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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
On the Eve of War.

It is doubtless best that the Senate
should take the Head in the adoption of
the war declaration, for that body had
blocked the armed ships bill on the eve
of the Inauguration, and it was appro-
pirate that it should have the chance I'M
der its changed rules to initiate the leg
islation definitely putting this country
in a position to defend itself against
foreign aggression. The vote by which
it passed the resolution was an emphatic
proof that the public confidence in the
upper house at this juneture was not
misplaced. Eighty-two senators voted
aye and only six voted no. OF the eight
who were absent it was announced that
all but one would vote. if present. for
exception among the absentees is not to
I be questioned. The Senate may be as
sumed as standing, as body, 80 to g.
Today the country waits for the con-
current action of the House That ac-
ton is assured. Probably before an
other day dawns the resolution will have
passed both houses and it will be
promptly signed by the President. The
country will then be at war by the ac-
ceptance of Germany's challenge and
by recognition of indisputable facts.
This is without doubt the last day of
national peace for an indefinite period.
On the eve of war If is the duty of
every citizen to adjust to the new con-
ditions. This is no light matter, no mere
bit of phrase making by the executive
and the Congress. 1t is a deadly seri-
Gus business, and it will entail sacrifices
and losses and deep SORROWS. 1t may
carry the United States into the very
maelstrom of the conflict in Europe. No
man today can tell where this country
will stand when peace has been declared
But in any case its record will be a
proud one. 1t will have entered the
conflict not only in defense of Ameri-
can lives and vital rights and for future
national security and peace, but for the
good of the world, for the sake of de-
mocraey, for the unfolding of human
rights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Housefurnishing Dept.

Articles that are slightly damaged or
defaced. but all disable.
Chatting Dish. $3.50; was $500.
/ Electric Percolator. 81. 90; was sla 90.
Alcoho! Tea Ball Teapot, $3.50; was
$500.
. Tea Ball Teapots, s1.25 each; were
$500.
lot Brass Ash Receivers, &c each:
were 10c.
lot Sherbet Glasses, with copper
stands. 100 set: were s1.75.
lot Copper Ramekins. &c EACH were
15c.
1 Fancy Tray. sl.o0; was $3.50.
Brass Cheese and Cracker Dishes,
S1.00 each; were $3.50.
Nickel Frame Casserole. sl.oO; was
500. IRONING '0'F' on ''A''' 'i''''
Bluebird Serving Trays, SOC each;
were s1.J0.
1 Electric Stove. s1.o0; was $500.
1 Curtain Stretcher, 75c; was $3.50.
Wash Board. CSC; was 40c.
L. rolls Plain Shelf Paper, 3 dozen
sheets TO the roll, Toe roll; were SOC.
5 rolls Plain Shelf Paper, dozen
sheets to the roll; 15c roll; were SOC.
1 lot Good Silver Polish, 15c can; was
45c.
2 SIT. Kitchen Tables. with drawer.
S225 each; were $3.25.
1 Folding Stepladder Chair. s1.25; was
s2.25.
. Aluminium Teapots, $1.25 each; were
s215.
Fifth floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Last Day for Naturalization.

Those unnaturalized German-Ameri-
cans who have postponed the final steps
toward citizenship either in ignorance
of the conditions of the law or in the
belief that the crisis would pass with
out an outbreak of hostilities between
the United States and Germany, now
find themselves in a serious difficulty.
Under the law they cannot be admitted
to citizenship after war is declared.
Thus this is the last day, in all ikei-
hood, on which German subject resi-
dent in the United States can secure
American citizenship. If war should
find them without American citizenship
they may be embarrassed Il has been an
nounced that there win be no general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Gardens for Soldiers Families.

In a letter to The Star printed yes
terday President NJ. G. Scott of the In
ternational Typographical Union urged
that the home guard of America con
tribute to the national war resources by
planting acres. Americas participation
in this war will be largely one of sup
plies. 1t will probably furnish many
men and ships as fighting force, but it
will chiefly contribute materials and
food to those nations that are bearing
the heaviest burden of the conflict. The
food problem, however, will be seri-
Gus one here at home. Many men will
be taken from their occupations to serve
in the ranks. Their families must be
provided for, must be fed and clothed
and housed 1t will be the task of the
people, those who do not go to the front
to maintain the women and children left
behind by the soldiers and sailors. Mr..
SCOTS plan is that a plant an acre"
army be organized from the home guard
or who are needed in the industries or
the business work of the country. AL
ready home gardening as an economic
measure has been undertaken in Wash
ington. Ground has been broken in the
back lots and the side lots and the va
cant squares in an organized effort to
=, oe1 Es.lo
acre" movement for the benefit of the
families of soldiers and sailors is an
extension of this endeavor. These acres
that Mr. Scott urges to be planted should
be maintained by the communities, com
mon gardens for the sustenance of the
women and children who have given
their husbands and fathers and brothers
to the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
China Department.

/ Imported China Tea and Toast Set:
special price, 2oc.
Limoges China Cake Plate, neat pat
tern. with mat gold handles. Special
price, S1.25.
French China Celery Tray. border
pattern. CSC; was S1-50.
/ Imported Decorated Relish Dish, two
compartments. Special price, 75c.
Mahogany finished Floor Smoking
Stand, glass inset ash tray. s1.25; was
S1.95.
Handsome China Bonbon Dish. Spe-
cial price, 35c.
2 Imported Decorated Covered Porce-
lain Dishes. SOC each; were S1.75.
Floral Press Cut Footed Fern Dishes.
$1.2o each; were se.o5.
Cut Glass Flower Basket, S-inch size;
slightly imperfect. S2.95; was $500.
Cut Glass Handled Maple. s-inch
size; slightly imperfect. S5c; was S1.75.
Cut Glass Celery Tray, slightly i'm
perfect. S1.S5; was 1915.
1 Bluebird Decorated Sandwich Plate,
slightly imperfect. 45c; Zoe.
Covered Mustard Jars, silver-pla
frames. glass Innings; shopworn. 25c each;
were 75c.
Fifth floor. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Friday Disposal of
Several Remaining
Small Lots in
The Pure Food Dept.

We are closing out the
Pure Food Department,
and naturally there are a
number of items of which
only small quantities re-
main. These we want to
close out very promptly.
We have, therefore, as
sembled on a number of
tables odd and small guam
tity assortments of gro
ceries and bottled goods at
a considerable saving.
None of the lots is suffi-
cient in quantity to emu
merate, but each is offered
at worthwhile saving.
1t will be we'll worth
your while to give these
tables your careful and
close inspection tomorrow.
Fifth floor, Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Misses Department.

6 Girls One-piece Regulation
Serge Dresses, navy blue and
black; sizes and 10 years. SOS
each; were S575 and S6.95.
1 Intermediate Girls Serge
Dress, navy blue, combined with
dark plaid; size Is. $3.50; was
$lo95.
l intermediate Girls Serge
Dress, navy blue and plaid COM
bination; size Is. S6.75; was
$1075.
2 Misses Navy Blue Char
meuse Dresses; simple styles;
sizes 10 and Is. $1,000 each;
were Sl6.95 and $500.
| Misses Brown Velvet Dress,
smart style with pockets; size
Is. $1,000; was $500.
2 Smart Navy Blue Serge
Dresses. combined with Georg-
cite crepe; size 10. S1z.95 each;
were $3.50.
4 Misses Coats, last of the
winter stock-navy blue, brown
and mixtures; belted and fare
models. $1,000 each; were $500.
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Skirt Department.

IS Skirts suitable for sport and
business wear; plain tailored,
with pockets and attached belts;
the colors are rose, corduroy and
gray mixtures green checked
worsted and plain navy serge;
sizes q to 26 waist measure
only. Special price, $2.95 each.
1 Green and Gray Plaid Sports Skirt,
plain tailored with cut pocket and fn-
was $500.
l Plaid Sports Skirt, in gray. green
and black; plain huttonfront style with
side pockets. SS75; was $1675.
Large Black and White Plaid Sports
Skirt, with cut-in pocket and detached
belt 2S-inch waist. $1,000; was $16.75.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Bed Department.

Brass Beds-clearance of one-of-
a-kind designs and imperfect Brass
Beds.
l Pinch continuous post, bright
finish; size 4.6 it. $3.50; was
$500.
Pinch Poster Bed, satin finish;
size 4,6 it. $26.75; was $4,000
2-inch Poster Bed, bright fin
lsh; size 4.6 it. $3.50; was $32.5O.
Pinch Continuous Post Satin
finish Bed; size as #. $500; was
$3.50.
l 2-inch Plain Post Bed. velvet
nn1sh; size 4.6 #. $3.50; was
$19.75.
l 2-inch Poster Bed, velvet finish:
S-1t. size. $500; was $500.
1 2-inch Bright-finish Brass Bed
size 3 IT. $I2.5O; was $3.50.
1 Pinch Poster Bed, satin finish.
size 3 IT. $12.5O; was $1,000.
Mattresses; best quality felt. COW
cred in neat art ticking; soiled.
3-ft. size. $IO.OO-was $3.50.
SIT. size. $s.OO-was $1,000.
4.6-ft. size, s15.0O-was $3.50.
4.6-ft. size, $14.5O-was $4,000.
Sixth floor, center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
AClearance of
Odd and Discontinued
Lots of Furniture.
THE PRICES ARE
REMARKABLY LOW.

THE PRICES ARE
REMARKABLY LOW.
Mahogany Dressing Tables:
Good designs with heavy
French plate mirrors: single
or triple. One at each price.
S3O.oo-was $4,000.
S35.0O-was $500.
Sz5.O0-was $500.
Sl7.50-was $500.
Sl5.O0-was $1,000.
Sl0OO-was $3.50.
Serving Tables-one at each
price.
Fumed Oak, Sl5.OO-was $3.50.
Normandy Gray Oak, $500
was $500.
Plain Mahogany, S1S.00-was
$4,000.
Bamboo Sewing Tables; slightly
imperfect or married.
$3.50 each-were S4,oo.
$3.50-was $3.50.
S4.50-was $3.50.
S6.50-was $1,000.
Bamboo Tabourettes.
S1.50-was $3.50.
S2.50-was $500.
l Mahogany Dresser, French
plate mirror, $4,000; was $500.
l Mahogany Chiffonier. $3.50;
was $500.
l Revolving Oak Bookcase,
suitable for office or home use.
$3.50; was $500.
l Mission Oak Sectional Book
case, consisting of 4 sections,
with sliding glass doors, top and
base; discontinued design. $500;
was $3.50.
Sixth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Waist Department.

Small and odd lots of Blouses
and Waists, some soiled or mus
sed. All of them very desirable
values.
A lot of Georgette Crepe and
Crepe de Chine Waists, fiat collars
and long sleeves.
1895 each-were $5.75.
A lot of Crepe de Chine, Taffeta
and Jap Silk Blouses, high and low
collars.
$2.05 ench-were 1895 and s5.75.
A few Japanese Silk Blouses,
long sleeves and fat collars.
$1.D5 each-were $3.50.
A lot of Lingerie and Colored
Linen Blouses. long sleeves and
high or low collars.
1895 each-were $500.
S1.05 each-were S2.95.
A few Lingerie Blouses, trimmed
in lace and tucks; long and three
ouarter-length sleeves.
S1.OO each-were $3.50 and $2.95.
$3.50 each-were $3.50.
Third door. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Corset Department.

pairs Striped Coutil Modart Corsets.
medium high bust and long hip; sizes "a,
% and 80. 50. so pair; were $1,000.
pairs American Lady Corsets. white
coutil and pink broche; medium low bust
and long hip: sizes 10, 20 and 81. 500
pair; were $3.50.
pairs Il Corsets, of strong coutil,
we'll boned: medium bust and long hip:
sizes %, % and %. $500 pair; were
81. 90.
pairs Maternity Corsets. lace at side;
sizes "a, % and 80. S1.50 pair; were
$500.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Suit Department.

1 Black Gabardine Suit, three
quarter coat, in semi-fitted model;
full fare skirt; size "a. $1,000,
was $500.
Navy Blue Wool Velour Suit.
tailored long coat with crowsfeet
at seams; full gathered skirt; size
421s $10.75; was $4,000.
Black Vigerole Gabardine Suit,
semi-fitted and beautifully trim
med with braid embroidery; full
skirt on deep yoke; size 461a.
STATS; was $500.
Handsome Black Vigerole
Gabardine Suit, tailored long coat,
finished with rows of stitching at
seams; detachable velvet collar;
gathered-bac skirt; size 81,
STATS; was S45.00.
Third floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
FRIDAY SALE OF
WIZARD MOPS
at Csc EACH.

We have on hand a number of
the $l.OO quality Wizard Mops
which we have decided to close
out at Csc each. They are made
in the regular triangle shape
and have the adjustable long
handle; identical in every wav
with the regular SIPS mop, ex-
cept that it is smaller in size.
Csc each-were S1.OO.
Fifth floor, Eleventh street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

Should it become necessary to take
any prisoners, they might be put to work
the machinery so Industrious
ly smashed ON the German boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The man who customarily assumes a
contradictory attitude for the sake of
the advertisement is likely to expert
ence some embarrassment in times like
the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

1t may be assumed that when Henry
Cabot Lodge intimates that this is his
busy day any visitor with a pacifst ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Infants Department.

Boys White Percale Russian Suits.
with turnover collar and straight pants;
wide belt. $500 each; were S3.25.
Children's White Lawn Dresses.
shocked in pink and blue. and finished
with tucks and lace insertion; high-waist
effect. $500 each; were $3.50.
Children's White Linene Dresses,
Founre neck and short sleeves, finished with
embroidery spray and scalloped edge. $500
each; were $3.50.
Children's White Pique Dresses.
square neck and short sleeves: neat seal
Hoped edge. $3.50 each; were $500.
Children's Cambria Nightgowns. high
neck and long sleeves. daintily tucked and
trimmed with embroidery edging. Csc
each; were $1.OO.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

Perhaps Germany is right in saying
she is not at war with the United States.
Creeping up on a vessel with subma-
rine cannot be regarded as regular
fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Umbrella Department.

women's o6-inch Black Union Taffeta
Umbrellas silver trimmed handles. which
are slightly imperfect. $1.95 each; were
$2.75.
Mems Black Union Taffeta Umbrel-
las, natural and mission wood handles;
slightly imperfect. S1.95 each; were $500.
Main floor. G street entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The fact that Russia is fighting for
eign foes did not prevent her from regu-
lating her domestic policies by blood
less revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Upholstery Dept.

Short lengths of Materials at
greatly reduced prices. Owing to
the extensive and rapid selling in
such fabrics as Cretonnes. Scrims.
Curtain Nets. Damasks. etc, we
have a large lot of short lengths
for Friday remnant sale each week.
You will find good choice among
them and greatly reduced prices
Il to Il less than regularly.
Also s Screen Doors, cabinet
made. white pine frame. in natural
varnish finish and dark green; a.
mesh rustless wire filling; size
2.9xs.10. Very high-grade doors.
$@.S5 each; were $3.50 and s5.25.
Fourth floor. g street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The paeifst who took a few drinks
and talked himself into a Jail sentence
should hereafter be a strong advocate
of prohibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

Americans are proverbially slow to
anger. They also have the reputation
of working fast when they have made up
their minds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
What Becomes of the Dead7

Where do they gol What do they dol Can
they communicate with US Mrs. Fanny R. Paget
answers these LIVE questions in her book, How
Know That the Dead Are Alive. 252pp. cloth.
For sale by Plenty Publishing Co., Washington.
D. c.; Woodward & Lothrop. Kann's, Brentano's.
Price. $3.50. By mail, $1.60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

One of the greatest objections to the
presence of spies is that they create an
atmosphere of suspicion which is sure
to involve innocent people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The HohenzoHerns have cost their
country an enormous price for expert
ments to demonstrate the divine right
theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

1t was for some time easier for ma
ton to keep out of war than it is for
Col. Roosevelt to get into one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Oratory Rendered Difficult.

"What you ought to do is to deliver
one of those old-fashioned ringing
speeches"
NO." answered Senator Sorghum.
"Times have changed. A man can't get
up and make a speech now without Gre
ating a suspicion that maybe he's going
to filibuster."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The sacrifice of friendships as war
goes on is another item in the price that
staggers humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Higher and Higher.

Higher and Higher.
"Every man should be studying some
thing"
give taken up the higher mathe
matics."
"Where?"
'In the household expense accounts
ode man dat allus wants to be boss,'
said Uncle Eben, "is mos generally one
dat aim learned no regular work an is
tryin' to pick out somethin' easy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The allies are justified in wondering
what La Toilette is doing with that
French sounding name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Fancy and Fact.

The gentle spring will now appear.
The air is moist and foggy.
Instead of birds so sweet and clear,
You listen to froggy.
Unto the fields once more to roam
Enraptured we would turn US,
Were we not forced to stay at home
And struggle with the furnace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
1Ith St and Pennsylvania Avenue

q New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: 8 Regent St. London.
South American ONCE: La Vale s4l.
Buenos Aires Argentina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Changed.

Crimson Gulch doesn't seem like the
same town since it went dry"
CHATS right" replied Broncho Bob.
"It has changed both in joy and grief.
The boys don't have neither SO many
frolics nor so many funerals"
Educational Note.
If you haven't an ear for melodious
strains
You are likely annoyance to suffer.
Of the man who can't dance everybody
complains
As useless and cumbersome duffer.
You may live in comfort, although you
can't dance
In a graceful and rhythmical manner
But for comfort and peace you will not
have chance
If you don't know "The Star Spangled
Banner"
You may not know when it is time to
arise;
Your ignorance may start dissension.
You may remain seated while wondering
eyes
In reproof view your strange inatten-
ton.
Though you've studied your law books
and statesmanlike lore,
You want to hunt up the pi-anner,
Where the family takes lessons, and
study some more
Tho tune of the old "Star Spangled
Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
{ within the city at AZ cents per month:
daily only. 25 cents per month: Sunday
only, 20 cents per month. Orders may De
!. sent by mail, or telephone Main 244o:
Collection is made by carrier at the END
of each month.
Subscription by mail-Payabie In d vance
Daily, u n d ay n c ! u e d. 60c per month.
DAILY. n d p I . d 40c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday Star. s. 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Friday Sale of
Women's Nainsook
Combinations,
$1.95 each-were $2.75.

:
And the following:
10 Pink Nainsook Gowns. tailored model
with Misunderstanding. 75c each: were
S1.OO.
French Matinee Suits of fine dotted
swiss, richly hand embroidered in pink and
blue. $1,000 each; were $500.
2 Dotted Swiss Negliges. empire style,
trimmed with fine lace. S1.50 each; were
$500.
2 Striped Wolfe Negliges, empire STYLE
trimmed with good lace and embroidery.
S1.95 each; were $3.75.
IL Striped and Figured Lawn Dressing
Sacques, lace or embroidery trimmed. 35c
each: were SOC.
ID Fine Crepe Dressing Sacques, in diff
ferent colors and several styles: embroid-
cry and lace trimmed. Csc each; were
$1.00.
3 Silk Slips, low neck and short
sleeves, with fine lace beading and ribbon.
$3.50 each; were S2.25
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
W]000war0 6 I0tbr0D
New
A GOOD FRIDAY" REMNANT DAY FOF
ECONOMICAL FOLKS.

yndg
60 the items Wilt shppga und
be
eaccptlo clnrlor phone orlrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Sweater Department.

White and Black Striped Brushed
Wool Sweater, convertible collar and belt
ed Dack; size 40. $1,000; was S12.75.
Alice Blue Brushed Wool Sweater,
convertible collar and belted back cream
trimmings; size A.. $780, $3.50.
Copenhagen Blue Brushed Wool
Sweater. white trimmings; size A.. 500:
was $50.
White Knit Sweater. cardinal trim
mings; coat effect; size SO. $3.50; was
$1,000.
Emerald Green Fiber Silk Sweater, We
neck and sash back; size So. S4.70; was
$500.
Third floor G street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
BASEBALL SEASON
OPENS ON APRIL Il
WITH BIG GAMES
(By Associated Press)


NEW YORK, Feb 16.-The baseball
season of 1917 will be opened by
American and National League clubs
en- April II with the Boston Americans,
worlds champions, playing in New
York and the Brooklyn National
League pennant winners, playing at
home with Philadelphia. Other open
ing games are:
National-New York at Boston;
Pittsburg at Chicago and st. Louis at
Cincinnati
misunderstanding at Philadel-
phia; Chicago at St Louis and Cleve-
land at Detroit
In the National League the last
games will be played Oct. by Brook
lyn at home with Boston. and by New
York at Philadelphia
The American League season will
close on the same date with the Red
Sox playing Washington in Boston.
The western clubs of the National
League come east first this year. and
the American eastern
teams go west.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
AMERICAN SHIP
QUITS ENGLAND
FOR new YORK
(By Associated Press)

fBy Associated PreSs)
LIVERPOOL. Feb. 1.-THE Phila-
delphia. the first American liner to
leave Europe since Germany's declara-
ton of unrestricted submarine war
fare, sailed from here late Wednesday
afternoon
She carried IS passengers of all
classes, of whom 38 were Americans.
Among the few cancellations were
those of Frank Simonds and Winfield
R. Sheehan who had planned to sail
but were prevented at the last moment
by business reasons.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke, formerly
United States minister to Holland. had
originally intended to sail on the
Philadelphia but decided earlier in the
week to postpone his departure until
Saturday.
Carries No Arms at All.
The Philadelphia was unarmed,
carrying neither mounted nor an un-
mounted gun. In addition to her pass
engers she carried a general cargo of
what is known as express freight and
two tons of dispatches from the Ameri-
can embassy in London for the state
department in Washington.
The dispatch bags contained import
ant documents forwarded from Ameri-
can embassies and consulates in near
ly all the countries of Europe. includ-
ing large quantity from Germany
which was dispatched before the
break in diplomatic relations.