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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08
ADVERTISING MAN
TO SPEAK TONIGHT
A. H. Bailey of the schuneanan and
Evans, st. Paul, to Speak ut Ad
and Commercial Club Dinner.

A. H. Bailey, an advertising expert
of st. Paul, arrived in the city this
afternoon. and will address a joint
m sting Of the Ad and Commercial
clubs in the Commercial club rooms
this evening.
The regular dinner at Sis o'clock
be open to any who care to attend.
Nh. Bailey's work as advertising
manager Of the Schuneman and Ev-
ans department store of st. Paul. has
Carried him through all phase~of
mail order trade, and he is prepared
to give real facts and figures regard
ing the success of mail advertising.
The meeting is expected to prove
that the Ad club has held for some
time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08
SIX SPEAKERS TO
COMPETE SATURDAY
Preliminaries in King Extemporane-
GUS Contest Held at University
Finals on Saturday.

At the preliminaries in the first an
nual King extemporaneous speaking
contest held al the university Satur-
day morning six men. cut of II COM
peting, were selected to appear in the
final contest at the regular
ton hour lei Saturday. The men
are Howard Huston. Gjems Frazier.
Joseph Weber. Waldemar Lilo. A. M.
Watkin and Laemmle. Paul Shorb
and Melvin johnson were chosen as
alternates.
The extemporaneous speaking con
test has been made possible through
a gift to the university from the late
DR.. King of st. Thomas, the interest
Of which is used to provide two prizes.
one of $40 and one of $40, which will
be presented to the winners of the
final contest.
The subject for the preliminary
contest. Problems in North Dakota"
was not posted until Z o'clock Satur-
day morning. The subject which will
be presented in the finals will not be
made known to the speakers until Z
o'clock next Saturday morning, the
contest being at l o'clock. Each
speaker will be limited to 10 minutes.
Judges at the preliminary contest
were Professor l.. Void. VIM. Green
leaf and Prof. J.. A. Taylor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08
RURAL CREDIT ACT
IS CONSTITUTIONAL
SAYS HIGH COURT

Pierre, s.. D., May s.-An opinion
holding that the rural credits act Of
the last legislature is fully within the
constitutional provisions and the
right of the legislature and is valid in
all its provisions as to the use Of the
states credit was handed down by the
state supreme court tonight. 1t was
rendered at the request Of Governor
Norbeck.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08
M'COOL CONFESSES
TO BEING in CAR
CONNERY STOPPED

Minneapolis, May S.-Chief Of Po-
lice Harthill, Minneapolis, announced
this afternoon that Frank J.. McCool.
indicted yesterday for the murder Of
George Connery, confessed
to Detective Bert Weare, at Omaha,
today that he was in the death carr
when 1t left Lacrosse the morning of
disappearance.
McCool is quoted as saying he left
the machine before 1t was stopped in
Minneapolis by Connery for speeding.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

NJ. N. Larson, Fargo; E. s. Newberry
and C. B. Craven, Darlington; o.
Frederickson. Maddox; c. l.. New
house, Bottineau; ]. P. Harry. Fargo:
c. O. Olson, Grand Forks; F. D. Nc
Cartney, Cakes: H. A. Blocker, Bow
man; c. J. Lee. Fargo; c. E. Knox,
Cakes: A. B. Clancy. Fargo; G. E.
Galehouse. Carrington; Will McLain.
Fargo; r. A. Lathrop. Hope; w. K.
Treumann, Grafton; H. K. Halde-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

KEN Temple Band Rehearsal-rhe
zen temple band will hold an i'm
portant band rehearsal Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock for the purpos
vi i, getting ready fof the concert which
auditorium. a. LAG
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Graduation Dresses-we take plea
sure m announcing that in addition
TO our regular dressmakin;: depart-.
ment, we are making a speciality of
graduation dresses. All Of our work
IS M under the personal s~uperyie-
ION OF an experienced dressmaker.
winch enables US to give our patrons
most excellent service. The Speciality
Shop, 311 South Third street. NJ. v.
Phone 46. Tri-state 946.-Adv.
Bankers and brokers of this city have
wired their reports to Secretary Nc
Adoo, In answer to his query for an
estimate governing the amount Of lib
erty loan bonds saleable in this Sec
ton of the northwest. Reports indi-
cate that Grand Forks will accept its
share Of the paper, individuals as we'll
as banks being expected to purchase
the bonds.
Orchestra to Banquet - The an
nual get-together and business meet
ing of the Philharmonic society of the
university will be held on Wednesday
evening. A banquet will be served at
the Hotel Dacotah at Z o'clock, after
which the annual report Of the organ
ization will be given. Preceding the
oiAoS ShS lS6uAdI WEEKLY T0Clldl
will be held from s until Z o'clock.
Check Coal shortage-Preparedness
steps to avoid a shortage of coal in
the event of a general tie-up, are be-
ing made by the Great Northern rail-
way in this city. An emergency coal
yard, having considerable territory,
has been erected on the Great North
ern right-of-way, near the present
coal docks, and this will be filled with
a surplus supply of coal to be used
in case there are shortage results from
the impairment Of traffic.
To Teach French-Resulting from
the editorial which appeared in the
Herald Monday afternoon regarding
the organization of classes composed
of young men who may have to go to
France to fight and would have use
of the French language, H. H. futile
of the Y. NJ. c. A. has announced that
if a sufficient number of young men
signify their intention Of entering, a
class will be formed at once. DR.. Will
liam Baldwin Of the University of
North Dakota. an experienced instruc-
tor Of French. has offered to con-
tribute his services to promote the
classes. Those who desire to become
members may report at nee to Mr..
futile at the Y. M. C. A. building.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

$500 Per Month viii, ,,,nn,v vo,-
ice box with Red river ice Saii =.
up and make arrangement whiia this
oner lasts. Service positively qua
anteed. Grand Forks Ice & Fuel Co.
Phone 447.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

g Deputy Treasurer-oscar
o Ie : for the last two years a
John Bridston, has been appointed
aeputy, to succeed Charles Alien. who
mas held the position for some time,
Mr. Allen will remain in the Office Of
the treasurer. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Mrs. Nordfund Improves-Mrs. I,
c. Nordlund, 1909 University avenue.
underwent an operation at a local
hospital yesterday morning and was
said to be doing very nicely TODAY.
Place Your Order With Us for Ice
and take advantage of our new ar
rangements Service positively guar
anteed. Grand Forks Fuel & Ice CO.
Phone 447.-Adv. ="
For sale-Eght strictly all
modern dwelling in one Of the best
residence sections in tie southern
part Of Grand Forks. Almost new.
Address 693 Herald.-Adv.
Join Signal Corps-Four more uni
~versity men have left to enlist in the
army, going to Jefferson Barracks,
No. Where they will join the signal
corps OF the regular rny The men
are Lester Cole, Harold Barnes, John
Jennison n Ray Green.
Now is the Time to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our illus
trated catalogue with special price
list on surplus trees. oscar Wick.
East Grand Forks Nursery, East
Grand Forks, Minn.-Adv.
Fox Trot Special-Learn to do the
most popular dance. Miss Agnes
Rhodes will teach the Fox Trot Tues
day, May 8. Commercial club rooms,
East Grand Forks 500 to 900 p.
m. Dance from $500 to 1000. soc
per couple.-Adv.
To Draw Jury-Sheriff A. F. Turner,
County Auditor Hans Anderson and
County Treasurer John Bridston will
make the drawing this week for the
Grand Forks county jury to sit during
the term Of district court which be-
gins June 8.
We Wish to Announce-That we
r again going into the gas-appli-
n business and during National
Gas Range Week May 7-12, we will
have for sale a number Of ranges,
heaters, ETC., at last years prices.
After May IL new Inc higher prices
will prevail.-Red River Power Co.
Adv.
Circus Day-Barnum & Bailey's big
circus is slated to appear in Grand
Forks on July u, R. L. Lohmar, ad-
vance man, visiting the city Monday
and securing a license to show here
on that date. Besides the 900"
which is the biggest In America, there
are a number of striking new features
being added this year. A recruiting
. station accompanied the show. and
visitors at the grounds will be given
an opportunity to enlist in either the
nav or marine corps.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08
MINISTER OF WAR
ELECTED PRESIDENT
Of BOLIVIA, REPORT

La Paz, Bolivia, May s.-Jose Mes
tor Gutierrez, the minister Of war was
today elected president of Bolivia. He
succeeds General Ismael Monies.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Aid Meeting Postponed-The meet
ing of the Ladies' Aid of the Zion
Lutheran church., which was sched-
uled for Thursday afternoon, has been
postponed until Friday afternoon Of
this week. The hostesses will be Mrs.
Peter Johnson and Mrs. Louis Kleven.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Visited Hillsboro-Miss Hattie Per-
kins and Miss Nellie woolsey re-
turned yesterday from Hillsboro,
where they spent the weekend with
the formers sister. Miss Ella Perkins.
Robert Perkins, a navy recruiting ON
Ger Of Fargo: Joined his sisters at
Hillsboro for Sunday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

The sane old bunch is still at the
top and there are some new names
among the clouters who are pounding
the pill for marks of $50 and better.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Walhalla Banker-C. w. Andrews,
president OF, the First National bank
OF Walhalla, Is spending the day in
Grand Forks looking after business
Affairs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

man. Glover; j. A. Dwyer, Hankin-
son; NJ. ". Murphy, Fargo, and S. H.
Wilson, Bottineau.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Offer Services-Prefessor Howard
e. Simpson Of the university weather
bureau and Charles Evanson of the
county auditors ONCE, have offered
their services to the sheriff in the
is soon to be held throughout the
country. The county oficials are
awaiting Instructions from the gov
eminent as to the method of proceed
ure of registering for the draft.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Mrs. Nord1und Improves-Mrs. j.
e. Nordlund, 1909 University avenue,
underwent an operation at a local
hospital yesterday morning and was
said to be doing very nicely today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

The New Tri-state telephone direc-
tory will be issued soon. Be sure that
partnent Tri-state IT'S for any
changes desired in this book.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Rusche Has observation-disclosures
Rusche. ticket taken at the Metropoli-
tan theater, who was shot some time
ago by two holdup men at the theater
where he vas working, underwent an
operation this morning at the Dea-
coness hospital, pieces Of the right
collar bone which had been splintered,
and bits Of shot being removed. The
operation, though serious, was thought
to be entirely successful, and it is ex-
pected that the patient will soon re-
cover his normal strength.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Buxton Banker Here-A. odegard,
prominent banker of Buxton, N. D..
is in Grand Forks today, attending
to important business matters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Place Your Order With Us for Ice
and take advantage of our new ar
rangements Service positively guar
anteed. Grand Forks Fuel & Ice Co.
Phone 447.-Ady. 3"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Zoe, Ice, Ice-Phone us TODAY and
get our new arrangement for Ice de-
Mveries, Grand Forks Ice & Fuel Co.
Phone 447.-Adv,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

For Sale-Eght room strictly all
modern dwelling In one of the best
residence sections in tie southern
part OF Grand Forks. Almost new.
Address 693 Herald.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-08

Join Signal Corps-Four more uni
Nversity men have left to enlist in the
army, going to Jefferson Barracks,
Mo-, where they will join the signal
corps OF the regular army. The men
are Lester Cole, Harold Barnes, John
Jennison and Ray Green.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
Vital Statistics

Births
Mr. and Mrs John VI Bcrnardy. 30
South Clegern avenue. girl
Deaths
Mrs Katherine j. Luse, - years old.
2ug East & avenue
W A Peacock. 63 years old, local hos
pltal
Mrs saraphle pumain, SO ears old, 0ot
West ChiCknsaw avenue
W r. Shaw, II years old 200 East e
avenue.
Mrs. Lucille n, Barnaby, - years old.
local hospital
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
GAS, HEARTBURN,
INDIGESTION OR i
AS|CK STOMACH
"Pape's Diapepsin" relieves
stomach distress in
five minutes.

Tim, ~ pape's Diapepsin will
sweeten sour, gassy or out-oi-ordet
stomach within five minutes
II your meals don't III comfortably,
or wha, YOU eat lies like a lump Of lead
in YOUR stomach, or II YOU have heart
burn, that i' usually sign Of acidity
on the stomach.
Get from your pharmacist q fifty.
cen, case ot Pspe's Diapepsin and take
a dose jus, as, soon as YOU can. There
will he no sour risinps, no belching OF
undige,,ed food mixed with acid. no
stomach gas or heartburn, fullneS or
heavy feeling in the stomach, nausea,
dehili,atlnp headaches or dirrinev
This will all 60 and, besides, there will
be no sour food lei, over in the stomach
TO poison your breath with nauSeou'
odot,
Papes Diaper,n helps TO neu,tali,e
the excessive acid IN the stomach which
!, causing the food fermentation and
preventing proper digestion.
Relief in five minutes IL waiting for
you at any drug store.
These large fiity-eent cases contain
enough "pape's Diapepsin" to usually
keep the entire isuily free from s,om-
aeh scidi,y and iu symptom, Of indi.
ses,icn, dyspepsia, sourne,, case,
heartburn. and headache. for many
month, |, belong, in your home -.
ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11

terness OF the battles there and the
Canadians had been holding on to a
slender position on the western slope
all winter only by the display OF most
tenacious courage
In connection with the new offensive,
IT was determined that Nimy must fall.
The ridge positions had been ilayed by
an incessant bombardment for ten days
and nights, when Monday at dawn the
Canadians climbed out of their lowly
trenches and began moving toward the
top of it, They fought theif way from
the foot to the crest before midafter-
noon Monday; yesterday they swep,
down the farther slope and now doml-
nate the enemy remaining in the Dou
aui plains.
Vaunted Field Fortress.
Nimy was one of the vaunted Ger
man field fortresses and the British
lind it difficult to imagine any "strate
gical reasons" that would call for Civ
ing it up. More than 5000 Germans
in the Vimy garrison, including 100 OF,
ficcrs, fell into Canadian hands be
fore sunset last night
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
SEARCHING FOR SUBMARINES


$
1t
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11

Mrs. Seraphle Bumain.
Mrs Seraphie Bumnin. SO years old.
died at the home OF her daughter. Mrs
L. Helsort g26 West Chickasaw avenuc
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
Large Quantities
of Guns for Villa
Stored on Coast

FL PASO Texas, April ll--Local
government officers commenting on re-
ports from San Diego last night of the
appearance of supposed munitions
carrying steamer, said they have known
for 4 month that large quantities OF am
munitions and rifles were hidden on
the California coast, in the vicinity OF
San Pedro or San Diego, awaiting de
livery to a Mexican port The number
of rifles was given here as 25,O00 and
the ammunition was said to have
amounted to more than 100000 rounds.
including quantities OF machine gun
cartridges
Ii was reported that the arms and am
muniiion had been bought for Francisco
Villa by interests on the American side
of the border which hoped to regain
lost concessions by backing Villa in
Sonora, Slnaloa and Chihuahua
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11

Johnson City (Tenn) unions will
start a cooperative store.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
British Push Far
Into German Lines
Associated Press War Sman ary.

Associated Press war Sulhh afy'
Vigorously pressing their offensive
on the ArraS- Lens front, the British
have pushed further into 'he German
held territory behind the famous HIN
denhurg line
Village and Heights Taken.
Todays official statemnt from Lon
don reports the capture of village and
heights OF Monchy lc PreuX. nearly
five miles southeast OF ArraS and JUS,
north OF the Arras- Cambria main road
Satisfactory progress along other
sections OF the fighting linc IS an
nounced, one of the points taken being
the village Of La Bergere
Ground Consolidated.
Apparently the first swift rush OF the
| iorceful offensive carried the troops
far into the German lines but the re
ports from correspondents indicate that
the work OF consolidating the ground
there was 'aken up speedily and done
thtroughly and at the same time there
was no interruption of the pressure
upon the rctreating Germans Already
more Than II 100 prisoners and guns in
excess oi 100 many OF them heavy
pieces. have ben taken hy General
| Haig'S victories troops
The minimum advance has been ef-
feCted in the section OF the Nlmy
Ridge, the northern pivot OF the Hin
denburg line. now turned by the Brit.
iSh, where German resistance was stiff
est in view OF the importance of the
commanding hill positions Neverthc
less The British accounts show further
gains against the Germans ther
British troops yesterday advanced
north OF the village Of Louvcrall. in
the direction OF Cambria. to the exten,
of a quarter of a mile along from,
ot 1000 yards and consolidated thi,
gain during the night. telegraphs Rcu-
terS' correspondent with the British
army headquarters in France.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11

that no trouble would he experienced IN
selling the entire issue.
Free Of Charge.
The discussion OF the loan here this
morning was given animation by the
announcement by the Western National
bank through NJ l.. Turner president,
that every facility Of the bank is to
be placed at the disposal Of the pub
lie, Tree OF charge. for the purpose Of
subscribing to government war bond is
sues The bank will take no profit or
commissions from any such transact
ilOnS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11

Williams and Gist, tallors of good, pop-
ular-priced clothes In our new location,
l07 West Second; one step from Rroad-
way.--Adv
Fire insurance, wal IS. Tar upshsw.
ADV.
Burdck 20 he Member Though a'tor-
neys differ AS to the legality uf the aC-
tion, W a Burdick, ninth member ~
the school honrd, elected at the recent
municipal election from the outty
school district, will take his seat II Is
agreed that so long as no question arises
where MIR Burdick's might be the de
Gliding vote there will be- no contest NJ
his seat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
london in Need cf Food

LONDON The shortage OF food /,
now being ielt everywhere, even in the
be,, hotels and restaurants in London.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
Bulldlnu Permits.

81. .hOls n Chandler. $40 West Sine
tcvnth street. two.story brick Veneer
dwelling. tl00nn
Nichols y chandler, alj West Sine
tccnth street. twO-story brick veneer
dwelling $4,000
Nichols \ chandler. 81 West Ninc-
t.yuth street two-stOrN hItk veneer
dwelling $4,000.
r. G. shelton. 632 West ~ avenue, one.
story frame dwelling 81, TOO
g. T.. Frye, l'0N West Fifteenth street,
one story frame bungalow. f2.15U
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
BANKS HERE TO
PURCHASE PART
OF BOND ISSUE
CContinued from Page OneJ

oversubscribed. Some believe that un-
less the issue is allotted to various sec
tlons of the country through the fedsfal
reserve system, it will be snapped up
almost instantly by the large investors
and banks OF the east But all agree
tina, the principal duty of western bank
ers at this hour will be to cooperate
withthe farmer first. and to subscribe
to the bond issue second
State to Help.
Such view OF the matter is taken by
Dan W Hogan. presden, OF the Farm
ers National bank ! b. Levy, president
oi the State Exchange bank, George
l.. Browning, president OF the South
west Rerserve bank s 7. Berry, presi-
dent Of the First State bank; !. T.
Whatley, vice president of the American
National bank; William Raymond,
cashier OF the Security National bank,
and others But they are unanimous
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11
The Quinine That Does Not Affect
the Hesd

Because Of its tonic and laxative ei.
feet, Laxative Bromo Quinine can b.
taken by anyone without causing nerv-
business or ringing in the head There
IS only one "Bromo Qunine F. w,
GROVES signature on box 2Sc-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-11

ut - o'clock yesterday Tho body win
DC sent hy llorrigln-NcAtrc to Mrs
Humnu's old home iu Wcntherford,
Texas, fnr burial
The Washington times., 1917-08-16
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

reports today through Holland Denmark
plainly inspired BY military censorship forecast
% Of ANY
published previously to the beginning Of the British
that view, blow considered
These German statements are either the reflex result of
anxiety a. the several German subsidiary along the
the continuous allied attacks they based genuine in
been in the habit publishing information assumption
SS s ns GsTsa p Is
scale exist the French side and simultaneously the English side
a:; @ s:5s NJ:
quite can One Of the statements also ADDS that the
frontier has been closed. -
s9s that At The Of the %S1 i ys s the s
attacks Belgium merely the
Jude far dsT T:Hs s on Of the Tssn front CAV. color
probability to the German forecast The British and French
territory recently captured Ond north of Ypres The
British made S Cs over TINS b RS @ S %
river between steenstraete and Dxmud and progressed
5;h % hold the dominating position.
and @ the A.n i. a II. and north of
The effort said to have been failure similar to the failure
indeed similarly positions preceding
the o this the west and north
detached blow for the acquisition Of
'front.' when the captured dominating
British now equivalent regard
ridge The ans only one %% salient ing into the
quite calm portion of the front where the next blow
the only activity of Importance continues develop
S Sa1e % or Se % had sSnS o
Soyea between the northern and southern Ieuonc armies to fall
back The Auns have recovered sova and pressing the
ROumanians the
the southwark south of the Totus
Teutenic under Field Marshal
them northeastward CAPTURING the village Of Sacann
The Washington times., 1917-08-16

one previously. n; under LOO tons. in
GLIDING one previously, z
British merchantmen unSuccessfully
attacked. including s previously, Il
British fishermen sunk. Z"
The sixteen steamships sunk during
the past week bring the total up to
637 since March 1. This includes
only steamers classed a. being above
or under 1 900 tonS In size. The three
fishing craft sunk last week make q
total OF nineteen such ships In all de-
stroyed- A compilation today showed
that the average number of British
ships sunk weekly since the German
submarine war began Is twenty-six-