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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-26
REIGNING QUEEN

who's that impressive-lookin
woman over there?"
That's Mrs. Peckum. She's a re-
markedly strong minded woman, and
they do say that she commands a
very large salary"
ttEIow does she earn it,"
"She doesn't earn it. Her hus-
band earns it and she commands it"
1900
VERIFY
''You know that story about Esau
and his pottage?"
eyes"
didn't he make a mess Of it?"-
Rocky Mountain News.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-26

HAVEN'T GOT THAT
els your husband troubled with in
somnia, Mrs. Nurich?"
mo, indeed. He doesn't sleep very
well, but otherwise his health is per-
feet" buffalo Express
Evening star., 1915-05-14
BRITISH FOREIGN TRADE
Embassy Announces Figures Show
ing Large Increases Despite
Submarine Warfare.

That. contrary to the British foreign
trade being curtailed as was intended
by the German submarine warfare. it
has shown remarkable elasticity" is
the purport of an official dispatch from
the British foreign office given out TO
day by the British embassy here as
follows:
Foreign trade of United kingdom
has shown remarkable elasticity since
opening of German submarine cam
paign In beth March and April value
of goods imported reached higher totals
than have ever been recorded for these
months"
In April imports amounted 10
s73,67S. 900, exports of British products
to s32.110.Do0 and re-eXports to
c9,95. geo
Compared with January. in spite
of the interruption caused by Easter
holidays. imports were greater by
ss.ooo.ooo. British exports We're
greater. by nearly e4.0o0.00o and
re- exports by G30oO. 600 food inn
ports were well maintained, the
total weight of grain and flour
being one million hundredweight more
than a year ago. Among the raw ma
terials, the quantities of timber, cotton
wool and petroleum showed considera-
BILE increases, and among manufactured
articles those of copper. tin. machine
tools and leather tonnage of shipping
entered with cargoes in foreign trade
in January and February was five and
one tenth millions and in March aud
April Ave and seven-tenths millions"
Evening star., 1915-05-14
SUBMARINE USE UNLAWFUL.

morrow. and If she passes through it
safely should dock in Liverpool early
Sunday morning. according to the cal
culations of Anchor line officials given
out today because of many inquiries
regarding the vessel.
The Transylvania's best record is
eight days and nine hours. her maxi
mum speed being only fifteen and one
half knots. She passed Sandy Hook
at $40 pm. Friday. May Z. Going at
best speed. she should arrive in the
vicinity where the Lusitania was tor
pedoed about s pm. tomorrow
Ship May Be Late Arriving.
The Anchor line officials anticipated.
however. that the ship probably would
be later as only with the most favor
able weather condition could she main
tain her maximum speed.
The Arabic. WHICH sailed from Liver
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Confederate Choir to Raise Fund.

Veterans of The Confederacy who are
unable TO attend the reunion TO be held
at Richmond. June !. aud J viii ba
assisted through fund to be raised by
the Confederate choir at an entertsin-
ment to be gwen at the Confederat
Memorial Home Thursday evening.
MAY 20 The choir. under the leader
shin OF Elizabeth Smith Maxwell. will
he assisted by Mrs. Maud Howell
smith and Mrs Wallace Streater.
readers and Miss Ida Ullman. vioiinist,
who are well known to Washing
tonians. Mrs. Dorothy Baxter will he
AT the piano Dancing will follow the
regular program.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

versed in international law and diplo-
matists to mean that not only during
the present war but in future inter-
national conferences to amend the
rules of maritime warfare. the Ameri,
can government would be found
aligned against the use of the sub
marine against merchantmen.
Another feature of the note which
caused much comment among diplo-
mats was the statement in it replying
to the German circular to neutrals
which arrived here on Tuesday and
agrees to express regret and give
reparation for any mistaken attacks
on neutral vessels by submarines. The
communication points out that while
expressions of regret and offers Of
reparation in case of destruction OF
neutral ships by mistake" may satisfy
international obligations. if no loss of
life results" they cannot justify or
excuse a practice the natural and
necessary effect of which is to subject
neutral nations and neutral persons to
new and immeasurable risks
Cannot Seize Ships.
In another portion emphasis is laid
on the inability of submarines to ex-
ercise the right of visit and search
AT sea because of practical difficulties
making it impossible for them to make
a prize of merchantmen, since prize
crew COulu not ne put dbodid Vi -
taken as a prize the ship could not be
sunk without leaving the neutral yes
seTs crew TO the mercy of the sea IN
her small boats.
II was this feature-the application
of the rules of naval prize law to the
cases of neutral vessels carrying con-
traband encountered by submarine
which attract attention when the
German circular note to neutrals was
FIRST examined. The argument made IN
the American note of today is designed
70 point out the inadmissability OF
what had been regarded in some quar-
ters as concessions by Germany in the
treatment of neutral merchantmen.
Treaty of 1928.
The citation In the note of "the ex-
plicit stipulation of the treaty of 1925
between the United States and Prussia"
was regarded as important from legal
point of view. Under that treaty
American ships are given the right to
unrestricted freedom of the seas in
times of war and even if carrying con-
traband. including munitions of war,
the ships of cargoes cannot be confis-
Gated but may be detained and the car
go "requisitioned, in which event all
Contraband or non -contraband taken
must be paid for irrespective of its des-
tination.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
OFFERS GENERALIZATION
ON NOTE TO GERMANY.
Representative Treadway of Massa-
chusetts Calls at White House to
Commend President.

Representative Allen 7. Treadway, re-
publican. of Massa chusetts, called at
the White House today to extend his
congratulations to President Wilson on
the German note.
Although I have not been in Massa-
ohusetts during the past week." he
said, II am confident the people there
will. as elsewhere. feel that the atti-
tude of President Wilson in the crisis
our government is facing is marked
with dignity and firmness. His note
will be received with satisfaction. in
that our governments position is Arm
ly upheld and the blame for the pres
ent trouble Is placed absolutely where
IT belongs
7 have Just returned from a trip with
the committee on rivers and harbors to
Alabama and Tennessee. and find pub
lie sentiment there strongly in favor of
the conservative and dignified attitude
now being shown by the President. No
one feels that war should be resorted
TO, except when all other means have
failed to maintain this country's
rights"
Evening star., 1915-05-14
CARS FOR STEEL WORKERS.
Direct Transportation Facilities Pro-
vided to Giesboro Plant

Employees AZ the steel plant at Gies-
horo are now provided with direct
transportation facilities to Washing
ton The new Portland street line of
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company, extending from Nichols ave-
nue. to the steel plant. has been placed
In operation. though II will be several
days before 4 regular schedule is in
stalled
Cars are being operated during the
hours employees arrive at and leave the
plant II is necessary 20 transfer mas
sergers over the Baltimore and Ohio
spur, which crosses the new line but
81 soon as dersiiin2 switches have been
Installed = regular schedule will be es-
'ablished and cars operated through to
the steel plant.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
LAUDS PRESIDENTS NOTE.
Representative Gardner Calls Mes
Sape Reso1ufe and Vioorous

IN commenting on President Wilson. /.
note to Germany. Representative A p
Gardner of Massachusetts said today:
Il call the Presidents note resoIute
and vigorous ] do not see how he
could have made II stronger without
deliberately offering provocation 10
Germany. At the same time l clearly
recognize the fact that an irrevoca BILE
step OF awful solennity has been TAX
en-. As an American | take pride in
that step and in the manner in which
IT has feen taken"
Evening star., 1915-05-14
In Charge of Plans.
SEES GERMAN COMPLIANCE.
Senator Kenyon Comments on Pres
ident Wilson's Demands.

FORT DODGE, Iowa. May 14-Sens
tor W. Kenyon said today he be
lieved President Wilson's dema nds
would be complied with
The President note is a clear pres
entation of bur country's position.
said the senator Germany. beng
lust nation. must recognize Its force
/ believe the Presidents dema nds vii,
he complied with He can be certain
the nation is with him in whatever
plan he deems best. He will never
lead us to war If II can be honorably
avoided
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Peace Day in Schools Tuesday

Peace day" Is to be celebrated
throughout the public schools Tuesday.
Ernest l.. Thurston. superintendent Of
public schools. having sent out general
orders to that effect. No specific direc-
tions have been given as to the nature
Of the exercises. that being left in the
hands OF the supervising officers and
principals Of the respective schools
One OF the most elaborate celebrations
is to be held by Central High School,
when a large peace pageant Ia to be
given.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

OF Delaware and Overman of North
Carolina expressed hope that Ameri-
can lives would be safeguarded and
mat "A guarantee of their safety would
be peaceably accomplished.
senator Hardwick of Georgia. in an
address at Hllo. declared. We should
be ready to fight if necessary"
Evening star., 1915-05-14
To Demonstrate Montessori Method.

A demonstration of the Montessori
method will be given Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock at the Hubbard
Memorial building. 10th and NJ streets.
A group of children from the Montes-
sori schools will use the sensory ma
terials in demonstrating the work un-
der the direction of Miss Anne p.
George and Miss Jane Kenny. Cards of
a admission may be reserved by tele-
phoning the National Geographic So
rietv. Hubbard Memorial building,
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Library Trustees Named.

The District Commissioners today ap-
pointed William Mex. Clayton, d. A.
Edwards and Henry S. Matthews as
members of the board of trustees of
the Public Library They will sue
ceed r. Ross Perry. Herbert Putnam
and E. l.. Thurston. whose terms of
ONCE expired several months ago
Evening star., 1915-05-14
REHEARS|NG
FOR SPRING FESTIVAL
Pupils of White Schools Will Par
ticipate in Fete Next
Thursday.

ARRANGEMENTS are under wav for tbs
spring festival of the white public
schools for the school Fairgrounds to
he held Thursday afternoon at O'Clock
at the American League ball park. Re-
hearsals for the affair have been start
ed. children of the third. seventh. ans
eighth grades being drilled in their
part of the program, TODAY Other re-
hearsals are scheduled for Monday and
Tuesday morning
Practically every school in the city
viii he represented in the fete. FOLK
dances. drills. athletic contests and
ring games are to be features or the
program
The exercises are 70 be for the most
mart things which the children have
been doing through the school wear
as part Of their physical culture work
While the affair Is for the benerit of the
school playgrounds il IS prrnar rily in
tended a s emonstratlon of the work
being done
In Charge of Plans.
pr Rebecca Stoneroad director Of
physical training in the schools. is
IN charge of the arrangements. Stephen
E Kramer. assistant superintendent OF
schools. is acting a business manager
of the affair Or Stcneroad's many as
sistants are aiding along various lines.
Plans also are under way for q SIM
liar fete for the colored schools. TO be
held Nav % More than 5000 children
viii take part Miss Anita ] Turner.
assistant director of physical train
ing. has charge of this fete. which ia
also 10 be for the benefit of the school
Fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT.
congressmen Touring Hawaii Elk.
press Views on Germany Issue.

HONOLULU. May 14-General ex-
pressions for support of President Will
son and declarations that emphatic
frmness is necessary were made yes
terday by members of the party of
United States congressman now tour
ing Hawaii
Senators Cummins OF Iowa. Salisbury
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Six Firemen Under Falling Wall.

NEWARK, \ J.. May l4.--Six fremen
were crushed under a falling brick
wall early today while fighting a
$500 900 fire. which burned three four
story buildings Of the leather manu-
featuring plant Of George StengeI. Inc
here Some of the iremen were so
severely injured that they may not
recover.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

pool May 5, was due here today, but
had not been reported UP to noon.
The French line announced today
postponement until Tuesday afternoon
Of the sailing of the Rochambeau,
which was to have sailed tomorrow for
Bordeaux. Delay in receiving cargo
was assigned as the cause.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
L. Griswold Dies in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, May 14.-Joseph l..
Ciriswold. well known hotel man
here, yesterday died at the age of sew
enty two He left an estimated estate
of $1,000, 900. His hotel for years was
Missouri,
Evening star., 1915-05-14
To Spend Afternoon in Work.
No Escort for the Mayfower.

Secretary Daniels said, i'll response to
inquiry. that no arrangements lad been
made to convoy or escort the laval
Yacht Mayflower. bearing the President
and party. 1t had been intimated that
advisable in view of the existing crisis
in international affairs aud the fact
that the Mayflower will go INTO the
open sea beyond the three-mlle limit of
short cruise to the metropolis.
The Secretary has made arrangements
to receive wireless dispatches from the
Mayflower while Ell route to New York
with President Wilson. The progress
Of the Presidents yacht will be flashed
to the Secretary here in Washington
until tomorrow and after that the wire
less MESA ges will be forwarded to the
Dolphin in New York until the May
flower reaches New York.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
ONLY Mauretania Sailing Cancelled.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Cunard lins
announces that the only sailing date
thev have Cancelled Is that of the
steamer Mauritania This was can
celed il is stated. for the reason that
there was not a sufficient demand for
passenger accommodation to warrant
running her.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
EXPECT TRANSNvAN|A
AT LIVERPOOL SUNDAY
Anchor Line Officials Say Ship
Should Enter German War Zone
Late Tomorrow.

NEW YORK. May 14.-N the Anchor
line steamship Transylvania equals
her record time on her present trip
across the ocean she should enter the
German war zone some time late to-
Evening star., 1915-05-14
AMERICAN CONSULATE IS
MECCA OF SUPPL|CANTS
Germans and Austrisns Appeal to
Mr.. Skinner at London to Pre-
vent Expatriation,

LONDON. May -, 2 m--Germs n s
and Austrians again hesieged the
American consulate TO-DAY, but instead
Of demanding protection for them
selves and their property. they sought
the aid of the American officials to
prevent their being repatriated in con-
sequence of the decision of the gov
eminent. announced YESTERDAY by Pre-
mier Asauith Most of the callers at
the consulate were either over or under
the internment age Many We're wom-
en- with their children
These persons explained that for
years their homes had been in this
country and that their deportation to
Germany or Austria would be regarded
by them Is greater calamity than in
ternment here
Unable to Promise Action.
The American consul general, Robert
P Skinner. took their statements. but
was unable to promise any action in
their behalf further than the transmits
sion of their requests to the proper au-
thorities.
Eighty Germans and Austrians were
stricken from the membership roll of
the Iron and Steel Institute TODAY by
unanimous vote of a meeting held IN
Evening star., 1915-05-14
EMPEROR WILLIAM.

board of they sink her without leaving
all board of her to the the in her small boats
These facts understood the imperial German
We informed that in the instances of which we have spoken
time enough for of safety given and
Manfesty against
the last few weeks have shown without inevitable viola
ton of many sacred principles of justice and humanity
UPHoLDs RIGHTS OF AMERICANS
within indspuable rights taking
their ships and travelling their legitimate business calls
them the high and exercise those rights what should be
the confidence that their lives will be endangered
by clear violation universally nterna
tona obligations, and certainly in the confidence their
government will sustain them the exercise Of their rights
There was recently published in the nespapers OF the United
warning purpong from the imperial German embassy
ing in effect any
right of free travel the would do his peril his
ney should
pea navy using against
Great France notwithstanding the respectful but
sta protest
WARNING NO EXCUSE FOR 1NHUMAN ACT.
refer this for the purpose Of calling the of
ularity communication from the imperial German embassy
Washington addressed the people the United States through
for the Of pointing that warning
unlawful and nunsn will be committed possibly
accepted plson for that abatement of
the responsibility for its commission.
Long this has been with the character
the imperial German and with the high principles of
equity by which they have the past been acuated and guided the
the United States believe that the commanders
which committed these of
msapprehension the orders
German naval authorities
It takes that at least within the
such the commanders
do nothing that would involve the lives
baants the safety of neutral ships the Of failing
their object destruction confidently
the imperial German will disavo
which the Of the United States complains
make possible which
without and that they will immediate steps prevent
anything obviously ubversive of principles
for which the imperial German government
past wisely and so firmly contended
EXPECTS PROMPT ACTION BY GERMANY
The government and the people of the United
imperial German for prompt enlightened
with the greater
States and Germany bound together by special
friendship but also by the explicit spuatons treaty
between the United States and the kingdom of Prussia.
Expressions of regret and offers
of neutral ships sunk by satisfy
obligations loss of life Justify
the necessary
nations and neutral mmeasurabe
risks.
NOTE WILL BE ENFORCED BY DEEDS.
imperial German government expect the govern
of the United States omit necessary
performance of sacred duty maintaining rights
United safeguarding their free exercise
and enjoyment. BRYAN
Department of State
Washington D. C., May 49, 1915.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
PRESIDENT WILSON.

The Secretary State ambassador Berlin:
Please call the minister of foreign affairs and after reading
to him this communication leave with him copy
In of of the German authorities in violation of
American rights the high which eliminated in toedong
and sinking of the British steamship Lusitana May by
which American citizens lost their lives clearly
government United States the
pea government should clear and full understanding
to the grave situation which has resulted.
The sinking of the British passenger Falaba by Ger
submarine March 49, through which Leon Thrasher
American citizen drowned the attack April 28 the Ame
vessel Gushing by German aeroane the orpedong
the American vessel Guight by German submarine result
citizens death finally
opedong and sinking of the steamship Lusna constitute
series of events which the of the United States has
observed with growing distress and amazenent
QUESTIONS WHETHER ORDER WAS GIVEN.
Recalling and enlightened attitude hitherto assumed
by imperial of international
right and particularly with regard the freedom of the having
learned recognize the German and the German influence in
the field Of obligations always engaged the side
justice huaty having understood the instructions
the imperial German its naval be
upon the plane action prescribed by the naval
codes government United
oat to bevet cannot now bring itself to beeve-hat these
modern warfare could have the sanction of that
1t feels be its duty therefore, address the imperial Ger
concerning with franknes and
the part the imperial German which will correct the
which have been created and vndate once
dom of the
MUST RESPECT LIVES OF NEUTRALs.
government United States has been sppred that the
imperial German considered themselves to be obliged
by the extraordinary circumstances of the and the
adopted by their dvsares seeking Germany of
from all adopt methods Of retaliation which much
beyond ordinary methods of warfare the proclamation
from which they have warned neutral ships to
keep away
already taken inform the
admit the adoption of such
such warning danger operate degree
rights shpmasters American
bound lawful errand merchant ships
begent nationality and that must hold the imperial German
accountability for infringement of those
It
German government question those rights
1t the that the imperial German govern
course rule that the lives of noncombatan
they of citizenship citizens of of the
lawfully rghuy be put in jeopardy by
unarmed merchanan and
other do the obligation the usual
of visit and search whether suspected
fact of begeren nationality or in fact carrying
contraband of under neutral flag.
SUBMARINE USE UNLAWFUL.
The government the United States therefore desires call
attention Of the imperial German with the utmost
that the objection their method of
against the trade Of their lies the practical
employing submarines the destruction Of commerce with
those rules of fairness justice and humanity
all modern opinion regards imperative 1t is practically
impossible the officers of submarine merchantmen
her and 1t practically impossible
make prize of her. and they put prize
Evening star., 1915-05-14

Frank Martin. a track walker on the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton road. was struck by a train near
LeWtsburg, Md, and killed. His body
was brought to this city.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
LEAVES
THE CITY TONIGHT
Goes to New York on Yacht
MayfIoWer to Review At
IantiC Fleet.
TO BE JOINED SUNDAY
BY SECRETARY DANIELS
Wireless to Keep Mr.. Wilson in
Touch With Executive Offices
During Trip,

President Wilson plans to leave
Washington tonight and remain away
from the city until Wednesday night
or Thursday morning. He Will review
the Atlantic fleet in New York next
week and. obeying the mandates of his
physician. DR.. Grayson. will depart
frcm Washington tonight on the yacht
Mayf1ower. arriving in New York sun
day His companions will be DR..
Grayson and Secretary Tumulty. Sec
retary Daniels will join the President
in New York
The President will keep in touch
with the executive Offices and depart
will accompany him. He will, if pos
sible. avoid all work In New York
the President will review a great land
parade. speak briefly at a luncheon
given by the mayors committee. at
tend a dinner on the battleship Wyo-
ming and review the fleet. He will
leave New York late Tuesday on the
MayfioWer
To Spend Afternoon in Work.
The President went to golf early
this morning. returning in time for the
regular cabinet meeting at II o'clock.
This afternoon the President will be
confronted by a great pile of commits
sions for postma sters and other federal
positions and by many letters and doc
uments that need his signature. As far
as he can do SO he will dispose of these
things before leaving the city tonight.
Secretary Daniels will go to New
York by rail tomorrow to attend the
dinner tomorrow night to officers of
the Atlantic fleet and to participate in
the review ceremonies Monday and
Tuesday. Secretary Daniels will ma Ike
his headquarters in New York on
board the gunboat Dolphin, now in
that nort.