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Evening journal., 1917-04-12
NOW DOUBT THAT
EDDYSTONE BLOW
UP WAS PLOTTED
Killing of III Workers is
Blamed on Accidental
Flare Up of Powder
so WORKERS Yet
AMONG The MISSING
By The United Press.

Bv IUe Iuittu ITtSos
NEW YORK, April 12.-Hans Ehret,
a German boy, 20 years old, arrested
I'm Mt. Vernon Tuesday night and held
here today without explanation, by
Federal authorities, is believed TO
know something about the EddystOne
munitions disaster, according to Mt.
Vernon who made the arrest.
He was spirited into the Federal
Building last night and was grllled
for hours by Captain Ofiley, Depart
ment of Justice Investigators, and AS
sistant District Attorney Knox. II is
said he had made remarks which led
TO the belief that he was connected
with the explosion.
He was caught as he sped through
Mt. Vernon on a motorcycle bound, II
is believed for Boston.
When officials, after he had been
stubbOrnly silent under CrOss-ques-
tiOning, told him the death penalty
might await him as a spy, he is said
to have confessed to robbery Of the
Greek bank OF New York, but denied
any connection with the EddystOne
plot.
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historic SPOT FOR
military TRAINING
Brandywine Springs Tract,
Where Continental Army
Camped, Offered TO
Government
PROFFER WILL
BE CONSIDERED

James f. Henry, of the Henry &
Young Amusement Company, lessees Of
Shellpot and Brandywine Springs Parks,
has offered the use of the 33-acre tract
of lands adjoining Brandywine Springs
Park to the government for a training
camp. The tract has been used at vari-
Gus times in the past for military camps.
Adiutant General !. p Wickersham.
to whom the offer was made, acknowl-
edged the oiTer saying it would be taken
under consideration.
The tract which was used as mo-
bilzing point for the State soldiers dur
ing the Civil war, and it was from this
point that the veterans in that war
marcbed southwark The ground is also
of historic value IN that it was the CON
centrating place for the soldiers of the
Revolutionary army following the Bat
tie at Cooch's Bridge.
The site was also used several times
for camp for the Delaware militia
under Adjutant General r. r. Kenney.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
By ARTHUR MANN,
led Press staff Corresnondent

United Press Stan Correspondent.
COPENHAGEN, April 12-Appar-
emily positive reports we're received
here today that the German Foreign
Office was making overtures to the
United States. II was understood
these negotiations sought peace be-
tween the two nations. No further de-
tails we're available here.
Official circles manifested the most
intense interest in the report.
It is understood that Secretary Of
State Lansing has already received
the overtures through unofficial medi-
aries. The proposition, as understood
here. is for the United States Govern
ment to send Colonel f. NJ. House to
The Hague for a secret unofficial
conference"
Germany's terms were not specified
in the reports here, but it was limited
there had been no change in her posi-
ton, as outlined by the German EN-
bassy in washington early in Decem-
Der. when Chancellor Won Bethman-
Hollweg made his formal proffer IN
the Reichstag. At that time Germany
limited that the question of indemnity
for Belgium would not be an. insur-
mountable obstacle to peace, but PLAIN
lv insisted on a return to the status
quo before the war-including return
of all her colonies, or a rearrange-
ment of all belligerents' colonial pos
sessions. ..s
Several weeks ago it was reported
that another peace proposition was to
he made by the Central Empires. Inc
renort at that time said Emperor Carl
of Ausria-Hungary, would act as
Spokesman for the Teutons.
Germany has frequently sent ou'
unoflcial peace "feelers" in the pasD
IN addition 10 the official profter MADE
early last December.
THE importance of the preseh'
neace overtures-if they are IN pro
gress-would depend entirely on the
Concessions ANNOUNCED by Germany
When peace "feelers" we're souno
ed in washington by the Swiss MIN
lister. DR.. Ritter, representing Ger
manv after departure Of Amoassa9oi
Bernstorff, Secretary LANSING on oe
half of the President, said the Unite'
States could entertain no proposals
from Germany until after the SUP
Continued on Page Two)
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english AND JAPS
FIGHT ABOARD ship
Allies Forget international
Pact When Mikado's
Subject is Abused
CAPTAIN PAYS FINES
AND PEACE FOLLOWS

Bad feeling existing between John
Quayle, English steward of the British
steamship Uganda. lying at the piers
Of the General Chemical Company, at
Claymont, two Japanese cooks and
other japanese sailors aboard the YES
sci, was aired before Magistrate Harry
/. Gillis today, when the Japanese,
with six other natives of the fiowery
kingdom, were charged with assault
and battery. After hearing the evil
dence. Magistrate ellis fined six OF
the Japanese SO and cost each, amount.
ing to $11.50 each. The judgment
astounded the defendants into declar-
ing that the fines were too severe. The
total fine, amounting to 500, was paid by
Captain William G. Cow, master Of the
vessel, which arrived here several
days ago from Cardiff. Spain.
The Japanese at the close of the
trial declared they did not war. to
go back to the vessel, but United
State immigration Commissioner
Benkhardt, who was present at the
trial with Deputy United States Com
missioner Middleton insisted that the
men be placed aboard the vessel and
If they were to be discharged it
should be done through the British
consul in Philadelphia. After the men
we're fined they were allowed their
freedom with the understanding that
they would go to the police station
where they had spent the night and
get their belongings and then go to
their vessel. The men obeyed.
The testimony at the trial showed
that Quayle and Chief Cook Kami-
zimmi had some trouble on Tuesday
while the vessel was lying at its pier.
The trouble started afresh yesterday
morning and Quayle, who is now in
the Marine Hospital at Marcus Hook,
suffering from cuts about the head
CONTINUED ON Page Two.l
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shot fired ON SUMTER
Sc YEARS AGO TODAY

Fifty-six years ago today. April 70,
1861. the opening shot of the great
civil war had been fired. But there
is a vast difference in the conditions.
for today the country is united
against one common enemy, while in
1861 il was split in twain by the
slavery question. Then it was brother
against brother: today it is American
against Teuton.
The opening shot of the civil war
was fired at o'clock in the morning
.of April IL. The Federal garrison OF
two other forts withdrew to Fort Sum
ter to defend 1t, but they found it short
of ammunition and provisions. Presi-
Sdent Lincoln sent word to the Cover
nor of South Carolina that he had
made arrangements to send supplies
to Fort Sumter. Deciding 70 seize the
fort before the supplies arrived. Gov
ernor Pickens ordered General Beau
regard to open fire. Two days later
Major Anderson, finding his ammuni-
ton and supplies exhausted, surrend-
cred and withdrew. There were no
lives lost
The war lasted until 1865. Il ia
roughly estimated that about 2,75O, 900
men were engaged.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
S3O.OOO,OOO CORPORATION
Gets CHARTER At DOVER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, April 12.-Charters filed
today at the State Department in
cluded the following:
Eisenhuth Compound Motor Com
pany, New York, capitalization $780,
100000, to manufacture locomotives,
cars, boilers, etc. S. B. Howard, Ar
thur w. Britton and Harry B. Davis,
all of New York, incorporators.
Stanley Motor Carriage Company. OF
Wilmington, capitalization $13,100,000,
to manufacture automobiles, tires, etc.
Herbert f. Latter, G. L. Rimlinger and
Clement NJ. Edgner, Of Wilmington, in
corporators.
Mays Calculation Machine Company,
Wilmington. capitalization $2,50O,000,
to manufacture calculating machines
of all kinds. William +. OKeefe
George G. Steigler and II. T. Par
sons, Of Wilmington, incorporators.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
DOVER YOUNG Set
Will Dance TONIGHT
Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, April 12.-Dover's
younger social set will give an Eas-
ter dance tonight at Hotel Richard
son. Music will be furnished by
Oglesby's Orchestra. Following is
the committee in charge: NJ. Hayes
Wilson, Harry S. Crawford, DR.. John
w. James, DR.. Harry Mcdaniel, Wal
ker L. Miffiin. Rodney Bice, T. Mar
vel Gooden, James F. Alice, Jr., w.
Hart Scott.
Mayor A. B. Magee has called a
meeting of the Dover Pageant Com
mittee for tomorrow evening in the
Town Council Chambers, at which
time it will be decided whether TO
proceed with the pageant, or post
pone il on account Of the war
Central Lodge, No 10, Knights of
Pythias, will be visited by Grand
Chancellor Samuel NJ Yingling. of
Delmar. and Grand Instructor Harry
Daily Of Wilmington, on next Mon
day night.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
Bv The United Press.

By The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, April l2.-"There is
no evidence of a plot" is the statement
today by G. Chal Port, State fire mar
shall. who, with a corps of special aides,
is making an exhaustive study of the
Eddystone ammunition plant, which waa
blown up Tuesday.
An accidental "fare-up" Of black pow.
der in the shaking chamber" in the east
end of the main building, affected by the
blast. started the explosion, said the
marshal.
Despite 4he statement of the State
official. Federal officials are working to-
day on the various clews that have been
offered from many sources. The fire
marshal said today that while he is
open-minded regarding the plot theory,
he would demand most conclusive proof
before reinquishing his theory that it
was accidental.
Nearly sixty OF the unidentified
dead, still at the Chester morgue, re-
ceived public burial today.
Four additional identified dead to-
day revealed the following:
Clarence st. Clair Young, Jackson
Vile, Fla.
Hanna Brown, Philadelphia.
Beatrice Hansen, Philadelphia.
Bertha Moore. Darby.
Experts today are analyzing powder
in the shrapnel shells at the works oi
the company, with the hope OF estab-
fishing beyond doubt the cause OF the
series of explosions.
These experts are from the DUPONT
Powder Company. They are making
laboratory tests Of the explosive ma
terials at the Eddystone factory. The
men worked all night, and continued
their investigation today, assisted by
the Eddystone concerns authorities.
Plot. Officials Insist.
Alba b. Johnson, president OF th'
Baldwin Locomotive Works, which
owns the property occupied by th'
Continued on Page Two.
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DENIES He CAUSED FLAG
TO Be TORN FROM WAGON

Charles Loeber, of the Loeber
Pickling and Preserving Works, who
also has a stand in Third street
market, today denied a report that
has been going the rounds that he
caused a driver of one Of the Loeber
wagons to tear the American flag
from the wagon. Mr.. LOeber says
there is not a bit of truth in the re-
port, and that he did not remove
or cause the removal of a flag. He
says the story was started by a dis
charged employe.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
new BOAT Line FROM
SMYRNA TO PHILADELPHIA

The Mckay Brothers of Smyrna
have bought from the George W. Bush
Company of Wilmington, the iron hull
freight steamer Clio, of about 200-ton
capacity, which used to ply between
Odessa and Philadelphia and will i'm
prove it and put it on the Smyrna
line. The deal. which was for a sum
of approximately $4,000, was closed
this week and the boat was taken
over by its new owners. Captain W.
II. HAZEL, of Smyrna, accompanied
the Mckay boys TO Wilmington and
took charge of the boat, which will run
between Smyrna and Philadelphia.
The new company. which will be
capitalized at about $4,000. viii be
incorporated under the laws of Della.
ware. and will be known as the
Philadelphia & Smyrna Steamboat
Company.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
Pressure is Brought to Bear on House Mill
tary Committee to Act Immediately on
Army Bill--WiII Meet Tomorrow and Re-
main in Session Until Vote is Taken.
Senate Meets Today to Rush All Pre-
paredneSS Measures.
DISCUSS WAYS AND MEANS
OF RAISING EXTRA TAXES
BY CARL D. eRoAT


WASHINGTON. April 12Thas a
STAFF army bill grew n Congress today
most still believe President Wilson will through
practically
will
Kitchinhe countrys
expected
will stay In session night until the bill
o expected.
Both the bill and tremendous bill
e
Military
bill.
Ways and Means Committeeman
OF raising the
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
WOULD make HIGH
SCHOOL BOYS FARM CADETS

Radical changes in the operation of
country schools were recommended at
the closing session in Houston Hall,
Philadelphia. yesterday of the Confer
ence on Rural Problems, held under the
auspices of the Federal Bureau of Edu-
cation. About 100 prominent executives
of rural school systems in all parts of
the country attended.
DR.. Charles A. Wagner, commissioner
of education, represented this State.
The conference went on record in favor
of the mobilization of high school boys
into "farm cadets" to increase the pro-
duction of food.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
MAY RECRUIT NATIONAL
Guard TO $50 men TOGO.
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, April Recruit
ing Of the National Guard up 20 a 100
company. and probably later to $50,
will continue. the War Department
said today in answer to inquiries as
to whether recruiting had ceased.
The department said its call for
10000 artisans, clerks, stenographers
and the like for the quartermaster's
enlisted reserve corps is meeting with
satisfactory response. Applications
for these positions can be made to
the department quartermasters at
Governors Island, n. Y; Federal
Building, Chicago; Fort Sam Houston.
Texas. and 216 Plain street. San Fran
cisco.
Military experts figured today tina.
II all the units provided under the
National Defense Act are brought up
to the maximum five-year war
strength, close to a million volunteers
would be required.
This figure, however. would repre-
sent only the filling up OF the regu-
lar army and National Guard and
recruit battalions while the selective
conscription system calling for in
crements of 100000 men would still
go into effect in a few months
While the selective conscription
system is being opposed by a group
in Congress, reports to military men
indicate the Administration scheme
will be passed
PENFIELD IN PARIS.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
MISS FREDERICA WAS NOT
INJURED IN EXPLOSION

In the published lists of the dead or
missing in the Eddystone explosion
were given the names of Harry Fred
erica and Mary Frederick, of Eighth
and Church streets, this city. Inquiry
in the neighborhood today, located
Miss Estella Frederick, 21 years old'
daughter of Mrs. Sophia Frederlca,
northwest corner of Eighth and But
tonwood streets. who is employed IN
nlant at Eddystone, but not the one
that was destroyed.
Miss Frederica's work is in another
building. She was at work when the
evnlosion occurred but was not injured
and returned 10 her position today.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
TAKES HIGH JOB
BUT With STRING

WASHINGTON, D. C., April l2.-
Oscar It. Crosby. Of Warrenton, Va yes
terdav was appointed assistant secretary
of tbe treasury. Mr.. Crosby recently
,yas connected with the American Com
,niss;on for relief of Belgium and IN
charge of the work in Belgium ana
Northern France.
Mr.. Crosby accepted the appointments
with the understanding that he ls TO oe
released for military duty as reserve
major of engineers, II his class IS caiied
upon.
Mr.. Crosby few years ago was presl-
dent of the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company and lived in this city
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
U-BOATs IN PACIFIC.

By The United Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 12-That
U-boats are operating or are about to
operate in the Pacific. was the warn
ing flashed to all vessels today by ma
val radio stations on the Pecific coast.
following the receipt of a warning to
that effect from the Navy Department
at Washington.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
ONE KILLED IN ARSENAL.
m NM Tnited Press

nN ue Ouiltu licec.
PHILADELPHIA. April 12-One man
was killed and one injured in an ex-
plosion in the high explosive building
OF the Frankford Arsenal late last
night. it was learned early today
Philip J. McNally. an employe in the
high explosives building. was the man
instantly killed. Joseph Miller, an
Continued on Page Two)
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BuENOs AIREs REPORTs RApER.
By The United Press.

bY TIC IUIItU TTcSS.
BUENOs AIRES. April 12-Rumors
OF raiders and submarines were re-
vived Today IN the report OF the sink
ing Of an Argentine sailing vessel off
the Brazilian coast. Reports received
here did not specify the vessels name
or whether she was sunk in wreck
by a raider or by a submarine.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
germany S Peace
Dove MAY AGAIN
FLUTTER Wings
Copenhagen Hears Kaiser is
Anxious to Adjust Troubles
With Uncle Sam
WASHINGTON DENIES
OFFER HAS been made
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. April 12.-The State
Department declared today it had re-
ceived no peace Overtures-fOrmal or
Otherwise-frOm Germany and had no
reason TO believe any were en- route.
II added that this Government is
not ready for any such Overtures, and
the department left the inference that
the administration view is against a
separate peace.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
BREAKS ARM CRANKING AUTO.

While cranking an automobile today,
John H. Clark, colored, splintered the
bone in his right arm. Clark was
taken to the Delaware Hospital in the
Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12

Penheld. American Ambassador 10
Austro-Hungary. arrived here today,
enroute 10 Washington. He would
steamer Garonne, arriving today re-
not comment on the break in relations
between America and Austria.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
MR.. BRADY JURY COMMISSIONER.

Frederick Brady, of Liddletown, has
been named by Judge Edward G.
Bradford as Federal Court Judge Com
missioner. to succeed J. wilkins Cooch,
deceased.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
SIGHT GERMAN RAIDER

BY The United Press.
RIO DE JANElRO, April 1.-THE
ported sighting German raider
southbound off Montevideo.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
sun AND TIDES.
Mouth of Christiana.

Ilirh water .... Bis \. NJ. 3.30 I. NJ.
Low water . HOO \. VI. lilo p. NJ.
Reedy Island, high and low water
one hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
TODAY,s TEMPERATURES.

CAT The Evening Journal Ohice)
400 A. NJ. 50 1901 p. NJ. "a
1000 A. NJ. GO l.3O p. NJ. 6S
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
GERMANY PREPARES FOR GREATEST BATTLE.

By Tn, United Press
LONDON, April l2-The greatest battle the
has her ready and is about
.ul e. the allied line the 'front.'
accord ne F. Maurice military opera
t.ous. in an interview today
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
WEATHER

Part overcast tonight and
Friday, colder; gfresh west
and northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
ROOSEVELT WANTS ARMY OF 100000.

''00''''I1' "'11''" ''''II vI '00000'
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. April l2re representative Emerson Ohio,
will introduce a bill asking President Wilson
horze President organize
army 100000 o he known Roosevelt Volunteers
Evening journal., 1917-04-12
NEARLY LYNCHED FOR INSULTING FLAG.

By The United Press
PHILADELrHIA, April 12-samuel Gr'ath maehiniS'
in one of the Pennsylvania railroad shops ParOn near
Camden barely escaped being 1ynched by Worsmsn TO-
day when he shouted:
ITO hell with the Flag"
A collection was being .ssea 70 buy ''1
The foreman Of the shop queled the ri0' nA'
discharged.
Evening journal., 1917-04-12

PENFIELD IN PARIS.
BY The United Press.
PARIS, April 12.-Frederick C.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-07

ginning. It may be that the sup pression of the mailing privileges of the socialist papers may result in similar action as war pre- caution against the labor papers generally. Then where would we get of at? Where would the workers experience generally fair treatment, if the war is to be an excuse to stif1e the organs wh:ch would champion their cause?
 The Supreme Court has in the decision We quoted at the head of this article declared that the con stitutiou equally in war and peace covers with the shield of it's pro- teotion ALL GLASSES OF MEN The constitution throws the shield Of its protection over the right O.; free speech. over the free press ot the nation, over the person of the citizen, oyer the homes and halls of the individual citizens and as sociatioMs of individual citizens. It says to otficialdom thus far shalt thou go and no farther, The law of the land provides all the needed machinery for punishment Of in fractions of that law; but the ideas, opinions, free associations of free mon are protected by the constitu- tion, if these arc not in themselves proved to be unlawful.
 There has been we know consid- erable plcificist agitation; there is now being carried on an agitation to repeal conscription. Not one of these things are unlawful They may be wrong; they may be re- prehensible and foolish But they are within the rights of every in diyidUal citizen and if those rights are to be arbitrarily removed; if they are to be interfered with in any way, then the constitution is being brought into contempt and the freedom of the American citi- zen is only a sham.
 Here is a dispatch stating th2t the authorities seized the mailing list of Solidarity and the American Socialists. The latter is the official paper of the Socialist party of Am erica. That party boiled the third highest number of votes at the last election. Almost million citizens supported the party candidate. In Dayton the other day they boiled in the primaries three times as many votes as the democratic can didate. They represent a large and an influential and a highly in- telligent portion of the citizcnry oi this country. They are as much entitled to the rights of a free press as any party in the land. Il is therefore unquestionable to ouI view that without any judicial pro