There were a number Of
Boston men aboard. all of whom are re-
ported saved. How the ship was sunk y
not stated -'.M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Anti.War Senators Back President

WASHINGTON, April 5.--Five of the six
Senators who voted against the state Of
war resolution in last nights session will
back the President to the last" after the
measure has passed the House and the
President signs it. La Toilette alone of the
six men did not refer in any way to what
his attitude would be when the measure
gets Wilson's signature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
GRAIN AND FLOUR

,,,,ii WiiEATE-Rece ip!s 81 85l bush, The market
IN 4, the West. Quotations: Car lots in export
sisEtRhgNS southSpn 4sS Tea sPst No
sa7$$35iSs fs3sce5 N9 red 8 rejected A.
H., ,,GNo,RNIReceipts, 2l,246 bush. Offerings were
IGN ignt and the market was &c higher, Quotations
NJ \ 9 yellow i$Sa 40 dS No., ,ysiicM,
r,,ioA ,RioAATSSmReceipts, H. - O67 bush, The market
sfsmda msmd I'd aeGG5a.o9s WSt NS white; 7Sa
7Ol2 '' '' w" w
in sacks. Prices were held higher by ths mills
nut mu demand was light. Quotations, per lUu
iess): Wint 'ce,oh or Jsae SACKS ABOUT Zoe
Giear, nn,,, 20; do, straight. s9.75QiO; do,
do patent ss75@iO.i5; do. favorite branis'
sii99'hn00%i' si9 city mills. choice and fancy patent
,,,h, RIE FLouR-In small supply and firm. We
'u''e SoooVo per bbl., as to quality,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Argentine Officers Study Aviation

PENSACOLA, Fla, April 5.-Three naval
officers Of the Argentine Republic, today be-
gan course Of instruction in the United
states aeronautical school here
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
ALL EUROPE'S FINANCES ON PAPER BASIS


a
have
able those of Germany The banks
f. in notes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
BULLETINS
KAISER FATALLY ILL, LONDON is TOLD

LONDON
it va romG German rican
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
LOCAL MINING STOCKS
Sugar Futures Are Quiet

NEW YORK. April 5.-The market for
sugar futures opened quiet. to points
There seemed to be little disposition tn
trade aggressively for over the holiday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

formerly Ambassador
ing % the Dagensny
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
- U. s. Anthem in Medley

gt for an ordinance to prohibit play
eer epangled Banner as medley.
R91pc1 today and referred to the
~ 4yof 70 counciIa by Mayor
9oe1ve6 Il IN letter from the
" 1lole Class. Of slxty-third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

The board of governors of the Philadel.
pha Stock Exchange has elected Charles
l.. Stokes, of Wistar & Stokes. a membe,
or the exchange Mr.. Stokes recently pur.
chased the seat from the estate Of William
Ii. Cav for $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
LOUISVILLE AMI
FRENCH BANK GAINS GOLD

PARIS. April 6,7The following are the prin.
cpal items in this weeks statement OF ths
Bank Of France lin francs), '"s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Detroit Railways on 9 PEI Cent Ba.i,

DETROIT, April 6.r-The Detroit United
RAILWAY Company has declared quarterly
e sv'e;af y Z . :ssr: s'ss.ns =: a :'ss 9;s'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Financial Briefs
Governors Of Boston Stock Exchange
have voted to close the Exchange tomorrow.

The New York Stock Exchange has adj
mitted to the list Government of the French
Republic $l00,000,000 temporary two-year
D per cent secured loan convertible notes.
due April ], 1919, and Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company $60,000,0 900 general mortgage
4 Y per cent bonds series "a" due June /.
1865, when issued
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
BRITISH PARLIAMENT TAKES EASTER RECESS

LONDON, April 5Paiament adjourned
Easter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

BuENos AIRES April 5eports persisted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

NEW YORK. AprllfS,-The Csntr31I
81 corporation hae Declared IN inif|r
- g i's' :; 3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

william p Bonbrlght G. Co. Inc. of
Philadelphia have opened a branch office
In the Colorado Building, Wasbington,
d. Z. Carl Robertson Kurtz has been an.
pointed their representative in that terri
tory,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
PROVISIONS


The market ruled firm at the late advance. with
q , ts'r JopDins demand. Quotations: City beef. In
sets smok okked and air.dried Sac; western beef, In
s s s pS sss
ssss poa poTk fSmy spSksd
saG; do skinncd smoked aiIs ssc; other Sams
sa@Sad &C. ci'S , cured as to brand and average,
S4H,e; boiled, boneless sSh C; picnic shoulderys
BELLE, cured; ,e. loose. 1she 90, smoked. 1914 G.
2Sc: breakfast bacon, as to brand and ayeTaee'
CURED ty c9Ted, s1, 27ac; breakfast bacon. western
do %estenn e. lard western. REFINED tierces. 22c
tubs 90 rendered, in terces. a2c: DO do, in
REFINED SUGARS
,,si me market was quiet but firm. Rehners'
powdereds on extra fine granulated, 7.25c;
% sSSdes q. .5odSTiao s41 confectioners 7i5c soft
DAIRY PRODUCTS
ruled arm aTnTheeeipts were light and the market
tstions were usser ss ,oi,. fair demand The quo,
40 Q aSc; extra rsts Is 49s; rsi. 4s ssstrs
average sSwtaici exty nearby prints fancy lsc; do,
'obbing al SiS sac SYs''a' fancy brands Of prints
adE,no dEuGs-rhe market ruled firm at the late
Nearby hrsts, 1905 per case; nearby S6o,aalens a.
per s per sss.s ss,,:
per dozen. ""u'eu eggs were jobbing at S7p3sc
anG nSGHaEEsEooFaney asn goods were well cleaned :,
fancy held spseals ex Ssher hhsrt' DO fa az cream
50 Sc sood held. 27@27Hc; do. part skins ilS itleS
POULTRY
SsSsas: ~ sis: ;i: 5:s:A = .ss e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

;, Eighteen railroads operating in the
United States only report gross earnings
Tor me second week of March of $6,6S6,717,
the corresponding week of last year
Banks gained from the New York suh-
treasury, yesterday, $12,416O0O. and since
FRIDAY the gain has been sac, ,s32, 900
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
RAILROAD EARNINGS

CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
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REFINED SUGARS

List nrinan imaarNet was quiet but firm. Rehners
nowderads on extra fine granulated. 725c
spades. d nodGSsE9e; s9e; confectioners'. 7.l5c; soft
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-07
A Newspaper Man
BY Or. FRANK CRANE
Copyright. 1915. by Frank Crane)

This is the story of newspaper man
AN American newspaper mainland OF
how he conquered London.
As the correspondent Of Chicago
newspaper in the British capital, he did
some prophesying there about America,
basing his predictions upon his instinct
i've understanding of the American tenn
per. He was ridiculed. Time, however,
strikingly indicated him, and now he y
considered as veritable prophet.
In the Times of Dec. %. 1915. he
wrote, in discussing President Wilson'S
peace message to congress: II believe
the president wants to fight Germany,
but wants Germany to commit herself TO
a program that would warrant him In
asking the American people to enter the
conflict"
This utterance, says the London Daily
Mail, produced guffaw wherever it was
read all the way across Europe.
Nothing daunted, Bell came back
again, writing on Dec. 26 to the Times:
America cannot keep out of this war
unless Germany gives way" More gibes
and sneers, and the Bell stock was pretty
low on the London curb.
On New Years Day he broke out
again, in a letter to the British press,
declaring that America can, and will.
support no peace but an entente peace"
Jan. 25 the Times printed his fourth
letter in five weeks, stating that "Presi-
dent Wilson's purpose is solely TO inform
the world Of what America is willing to
fight for
BY this time not only Britons but
Americans were accusing him of having
fantastic brainstorms.
He wrote fifth letter on Washing
tons birthday, reiterating his faith, and
on Feb. q he published letter which
now the English newspapers declare to be
one of rare prescience and penetra-
tion,' although at the time it was re-
ceived with skepticism and scorn. He
declared that Wilson's delay in coming
TO grips with HohenzollernisTa meant
only that "the president wants public
temper so hot thruout America that it
will instantly burn to ash all opposition"
This is good example of how news
paper man is not only a gatherer Of
news, but, when equipped by birth and
common sense, an interpreter and seer,
trusting his intuitions in the face Of
all appearances.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-07
Tomorrow Ushers In the
One Hundred ThOusandth
Week of the Christian Era

Tomorrow will be the one-hundred-
thousandth Sunday Of the Christian era.
Although Sunday will be the first day
of the 100,O0Oth week, however, it will
not be the 1O0,000th Christian festival
of the Sabbath.
The ambiguity is due to doubt about
the year 4 A. D., as to whether or not
it was leap year.
1t is usual to regard every year since
year /, which is a multiple of 4, except
1900 and 1900, as leap year. For reck-
oning of past years, leap years have been
regarded as extending backwards indef-
initely into the centuries before Christ.
In the first half century following the
reform of the calendar by julius Caesar
in As B. c., there were some Irregular
ties in daily calculations. There is still
dispute, therefore, as to which of the
years between 45 B. c. and A. D. were
leap years.
Most authorities, however, agree A. D.
8 was the first leap year. On this hy-
pothesis January l, A. D. was Sun
day and July 8, 1917. becomes the first
day of the 1OO.0OOth week of our era.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-07

have the unusual luck Of SOUND oooy
and constant work for their families ana
themselves.
There is no mothering in its conscious
ness.
The parks. TOO few TO reach the ma,
iority. are the only indications OF actua'
feeling.
All else must be paid for out OF the
neacer earnings of those who would
have a little respite from work.
What wonder that the children WANDER
in the sunshine?
What wonder that they are found out
whore grass and flowers and oossy co"
licking her little calf may be seen?
These babes are the natural, normal
creatures.
We are perverted thru the economic
necessity which has herded US in en-
and bound us hand and foot 10 an econ
omic system which forgets the human
soul in its struggles for material gain.
Poor little baby things; they are
promptly snatched back to their crowd
ed. barren homes and often whipped for
their naughtiness for it is not safe that
Nature should express herself in these
days of rushing traffic and feverish UNI
rest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-07
Maybe the Reader Knows

Occasionally. or oftener-we leave Il
to the judgment of the readcr-we don't
know. We don't know is our answer to
Regular Reader" who sends in the fol-
lowing:
To the Editor OF The Times Why haven't the
Germans themselves given US hnh solution OF
the U-boat propostion7
The German merchant submarine. the Deutsch-
land. made two trips TO this country. It's incom-
ing cargo was said TO be worth million dollars.
and on each homeward trip II carried 100000
worth OF war supplies. according TO reports.
Four times this vessel went safely thru the
British navy, including submarines, the meta.
mines and the chasers OF the Allies.
For obvious reasons, submarines cannot suo-
ceesfully combat submarines. But German sub
marines are practically all that American mer-
chant submarines would have 10 look out for.
The best brains in America and in Europe have
thus far failed to get up anything, offensive or
defensive 10 meet the U-boats depredations on
transatlantic traffc.
Why not an American feet OF big merchant
submarines7 Regular Reader.