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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25

NJ. Euvrard, May, 1917, 54Remington
certificates: x. McCauley, March 3,
1917, As; Mary Donlon, April II, 1917,
AZ; p. Lucier, April II, 1917, As.
Printing of name and name of school
of the certificates given out was done
nv RAYMOND Mann of the State Trade
School under Mr.. Penny's direction.
Last Saturday the school team
played KiiIingly High at Elmville.
KiIlingly won, the score being l4-f,
and made more than half of her runs
in the first three innings. Maher then
replsced Murdoch in the box and each
team about held its own. Wlllimantic
plays at Putnam Saturday. another
league game.
Last week . meeting of the senior
class was held to elect committees for
graduation. The following chsirmen
were elected, Hazel Perry. class day.
Beatrice Dryer, reception; Artauf
Andrews. graduation. Earl Hughes
was elected chairman oi co
for a class picnic.
The school wishes to acknowledge
the gift OF a picture of General Grant
which Lieut.. Moriarty recently pre-
scented to the school. 1t has been hung
In the library.
Friday evening. May Is, was ceie.
brated as Parents Night at this ana
the trade school. DR.. 5innott OF Storrs
o..ege gave a stereopticon lecture on
Australia. After this both schoois
were opened for inspection. Expeh-
ments were demonstrated In the cnein'
is,rv laboratory. There was spien'
a;a ax hih;tion of the work Of the sew
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Senior Typewriting Contest

senior record-Msy Is, 10 minutes,
underwood mschine-A. Devine, a
PEI minute; F. Darling, a per minute;
e Lucier, As per minute. Remington
machine-K. McCauley, so per min
a@' T. Lucier, 4s per minute: NJ. Dom
ION, Al per minute.
senior dictation-May l1-Winner,
a. MeCauley, 500 words taken In I
minutes, transcribed in 20 minutes;
MY one slight error ttypine). End,
a Devine, 603 words taken in 7 min
yves, With three slight errors.
Junior record-May IL, Underwood
,achine-N. Euvrard, As per minute;
= uailant, "A per minute.
underwood certificates granted dur
'1s The year for " iting 40 words q
1'huie are as follows: Seniors-Kath-
n hecauley, Oct. 5, 1916, Al; A.
esine, Oct. 5, 1915, Al; Pauline
ueief, Dec. IA. 1915, 4s; Florence
aos, April q, 1917, 43. Juniors
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
Fractured Great Toe

William Slater of New Britain was
taken to the DAY Kimball hospital
Sunday afternoon and il was found
that he had a fractured greet toe.
The fracture was the result of an ac-
cident that happened between the
Gary schoolhouse and the home of
William May on the road to Pomfret.
Slater and six other motorcycle
riders were speeding along the road
chine and ran into bank. He was
thrown and besides the injury already
mentioned was slightly cut and bruis-
ed. The motorcycle was but little
damaged,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25

ing classes ana the cooking room was
open. All the departments at the
trade school were busy. These caused
great deal of interest as many people
had ne yer seen that school at work.
At 2 O'Clock on Tuesday, May %,
Memorial Day exercises will be held at
the school. Rev. II. A. Beadle ofPom-
fret will speak, as will also Mr.. Nc
X achnie of the local q. A. X. There
will be appropriate music and decla-
nations. Members OF the j. A. X.
and any others interested are urged to
be present.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
Successful Whist

Nearly $35 was realized from a whist
held ct the home OF Mrs. q. H. Let
tiers, Grand View, last Fridaylevening.
The proceeds will be used In furnish.
ang refreshment at the Putnam Coun-
try Club during the summer months.
Twenty-Five tables had been srrang-
ed for and an unusual feature was that
parties desiring to play together could
arrange for a table in advance. The
gentlemen were allowed q room by
themselves IL they SO desired where
they might smoke.
The house was prettily decorated,
sweet peas and maidenhair ferns being
used with artistic effect. Boutonnieres
of arbutus were distributed and fruit
punch and waters were served.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
Auto Deaths Are Twice 1916 Rate

During the first four months OF the
present year AZ fatal automobile acci'
dents occurred in this state. In the
same period for 1915 the number was
20. This is an increase of % In the pc.
riud from Jan. i to April 30. 1t Is an
interesting fact that the difference in
the number of fatalities for the first
four months of 1915 and those of 1915
was only one, the number in 1915 be.
ing one less than in 1916
There were $50 arrests in the state
during the four months for violations
of the automobile law, and the num-
Der of prosecutions resulting from
these arrests was little over 200.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
Rummage Sale for Red Cross

A rummage sale will be held in the
old Chsmpeau store, South Muin
street, Thursday, for the benefit Of the
Red Cross association. 1t Is hoped
that people having articles will res
pond TO the request to bring them 70
the store so that good sum may 10
realized from the affair. II anyone
wishes TO have articles they have TO
give called for, they may communi-
cate with Mrs. Lille Leach, rs Sew
ard street and the matter will be taken
care OF.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
Fell Down Stairs Broke Two Ribs

Emil Lapoint, between 80 and so
years Of age, fell down stairs in the
mill Of the Nightingale Morse Corpor.
alton, and fractured Two ribs.
The man went 10 the mill 10 get his
pay. After going to the Office he en-
tered the mill and stumbled and fell
down u flight ef stairs. he was taken
TO the Day Kimball hospital.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Cstarrh that cannot be cured BY
dsll's Cstsrrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY q co. Toledo o.
We, the undcrsigned have ksown r. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business Transactions
and financially able to carry ont any oblig4-
tons made by his Arm.
NAfIoNA. BANK or ConNERcR.
Toledo, o.
Hsif's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, a.
ting directly upon he blood and mucous sur
aces Of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all ruggists.
Tske Halls Family Pills for constipation. ADV
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-25
An AGED COUPLE
Tell How They Regained Strength
and Vigor

ana Vlg0r
Steubenville, Ohio.-"My husband
is 70 years old and am 70 years Of age
and we owe our good health to vinol,
the greatest strength creator and
medicine there is. When either one
of US get into a weakened, rundown
condition, Vinol has never failed TO
build US up and restore strength. We
have often said we would not be
living now were 1t not for Vinol."
-MARY A. LEE.
We guarantee Vinol to create
strength for feeble old ,ple.
j. r. Donshue, DrI. gist, Putnam
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
DEATHS

MEEK April u, SARAH A., daughter Of
late Reuben and Mary Ann Meek, Of Half Moon.
CenteS County, Pa, AGED 80 Relstiyes and
M, chapel Of Andrew j. Bar Sons, Arch and
''iT 'PiTEffERs smApriti ii, Il BERTHA L., wife of
charles l.. Peters, dauEhter of late George and
Frances LEVERS, aged, 46. Relatives and
friends. Camp No; l29. ?. o Of 4, camp No, l.
10, a5, o. $. OF y. Puritan Council No. lS5,
$. and u. Of H., invited to services Mon, y.
M, oliver II, Bair Building, 1920 Chestnut st.
Int private Mt, Peace Gem, Lodge services
MEGAY Suddenly at Eddystone, April 10,
FuneraI sat. s p m, lis Chain st., ,Norristown
HERAN tnee o Brienl, widow Of Iohn ,Mulheran.
Rplatives and friends also r. " NJ, Sodality
and sacred Heart society, q, st, AIMS Church
Invited to funeral, Tues, $50 a. m. from 233S
T.. Tucker st. Solemn requiem mass 81. Ann $
Church. 10 a, m, Int. Holy sepulchre Gem
ITI'RTIN.- April l2, DANIEL. NJ j., son of
Michael and late Catherine NJ, curtin, aged IS.
Relatives and friends, 81. James Catholic
club Columbus Catholic Boys Club. Holy Name
society and League of Sacred Heart of St
Jarnes's Church, invited to funeral, Tues $50
a. M, parents residence 32i3 w. SAMSON st
Solemn high mass of requiem St James
Church 10 a Int Holy Cross Gem
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
FIRST INTO SCRAP,
MOTTO OF MARINES
"Soldiers of the Sea" Make
Strong Bid for Popular
ity in Recruiting
PROUD OF THEIR RECORD

II you rant to join on rs u u. s. Marine
You're not TO net used TO the tCdtcr,
You're got to be smart and you'Ue got to
be clean
And ready for d,'H or for slaughter
They ,CiH gipc you the hook il you don't
learn to cook.
And, out Whcre the shdrpshooterS hover
You've got to learn not TO stand up and be
shot.
But TO iUrig1to drOuud nndcr CoUer.
In ciuili3ed places or tropical scenes
You mustn't be careless or neruoHS
But tend to the Uork Of the u. S. Marines,
The oldest Branch Of the Service!
The men of Philadelphia are focking
into the marine corps, A sort of friendly
rivalry obtains between the three branches
Of the United States service the army, the
navy and the marine corps. Each man IN
any of the services thinks his is the best
of course. and for the man who isn't in
any of the three it is almost an even
choice.
But there seems to he little more of
romance in the marine corps, to hear the
marines themselves tell of it, than in any
of the other services. They are frequently
likened to the minute men" of long ago,
for whenever there is trouble brewing any
where they are the men Unc!e Sam sends
out.
All the slight troubles that have come
in Haiti. San Domingo ana thoSe primer
palities down there have been the signal
for a call to the marines to Getaways
Immediately, too.
When their directing head, Major Cen
eral George Barnett now in Washing
ton was commandant of marines at League
Island the public always was hearing that
few hundred marines We're packing Off
here or there
The department at Washington always
reckoned in those days that one Ameri-
! can marine was usually good enough TO
take care of any twenty men on the other
side, and more than once tales have come
back from Central America of twenty ma
| rines capturing this village or that with
| the opposing forces numbering hundreds.
| They have name,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
HIGH PRICES CONTINUE
IN THE LEATHER MARKET
Shoe Dealers Report Slow Shipments.
Local Building Is Increasing
Rapidly

mt, ,o,.bor market continues active and
prices high and firm, according 10 the weeh
~ review of trade by X H. Dun q W,
Glazed kid manufacturers report soou
demand for all grades ana prices s'e"us.
shoe dealers report delays IN shipments
from manufacturers and a consequent scar
citv of some grades of shoes. Millinery
dealers state the season. has been 1airly
satisfactory. but trade during the last week
has been moderate ~
The volume of new contracts In the build-
ing line started the last week was cohsio-
erably in excess of the previous week.
while the number of operations was the
sa me the estimated cost was about $1,000
900 greater. The new operations include
several large factory buildings and some
new municipal buildings at Byberry'
There is a large amount of proposed al
terra ations as we'll as substantial new puiiu-
iugs being estimated on. Labor conditiohs
still hamper contractors, but there Is some
;mnroyement in the delivery of materials.
THE condition of the chemical market
,s unchanged; while there is a fair demand,
there is a shortage in stock In some lines
due to the war.
The situation in dpestuffs remains about
the same (; no foreign dyes are coping INFO
the market, and while the demand mas
fallen off somewhat prices continue hish'
The paper market continues to snow I'M
proyement. Manufacturers and jobbers re-
nort a steady increase in volume OF sales
although some mills are still experiencing
dificulty in filling orders, owing to shortage
of raw material. Prices are inclined to ad-
vance.
Paint manufacturers. dealers in paints
and painters supplies report steady IN
crease in this line Of business. purchases
represent all grades OF material, ana II II
believed that the volume of business benf
done will exceed that for the same period
NJ 1915 There is little change in prices
and an improvement in collections Is re
ported,
wallpaper-' manufacturers, jobbers and
dealers report an increase In this line o.
business. Manufacturers report profitahl'
season, notwithstanding the increase II
nrices of raw material, ana II Is believet
that the volume OF business zone III .nIs nm
will equal that for the same period o
| 1915.
| Wholesale grocers report satisfactor!
xol,,me of business and collections salts
Sactory A good feeling as to future bus
ness conditions is prevalent. Retailers re
| mort business inclined to be little slo'
with collections satisfactory.
| Manufacturers of cloaks ana suits stat
| the spring business was somewhat oacR
ward. However, the last three or rou
| weeks pveceding Easter their plants wer
worked TO their full capacity. The seasor
howeyer. has not been an entirely salts
Manufacturers Of boys clothing hav
had a good season and prospects favorabl
for the coming season.
Shirt manufacturers nave siso neen pus
~ shirt waists have found the ssaso
somewhat backward. They anticipate hoy
ever, that with settled weather sales wi
Improve somewhat.
i wholesaler and jobbsrs of ary 1900
epslcsg M sspcrs tsllns z e q n y ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
LYNDON STOCK MARKET
'rnced American Snares Are Not
nsuve-Allied Bonds Irregular

|S1s. April 13,-Being without a
|Ess ne Stock Exchange markets hesi-
~ y BUSINESS remained quiet. but
ctks kSss.ohe was hard, The gilt-edged
}rsSn was narrow.
~ .'ai announcement of.an unlimited
.>un ~. per cent exchequer bonds at par
'&rs nout enect, as 1t had merely full
Il ~ casts 49, The result of today's sale
,s.ss,ovo ,svv,ovo Treasury bills was awaited
|4,e, w.ced americans were inactive, but
Is1i. ssnadian Pacifics were good. Grand
HnrIil.s" "sre without color Cheerfulness
~ Ssr,,m ARGENTINE rails, in spite of
n'1,,.nss' Home lines were steady on
h,shsIneh OF the agitation as to, wages,
|(~S Ssa war bonus Of Ave shillings a
alvins been granted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13

CHICAGO. April 13--Today's wheat mar
ket was wild affair. May and July reach
ing extraordinary heights and breaking all
previous top marks There was a great
deal of excitement. although the volume of
business was not extremely large.
May scared to SEES compared with
$2 y, the former record established yes
terday, and July to sl94A. against s1.9lia.
the previous high point. which was made on
April p. On that day September reached
VIII compared with sl.74, todays best.
In the early trading there was some irreg-
ularity, shorts having covered on stop-oss
orders and longs took profits. but the sales
were absorbed quite freely until May broke
its previous high record. when large num-
ber of resting orders to sell were reached.
Offerings Of the new crop deliveries also be-
came little more free. and prices for ali
options worked off.
The Northwest reported big milling de-
mand for cash wheat with little being
rendered. and prices for the actual article
everywhere were marked up sharply. Stocks
continue to decrease and further inquiries
for export were reported Sales to go
abroad in the last twenty-four hours were
estimated at 900 600 bushels
The feeling in the final dealings was easier
prices gradually sagging May ended at
S2.2l a M2.2l. compared with s2.l7ia at the
end yesterday Todays low was S2.17a
July closed at s1,S9h a l.SSA, against
SISa. the final quotation of yesterday, and
today's low was sl.s7ts
| September finished at Si.7oi, bid against
! Sl1o&, yesterdays last price, and today s
low was Sl,6SA.
! The International Harvester Company's
| survey of the winter wheat crop indicates
| IA yield Of about 100000. 900 bushels COM
pared with the Governments forecast Of
| i30. 100000 bushels for this season. The
Harvester Company's advices show that the
| pared with the official estimate of 10000, 900
bushels.
The market at Liverpool was dull. hut
| firm. 1t is believed that Argentina will
modify its embargo and permit expectation
to the United Kingdom of recent purchases.
! Shipments from Argentina for the week
| were $4,000 bushels. against 2,O5SoOO
| bushels last year. The visible supply there
Is 9.25000O bushels
Exports of wheat and -four from the
| United States for the week were 5,56O,2OO
bushels, against S.731.409 bushels.
There was big general trade in small
! lots in corn The market sagged after ii
| had shown considerable strength, May and
| July making new high records. reaching
S1.3Sia and sl.S5ss, respectively. There
| was much profit-taking.
Exports of corn from the United states
for the week were l,475,l33 bushels; fol
the season they amount to 43931 sos bush
els, against l9O03.71O bushels in the pre-
vious season. Shipments from Argentina
for the week were l.374,OOO bushels The
visible supply there is 100000 bushels.
4 f,,t,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
VEGETABLES

Demand was fairly active and values were
Any maintained on choice stock of most de-
s!'r;s ssoc9 9uOtatCnss Ys Whi5e po!a old
~ bush, ". S5@3n0; Maine choice. per bush
ss.s,sss.Jsrsey s.!,.s per basket; si.5.@I +. White
kstees Eastern Shore, per bbl.-No. /. 81. 5O@ a
Z ~ ~ z, u ;oo@S Sweet potatoes. Delaware
s ,,:s M2'@ 4: es cnlIs,, 81, Sweet potatoes
Onions, per io0-lb bag-No / yell
NJ .,d igla No. yellow, s7@IO;.. Cabbage,
Ys's isQT; T.v Spinach, Norfolk, per Dbl, Tho
SsriolS IT, nar sehaS hS per hamper H1aG2. Kaie.
|ms PER crate. .ss@a55 Ie"eseF fettHss Florida aa
/ ~. per basket, s4m!. Lettuce Florida, poor
iSSd, SS1,cS Per basks, sl@s, Celery, Florida
3 EsLet;,Green, 81, 80 002 So wax, 81. IL Ts95
|srSs Snt, NJ riorrlda PER box; So 50@a:, Peppers
aIs9. MIsoSI R,or,S Peas Florida per bs sEet sa 8
E.sSa per 100 punches. s4&8 Radishcs, south
S'Sn, s,% ~ per o ohampter, 81 1h@o:bO: Tomatoes,
49, 81 dossn s bunches-,Coossal ss;fancy. $40
nYei nY,e s.9S Mushrooms per Alb. basket,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
GERMAN TARS MUST WORK
FOR u. s., OFFICIAL DECREE
Interned Sailors, About 1886 of Them,
Maybe More Later, Will Earn
Their Salt

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Memhers of
the crews of German ships, seized by this
Government after war was declared, will
he put to work, il was officially stated this
afternoon If war is declared with Austria
their sailors will also not be allowed to re-
main idle,
A total Of 1885 men will he affected and
a survey is being made to ascertain places
suitable for their employment. These men
will be placed in trades and occupations to
which they are best adapted, Under treaty
and international law suHh individuals can
be employed to perform nonmilltary labor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS.

M ste1MH9 Mspi.A April ls;-HoGs--Receipts. 10. 900
SrisS.v.n nsrket ste slow TO &c higher Mixed and
h 3Ss'. Nv ~. 40 20 N 10. 40; good heavy, $4,000
TS ioTcn ~ hesvy, si5. TOO 10, s5; light sis 40
cs~.iyss yss' sil'oog14,6O; bulk. 1880 q 1890.
..SlAIlE-Receipts, 5000 head Market slow
lsi,rss n >. Beeves, so. .3O013a5: cows and
o 1.ssns % so s51rkers y and feeders $3.50
h'fsss -, Receipts 5000 head. Market strong.
II" sno western. siO.7O@l3IO: lambs. SIC
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
8ILADELPHIA
MARKETS
roAvN AND FLOUR

.s,rsc.p... l4 az in oHse sne day. oe tSi sub:
tlgsSssd &c. Quotations ,ssIa aisMs 40;
rsS. 81 ss@a sisr%ssrs 81 Sssd: No. re-
4HxSss AZ: rejected B, s2.ssaa.2s.
.:s,S,. 7e4e su.asss aass ,S ofsries nndes SsFS MsFS
M siices furthepI pIuotations: Car lots for
Ssjs. q: 70 dn' No. 4 yellow. ;oo% .ol
e.,siiIcw. ;i,is@i'5o; sou'"er" N' .
uMwn 70. 5as bushels Trade was
" Receipts. ,.ore arm under light onerlnssi
~ prices white. 76h g17h stannard
,lSe: Ne,lc Noi, No. white. 14a wlnnH &
Hh e!.ssSse q iiH c; sample oats 'o's Cd
W ,,,. 500. bbs and 5ss, 7aa lbs.
Rec Reeve were higher in sympa,,tny w,sn n.r
~: Pfssde was quiet: Quotas,hp, h,,, 5sc
WI tut usp11 VA cotton or jute SACKS apour sSo
~ N wooo ,,airht $50 lo.ov hansas y y
y, winter a M M ho, do, straight. Slo, ,oMo
ji0c?w XII IS. spring. first clear. ~. :,
ssn! q. '.swssnt. si075 do; ~ taySi,tS Ssncy
dc' .RssSsifs: ssifs city mills choice ana i'"'S
!,se ~ iiSSySiss;, ;gy ws, nrm. We quote so.2'@o'7'
~. - 10 quality,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
Spanish Crisis Grows Worse

LONDON. April 13.-"The situation in
Spain is growing more and more critical"
saws a dispatch from Madrid to the Daily
Eypress today In addition to the domestic
turbulance, says the dispatch there is a
growing demand in Spain that an ulti-
matum be sent to Germany on the sub
marine situation; The Spanish Cabinet to-
day approved a. note to Germany demand
ing an indemnity for the sinking of the
steamship San Fulgencio by a German
G-boat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
FRESH FRUITS

\ Choice stock met with fair sale and ruled firm
Eudsr moderate offerings. Quotations.: APP
IA per b, ben Davis, s3.5Oml50; Baldwin.
|HL N@5: do, ungra ded. s3@3. so: Greening
M ], iSSSS6; do unsraded. ss64: Wine.
snp No. L. $4.5Oq8; do, unsraded. $2.5Om35O
/ N9paes, Northwestern. per box-Fancy, S262. 50;
nceA u,50n2. Lemons, per box, S3Mt.
Flnnses Florida, per crate--Bright. fancy, So %
l5O russell. fancy sc.50m4; poor. sf62.25.
lsssG Porto Rico, per crate, s3a45O: Gran
enss Cape Cod, per Dbl. Fancy late va
fettee. 80: early black. $2mI Cranber-
Ils. Cape Cod. per crate s1,5OGa; do, Jersey.
e crate lql5O. Strawberries. Florida. per
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u. S. Fixes War Zone,
for Ports Safety
shortly develop.
Continued from Page Ono

Continued from Page Ono
Pensacola. Fla. six miles
Mobile. Ala six miles.
Mouth of the Mississippi River and
contiguous waters
Galveston. Tex, five miles.
san Diego Cal. two miles.
san Francisco cal, four miles.
Mouth of the Columbia River, three
miles.
Port orchard, two miles
Honolulu, nine miles
Manila.
That Germany will declare a submarine
blockade" of the Atlantic coast of the
United states was said in diplomatic circles
today to be almost a certainty. Just when
the announcement will he made is matter
Of speculation. High naval officials how
over. said 4 was unlikely that this action
would be taken until German submarines
had reached Atlantic waters off the coast
of the United States. They pointed out that
If the usual plans and system were followed
by Germ2ry the bigger sea-going sub
marines of the German navy could he of
the coast of the United States before the
end of this week if they started from kiel
as has been understood, with the declara-
ton of war by the United States.
COMING OF U-BOATS
Reports that this action already had been
taken were under discussion ~ diplomatic
circles TODAY The Swiss Minister. DR., Paul
Ritter who is looking after German inter
ssts in the United States. positively refused
to receive newSpapermen today. lie mai
Gated through an attache of the legation
that he did not care to be responsible for
any statements at the present time which
dealt with the situation in Germany.
Naval officials said that if Germany had
declared or would declare, a submarine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
MEXICAN HELPERS INDICTED
Two Prominent Texans Accused of
Arms Plot

Ell PASo. Tex, April 13,--The Federal
Grand Jury today returned Indictments
charging conspiracy TO ship munitions to
Mexico against Vincent B Andreas wealthy
cattleman. and Bernard Schuster. prom-
nent El Paso business man
II Is alleged that the two conspred to
shin 100000 rounds of ammunition into
Mexico Both were arrested.