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is proper to publish the note now in
preparation"
Refusing further comment the sec
rotary was unable to say whether
President Wilson. adopting diplo-
matte style considerably in vogue
since the wars outbreak. would make
his communication public before its
receipt by the Berlin foreign Office.
Despite presidential advisors disin-
clination to talk, IL was believed the
note would refuse. at the outset to
consider previous German ropresen-
tations in justification Of It's sub
marine war methods representations
that these methods were rendered
necessary. firstly by the British at
tempt 10 "starve out" the Fatherland.
and secondly by Americas unwilling
ness 10 place an embargo on arms and
ammunition shipments TO the allies.
On the other hand, il was asserted the
President would insist the United States
is unconcerned in Germany's grievances
against Great Britain; on the other
that IL has neen made plain America
cannot stop shipments of war supplies
without violating neutrality, a PROPOSE.
tion. It will be pointed out, to which
Germany practically agreed early in the
war
A refusal will also be embodied, it was
understood, To recognize Germany's con.
tention that submarine warfare does not
permit a submerged craft 10 give warn
ing before an attack to vessels carrying
ammunitions. To snch warning Il viii
be contendcd. Il will he provided spe
officially for IN international law, and i
II Is impossible IL will be insisted that
such warf c ie wrong and must b.
stopped.
II Germany refuses 10 come TO tcrms
Information from many sources leti
no doubt that che American note vii
contain no threat of war.
How the administration would act e.
the initiation Of hostilities having beer
decided against in this event was a mat
ter OF surprise.
In the opinion Of many, the withdraw
al of the American diplomatic represen
tativc in Berlin would be the next step
Some of the executives advisors haN'
argued that this would be virtually
equivalent to q war declaration. TIL
President himself is said TO have pointe'
to presidents 10 the contrary.
That there will be such action. how
ever, was guesswork So far as known
the President has revealed TO no on,
what he would do in the event of a
German defiance.
VIII Germany be defiant?
International experts. who have
studied the German statement rela
tive to mistaken German submarine
attacks on neutral ships, inclined TO-
day to see in Il a disposition TO avoiC
an attitude against irreconcilability
For the first time. Il was remarked
the Berlin government indicated recos
milton OF the fact that neutrals have
B.. suffered through her submarine war
fare.
II was suggested, however. that thi
statement. while giving assurance
that Germany does not mean wilfull
E to attack neutral vessels flying neu
J trail flags. does not meet the situatio
= created by the killing OF neutrals /
r unarmed merchant vessels. or sue
! incidents, it was believed, the not
will speak.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
Working OUT The
CHAUTAUQUA plans
Committees Work Together
to Make This Year Course
the Best Ever
PROMINENT MEN
ON THE PROGRAM

Chautauqua week. June to 10, Is
but three weeks off. Last year six
hundred people pledged to make the
1915 Chautauqua the banner year for
attendance and from this subscribed
list, various committees have already
been formed.
The publicity committee composed
OF Mrs. G. n. Dorsey, J-., chairman
Neal B. Sinclair, Clarence c. Killen,
Miss Edna Taylor. Mrs. c. ID. Garrett
son. Edgar IIaines, George Carter
Charles L. Story c. w. Albright w
=. Douglas. H. W Vandever, n. IL
Geiger is to meet from week TO week
In the rooms of the Chamber of Com
MERGE. DUPONT building, and in its
campaign, aims TO create lively in
lerest in the "Chautauqua."
Already the Board Of Education has
responded to the efforts OF the com
nittee in that it has granted one SEES
sion in the public schools, in order
that the city teachers and High School
pupils may avail themselves Of this
week of lectures and music. which. in
the strictest sense of the word, are
educational and inspirational
The ticket committee consists o.
Benjamin j. Smedley. chairman; Miss
Emma Doud, william Haley. c. T
Wilson. Miss Emily P. Bissell, Charles
A. Beck, Miss Rachael Rowland, +. II
Gswthrop. Miss Lucy Primrose, Miss
Beulah Harriott, w. G. Kurtz. r. n
lakes. Richard Brown. James II
Brackin. DR.. c. w. Hughes, DR. b. II
Baker. This committee will meet a
The West End Reading Room tomor
row evening. to formulate plans TO
securing the early returns of tickets
already subscribed. as we'll as obtain
ng new subscribers.
The program committee announces
that the Delaware Peace Society, o
which George A. Rhoades is president
will have charge of the Sunday mas
meeting and will provide a speaker o
national prominence.
The program this year is the hes
ever presented. DR.. Jesse II. Holmes
professor of Philosophy, at Swarth
more College, will be the platform su
oerintendent, and will lecture daily oil
he general theme. "Old Time Proph
It's to New Time Men"
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
committees REPORT At
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, May 12.-After the
preliminary service and business in
the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of
Delaware early this afternoon. Bishop
Kinsmsn called for reports from COM
mittees. which we're submitted. in
GLIDING those from the standing COM
mittee, of which Rev W. II. Laird Is
chairman: from Archdeacon B. II.
Thompson; from the Missionary
Domestic Convention. by the Rev. G..
H. Holmead. and report Of Chancellor
Curtis, diocesan chancellor. The re-
port OF the treasurer of the diocese
showing receipts for the year Of
$S04.50 and expenditures amounting
TO s362.S9, leaving a balance Of
$441.61.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
SUFFRACISTS READY
FOR BIC CONVENTION

Practically all details for tie hold
ing of the Congressional Union Con-
vention here tomorrow and FRIDAY
have been arranged. Luncheon 10 be
served tomorrow at 1890 o'clock in
he Hotel DUPONT will formally open
the convention. Practically all the
business meetings will be held at
the home of Mrs. James p. Winches-
Ter. An informal reception will be
held tomorrow eight at the home of
Mrs. Francis /. DUPONT.
On Friday morning an open air
meeting will be held in front of the
postoffice. following which a delega-
ton will call upon Congressman
Thomas r. Miller at the Hotel du-
Pont. A reception will be held Fri
day night in the rest room of the Ho-
tel DUPONT. Those who will be in the
receiving line will include: Mrs.
James p. Winchester. Mrs. Francis I.
DUPONT. Mrs. Victor DUPONT. Sr.. Mrs.
Julian Ortiz, Mrs. John +. Thomas.
Mrs. Mary +. Brown and Miss Mabel
Fowler
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
Street IMPROVEMENT
BONDS Sell ABOVE PAR

Only two bids we're received for
the 100000 1-2 per cent street I'M
provement bonds recently authorized
here by Council. The bids were
opened at noon today in the Office of
City Treasurer James F. Price.
Harris. Forbes and Company. New
York. were the successful bidders.
their price being about one-half point
higher than the bid of the r. N.
Grant and Company OF New York
The bids, as read by the members
of the finance committee Of Council
and the commissioners of the sinking
fund. were as follows: Harris Forbes
Company. s101,691 r. M. Grant and
Company, S101.17.
The bonds will be delivered on
May 2s.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
ELECTION echo HEARD
IN CITY Court Case

Joshua Johnson, colored. was fined
81 and costs in City Court today for
disorderly conduct. Lillian Gibbs, eel
ored, charged that he called her i'm
proper Names. Johnsons sister, Lii
lie Johnson, was arraiPned on the
charge of striking Mary Williams
with a beer bottle. She. however,
claimed that Mary had cut at her with
a razor because she had testified
against her in court last week.
Joshua Johnson, who was a witness
for the sister, said the trouble was
caused because he had refused 10
transfer from the Fifth to the First
ward and that the colored persons
who wanted him to do so expected TO
get 81 for so doing. The case was
continued until tomorrow and colrt
Onicer Green directed TO make an in
vestigation.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
ONE CLERK RECEIVERS;
ANOTHER IS ILL

Wesley Trotter a clerk at the local
postoflice, who has been in for tour
months with typhoid fever, returned to
his duties today. Alr. Trotter. while not
entirely well, is recovering rapidly. +. a.
Phalen, clerk who filled Clerk Trot-
ter's position, is i'll at his home with a
slim chance Of recovery. Mr.. Phalen
has been complaining Of stomach trouble
for some time past
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
HARD TESTS FOR MAXWELL car.

The publicity squad of the Maxwell
Motor Company. of Detroit, Michigan,
is spending a week in Wilmington
demonstrating the power. efficiency
and other features of the Maxwell
automobile, which they call THE
Wonder Car" Among the tests will
he driving touring car containing
hfteen people up Rockland hill. This
test will take place at o'clock p. m.
each afternoon this week, the car
leaving the garage az Eleventh and
West streets at 4.30 o'clock Another
test will be that of towing an i'm
mense motor truck. weighing about
10000 pounds, through the streets of
Wilmington TO demonstrate the
power of the car and the strength of
the rear axle
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
STREET SPECIFICATIONS ISSUED.

Invitation to bidders. instructions
and proposals for the various street
paving contracts has been issued by
the Street and Sewer Department IL
the form of book containing "a
pages and bound in heavy brorr card
board The bids are to be opened at
the Street and Sewer Department Of
fees at o'clock, on May 2S. Bidn
are asked for on two different forms.
According to the specifications.
1O4. 800 square yards Of streets are TO
be paved. guttered and curbed.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
AUTO VISITING
CHAUFFEUR NABBED.

George Holloway, chauffeur for the J.
u. Walker storage warehouse, OF Fiji
tenth and Dauphin streets, Philadelphia
was arrested this afternoon by Traffic
Officer Purcell on a charge Of operating
Pennsylvania auto truck without a
Delaware license.
Holloway had a load Of household
goods on his truck which were TO be
taken to No 1910 Clayton street. He
was the second Philadelphia chauffeur
arrested here today.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
Bread and MILK MEAL
HALTED BY ARREST

John Winter was arraigned in City
Court today on the charge OF larceny
of a bottle of milk from the stoop OF
the house No. $40 DUPONT street at
4.25 o'clock this morning. Winter was
arrested at the instance of Robert
Brady. a milk dealer. Winter was
held in 800 bail for the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions. He had a loaf Of
bread and the milk in his possession
when arrested.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
Mn.k sHIppEns MARNEn.

Milk Inspector Ulrich issued a no.
tico today 10 milk dealers. shipping
milk into this city. that all tops on
the cans must be In good condition
Inspector Ulrich claims that many of
the cans have tops on them with
holes in them. Unless these tops
are made dust proof Inspector ulrich
threatens 10 destroy the caps or tops.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
MURDER CRIEs BRING FINE.

James Haney was fined $40 ana
costs in City Court today on the
charge Of keeping a disorderly house
at No. l117 Davis street A numbog
Of neighbors testified that early Sun
day morning cries of murder and help
issued from the house and that Haney
was intoxicated al the time. officer
Collins. who arrested Haney, said q
lamp was thrown from the house.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
$50 FINE FOR PARK MISCONDUCT.

William X. Jones was fined 800 and
costs in City Court today ON the charge
OF improper conduct in Brandywine
Park. Park Guard Stewart said that he
had gotten complaints about improper
conduct in the park and had donncd plain
clothes so as TO be better able to keep
watch. and yesterday found Jones act
ing improperly between jefferson and
Washington streets. lie said he first
sighted Jones from window of Della
ware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
BAN OBJECTIONABLE PICTURES.

AT a meeting of the Wilmington
Branch of the National Association for
Advancement of Colored People last
night. a committee was appointed TO
ask the Police Commission to pre-
vent production of Objectionable pic
ture plays. should any be booked for
presentation in the future.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
BuU,DINC PRRMITs GRANTED.

Building Inspector Anderson today
issued permits for the following OPP
erations. Front porch AZ No. 700
Williamson street. to cost S25, addi-
ton TO No 5i2 Washington street, at a
cost Of S49750. for Charles n. Tin
dali and Son. and to William T, Purks
TO erect a kitchen az No. POS Concord
avenue, az a cost of 5000
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
RECOyER STOLEN BICYCLE.

The police yesterday recovered a
bicycle owned by William Brown.
grandson of Police Commissioner
Bowers. that had been stolen from No.
2 School yesterday. The wheel had
been left in front of the house. No.
1901 Walnut street. 1t is thought a
boy stole the wheel from the school,
where il had been left. by the Brown
boy. who was attending sessions there
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
cor MUSTARD BATH FOR BLOW

In city Court today Michael Moush-
ron was arraigned on the charge OF
striking Michael Delito on the head
with a mustard glass. The latter said
he acted IN self defense. lie was let go.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
DECIDE PORCH CASE TOMORROW,

Judge Churchmsn in City Court to-
day announced he would give deci-
sion tomorrow in the cases brought
by the city against Peter J. Ford for
the alleged violation of a city ordi-
nance in the erection Of porches.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
SIX DEAD BODIES IN
LUSITANIA LIFE BOAT
BY The United Press.

bT T TTT OTTTTT-7T T FF-71I7
CORK. ireland, May 12.--One Of the
Lusitania's lifebosts containing the
bodies of four women and two chill
dren. who had persisted Of exposure.
was picked up yesterday of Fastnet,
according TO a telegram received here
today. The boat was floating il good
condition.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
PLAY TIME

means work time for boys'
suits.
Boys wash suits. s1.00 TO IS.
Wash trousers. soc to Sl.50.
Cloth play suits. $3.50 TO s..
Blue Serge suits, SO to $40.
Dross-up suits. IS TO ~
Odd cloth trousers. Doc to $3.50.
Odd serge trousers. 81 to 50.
styled right, cut right, made
right and wear right, clothes
that cost no more when you
come here as we have the
"call" on boys clothes, because
We sell so many.
Boys hats. boys shoes, boys
ties. boys shirts and all boys
furnishings.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE
9Th and Market.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
DOTRLE TROrRLr FnR IslRELI.A.

Isabella Jones. colored. was placed
under a 5000 peace bend BY Judge
Churchman in City Court today for
threatening bodily harm TO Mary Rail.
Because she refused TO stop talking
While sentence WAS being imposed.
she. was fined S. aud costs for con-
tempt Of court
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register of Wills Brown granted
letters of administration today on the
estates of James c. Morrow TO Anna f.
Kellum. Mary +. Head to Josephine
Heald and Thomas V. Collins to
Ralph |. Finn.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
REPAIR DAMAGED HorsE.

The house of Charles \. Broadway
at Greenhsnk. which was dana ged
by lightning in one OF the recent
storm5, is undergoing repairs.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
an MONEY TO PAINT CHrRrH

Under the auspices of the I.adies'
Aid Society, a Dollar Social" was
given in Eastlake Presbyterian
Church last night. The proceeds will
be for the church painting fund
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
THIS ASSAULT UNPROvOkED.

Nicholas Parello. pleaded guilty in
City Court today TO the charge of as
saulting Charles Johnson, colored, on
Shipley street last night. without any
provocation. He Was fined $50 and
costs.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
UNDER BOND FOR ASSAULT.

Harry Meacham was put under a
500 peace bond in City Court today
lie has been charged with assaulting
his brother-in-law. sydney j. Brad
ford. No. 500 Jefferson street.
Evening journal., 1915-05-12
A SIGHT WITH RASH
ALL OVER FACE
AwfuIIy Disfgured. Ashamed to Go
Any Place, tched and Burned.
Could Not Sleep, Used Two
Cakes Cuticura Soap and Two
Boxes Ointment. Now Well,

Az Second Ave. Carnegie. Pa.-"My
trouble commenced as rash and finally
Il spread all over my face. My face was
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true God" This was especially true
during the times of religious confusion
and anarchy Of the judges. without
a teaching priest and without law"
1t was the duty Of the priest to in
struct the people In the law of God
Deut. xxxiii, 10). Verses 4 and 5 con-
tain an apt summary Of the danger.
affiiction and misery which come upon
those who fail to make God central In
their lives. BE We strong therefore"
May the failure Of others be a warn
ing. 'Shall be rewarded" He is then
encouraged with the sure promise Of
success.
Verses S-11.-A spirit of obedience.
Asa was in the right mood to receive
these prophetic counsels of Oded (bet-
ter, "AZariah, the son Of Oded''). 1.-THE
abominable idols" He had instituted
a series Of reforms, but they were not
wholly effective. Now, under the two
fold impulse Of victory and exhortu-
ton. Asa undertook a campaign to
clean up the land and to remove all
idolatry and iniquity. Renewed the
ulldI, WhAeh dOuDticSS uttucu ItDdlIS.
strangers" - them hat sojourned"
(revision). The tribe Of Simeon was In
the south Of Judah. 1t had largely
fallen into idolatry, but under the in
fiuence Of Asa many were reclaimed.
"In abundance" The prosperity In
Judah was in contrast to the troubles
In Israel. so hat many left the north,
attracted by the south. Third
MONTH" when the feast of weeks, or
! Pentecost. was celebrated. about June.
! On this occasion the first fruits were
| offered.
Verses 12-15.-A time of gladness.
Both king and people went into the
work of reformation with praiseworthy
heartiness. 1t was to be not merely
for the time being. but for all time.
Entered into a covenant" A solemn
compact was made whereby they re-
solved to continue steadfast to "the
Lord God of their fathers" whose
claims on their life they had hitherto
neglected. SHOULD be put to death"
A heavy penalty was imposed on those
who were recreant, regardless of place.
position or sex. with a loud voice"
Nothing uncertain as to the tone or
spirit of their allegiance. shouting"
expressed their enthusiasm. Trump
cts" straight and long instruments
with expanding mouth. "Cornets"
We're made of the curved horn of a
ram or COW. "Rejoiced at the OATH"
They had no regrets In taking the
stand for the Lord. "Was found OF
them" They We're not disappointed
In their search or expectations because
God graciously ave them tokens Of
his goodness. REST round about"
Fol twenty years they were not dis
turbed by any enemy (xv, 10, 19).
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OOlueQ 1eXl.- OTdW ulSut " .0oo,
and he will draw nigh to you" Jas.
~, 81.
Verses ia revival preacher.
The reign of Rehoboam may well be
described as one of brass. 1t certainly
was very humiliating when Shishak.
the Pharaoh of Egypt, boldly entered
through the gates Of Jerusalem and
unscrupulously carried away whatever
treasures of gold he desired. Shields
Of brass were then substituted by the
Inundated Rehoboam. ample in fool
ishness and lacking understanding. Re
hoboam by his counsel let loose the
people" (Eccl. Xvii, 23). The pros
poets of Improvement were no better in
the days Of Abijam, who showed a IA
tai facility In following In the steps Of
his father. After these twenty years
Of misrule (B. G. 937-91O a better day
dawned when Asa came to the throne.
there was respite from war, and In
these days Of peace the social and re-
ligious interests OF the nation were ad-
yanced. The honor of Jehovah was
once again recognized as In the days
of Dayid's glory. Asa d~iscountenanced
and destroyed all forms of idolatrous
worship throughout his kingdom. The
outlook was very hopeful for contin-
uous prosperity. But a war cloud now
began TO threaten the peace of the
land. Zerah. the Ethiopian. came up
against Asa. but he was well prepared.
He also believed in prayer, and on the
battlefield he offered this supplication:
Lord, there is none beside thee to
help, between the mighty and him that
hath no strength. Help us. O Lord
our God. for We rely on thee, and In
thy name are we come against this
multitude. O Lord, thou art our God;
let not man prevail against thee" This
ed. The forces OF the Ethiopian We're
defeated with great slaughter. As Asa
was returning to Jerusalem at the
head Of his victorious army he was
met by "AZariah. the son OF Oded."
who was an unknown prophet. but
who was filed with 'the spirit Of
God" He saluted the conquering
hosts. and. flushed as they were with
victory. he reminded them Of some un-
wholesome truths.
1.-The Lord is with you. while We be
with him." This fact was clearly dem
onstrated in the recent victory. but
there is always a tendency for people
to forget that God Is Indispensable.
especially when they are enjoying pros
illustrations which the prophet fur
nishes from history are not specific.
What he said may apply to the times
Of the judges or TO the recent happen
lings in northern Israel. without the
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WHERE THE DAY CHANGES.
The international Date Line In a..
Pacific Ocean.

w 'Ht1f UAht0N8t G8t0 Line In ths
Pacific Ocean.
A great many people cannot see wbv
when a man crosses the international
date line In the Pacific ocean IL he goes
toward the east he loses a day and II
toward the west he gains a day-that
Is. IL 1t. say, happens to be Tuesday
just this side IL he crosses to the ives
1t will be Monday. The distance he
may have actually gone need be only n
few feet. but 1t Is true nevertheless.
The actual time may be only a seconds
difference.
To understand this remember that
We go from Monday to Tuesday at 12
O'Clock at hight-jump Immediately
from n day to another. Consider
also that II a nan could travel toward
the east as fast as the earth rotates
und IL he started at midday, with the
sun directly overhead. he would 90
completely round the earth In no solar
time at all. for the SUI would ALWAYS
be just over his head and to him II
would be II o'clock all the time II he
measured time by the position of the
sun. lie would not experience any
night at all n so would have twenty.
four hours of sunlight. But 1t has ac.
tually taken him twenty-four hours to
get around, so the time when he
reached his starting place again would
be II o'clock noon all right, but would
be a day later than when he started.
So 1t can be readily seer that ZONE
meridian on the earth's surface must
be picked out as the starting point Of
a new day, and the chosen one lies al
most entirely in the Pacific OCEAN
Every Week.
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BREAKING INTO PRINT.
One Writer'S First Little Check n
the Way He Spent H..

Richard Harding Davis. says the
London Strand Magazine, is one or
those fortunate men whose short sto-
ries can always command a thousand
dollars and over. How he broke into
print is an interesting little history.
ut was while at Lehigh. university"
he says. that | earned my first sum
for writing. 1t was u description of a
cane rush at the university, and ! sent
1t to a local paper. II was published.
and Il few days later | received a check
for the large sum of $1.15. have re-
oeiyed largef checks since then, but
the biggest OF them " gave me the
thrill that that one did.
Just as soon as | cashed that check
| sailed out to buy something with
It'll had no idea what-and In my
search | found two very nice looking
candlesticks which, l think. were about
the price of the story | had sold. |
bought them. They were made or
brass and seemed very solid and hand
some. One | sent to my mother. and
the other | kept for myself. They are
still in existence. l believe. a shining
witness to the first fracture ] made In
my youthful endeavor to break into
print"