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Evening journal., 1917-02-27
OPERATORS PROVE HEROES.

Bv The United Press,
QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 27-Wireless
Operators Donnes and Taylor were
heroes of the Laconia disaster. They
we're the two last survivors TO leave
the sinking Cunarder. They stuck to
their apparatus, sending out IS. Q. s. :
calls until British warshlp respond
ed-and then jumped overheard. The
lifeboat commanded by Captain Irvine
picked the two men up, little the worse
for their experience.
All survivors stories today united
in euIogy Of the splendid conduct and
discipline Of the Laconia's officers
and crew.
The first torpedo which struck the
Cunarder was a vital blow, and 1t
was Immediately seen that she must
sink. Boats were ordered OF. II
was while they were moving off that
the second explosion occurred. Cap
tain Irvine and his officers we're the
last to leave the ship except the two
wireless operators.
1 The weather was Comparatively
calm according to the survivors, but
there was a heavy swell running. The
Laconia was struck at Z p. m. sun
day. The lifeboats with survivors
were afloat until a. m. Monda.
morning when a rescue ship arrived
on the scene and picked them up.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
CITY ELKS WELCOME
Baltimore BROTHER
]. Albert Cassidy, District
Deputy Given Cordial
Reception
PRAISES THE BIG
BROTHERHOOD IDEA

District Deputy ]. Albert Cassidy,
Of the b. p. o. Elks, OF Baltimore,
paid an official visit last night to the
local lodge Of Elks and was given a
most cordial reception. In an address
he complimented the local Elks on
the manner in which the affairs Of the
lodge were conducted and gave an
interesting talk on the aims OF the
order and also tho good the BIS
Brotherhood movement is accomplish
ing among boys who need the help
of those older than themselves In
preparing themselves for useful lives.
Following the regular meeting of
the lodge a reception to Mr. Cassidy
was held in the lodge social rooms.
The local lodge Of Eiks mas accepted
an invitation 10 address them on the
evening Of March 20 from the Rev Fl.
w. Jones. A. M. ID. D., chaplain Of
the New York State Association. ,. r.
Q. Elks. His subject viii be Echoes
OF the War by a Wartime Chaplain
and a Clergyman's Answer to His
Critic as to Why I Am an Elk"
A large delegation Of Elks wall &C
company their officers 20 Chester Lodge
tonight, where the latter viii preside al
an initiation OF candidates in that lodge
The trip will be made in automobiles
! leaving the Elks' Hall at 6 o'clock
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
MRS. HARRIS Cables
HUSBAND She's SAFE

Mrs. Frank E. Harris. wife Of Lieu
tenant Colonel Harris, OF Fort DUPONT, |
who wns passenger on the Cunard
Liner Laconia, which was torpcdoed off
the Irish coast yesterday by German
U-boat. has reached Queenstown safely,
but with tho loss Of all her baggage.
Colonel Harris was informed Of the
safety OF Mrs Harris by cable thisl
morning. This is the first information
received BY him Of the sinking Of tho
big steamship from private sources, hay-
ing been informed yesterday Of the loss
Of the vessel and the safety Of Mira.
Harris Yesterday by THE EVENING
JOURNAL which received the news
early Yesterday afternoon over the wires
Of The United Press.
Colonel Harris. when Informed Of
the safety OF his wife yesterday,
thanked THE EVENING JOURNAL.
This morning he was again informed
by THE EVENING JOURNAL that
Mrs. Harris was the last of the saved
passengers TO leave the Laconia and
the first TO land at Queenstown. Col
nnel Harris was greatly relieved q
| the receipt on tho information regard
ing Mrs Harris, and expressed al
sincere thanks to this newspaper
Mrs. Harris left here two weeks ag
and sailed on the Laconia, intcndin
TO visit relatives in England.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
NEGRO THROAT SLASHER
Gets LONG JAIL Sentence

Charles Hickman. colored, was fined
800 and costs and sent to Jail for
two years by Judge Churchman to-
day, on a charge Of assault and bat
terry on John Rudd on February 8.
Rudd testified that on the night Of
the trouble he and Hickman were In a
house on Windsor street, and that
Hickman was beating his woman
He said that after short time. and
with hardly any warning, Hickman
caught him by the lapel OF his coat
and, announcing that he was going
TO cut his d. head off" proceeded
to do his best to decapltate him.
They had had no previous trouble,
he said.
Physicians at the Delaware Hospi-
tai had testified, when the case was
first called. that the cuts on the back
OF Rudds neck had severed every
muscle clear through to the yertebrat
OF the neck.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
TSCHAN MURDER TRIAL
AGAIN is CONTINUED

The case OF Charles Tschan tbs
young man who was charged with as
sault with intent to murder Harry #.
Spence. IN Connection with the shoot
ing which occurred on Third street
bridge some weeks ago. was con-
tlnued In City Court today until Sat-
urday morning at the request OF 4.
y. Chaytor, Jr., Tschans attorney,
who was in Dover today. The State
interposed no objection,
The charge against the young man
grows out 81 the injury TO young spence
while Tsclan was examining pistol
which he said was handed him by
George Hadley. another young man
spence was crossing the bridge at ths
timo he was shot AMI was not In coin'
panv with tho other boys.
The disposition Of the charge 81
carving concealed a deadly weapon
which had been lodged against Hadley
was transferred TO the Juvenile Court, n
the request Of i. Irving Handy, VIII
represented him.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
ARMY MANS Wife
LAST passenger
To LEAVE ship
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Government is the claim that Ger
many has a right to prohibit Ameri-
can citizens under the pain of death
from travelling to England on English
liners"
Mrs Hoy and Miss Hoy died from
exposure in an open boat They were
among eight who survived the two
torpedoes launched at the Cunarder
and later succumbod They were bur
led at sea. Eight others who sur
vived tho two torpedoes launched at
the Cunarder. likewise succumned 70
their suffering while waiting eight
hours IN an open boat for rescue
They too, were buried at sea. Five
were drowned.
SIX others were reported by Amer
lean Consul Frost TO be in hospitals
recovering from injuries or the ex-
posture which they suffered.
At Queenstown 267 survivors were
landed Bnniry, Ireland, reported
fourteen arriving there
Thus the total death list is thirteen.
two American women.
Mrs. Harris Last Passenger on.
Or. Hawke Of San Francisco, one
Of the Laconia's passengers. was
1 playing bridge IN the main saloon
when the Cunarder was struck.
aThe second torpedo he said to.
day. @StTuck somewhere In the engine
room aud caused a terrific explosion
The ship's lights went out at once
Mrs. Harris was the last passenger IL
Ieave the Iaronin and the very frs
one 10 step ashore"
DIR. Hawke confirmed the death Of
Mrs. Hoy and Miss Hoy.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
SAY EXODUS FROM LOWER
STATE. facing DRY LAW

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del. Feb. 27-Since the
liquor anti-shipment bill has been
passed by the Legislature. many
young men Of Milford and vicinity al
ready have left for wetter territory.
Il is claimed by man who has kept
tab on the situation that ninety-six
young men who were employed on
farms and in factories left Milford sta
ton on Saturday and Monday to seek
work in Wilmington, Chester and
other places. This situation has caus-
ed many employers to wonder what
they are going to do for help with SO
many men leaving tho down-state
sections, and some men say that when
conditions become dry the exodus
Will be greater.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
BELLEFONIE NOW HAS
Community fire COMPANY

Permanent organization OF a COM
munitv fire company for Bellefonte
was affected last night at a special
meeting OF the Bellefonte Association
in Clarks Hall. S. II. Tucker was
elected president and chief; p. ~.
Lawrence, vice-president: l.. II. Cloud,
secretary and G. e. Grubb, treasurer
Committee on subscriptions, purchas-
ing apparatus and bylaws were ap-
pointed.
The meeting was largely attended
and all present we're enthusiastic IN
their support Of the organization. the
need for which has been realized for
some time especially as many OF the
houses in the village are of frame
construction. As soon as funds are
available to meet the initial payment
a handdrawn chemical apparatus will
be purchased Subscriptions are to be
solicited from residents OF Bellefonte
and vicinity.
The next meeting will be held Mon
day evening. March 10. Charter
members will be admitted to the as
ISOLATION on or before the next meet
ing night Il is expected that the
proposed bylaws will be ready to be
discussed at the next meeting.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
WATER BOARD ROUTINE.

At the meeting Of the Water COM
missioners yesterday the following
reports were made.
Bank balances. current fund, ST.
1889; special fund. s5s,79S97. The
current weekly payroll was reported.
S1.130.s9; special weekly payroll,
s477.5S: current monthly payroll,
$f,603.34: special monthly payroll
S1.051.19.
The Registrar reported unpaid ac-
counts for the quarter ending De-
cember 81. 1915. amounting 20 ST.
122 Is. The usual notices were or
dered sent to delinquent water users,
directing them to pay within ten days
or have the water shut off
Pumpage for the week ending Feb
ruary "a. was reported. 90,440,3
gallons. as compared with S4.699,4
gallons for the corresponding weeh
Of 1916. increase being 5,740,940 gal
Ions.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
EyANs.TOWNsEND ENGAGEMENT

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del, Feb. 27,-At
a tea given az the home Of Mrs. George
II. short, on Race street, Saturday
afternoon, a surprise was given when
Mrs. Short announced the engagp-
ment OF her sister, Miss Mildred
Evans, 10 Julian y. Townsend. The
groom -to-be is oldest son OF Cover
nor John G.. Townsend. and for the
pant three years has been looking
after his fathers business interests
in this town, being manager Of the
j. G. Townsend Canning Company.
The hrida-elect Is daughter OF the
late James Evans, who for many years
was one OF the most prominent mer-
chants OF this town. She Is sister-in-
law OF Congressman elect Albert +.
Polk and for the past four years has
been prominent in social circles in
this section. The wedding will take
place during the Easter holidays.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
TO DISCUSS SCHOOL SITUATION.

Residents OF the Ninth ward will
meet tonight to consider the proposed
changes in tho public school system.
The meeting will be held in the hall
of the Brandywine Fire Company
Twenty-fifth and Market streets.
Members Of the joint citizens COM
mittee on education will be present
and take part in the discussion.
Among the members Of the Ninth
ward committee are the following
j. II. Gradwohl, John c. Strong, Will
lard ]. Walker. Daniel ]. Farren, VIII
liam L. Hamann, James Mclaughlin
Ellwood Souder, r. l.. Jackson. James
ID Strond. George w. 7. Miller, the
Rnr Alhnn Richey. ID. ID.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
SUNK WITHOUT WARNING.
D. tt,n TTrttnd Drnra

by the united ETeSs.
LONDON. Feb 23-American Con-
sui Frost at Queenstown officially
reported to the American Embassy
today that the IAconia was sunk
without warning. and by explosion of
two torpedoes.
The second torpedo was fired
twenty minutes after the first had
struck. In this interval OF twenty
minutes the first thirteen lifeboats
were launched from the Laconia.
The weather was cloudy and there
was heavy swell on the ocean.
All survivors agreed today that the
Laconia was torpedoed twice with
out any warning. the attack occur
ring at p. m. Sunday.
Eight boats were launched. There
was considerable difficulty in casting
them free of the Laconia, owing TO a
considerable list, and one boat was
swamped. Il was believed that Mrs
Hoy and her daughter were in this
] lifeboat.
/ Explosions OF the two torpedoes
/ however, caused most of the casual.
ties. Il was believed.
The conduct ofAsoth passengers and
crew was generSVy calm, although
there was some confusion owing &c
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
OPPOSE VOTE ON
license IN CITY
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a majority of members from any con.
stitutlonal district sign a petition ask.
ing for such an election, and said that
was the method that should be follow
ed in the matter. lie said IL such a.
petition was presented from Whining
ton the delegation would not be pres
ent today. Senator Monaghan con
tended there Is practically no sentl-
ment for resubmission in Wilmington
and that such an election would dis
turb business conditions. The strong
est argument he said against the bill
Is that there is no demand for Il.
David snellenburg stated that he
could truthfully say for a large ma
jorlty OF business men Of Wilmington
that they do not favor resubmission
Of the license question at this time.
He said it would put the taxpayers
to great expense which he believed
would be useless. as the sentiment
is against 1t, and there is no pros
pect OF the city going dry" at this
time. The speaker said there were
/ things the Legislature can do which
would be OF much greater benefit 70
/ Wilmington than the resubmission Of
the liquor question. He said II would
upset conditions and in case il should
20 dry" it would be a serious blow
TO the city
William J. Lemon claimed that e
take the license away from tho vii
mington hotels would result in clos
ing most Of them and would ruin tn,
city. He said II would drive mucl
business away from the city.
George r. Hutton and BENJAMIN
Rawnsley agreed with the remarks o
the previous speakers.
Joseph Emory said he does not I'm
two per cent OF the people whom h
meets who want resubmission in WI
mington.
Charles II. Ten Weeges said
would be an injustice to put Whining
. ton to the expense Of a special cleo
ton on the subject lie claimed
would take away the hotels and max
} Wilmington a second Class city II
should go dry"
IhINtH iAtUNAAa nHl0 Ah0 NANNAt0Ai
and especially should the city
dry would interfere with labor cor
, ditions.
Samuel NJ Dillon also opposed tn
bill as not being demanded by I'll
people Of Wilmington at this time.
James i Ford. president OF tn
Wilmington Leather Company said
the bill passed his concern will hav
trouble to operate its plant. as he b.
lieved workmen would leave the cit
Clarence Beadenkopf. John Cahil
Harry Butcher and James A. Mehar
) also spoke against passage Of Il
bill.
: Colonel John j. Satterthwait, WI
e opposed the bill said he had new
heard the head Of any manufacture
: plant in Wilmington say he want'
d resubmission at this time. He al
declared that the passage OF the D
would interfere with labor, which
TO already scarce in Wilmington.
Of Others who opposed the bill wer
e Daniel Burton, Frank 0'Donnen a
at Frank y. Lynch.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
Up TO CONGRESS,
Nd WAR YET is
WASHINGTON VIEW
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that quick and positive action
should be forthcoming.
Shortly before noon, Secretary
of State Lansing went 10 the White
House to confer with the Presi-
dent. 1t was presumed he took
with him copies of the official dis
patches regarding the Laconia
sinking. Doubtless, too, ne desired
TO discuss with the President,
events that have transpired since
he left for a three days vacation
Saturday, and also to discuss what.
If anything, the United States can
and wiIl--do regarding the La
coma matter.
Officials felt little doubt that
the covert act which President
Wilson has said Il will recognize,
and so viii the country recognize.
Il when it comes" has occurred.
That the incident, however, NvllA
not call forth a request for a
declaration of war is generally be-
lieved. 1t is pointed out the Presi-
dent wants onIy-at this time
money and explicit power to pro-
tect American lives and property
at sea.
Again, however, there was no
effort made to conceal the tact
that this government considers
the Laconia case "the most seri-
Gus incident Germany has vel
taken"
t, Some fatty called it "mors
ruthless and lawless" than the
sinking Of the Lusitania, since
Germany had promised to refrain
from sinking unwarned great pas
senger liners that had Americana
aboard.
It was believed that when tbs
detailed horrors that must have
accompanied the sinking of tn,
great ship and of the deaths o
the women and men, are receives
in this country and sent broad
cast, many who were inclined I,
: pacihsm cannot but feel at last
great nations patience Is en-
7 hausted.
Discussing the sinking ir
I formally, some officials pointed t
the fact that included In the des
and among those whose lives, !
7 chance alone, were saved, al
9 citizens and women from the init
4 die west which heretofore haN
= voted the majority opinion gel
y. q orally, for every possible effort
j. keep peace.
y The President and his cabin'
e viii have all the facts availabl
before them when they go mi
e session at 2.3O o'clock this afte
noon.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
ROYS IAN So YoYAGr.

Three boys from the lower side OF |
New York. who left their homes last
fall on Dutch vessel for Rotter-
dam, arrived at Claymont yesterday
morning on tho British steamship
Crosby Hall, from Hueiva. Spain. The
boys were stranded IN Rotterdam and
made their way TO Huelva where th
American consul obtained passage
for them on the Crosby Hall. The
boys left here last night for their
homes.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
Mrsr srpPnRT TnTs.

Thomas c. Grow, Sir, pleaded
guilty IN city Court this morning to
non support OF his three minor chill
dren. Mrs Crow testified that
Thomas spent his wages for rum and
that ii was necessary FOR her to sup
port the whole family, Thomas in-
cVded. They have been married for
seventeen years.
The court placed an order or W a
week on Thomas and a bond OF $500
70 insure compliance with the order
Of the court.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
SHIPS WILL Get AWAY
WITHOUT PUBLICITY

Under orders from the Customs De-
nartment at Washington, D. G., all in
Formation relative TO the clearance
~ vessels from this port as we'll as
other ports has been placed under the
ban.
Hereafter no information about yes
sells leaving Deep Water Point with
munitions will be given out by the
local customs office.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
HOLD YOUTH ON TWO
STORE BREAKING CHARGES

Paul VandenbraalS was arraigned in
City Court this morning. charged with
breaking and entering the store of G..
Edgar Deering some time ago and
with breaking into the store OF OAR
lington & Toadvine. He waived a
hearing in each case, and, after As
sistant City Solicitor Lynn informed
the court that more than $500 worth
of goods had been stolen from the
Deering store. and goods TO the value
Of more than $500 from the Darling
TON e Toadvlne store. the court held
Vandenbraak under $1,000 bail in each
case for his appearance at the next
term of the Court of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
RnYs SMASH LIGHTS.

Residents in the vicinity Of Twenty
seventh street and the Boulevard have
complained to the authorities about boys
visiting that neighborhood on Sundays
and amusing themselves by throwing
the lamps are out at night and residents
are compelled to wallow over muddy
sidewaIks in the dark.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
consul FROST SENDS
NEWS OF SEA HORROR
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and eight including Hoy ladies, died
OF exposure and we're buried at sea
"There arc six hospital cases, one
believed grave.
First torpedo struck abaft engine.
steamer going IL to is knots. Engines
stopped and ship turned. listing star
board SO that most boats got of that
side.
twenty minutes later when most
boats were clear submarine cred sec
ond torpedo, striking engine port
side.
shin sank in about forty-fiYe min
utes from the first torpedo"
A previous cable dated Ills p. m.
last night. told or the reported
deaths OF the Hoys and mentioned the
following Americans saved:
FLOYD r. Gibbons, Chicago Tribune
Mrs. 4. L. Harris, wife OF Colonel
Harris. United States Army, Fort Du'
Pont. Arthur II. Kirby, upper New
York States Father Waring, IT. 10
seph's Seminary, Baltimore.
4 The dispatch continued "baconis
4 torpedoed without warning; 1880 p
/ M, 25th; 100 west Fastnet. Overcast
breeze Heavy swells. not breaking
, Fair breeze.
Tacoma carried Al gun invisible
at night. Second torpedo fret
twenty minutes after first.
"Thsrteen boats got away. Of which
Number s, in which were Hoy ladies
was lost
wireless had been sent out. Boat
picked up by admiralty control at
p. m, 26th.
Cargo. cotton, foodstuffs and non
explosive munitions. Apparently eigh
deaths out OF 335 on board; goo crew
rs passengers. including many wome
, and children"
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
N0MAN MELn As rrRsE aRAnRER

While Julia Hamer OF No. III du-
Pont street was passing the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad depot nc
Delaware avenue and DUPONT street,
last night. according TO her testimony
in City Court this morning, Ella NJ,
Brooks. another negress, grabbed her
pocketbook and ran away with t. she
was caught by a passerby and turned
over to a policeman Ella was held
under $500 bail for her appearance
IN court
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
COUNTY, FINANCES.
LOUnER THOMPSON MEAN.

speciai to THE EVENING JOURNAIA
STAFFORD. Del. Feb. 2T.-Louder
Thompson died at HIS home Sunday
night, aged rs years. He was born and
lived in the vicinity Of Seaford all his
life and is survived by a wife and
the following children: Harry, John
and Mrs. Charles Marvel, Gil OF Sea
ford, and Mrs. Katie Roberts, Of Phil.
adelnhia
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
rrncr cnMpENSATION Bill.

Tha workmen's compensation bill,
,,.bicb has been introduced in the Lcgls-
lature bv Senator Gormley, will be
s,;, y hearty support nv the delegation
81 manufacturers Of Wilmington, menu
i,ars If labor organizations and Of the
C1,anbor Of Commerce. many OF whont
will 90 to Dover tomorrow to urge the
massage of the bill. Features Of the bill
were set out BY speakers at the Cham
her Of Commerce luncheon in the Hotel
dupont last week.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
COVERT ACT. SAYS LONDON.
Nv The Unified Press


LONDON, Feb. 27-Afternoon news
paper comment today agreed that If
the death OF Mrs. Hoy and Miss Hoy
was definitely established, the tor
pedoing of the Laconia must be con-
strued as an overt act" by President
Wilson. Later consular advices es-
tablished their loss.
Here in London the attack on the
ship-an unwarned attack, according
to unanimous opinion of survivors
was regarded as being exactly similar
to that which sent the Busitanis
down.
The Laconia sank at a spot only
two hours steaming from the place
where the Lusitania was sunk with q
loss OF 115 American lives.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
ACCUSED on LARCENY.

Joshua Whey, colored, was charged in
City Court this morning with the lar
eeny Of 40 pounds Of rope, valued at
S3, and IS pounds OF rope, valued at
Si.04, from tile Charles Warner Com.
pany, last week. On third charge Of
tho larceny Of So pounds Of rope from
the same company, Whey and Joseph
Bosticls, also colorcd, were arraigned to-
gcther. and pleas OF not guilty We're en-.
tered IN each case.
Tho state was not ready TO proceed,
and the hearings were postponed until
tomorrow, bail In the sum of $500 in
each case being required.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
OFFER no AID IN
PAVING THIS STREET.

That thirty-hrst street from Wash
ingtou street half way to Madison
street be graded was asked by James
p. Jones. representing the citizens OF
that vicinity, who appeared this morn
ing at a meeting OF the Street and
sewer directors. The cit zens are
willing to pay for the eurbing and for
the sidewalk. Mr.. Jones stated. Pres
ident Sparks. of the board, said an es-
innate would be made OF the cost.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
cARrOONTsr no LECTTRT.

IN Pythian Castle tonight. Ryan
Walker. well known cartoonist, will
give an illustrated lecture on THE
Adventures Of Henry Dubb." Henry
Dubbn Is a character representing
the American workingman who is OPP
posed to Socialism which Mr.. Walker
has created
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
NJ. u orNM Ia Years oLp.

w. Bayard Geun, Of No 7o5 Van
Buren, street. Is today quietly celebrate
ing his eighty-fourth birthday anniver
sary Postal cards and other mes
sages. each bearing many good wishes
for the day were received from his
wide circles OF friends and relatives.
Mr.. Gem is one OF tho oldest and
best known residents In this city. Mr..
and Mrs. Gem have been married
sixty years and both enjoy excellent
health