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State Briefs

Stale Beard of Education Practically Erdt Sicpente for Ail South Jeraey

Petition* are belli* ct.-rulated among chnrrb people of CnmberUad coanty a* the Initial step In the movement to

petitions will be fo<-warded to Jndge

CLAIM IT IS MOST CENTRAL

A loeioo ucaei la uawy •till Haa Chance to »hlft : ciouceater. according to a laadlnc

to the draft call will taka

Captain XeUon Evana. me evangelist. 2 nd Wm. Aiklneoo a trall-hmer

tare pledges In favor of a local option

There U a diversity of opinion

price of 11.10 a barrel, tdany. however.

Physical culture le to be introduced In the Paolaboro public school*, and room* are being fitted up In the high school holding for the purpose Sev-

of various college*, hare volunteered

I'm affair* throughout the State, will

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Secretary Daniels Tells of Its Development

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NoUble Achievement of American Eeglueers

ADDRESS AT NAVAL ACADEMY

U. S. Letters Showing Germany “Used" Swede Envoy

AIRPLANE BUILDING BEGIKS

America la Enliatad With All IU Raaources To F'ee the World Freon the Menace Of

Fmtaienlem.

Annapolis. Md —The remarkable da vrlopment of the Navy la the last year o>a> dt-acrihed by Secretary Daniel* la an address at the Naval Academy to the graduating otuigns of the Naval Ken-rve. He credited President WOeon with giving the Initial impetus to thr movement that haa resulted In a great expansion of the service. "I am not publishing a military secret.” said Mr. Daniels, “whan I say that while the increase In personnel in the past few month* haa far surpaaaed thr Increase In malarial, there are three times as many ships in commission today ns there were alx months sato: and that ships and more ships, from enlarged and ever enlarging shipyards, are coming to afford a place on naval craft to the thousands of patriotic young men who have crowded Into the Navy since the call.” The Secretary traced In detail the growth of the Navy from the average expenditure Bbont fH5.ti00.00C a year. In effect only a few year* agn. to the expenditures which will bo mad* before next July, which will amount to two billion*. Great Area Of Defense. -Thr Impnlae that has made possible our rapidly expanding Navy came from a »perch made by President Wilson In S' lx>u!s on the third day of February, 1916.” Secretary Daniels asserted. "He then d.dared There is no other nary In the world that haa to cover so great an area of defense as the American Navy, and St ought. In my lodgment. 10 t • incomparably the most adequate navy in I he world.’ Following close upon the declaration by the President. Congress took a radical and a forward atep on Us naval program.” |'<•nremlng the war. the Secretary aald: 'If any man doubts that the American people are ready to wage this righteous war to victory, no matter what the cost, he need only rc-d the message* and acts of the President and the legislation and appropriation. revenue and bond bills that hare passed Congrena- They answer effectively and eloquently the snggesttons of alien critics that America is not enlisted with all Its resources to free the world from toe menace of

Prustianiam.”

Morgan's Son There. From Carter B. Burnett, who gave his occupation as “Jack of all trades.” to Junius Spencer Morgan, who la listed aa a banker and 1* the 25-year-eld son of J. P.erpont Morgan, of New York, every walk of Ute * as repre- ; sented in the class of nearly 200 young Americans, who. after 10 week* of strenuous "intensive training” at Annapolis. were graduated this morning The graduation exercise* were simple. Secretary of the Navy Daniels came over from Washington, arcou panied by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Secretary of Agriculture Houston, both of whom have sons among the graduatee. That the das# has acquitted Itself . well wsa pointed out. Superintendent Eberle. of the Naval Academy. In his address. Introduced Secretary Dan- ! lei*, who made the principal speecn. FOR REPORTERS WITH TROOPS. Galbvan Wonts Pershirg To Recon

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Lansing Give* Out Tell Tale Letts' From Von Eckhardt Te ChanoeL ler, Atkins Reward Foe HI#

Friend.

Washington. — Anoto*r chapter to the story of German intrigue In neutral countries and among ueutrsi diplomats was revealed by Secretary Lansing. In the form of a letter to the Imperial Chancellor from the notorious Von Eckhardt, the German Minister at Mexico City, to whom the Intercepted Zimmermann note was ad-

dressed.

Depended On Swede. It disclose* that Folks Cronholm, then Swedish Charge in Mexico, waa depended upon by the German diplomat to furnish Information from the "hostile camp," and to transmit communications to Berlin, and that Von Eckhardt wanted him rewarded by a secret award from the Kaiser of the "Order of the Crown of the Second Claaa." This letter waa written on March 8. 1918. and apparently has been in the possession of the American Government for a long time. It was made pnblic without comment, shedding light upon the method* of another Swedish diplomatic representative In.this hemisphere at a time when the United States and her allies are awaiting with Interest Sweden’s explanation to Argentina of the conduct of her Minister st Bueno* Aires, who transmitted the German “sink without leaving a trace” dispatches. Cronholm Dismissed. Baron Akrrblelm. Swedish Charge here, said tonight In response to a query that Cronholm was dismissed from the diplomatic service last January. He would not discus* the cause, but there was no InUiraUcu that It was In any way connected with Cronholm’* relations with the Germans. Baron Akerhirlm called at the Stale Department during the day to Inform Secretary Lansing that he had received from hi* Government the statement already given to the public at Stockholm, explaining that Sweden had forwarded dispatches from the German Minister at Bueno* Aire* to Berlin In German code without knowledge of their contents. He did not leave a copy of the statement. It la assumed that the Stockholm Foreign Office will not address any communication to the American Government on the aubject.

PERSHING TO HIS SOLDIERS. Massage WIN Be Placed In Testament# Distributed Yo the Army. New York.—Major General Pershing has sent a mi-aaagr le American soldier*, through the New York Bible Society. The message, which will be Inserted iy the small khaki-cove red leftaments given to the men. follow e "Aroused again*! a nation waglug war In viol*liar of all Christian principles. our people are fighting tn the cause of liberty "Hardship will he your lot. but trust In God will give you comfort Temptation will befall you. but the teaching* of our Saviour will give you atirngth. Let your valor aa a soldier and your conduct as a man be an In splration to your comrade* and an honor to you.- country.”

Pradwoad By Ceswhiwad Skin Of t Score Of Enfflwesre Who Pee m Trade Secret*—Delivery Will

Beolw Been.

Washington. — The Ubsrty Moior. the airplane engine upon which United State* la relying to establut definite air supremacy over the G«. mans over the battlefields of France, has passed Its final last and I* a cobplets and gratifying success. Secretary Baker announced. la a fifteen-bund red-word annoccr*. mesL Secretary Baker told bos beat brain* and buslnraa of Amer.caa motordom had contributed IU B«crcu and achievements to the govemcieat to produce the Liberty Motor, which la to carry the thousands of Americas airplanes over Germany. "Probably the war has produced no greater single achievement." the statsment says, and relate* for the first time the story of Ute design act coast ruction of Ute new motor which hu added a thrilling chapter to American engineering records. Secretary Baker says the motor u “now the main reliance of the r&ltsd Bute* in the rapid production In larg* numbers of hlgh-power battle plasm for service tn the war.” "In power, speed and aerrieeaMUty and minimum weight." be continues, “the new engine Invite* eompartsoti with the beet that the Euro near, war baa produced. The englae waa brought about through the co-operation of mar* than a score of engineer*, who pooled their skill and trtde secrets in the tie

emergency.”

For obvious reasons speaflcatioii of the motor, details of 11* perform ance under tost and arrant em'cii made for Ha production Ip quantit; sr* withheld. In conclusion, however. Ur

Baker aaya:

“Progroe* haa already been mads toward organising the ladnstry lor the manufacture of the new mariilsw and deliveries will begin In a cobparatively short time.” Back of that announcement ttand* the feet that American aviator* a high-powered American-built marblsM will bmcln to appear In Urge numbers on the fighting lines early next year Secretary Baker coupled with Sis announcement a formal request to tht pres* of the country to refrain Iroa, publication of any Information r-g*^-Ing the Liberty Motor other than that Included In his statement.

U-BOATS' TOLL DECREASES Twelve Large and Bht Small Vtatak Victims Last Week. London.—A marked decrease in tt* destruction Of BritUh merchant ve»*els by mines or submarines la Indirat- d la the weekly Admiralty statemer: Twelve vessels of more than 1.6ton* and alx of leas than 1.6 1 ' row wer# sent to the bottom, as cotrj«red with twenty in the large and thr- - the small category atnee the preview week. Tonight's stntement shos »that four fluhlcg teasel* also were lor' Th. summary: Arrival*. 1,14<; sailing*. 2.8(t British merchant vsesela snr.V by min* or submarine of over 1.800 tow. including ono previous!). 12: older 1.800 tuev. including os# pr#vtJ«*lJ. British merchant vessel* atU'^cJ unauccesafuUy. IneludUtg three ;r» vioualy, 12. British fishing veasels sunk, feu

tider His Refusal j Wasb.netnr. - K.-prc«,ni«tiv. Galll- ‘ ran. of MwarliuaetU. asked Si'cr*-t*ry I Uakcr to cable MaJorCeneral Perab- | ing to leron.ltVr hi* objection to having new f.paper correapundenta accompany uni’» of Amt-iiran troop.' that *«on w.ll be going to Fran- He lulu •he Secretary that the nea*i«a;~*r men j were ra-t asking to go to the tr.wt or to describe battle., or camiuiign*. but to go with their state troop* m> an to 1 let the folk* at bumc know how they - are getting alone DEATH FREES HIM FOR ARMY. Eatr pted On Account Of Dependents Loses Wile and Child. 1 Winchester. V*. — When Chart** ! Alexander ai j-oarod before the local exemption board several week* ago he was granted a dlacbarge from service tn the army pending further examine non Into hla case. He claimed eaeuip lion on account of a dependent wife and child Slncv then his little family has been alped out by death and Alexander wa» certified for service. JOFFRE GETS OAK LEAVES. Ambassador Sharp Present* New York’s Gift To Marshal.

FOOD DIRECTORS NAMED. Earl W. Oglebay Will Have Charge |„ Wast Virginia. Washington -The Food Administration named the following state food administrators: Honda- Braxton Heat-ham. Orlando Minnesota—A. D Wilson. Mlnueapoils. Mississippi—V M Harding. Vicksburr New Jersey —James F. Fielder. Jersey City. Ohio—Find ('roxtoa. Columbus West Virginia—Earl W. Ociebav Wheeling TO KEEP STATE TROOPS INTACT War Department laaufle Assurance To Guard UnM*. Warhicgion—Kenrwad aaauran •*# that National Gttatd unit* wm n«broken Up a» lltu* aa possible in the army reorganisation waa given by the War lirpanment It was explained, however, that In many case* It wm he j necessary to change tb* status or unity of organisation*, and that the decision mala with the department commander*. TEXAS EDITOR ACCUSED.

CARRANZA •$ RECOGNIZED Last Formal Sicp* Taker. By *'"• Government. Washington. — Last steps In * formal recognition of the Car ”■* government In Mexico by th< !' 8tales have been accomplish'd I mai tot: Beal lor of the election . ranxa aa Pi evident and an ackn ■ mem by the United States Th. - feeding Is a technical one. conf" < to the usages of tntern*ti>'i“ * tion*. as the recognition of the > *-” ranxa government practical!? vraplete several months ago. Official* look occasion to relt- * that no loan to Mexico was r. plated by th* United Stat- * statu* of a loan is under eon*!'! 1 “ 3 between the Mexican Oovernxu':: - a croup of American hankers

RAID PROP. NEARING’# HOME Federal Agents Seek Liter** r « Ing Army Canecription Toledo. O —Federal autboriti.e ra* wd the home of Prof Scott Near :- '» search of Itteratur* which tbe< - • 1 may have been !»od In a oampaiopposition to th# Army Consc ^ Law Professor Nearing 1* a I** r on socialistic questions

William O. Sharp, the AmerlFranee, and th* Embassy staff u«n? to

Obstructing Drstt .# Charge Againet Cart Rung*. San Antonio. Tex —fart Rung*, edi : tor and publisher 0/ * monthly mags iJite called “liberty,” was arre.ied b> Federal authorj': r , » n d was held on ; •l*-' ltd" bond for examination Rung* Is charged wtto ubstrncUna th.i di-ft

SIX MORE PICKETS ARRE»Tt p Sallar Tear* Down Banna r Pel to* Arrive. Washington - Six banner bra" the somaVx party were *' front of th* White House. De.V arrival of the police a sailor ‘o" a banner carried by or* of tb* » 1