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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
.GRAVEST EXCITEMENT
DEVELOPS IN GERMANY
Attitude of America Convinces ALI
Glasses That Worst Period of
War Has Begun.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 3, $40 p.m.-The
Berlin correspondent of the National
Tidende of Copenhagen. as quoted by
the Exchange Telegraph correspondent
there, says that grave excitement is
developing among the German people
in regard to tLo attitude of America
and that az agree the worst period of
the wa> has begun.
EGRLIN, February 8. via wireless to
Sayviile, n Y.-The adjournment of
the ways and means committee of the
reichstag yesterday followed two days
OF detailed and serious debates over
the announcement of unrestricted war
fare. DIR. Won Bethmann Hollweg, the
imperial chancellor, and all the secre-
taries of state connected with the ques-
tion gave detailed explanations on va
rious aspects of the matter All the
party leaders spoke, and, says the
Overseas News Agency, mo stone was
left unturned so that every interest of
neutrals could be examined with spe-
cial care"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Believe Submarines Peace Weapon.

The question of what influence unre-
stricted submarine warfare would have
upon American minds and upon rela-
tions with the United States played an
important part in the discussion. Rep
resentatives of the government, as well
as those of the various parties, ex-
pressed the hope that the United
States would appreciate fully the rea-
sons for Germany's determination.
THE use of submarines" the Over
seas Agency adds. now is generally
considered as the most effective means
of inclining Germany's enemies toward
peace. For this object all the parties
will cooperate"
Admiral Scheer, commander of the
German battle fleet, today telegraphed
the following to the Lokal Anzeiger:
"My slogan is that our future lies on
the water. However, the British sea
lion gnashes his teeth, we must and
will attack him until a free path on
the seas has been Won"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
j. s. TAKES OVER
GERMAN VESSELS
Step Explained to Safeguard
Interned Ships in Present
Grave Situation.
TRIED TO SINK DESTROYER

The crews of the German auxiliary
cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz
Eitel Friedrich were removed yesterday
by the commandant of the Philadelphia
navy yard on instructions from Secre-
tary Daniels to take whatever steps he
deemed necessary to safeguard the in
termed ships in the existing situation.
Having voluntarily submitted to in
ternment, these<vessels actually are in
custody of the United States govern
ment, subject to such disposition of
ships and crews as the government sees
f1t to make.
The Kronprinzessin Cecilie at Boston
and the prize ship Appam, at Newport
News. were taken over by United States
marshais. These vessels already were
technically in the custody of the courts
pending the outcome of litigation over
their possession. The crews merely had
been permitted to live aboard and con-
tinue in physical possession under
bonds given by the German govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
LuguratIOn plans.
Positive in Denial.

Senator Overman, chairman OF the joint
inaugural committee, consisting of three
senators and three representatives, also
was equally positive in his denial. He was
certain that a sentiment to abandon the
public ceremonies does not exist among
members of Congress.
The money which the inaugural com;
mittee has expended so far in arrange
nents for the inauguration included that
for the erection of the stands in the court
of honor, and office, publicity and other
expenses amounting to less than $1,000,
it is stated. The structural work on the
court OF honor stands is well advanced.
The Senate District committee yester-
day afternoon ordered a favorable report
on a House joint resolution authorizing
the granting of permits for the use of
government reservations by the inaugural
committee during the inauguration of
President Wilson and Vice President Mar
shall.
Under the resolution the inaugural
committee is given permission to erect
stands on these reservations The com
mittee is also given permission to erect
suitable overhead conductors for the
illumination of the streets. The reso-
luton authorizes the Secretary of War
and the Secretary of the Navy to loan
to the inaugural committee flags and
ensigns for decoration purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
No Intention to Seize Ships.

There is no intention on the part OF
the United States to seize the German
merchantmen laid up in American ports
admittedly would be an act of war,
which the government has no idea OF
committing.
Officials said last night that the ac-
ton of the Canal Zone authorities in
taking charge of the four German ves-
sells in port there undoubtedly was a
temporary measure adopted under the
authority accorded port officers to
prevent the crews from sinking or
blowing up their ships and thereby
menacing navigation.
Four ships of the Hamburg-Ameri-
can line, interned at the Panama canal,
were also taken over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Laws to Check Conspiracies.

At the request Of the President Con-
eress Immediately after hearing his ad-
dress began work on new laws framed by
the Department of Justice to check con-
spiracies and plots against the United
States which cannot now be reached IN
der existing statutes.
The question of conveying American
merchant ships through the submarine
blockade has beeh taken up and Is being
considered as one of the next moves by
this government
The news of the torpedoing Of the
American steamer HouSatonlc, coming
almost before President Wilson's words
in Congress had died away. created a
tremendous sensation, but it does not
necessarily constitute such an invasion
of American rights as the President
said he would meet by asking congress
for additional authority to act.
Only the establishment of the exact
facts can determine whether the sink
ing of the ship was a new attack on
American rights, or whether the case
comes within the range of other Amer
lean ships carrying contraband, de-
stroyed in accordance with information
al law, and presenting case to be
settled under its precepts.
Admittedly, if the Housatonic was
sunk without warning, or with loss of
American life, it will amount to little
less than an act of war, and be fol-
lowed by all the consequences which
the President so clearly pointed out
in his address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
WEATHER.

Fair today and probably tomorrow;
warmer today: colder tomorrow after
noon or night; moderate winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending 10 pm. last night: Highest, "a:
lowest, s.
Full report on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Attempt to scuttle Destroyer.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, February 8
An attempt was made today to scuttle
the United States torpedo boat destroyer
Jacob Jones by opening several of her
sea cocks at the Philadelphia navy
yard. according to unofficial but re-
liable reports. Officials at the yard re-
fused either to confirm or deny the re-
ports, pointing out that upon instruc-
tions from Washington a strict censor
ship had been placed upon all activities
at the navy yards throughout the
country.
An officer of the Jacob Jones found
that the ship was listing heavily to
port as she was being towed from her
anchorage in the Delaware river to a
dock, and all persons aboard were de-
tanned and questioned. The chief ma
chinist's mate. whose identity was not
disclosed, was arrested and placed in
irons in the brig of one of the battle
ships. Whether the prisoner is Ger
man sympathizer or a fanatic is not
known
More than two feet of water was in
the hold of the Jones when it was dis
covered that her. sea cocks had been
opened. They were quickly closed and
two government tugs assisted in warp
ing the destroyer in her dock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Liner Damaged by Crew.

BOSTON, February 3.-The North
German Lloyd liner KronprinZessin
Cecilie. which was seized by United
States Marshal Mitchell on civil pro-
cess tonight, was found to be crippled
beyond possibility of early usefulness,
according to an official who assisted
in the seizure.
The liners boilers were said to have
been cleared of all water the fires
were burning at top capacity and
countless valves in the engine room
had been mutilated, transferred or re-
moved entirely this official stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Day of Epoch-Making Events.
Several history making events were
enacted yesterday. Not only was Count
yon Rernstorff. the German ambassador
given his passports. but American
Ambassador Gerard and all American
consular officials in Germany were or
dered home.
Similar action is waiting for Austria
when she notifies this government that
she joins in the campaign of unrestrict-
ed submarine warfare
Two years of diplomatic negotiation
marked with frequent crises. and at
tended with the loss of more than zoo
American lives on the high seas. have
eliminated with an act which in all the
history of all the world always has led
to war.
Every agency of the American gov
ernment has been set in motion to pro-
tect the country against acts of Ger
man sympathizers. These moves are
of necessity being kept secret.
With the notice of severance OF reia-
tions the United States sent to Berlin
a demand for the immediate release or
sixty-four Americans taken from ships
captured by German raiders IN the
south Atlantic,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Navy Yard Placed on War Basis

The local navy yard virtually was
placed upon a war basis today.
Early tonight the interned German aux
Hilary cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and
Prinz Eitel Friedrich were seized by an
order OF the Navy Department and their
crews imprisoned in an isolation bar
racks. The seizure was followed by the
placing OF an armed guard at the yard
entrance, while marines were assigned
to patrol the land side limits of the gov
ernment preserve. Motor boats and other
light craft with machine guns aboard
patrolled the river and prevented vessels
from coming within prescribed area.
Commandant Russell issued orders re-
calling shore leave of all marines and
sailors. Visitors to the yard were strictly
forbidden.
Disregarding the new sea peril an
nounced by Germany, four steamers, one
flying the American flag, laden with mu-
nitions and other rich cargoes and des-
tined for the war zone, sailed from here
| today.
| They are the British ships Mendir
Range, for Leith. and Saroleine, for
Havre; the Italian liner Italia. for Genoa
and the Norwegian ship Admiralen. fol
| Liverpool Among the half dozen steam
ers that cleared for foreign ports was the
! American tanker Gold Shell, for Bordeaux
| and Rouen, France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

President Keeps in Seclusion.
President Wilson kept himself in se-
clusion during the morning. except for
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29
ADvENT|STS PRE-.
PAIRING FOR END

Harvey. N. D., June 28.-Seventh
Day Adventists, attending the an
nual North Dakota camp meeting
here, are preparing for the end OF
the world. firmly convinced that
the titanic struggle now waging
presages the second coming of the
Saviour, to purge the world OF its
present pollution and to found here
anew his kingdom eternal. Prom
inent churchmen in all Of their SER
mons quote passages from the Bible
which are connected with present
day events to support their argu-
ment that the millennium is near.
1se end of the world has been pre-
dicted from time to time by Seventh
Day Adventists for many years, but
never so strongly nor with such
evident sincerely as now.
Members of the denomination,
which observes the orthodox heb
raic practice of observing the sew
enth day as the Sabbath, abstains
to large extent from all meats
and from pork in particular, which
clings to immersion as John the
Baptist is believed to have practiced
it, are here from all sec,Ions of
North Dakota. living in a comfort
able, electric-lighted city of 200
tents. Among the prominent eld-
ers in attendance is I. H. Evans,
president of the North American di-
vision conference, which embraces
all of the United States and Canada.
Firm in the belief that the end
draws near, the meetings are mark
ed with unusual fervor and the
manner of living OF the hundreds
assembled here approaches as near
as possible their ideal of Christian
practice.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29

of Chicago. The provost marshal,
in a telegram to Mayor Thompson,
informed the mayor recommenda-
tions for appointment to exemption
boards for Chicago would be accept
ed only from Governor Lowden.
The custom prevailing in other cit
les is for local registration boards
to act as exemption courts, but
when this system was adopted lati-
tude was allowed for change IL Pc
culiar conditions in any locality
made such changes necessary.
The total registration is nearly
9,5OO,000.
Census estimates Of the total
number of males in the country
within the registering age are TO-
29S,000, but this does not allow for
more than 100000 men already in
the military and naval service not
required to register.
or the 2,75O,O00 who have not
indicated any reason for exemption
from draft it is regarded probable
that small percentage will be lost
when the president issues the ex-
emption rules. The men lost thru
this, however, will be made up for,
1t is believed, in the number claim
ing exemption who will be refused.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29
GIFTS 1850 YEARS
OLD JUST RECEIVED

Bismarck, N. D., June 2S.-Mrs.
Minnie C. Budlong. secretary of the
North Dakota public library COM
received today two belated
Christmas gifts whicn we're 1900
and 1850 years on the. way. Or
course. when they started for Bis
marck they didn't know they were
to be Christmas gifts, for they were
created 23 centuries before the ad-
vent of Christ.
Babylon and Sodom and Gomor-
rah and Niniveh were the big cities
of that day. Even Fargo hadn't
been dreamed of then. The little
messengers that arrived today
didn't really start out to be gifts a,
all, but were issued as very import
ant and official receipts, just as
your storekeeper today hands out to
you a carbon copy Of your bill OF
goods.
The gifts, which are highly priz-
ed by their owner, are small, clay
tablets excavated from the ruins OF
the city Of Jopha, an important
municipality of the Ur-nina dynasty
of the Assyrians. The older dates
back to 1850 B. C.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29
F|iCker(ai|s Told 10 Stock
Up lid 10 Close on July |

personal use" amendment was
lost, and the house passed the bill
with but one senate amendment,
that restricting the importation Of
liquor to registered pharmacists
who would give oath that the stuff
would be sold only for medicinal
purposes. Nothing remained in
the bill allowing tho importation Of
liquor for personal use. To all in
tents and purpose it made North
Dakota bone dry, and in this condi-
ton It went to the governor, was
signed, and became a law. Then
the true state of affairs was discov-
cred, sand the stocking up process
began that verv day.
Entered Union a "Dry" State
North Dakota has never known q
legally recognized saloon. 1t en-
tered the union in 1889 as dry
state, Until Is years ago east Of
the river, and as late as 10 or IL
years ago west of the Missouri,
however, that dryness was largely
imaginary. Years after North Da>
kota became a state liquor was OPP
emily served in bars of many Of the
cities of the state. Little by little,
however, public opinion veered
around on the side of law observ-
ance. In the last ten years there
has not been a wide-open, classified
saloon anywhere in North Dakota,
although there have been some
very literally patronized bars. The
blindpigging evil has gradually di-
minished, and North Dakota is in
tip-top shape to begin July 1 long
fast which probably never will be
broken.
Under the Webb-Kenyon act, the
power of the federal government
backs up North Dakota in excluding
liquor from the confines of the
state. Officials claim they have a
right to remove intoxicants from
the baggage of passengers travel
ing into North Dakota. and that it
may be seized wherever found with
in the state. If the last contention
proves tenable, it will mean that
several thousands, perhaps tens of
thousands of good citizens who
have planned to have little on
hand after July 1 have a rude awak-
ening,in store. ,-s. =. :. -. *.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29
DEPUTIES STILL At
WORK OVER STATE

Minot, N. D., June 2S.-At the
point of a gun, Albert Anderson, a
farmer of Voltaire township, was
arrested by United states Deputy
Marshall P. H. Bowler Friday az
ternoon on e. charge of .sedition.
At the preliminary hearing before
R. E. Hopkins he waived examina-
ton and was bound over to the fed
eral term of court. Bail was fixed
at $4,5OO which he furnished.
"I'd like to see the man that can
.ake me off this farm" was the
statement the prisoner made to the
deputy. The warrant against An
derson charged threats against the
president of the United States and
an attitude hostile to the United
States.
Herbert Levi Sorenson of Nc
Henry, who was also arrested by
Deputy Bowler, waived examination
when arraigne| before Commission
er Hopkins and was bound over.
bail being fixed at $1,000. Accord
ing to the complaint sworn to BY
United States District Attorney Hill
dreth. Sorenson swore to incorrect
statements, claiming that he was
the sole supporter of a widowed
sister and her two children.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29
FIVE YOUTHS ARE
ACCUSED OF CRIME

Grand Forks, N. D., June 28.--
Charging first degree rape, warrants
were sworn out yesterday afternoon
at Crookston for the arres. CT Roy
Spriggs, Paul Williams, William G.
Hogg, Eugene Coulter and Clifford
B1idgeman, all well known Grand
Forks young men.
Miss Adelaide Chapman, aged 90.
of Larimore is the complaining
witness. The case is undoubtedly
one Of the most repugnant that has
ever been brought to tha attention
OF Grand Forks county authorities.
In the complaint It is alleged
that the crime was committed on
June 9. in the early hours Of the
morning, between Gro okston and
Fisher.
Six days later the rumor tina: the
crime had been committed spread
over the. city and indignation ran
high. In the meantime the county
officials were ignorant of the facts
and not until yesterday was the
case ready for prosecution.
Miss Chapman's story OF the al
legged brutal crime was told ycster-
day to County Attorney 7. e. Elton,
Police Matron Pearl Blough, Sher-
in A. F.. Turner and nearly q nslf
a dozen Of Larimore's prominent
business men, who are aiding In
bringing the prosecution to ar carry
completion.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29

Norberg, B. A. Stefonowizc, c. A.
A local chapter of the American
Red Cross was organized at the
court house on Tuesday evening OF
this week when a number of local
people met for that purpose. Geo.
H. Phelps had been corresponding
for some time with S. P. Morris. OF
Denver, Colo, superintendent vi
this district, and received authority
to organize chapter here. The
following officers were elected at
the meeting, Jerry Donovan. chair
man; F. E. Heckel, vice chairman;
Jay G. Johnson, secretary; and H.
A. Hanson, treasurer The follow
ing executive committee was select
ed: G. A. Kopriva, A. c. Wiper
J. w. Moore, C. V. Alldrin, C. j.
Campbell, Geo. H. Phelps, Tim
Donovan, W. C. Heath, and Mes
danes F.. E. Heckel, A. C. Wiper,
G. A. Kopriva. W. c. Martin, T. O.
Hunter, ]. W. Moore, Geo. H.
Phelps, Frank Woods. The chap
ter will be known as the Burke
County Chapter of the American
Red Cross. Thirty-two members
signed up at this meeting. The
minutes Of the meeting were sent
in to the district superintendent.
who will issue the necessary char
ter and give instructions as to what
work will be necessary. A COM
mittee consisting of Mesdames T.
O. Hunter, F. E. Heckel and G. A.
Kopriva solicited funds for the or
ganization Tuesday afternoon and
were able to raise the sum of
$426.50 within very short time.
It is believed that this sum can be
trebled after the local chapter Is
thoroughly organized. Following
is list of those who donated when
the committee waited upon them:
Burke County State Bank, First
State Bank, First National Bank,
T.. O. Hunter. A. C. Wiper. Law
renee Larsen, Bowbells Implement
Co., Donovan Bros. R. Mahoney, A.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-06-29
Local Chapter Of The AnePi-
can Red Cross Organized

Masters, Lloyd Hunter, Frank Nc
Clure. VIM. Sadleir, V. Heath, D.
l.. Pondexter, c. ]. Winter, Ed.
O'Donnell. R. l.. Coffman, Carl
Steene, Jim Beck, Frank Woods, ].
F. Kaser, T. M. Madden, Lawrence
Rasmussen, ]. H. Mohr, G. A. Ko>
priva. A. NJ. Limburg. John M. Cor
man, G. H. Wilks, J. Beck, E. j..
Remington, w. N. Sanford, S. A.
Smith, Winnifred Owens, Geo. Han
sen, Claire ]. Buskerude, Florence
Siverling, Theresa Hileman, Grant
Martin, Fred Koehler, A. E. Larson.
G. K. Melby, f. E. Heckel, John
Kavanaugh, 3. j. Kinds. J. M. Be-
dient, L. l.. Hyde, G. H. Marshall,
H. j. Menges, A. E. Swanson, A..
w. Moehlenbank, Geo. H. Phelps,
Chas. H. Wort. S. E. Rogers, H. A.
Hanson, E. l.. Conen, Mrs. Ed
Heath, Anna A. Ross, John Wolo-
zonok, E. o. Ageton, Sr., VIM. Car
ter, David Hunter, M. A. Jensen
Rev. Job Moore, H. H. Coleman, G..
H. Carey, Moore Hardware Co..
Mary Briggs, Bowbells Cash Store,
C. M. Hagen, Chas. Shenneman, W.
II. Smith,, Blenkner Nero. Co., "A. Il.
Doe. C. j. Campbell, P. D. Peterson,
Geo. Dolphin, VIM. Stromberg, Mrs.
H. L. Richardson, E. F. O'Neill,
John O. Norlin, Matt Mertes, A. P.
Peterson, Donovan Drug Co., Otto
Weisser. James Buzzell. L.. D. Per-
ring, Mrs. Gus Olson, Mrs. Dalqufst'
Roy Turbett, Fred F. Carter, C. R.
Hurry, MRS. Herman Johnson, j..
B. FELTON,, l.. E. Siverling, c. T. Ma
honey, j. T. Jessen, A. F.. Carter, E..
O. Nehring, Mrs. W. C. Martin,
Heath & Drinkwater, M. F. Jelinek.
r. r. Schudar, Mrs. c. J. Kopriva,
Lawrence Kopriva, r. F. Migge,
Mrs. Roy Heath. Mr.. Koehler, Sr..
Mrs. Carey, Mrs.. Ben Kinds, Mrs.
Chas. Irwin, Mrs. T. o. Hunter. Mrs.
A. C. Wiper; Horace Hunter, Ray
mond Wiper, M. H. Powers Harris.