Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1917 — Alien Plotters Are. Baffled By Secret Service. [ARTICLE]

Alien Plotters Are. Baffled By Secret Service.

Washington, April B.—'Gratifying reports have 'been made to the department of justice from it£ agents in all parts of the country on the behavior of Germans and GermanAmericans’followin'g the declaration of a state of war between the two nations. While about 100 special armrests have been Ordered and others are expected, Attorney General Gregory said tonight that so far the situation is very encouraging. As a result of the request that employes of the government in all parts of the country watch carefully for the activities of German agents, many reports have been received at the department ofjustice, arid theseareßfd ing investigated as rapid!” and as thoroughly as possible. Although some, have indicated that German spies are employes in the government service-, so far there have 'been no arrests in this connection. Department of justice officials would not say tonight whether any were expected.

~ 'Kellner & Callahan will begin the election this week of a fine new store room on their lots on Cornelia street. The .building will be built of cement blocks with a. cement floor. It will be one-story with dimensions 26 feet by. 118 feet