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To Deal with New Element.

The American note is the first deter
mined effort on the part Of a neutral
nation TO deal with the new elemen. in,
naval Warfare submarine war on
commerce. which consists IN indlscrmi-
nat. anu,hilatiou. Il is a mos Interest,"
ing experiment
"As for Germany. she il confronted
with 4 demand that she lclinquish her
principal weapon at sea and Will. of
course, do her utmost to evad. the de-
mand Above all will she seek to gain
time, for Just now time is everything to
her. How much time she can steal
depends upon President Wilson"
The Daily Graph" says.
The very patience America has dis-
pla ycd makes President Wilson's inn
pea Chmeut all the more powerful II
will be a relief TO the world tha. the
greatest neutral nation has taken a firm
stand upon international law. The
Allies will be content to rest their case
ON that foundation. They are az war
because Germany violated that Law from
the beginning and will continue the
struggle until IL Is made impossible for
any nation ever again to deluGe the
world with hloodshed because she re-
si'ects 10 law but her own might"
The Globe says that suspension @!
diplomatic relations does not mean tina.
thu United states would necessarily bs
In "A state OF war with Germany, bu,
a repetition of tho offence by Germany
might lead 10 retaliation.
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An affidavit setting forth the conten-
tons of the estate as to the legal resi-
dence OF Nix. Hardness at the time of his
death was fled by Harry $ Hardness, as
administrator. who declared he had been
n resident of Lexington. Ky, for many
years.
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President Wilson received hundreds OK
telegrams commendng him FOR his firm
stand IN defence of American rights.
Members of Congress also were beseged
BY kilograms urging them to avoid war
or anything that might lead to war.
William J. Bryan, with the peace and
arbitration propaganda, arrived III WASH
ington and Immediately began working
with Congress lca,..rs IN an effort to
stir up feeling agains: more serious de-
velopments iu the German situation
Count Won Ecrustorif, the ti"ruan AM
bassador. Is probably the one man in
Washington Tonight VIII" can predict
with any accuracy what the action Of
the German Foreign bt'icc may bc. He
is understood to believe II is an even
guess whether diplomatic relations are
severed Elt this opinion is based on
the assumption thar President Wilson
will no; insist on the abandonment %
Germany's submarine warfare against
merchantmen, provided Germany makes
satisfactory offer to compromise.
in official quarters, wh"rc lii- fres-
idents stand is looked IN as nuequiyoc1
and the Presidents demand regarded
as final and uny .eldng, the prosre Is OF
adjustment are considered rem Jtc IN
deed
Nothing shor, Of AZ immediate
abandonment If Germany ; submarin.
cam1a.g .gl against merchantmen as H.
has been conducted s.ncr III" h'c!unihs.
of the war viii satisfy the President,
il is. stated tonight. According t.
high author ~ the President means that
4 submarines must give up every evasion
of internatou law when he says thac
present methods" must be abandoned
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VINO are those men?" demanded
H'lor I"mpkins Of Gen. I.Ozano, who
s''' attended the Americans and who
'NH Ars"d them to get away from the
"FINa' hes nf the town
!'cF are friends; don't yon see they
n' '"idieis aud that the Mexican flag
H'cs over them" was I.OzanO's reply.
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cos'txssd on Second Pass.
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has advertised the submarine campa gn
even more loudly than the assault on
Nerdun. The weapon has proved un-
deniably effective In acccntuatinS the
transport facilities Of the Allies.
ITO abarhon her malpractices at the
dictation of America would involve both
her prestige and her military advantage,
TO the abandonment OF which it is hardly
believed she will reconcile herself.
Whatever may be Germany's deci-
sion. Americas action already has
weighted the balance heavily in favor
OF the Allies"
civilized Powers Virtually One.
The Daily Telegraph says:
"Withouf making assumptions regard
ing the pending developments 1t can be
said to-day that the civilized Powers OF
the earth are virtually one. That IL
plainly written between the lines of the
remarkable no'c. II is implicit In every
word OF the Presidents speech before
Congress.
Whether Germany yields or refuse
what is now sternly and peremptoril,
required of her makes little differenc,
in the moral situation. as between tn,
two countries words have been employe,
whereof no repentance or reparatioI
could extlnguish the effect.
There can be no certainty with 70
gard to the nature OF Berlin's reply. bu,
desperation and raging spite have IN,
war makers in their clutches At tn.
came time the Unexpectedly downright
and sweeping character Of the note can
not hut come TO the German people witt
"a tremendous shock.
S;r6u-o dsre,opint I.t, VIII Celtaiu,J
be seen now that the outlaw empire i!
faced by the prospect OF losing the OH
cial friendship OF the sole remaining neu
t~al Power
The Morning Post describes the Amer
lean note as "a modified ul;matum with
out time limit
There is no doubt the Post says
that an interval FOR consideration vii
, be allowed and there is no doubt tina
, Germany will Drolong the interval an,
once more attempt to inveig,e the Unite,
states into controversy.
Exactly what severing diplomatic re
lations In the event OF Noncompliance
| implies remains to be seen. II does no
necessarily involve war
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
elscoE.NoRsrRoM.

Miss Eleanor T.. Biscoe and Carl A.
N0rstrom were married at the home of
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs
Charles =. Biscoe. No 721 Vandever
avenue. on Saturday evening. by the
Rev Albert W. Samuelson. The
bride was attired in palette de sole
and carried white rOsebuds mixed with
lilies of the valley. The bridemaid.
Miss Ethel A. Ohlson. was dressed in
lemon silk and carried narcissus. Vic
tor Sandberg was best man. Those
present were. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Z. Biscoe. Alvin Biscoe. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sandberg and children. oscar, Svea
and Arthur. OF Philadelphia; Mrs.
Anna RADON. Of Connecticut: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Halter. Alvin Halter. Mrs.
Charles e. Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs JO-
seph Cole and children. Miss Edith
Cole, Mrs William n. Cook. Of Phila.
delphia, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold. Mr.. and
Mrs Malhberg. of Philadelphia. Ev-
erett Brittingham, OF Salisbury. Md. {;
Mr.. and Mrs. Elon Anderson and chill
dren, william Hurlock. Mr.. Nelson.
Mrs. Hilda Olson Miss Hula Anderson
of Claymont, Miss Ellen Erickson and
Mrs. John Kitchen
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
BAZAAR FOR RED Cross
OF Central POWERS

Elaborate arrangements are Deins
made for The great charity bazaar % LOT
the benefit Of the Red Cross OF INC nc
Central Powers. This bazaar VIII De
held i'm Turn Hall. on French stree'
between Eighth and Ninth streets
Iune 10 to 10. The women's socleliie',97
who are working in conjunction WIN
Tho general committee will hold a
meAing tomorrow night at the nome
OF Mrs. Harry Neher. NO. llzS "e9'
Fifth street 49,, col
The committee has prepared the iol-
lowing tentative program for the ea-
zaar. Monday. June u, opening nlsn.'
with addresses by f. A. Gradwohl ana
nerhaps the Mayor Of wilmington
Tuesday. ladies' night. with ADDRESS
NV tho Rev. G. Won Bosse, OF Philaael-
mia. Wednesday. Society and tlas
nav with address by the governor ,
THURSDAY. Mems and Young People
paw. with address by S. C. Won l5osse
FRIDAY. international Day with au-
dress by William f. Kurtz; saturday
bargain and Closing Day, with aI-
dress bv the Rev. Carl Schehch
Among the attractions are Iron cross
ladies' Contest, Fishing Pond MAT.
riage Bureau. Guessing Contest ne
booths are TO be uniform in color ano
size white and American hass loi
decorations having been chosen
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
DIR. MORGAN STANDS
BY N. E. Church LAW
Gives Three Reasons Why
Amusement Paragraphs
Should Be Retained
DR.. HOLLOWAY
THE NEXT SPEAKER

"The Real and Sufficient Reasons
for Retaining Paragraph No. 27l In
the Discipline OF the Methodist Epls-
copal Church was the subject OF an
address delivered by the Rev. Dr. S.
NJ. Morgan before the Methodist Epis.
copal Preachers Association this
morning This Is known as the amuse-
ment paragraph and prohibits mem,
bers OF The church from dancing.
playing cards. attending theatre, going
to circus. etc.
d. Morgan gave three reasons in sup.
port Of the present church law. The
nr-t wa. that II the General Confcrencs
repeels the paragraph the action would
lead TO q misunderstanding and misin.
depreciation oi the attitude Of the
church ON these questions by the pucsi
and other secular bodies.
His scrond REASON was that those who
lnvm these prohibited pleasures Woulo
regard u as q license ion them to indulge
in them.
The third reason was that repeal Of
the paragraph would be a thrust at
the most devOut and spiritual mem
bers and teachers OF the church.
A lengthy discussion followed. after
which a vote OF thanks was given Or.
Morgan
At the meeting on next Monday tho
Rev. DR. 4. p. Holloway. pastor OF tho
Second Baptist Church. VIII be the
speaker
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
School board Will
CUT 1916 Estimate
Object TO Responsibility Tor
Possible Increased
Tax Rate
WILL DISCUSS THE
SUBJECT TONIGHT

The Board OF Education at It's
meeting tonight will take final ac-
tion on the amount Of money II viii
ask OF City Council TO conduct the
schools for the coming year. Il was
reported today that members of the
board would not ask for a sum suni-
cient 10 put the schools IN first class
condition, thus largely increasing
the tax rate. as they do not wish to
be held entirely responsible for this
ilcreaso.
City Solicitor Hastings In recent
opinion recommended that the only
way the board could hope to secure
enough money TO properly conduct the
schools was for them to ask City COun-
ell 20 increase the tax rate for schOO.
purposes. 10 Is said that total Of
$4,000 will be asked for repairs.
whereas the needed repairs. IL Is said,
could not we'll come within $4,000.
II IS estimated that $4,000 will be
required TO replace old type desks. but
II is understood that only $4,000 will
be asked for this purpose this year.
Cuts In other estimates II Is under
stood. are contemplated.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
SUPREME court GIVES
WIDOW S2U75 DAMAGES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. April 24.-Tho SUI
preme Court, in adjourned session
here today handed down an opinion
in the case of the G. w. Baker Ma
chine Co. VS.. q. S. Fire Apparatus
Co. being an appeal from the chan
cellor on a bill for the specific prefer
ence of an alleged contract for the
purchase and sale of eighteen hundred
shares OF stock of The Diamond
Manufacturing Co. against tho defen-
dant company. the value OF the stock
being $3.50.
The chancellor decided that the
complainant should perform its part
OF the contract and ordered the de-
fendant to pay the amount. The de-
cree OF the chancellor was reversed
today
In the case of the Maryland. Della
ware & Virginia Railroad Company
VS.. Mary A. Naylor, widow Of David
b. Naylor, being a damage case in
which S2.S75 was awarded by the court
below for the death of Naylor. the
court afirme1 decision OF the court
below.
In the case OF John Doe upon the
demise OF Alphonzo Hazard VS..
Richard Roe. casual eiector, the
question involved being whether a
sale by q sheriff upon execution pro-
cess against a tenant in tail barred
the State in tail. Decision OF a ma
iority OF the court. which reversed the
decision OF the court below. hopd that a
sale by the sheriff does not bar the
State in tail Judge Boyce dis
scnted
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
Two SUNDAY fires,
ONE FALSE ALARM
Boys Taken Into Custody
for Sending in the
Monkey"
SAY MAN ASKED
THEM TO TAP BOX

Members of the local Fire Depart
ment we're busy for about three hours
Yesterday afternoon and last evening
responding to fire alarms. Luckily the
fires did not amount to much, one OF
them being false alarm from Box
No. q. Seventh and Railroad. Follow
ing this alarm, the police arrested
Leon Dredden, aged 9 years and MIL
ton Cannon. aged 10 years, colored
boys. who are alleged to have sent
in the alarm They we're turned over
10 the Juvenile Court. 1t is said
a man held one Of the boys up to
the box and ordered him to send IN
the alarm. ....,. 4
The hrst alarm sounded about =
O'Clock. II was from Box III, Eighth
and French streets, and was que 70
burning clothing in a closet at % Ine
house. No. 7O5 French street ne
room was used by John Moss ana lhe
damage was slight. 49,, .,
About o'clock last evening an
alarm was sent in from Box NO. o.
when a mattress was discovered III
DANES in a third story room OF Johh-
son's FLATS. Ninth and Walnut streets
The cause OF the blaze Is mystery
hut little damage was done.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
GOVERNMENT MAY HOLD
The Won ICEL papers

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. April 24-The state
Department today received from At
torney General Gregory advice against
giving TO Ambassador Bernstorff The
papers seized from Wolf Won Igcl. al
legged German embassy attache
Tho commcndation is not final. Il Is
said.
The attorney general. II was
learned, has offered 10 subordinate his
opinion 10 any larger question. lie
and officers under him, however. arc
said 10 be opposed to being hampercd
In any way In making use OF the
! papers.
That the State Department is vieWJ
ing the situation growing out OF the
seizure with added seriousness was
4 admitted.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
rrRARI SHOW ARRIVES.

That everything may be in reaal-
ness for the opening date OF the
Moose spring carnival, April ~ tne
.Toseph G. Ferari Shows. Inc when
has contracted to furnish all attrac-
lions. arrived in Wilmington yester-,
dav from winter quarters and started
to set up on the carnival grounds
Kirkwood Park. today
MANY new and novel devices, shows
and concessions are promised, incluu-
ing THE Whip" a ride that IS nor
only the largest portable machine
ever constructed. but the first OF ike
nature ever built.
A new Ferris wheel said TO be the
highest on the road and built to the
special order Of G. l.. Dobyns, one oi
the executives Of the show, by the
Eli Bridge Company, is also carried.
Two free acts are carried with the
organization, with Lofty Rochette, the
high diver. featured. Rochetto has
rehearsed a new dive that he claims
10 be distinctive. which he will at
tempt in Wilmington for the first time
in public.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
CENTURY CLUE MEETING.

delightful social time is being an
ticipated by the members OF the
Washington Heights Century Club at
their first anniversary luncheon 20 be
held tomorrow at o'clock in the rose
room OF the Hotel DUPONT Members
of the club are asked to be at the ho-
tel by 1890 o'clock in time to receive
the out-of-town guests. OF whom there
will be sixteen. Covers will be laid
for 104 guests The luncheon COM
mittee comprises: Mrs. John W. Mack
lem. chairman: Mrs +. B. Taylor. Mrs.
Carroll W. Grifith. Mrs Dudley r.
Wier. Mrs. r. r. Cloward Mrs. Wilmer
Stradley and Mrs. II. r. Bartonslager
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
CrRRENT EYENTs GLASS.

The last meeting of the season OF
the current events class of the New
Century Club will be held tomorrow
morning. Chairman for the class for
1916-1917 will be announced. Mrs.
William G. Mahany will preside over
the meeting. The following program
has been arranged:
Ten Minutes with the Wild Flow
ers," Miss Mary r. dc You; Current
Events" Miss Mabel Talley: a prac-
tical talk on Social Hygiene" DR..
Mabel Irwin, lecturer and executive
secretary Of the Delaware society for
social hygiene. The election will take
place of the general chairman. six
chairmen and alternates. secretary
and assistant secretary for the ensu-
ing year. Music will be in charge OF
Miss Lore.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
NORTH END NJ. g. N. u.

The regular meeting OF the North
End W. c. r. L. was held Friday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. Sarah l..
Foster. No. 1904 Jefferson street. Mrs.
Foster was elected delegate 10 the an
nual convention OF the New Castle
County W. c. T. L. at MiddleiOwn
next month Il was decided 10 in
crease the membership OF the union
and also to hold public meetings at
which National W. c. r. U. speakers
will speak The next meeting OF the
union will be held at the home Of Mrs,
Louis Lamborn. No 1906 Jefferson
street Following the meeting pi-
ano solo was given by Miss Grace OF
.tey Of Philadelphia, and a vocal solo
was given by Mrs. b. Frank Gatchell
of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
TEA FOR SUFFRAGE CAUSE.

Under the management OF the Con-
gressional Union suffrage tea will
be given in Social Hall of Grace NJ. L.
Church on Thursday afternoon. May
IL. Mrs. J. A. II. Hopkins. chairman
OF the Congressional Union OF New
Jersey. will be the guest OF honor and
the principal speaker. Invitations will
be sent TO members of the Congress
sional Union and also TO the "Antis.r %
The meeting promises TO be Of special
interest.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MEN,s BARACA CLASS SOCIAL.

The Mems Baraca Class Of Della
ware Avenue Baptist Sunday school
will hold its monthly business and
social on Tuesday evening in the lee
ture room Of the church. Special tai
eht has been secured and big social
time Is being arranged. Refreshments
are to be served 10 those attending
All men OF the church and congre-
CATION arc invited TO attend. All men
over Is years who do not attend OF
belong to any other class are invited
10 join. The pastor, the Rev. Joseph
Y. Irwin. teaches the class and VII
liam T. Turner is president.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
,entlon for the nomInatIon of saId oll

vcntion for the nomination of said oili-
ccrs.
Said nominees 90 Boz voted for and
elected az the general election of the fire
companies on the second Tuesday in May,
A. d. 1915.
No company is 10 be- hound by any
compact. now in force, or to be- formed,
10 support any candidate or candidates.
Our object in asking this convention
of harmony is purely legitimate and sim
ccrc We deem IL absolutely important
for the future benefit and welfare of the
department, 10 come together in peace
and friendship. aud do our moral and
conscientious duty.
To show our sincere intention IN try
ing TO place harmony and efficiency in
foremost position IN our department. we
pledge ourselves and our representatives
10 such convention, 20 ask no favors in
any way, or to ask for. or accept, any
of the Offices or officers TO be named.
An early reply will be- appreciated by
Yours very truly,
(Sgncdl Joshua Kelley,
Secretary.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
sILyEBROOK BUILDING
FUND NOW AT Si.t50

At the Easter services at Silver
brook Methodist Episcopal Church
yesterday large congregations were
present The Rev. Elwood w Jones
was In charge.
At the Sunday school session 367
members we're present Professor FL
liott's orchestra played. The offering
of the school amounted to $3.50. This
was applied 10 the building fund,
which now amounts TO Sil50. Work rs
expected to start on the new Sunday
school building I'm a short time.
At the evening seryicel, the chorus
choir of 40 voices sang, under the
leadership Of Joseph w. Coley. while
Professor Elliotts orchestra played.
Miss Morgan was at the organ.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
BAcHMAN,zETHNER.

In Sacred Heart r. c. Church on
Saturday. Miss Rose Bachman. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Bachman,
and Charles II. Zethner we're married
by the Rev. Father Leonard The
bride wore dark blue gabardine
suit trimmed in black taffeta and
smoked pearl buttons. and a large pic
ture hat. The bridesmaid wore a blue
poplin suit with picture hat. After
a wedding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs.
Zethner left for a trip to New York
and Niagara Falls. They will be at
home at No. $40 West Fourth street
after May /.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
RARKLFY.PIERCF.

Miss Elsie Gertrude Barkley. only
daughter OF Councilman and Mrs. +.
A. Barkley OF Phoenixville. Pa, and
Claude Taylor Pierce, son OF John
Pierce OF this city we're married IN
First Methodist Episcopal Church in
Phoenixville. on April a. The Rev
lC. p. Futcher oficiated. The wedding
was largely attended by relatives and
friends from Reading. Birdsboro, Will
lmington and Philadelphia. The groom
/ Is in the employ OF the dupont Com
pany at City Point. He is we'll known
An this citV
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
HousEAoInN NOTES

Fish out OF season is not whole
some
DO not try TO poach any but sthct-
ly fresh eggs.
Lamb when fresh is a bright red
color with white fat
busters. kitchen cloths. etc, should
be washed last OF all
A handful Of salt added TO the rims
ing water of colored muslins or fig
ured cottons will help to set the color
and prevent its running.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
GOLDBERG GOES TO PHILADELPHIA

In City Court today 1t was stated
TINT Samuel Goldberg, OF Philadelphia
who was arrested two weeks ago ON q
Charge Of the larceny OF iowclry valued
at $50. the property OF Abraham Miller,
| of Philadelphia. by whom he was cm
ploycd as salesman. has been turnc'
over 10 the Philadelphia authorities.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
ANNOrNCE ENGAGEMENr.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Woodrow. OF No.
235 North Fifty-ninth street. Phila-
delphia, announce the engagement Of
their daughter. Helen p. Woodrow. 10
Victor 5. BuckwOrth. of No. 621 West
Third street. Wilmington. The mar
riage will take place at the brides
home on April 20. 1916. at 7.3O o'clock.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MEM0RIAL DAN PLANS.

The Memorial Day joint committee
will meet tomorrow evening in the
dupont Post room. Representatives
from all c. A. r. posts in the city are
expected to be present.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
ANNOUNCF TNCACTMFNT.

Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Hetherton. OF
No 1888 Lancaster avenue, announce
the engagement of their daughter.
Elsie Frances. 10 Elmer IT. Keiser
The marriage will take place some
time in June. Miss Hetherton Is q
member OF Bethany choir, while Mr.
Keisor we'll known in baseball.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
GERMANS REPORT ADVANCE.

BERLIN. April 2l.- Repulsc Of q
French night attack east of Dead Mnns
Hill, ON the northwestern front ot Yer
dun. was announced iu this afternoon
official war Office statement.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MAcnrNr CnMPANY pLANT SOLD.

Il was learned today that the Ma
tional Machine Company. Nos 5Ot-ll
Orange streets, had sold its plant
when an official OF the company was
asked today regarding the matter
he admitted that the plant had been
sold. but could say nothing further
about IL at this time.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
sRlrlsH Lose lN eeYpr.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, April 2f-An attack Of
5000 hostile troops forced the British
10 evacuate the village OF Quatia In
Egypt Yesterday. the war Office admit
ted this afternoon. A simultaneous
attack gainst the village OF Dueider
was beaten on.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MOTORED TO BALTIMORE.

DR.. Lewis Behan. Max Steele. Miss
Vera Connell and Miss Rita Kates. OF
this city. motored to Baltimore yes
terday. where they were the guests OF
! Mr.. and Mrs. William b. owen.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
DEprTY.nOyFR

Miss Ethel N. Deputy. Of this city.
and Francis l.. Boyer. of Roselle. were
married on Friday afternoon at Trim
ity NJ. r. parsonage by the Rev. r. n.
Adams. The couple will live at Re-
selle
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
BIRTHDAY POSTAL SHOWER.

On Saturday a postcard shower was
given Miss Mae c. Walsh. at her home.
No. 716 East Seventh street. in honor
OF her birthday