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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
"Unwarranted Attacks"

Since the sinking of the American
ship William =. Frye for the carriage
of contra band there have been per-
petrated by the German naval forces
similar unwarranted attacks upon and
destruction of numerous American ves-
sells for the reason, as alleged. that
they were engaged in transportation OF
articles of contraband, notwithstsn
ing and in disregard of article 13 of
the treaty of 1893, that no such articles
(of contra band) carried in the vessels
or by the subjects or citizens OF either
party to the enemies of the other shall
be deemed contraband so as TO induce
confiscation or condemnation and a loss
of property to individuals And that
in the case . of a vessel stopped
for articles of contra band. if the mas
ter of the vessel stopped will deliver
out the goods supposed to be Of con-
traband nature, he shall be admitted to
do it, and the vessel shall not in that
case be carried into any port or fur
ther detained, but shall be allowed to
proceed on her voyage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Other Violations Described.

TN addition to the sinking Of Amer
lean vessels. foreign merchant vessels
CARRYING American citizens ard Amer
lean property have been sunk hy Ger
man submarines without warning and
without any adequate security for the
safety OF the persons on board or COM
pensation for tne destruction of the
property by such action. notwithstand
ing the solemn engagements Of article
Is of the treaty of 1893 that 'all per-
sons belonging to any vessels Of war.
public or privte, who shall moiest or
insult in any manner whatever the
people vessel or effects of tn" other
party. shall be responsible ntheir per-
sons and property for damages and in
terest. sufficient security for which
shall be given by all commanders of
private armed vessels before they are
and notwithsta nding the
further stipulation of article l. of the
treaty of 1888 that 'the nee inter-
course and commerce of the subjects or
citizens of the party remaining neutral
with the belligerent powers shall not
he n errllptel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Cheered by Comrades.

The first of the crews left the ships
shortly after : am. and were cheered
bv their comrades, who lined the rails
of the two ships. A section of the
fence of the navy yard had been re-
moved and through this opening the
German sailors marched to the cars.
Marines stood guard from the ships to
the trains.
When Capt. Thierichsen of the Prinz
Eitel Friedrich, Capt. Thierfeldt of the
Kronzprinz Wilhelm and Lieut.. Berg,
who brought the British steamer APP
pam into the Chesapeake capes year
ago, left the ships they were given a
hearty cheer by the sailors.
A skeleton crew has been left aboard
each cruiser, barely enough to wash
down decks and otherwise keep the
ships clean
No trace has been found of the two
sailors who escaped last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Baltimore Wants Machine Guns.

Baltimore police will ask the govern
ment to supply that city with two ma
chine guns. as a measure of prepared
ness. The guns would be used only dur
ing riots. 1t is expected that the gov
ernment will supply the guns in realiZa-
ton of the possibility of emergencies
following war. The Baltimore police
feel adequate to master any possible
contingency, despite its large German
population. Other communities may
make similar requests.
Report has it that the federal govern
ment, in event of war. would issue
regulations demanding that all Germans
residing in the United States should
register; whether this would apply only
to those who are not citizens of the
United States is not suggested in this
report. However, 70 such instructions.
apparently. have been sent forth to
agents OF the bureau of investigation
of the Depart tneHt of Justice.
The dsmantiing of all wireless plants
owned and operated in the United
States by aliens. it is 10 be presumed,
would be ordered in the event of Wal
Hundreds of such are said TO be under
suspicion and to be closely watched
However, special agents Of the Depart
ment of Justice seem to have no such
orders at this time.
Special internment of Germans, in
event of war, has been talked of by
tho man in the street. There is no
intimation in official federal circles thai
the government would proceed to that
extremity. Arrests of any rabid sympa-
thiZerS as precautlon to prevent
commission of some overt act would
be certain, as already arrests are being
made on suspicion of conspiracy.
Guardsmen to Back Up Police.
The calling out of various units of
the National Guards of several states
is indicative OF the sense of peril. While
the local police generally will bc al
lowed to take the necessary steps to
control any possible outbreak, the
ruardsmen will be available for the
most serious duty should the police be
inadequate and need reinforcement to
meet a situation.
Places where Germans assemble are
closely watched for evidences of con-
spiracy and even of too rabid pro-Ger-
manism But this is not a new condi-
ton. except that the scrutiny by federal
special agents is more intense than ever
are imports and exports. Internal rev.
enue agents. in the course of their
duty of inspecting operations Of plants
of various kinds that pay tax to the
government, are expected to use the op-
portunity to determine that those plants
are not to be applied to some purpose
inEical to the United States, and that
their owners and employees. as far as
can be observed. are not potential To-
menters of trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Note Rejecting Proposal to Ex-
tend Old Treaties Censures
Kaiser'S Acts.
POINTS OUT DISREGARD
OF COURTESY OF NATIONS
"Unwarranted Attacks" on Ships
and Detention of Americans
Also Referred To.

Geamany's clear violations Of the
treaties of 1893 and 1928 and her "disre-
gard of the canons of International
courtesy were assigned by the United
States as reasons for refusal to rea firm
or extend these agreements.
The note of refusal to Germany, trans
mitted through DR.. Paul Ritter. the swiss
minister. was made public today by the
State DEPARTMENT, and dicloses that
this government lis seriously considering
whether Germany's conduct has not in
effect abrogated these treaties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and tomorrow, prob
ably rain; warmer tonight.
Temperature for tweuty-tour hours
ending pm: Highest. GA. at pm.
today, lowest. 80, at I am. today
Full report on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
|NTERNED GERMANS
!, OFF FOR ST0CKADES
Seven Hundred Members of
Crews of Raiders on Way
to Georgia Forts.
MARINES GUARD TRAINS

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March 26.-The
seven hundred members of the crews of
the German auxiliary cruisers kron-
prinz Wilhelm and Prince EiteI Fried
rich, interned at the Philadelphia navy
yard since last October, started today,
under heavy guard of marines. for
Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Mcpherson.
Ca. where they will be kept until
further orders from Washington. The
first section of fourteen cars left
shortly before 9 o'clock. and another
section of an equal number Of cars
departed at $50.
A large crowd, held back by a
Gordon of marines and 500 Philadel-
phia policemen, saw the departure of
the sailors. In each car of the two
sections there was marine guard of
fourteen men.
Preparations for the departure of
the German sailors began last week.
The first outward evidence was OBJ
served Saturday. when a string of
baggage and freight cars was run onto
a railroad siding outside the navy yard.
Into these were loaded the luggage
and other property of the officers and
men of the commerce raiders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Text of Note.


The American note. signed by Secre-
tary Lansing. reads as follows:
Il beg to acknowledge the receipt OF
YOUR note of February 10. presenting
the proposals of the German govern
-ment for IAN interpretive and supple
mentary agreement as to article 20 OF
the treaty Of 1893. After due consider
alton. / have to inform you that the
government of the United States is not
disposed to look with favor upon the
proposed agreement to alter or supple
ment the meaning of article % Of this
treaty This position of the govern
ment of the United States. which
might, under other conditions. be diff
ferent, is due to the repeated violations
by Germany of the treaty of 1s2S and
the articles of the treaties of 1885 and
1893. revived by the treaty of ls2S- 1t.
is not necessary to narrate iii detail
these violations, for the attention of the
German government has been called TO
the circumstance of each instance OF
violation. but / may here refer 10 GER
tain of them briefly and in general
terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Negotiations Useless.

The note says: 'In view of the clear
violations by the German authorities OF
the plain terms of the treaties in ques-
ton. solemnly concluded on the mutual
understanding that the obligations there
under would be faithfully kept: III view,
further. of the disregard of the canonS
Of International courtesy and the comfy
of nations in the treatment of innocent
American citizens in Germany. the gov
ernment of the United States cannot per-
ceive any advantage which would flow
from further engagements. even though
they were merely declaratory of interna,
tional law entered into with the Imperial
German government in regard TO the
meaning of any of the articles OF these
treaties or as supplementary to them. IN
these circumstances. therefore. the gov
erument of the United States declines to
enter into the special protocol proposed
by the imperial government.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
MOVE IN NEW CASTLE FOR
THREE-MEMBER LEVY COURT
BILL INTRODUCED IN LEGISLA-
TURE TO CHANGE THAT BODY
Three Commissioners Would Receive
So. 800 Each and Hire Experts for
Betterment of All Districts

Should a bill introduced in the
House Tuesday by Representative
Buckingham of Mill Creek hundred
become law, the Levy Court of New
Castle county as now constituted would
be abolished after the first Tuesday in
January 1913, when the terms of
office of the present commissioners
under the bill would terminate. This
bill has the support of the grangers
of the county, having been endorsed
by Pomona Grange. Hundreds of
other taxpayers in addition to grang-
ers, it is claimed, also favor the bill.
The bill provides for a three-commis.
sioner Levy Court and the three dis
tricts TO be divided as follows: First
district, Wilmington; second, Brandy
wine, Christiana, Mill Creek, White
Clay Creek and New Castle hundreds
third, Red Lion, Pencader, st.
Georges, Appoquinimink and Black
bird hundreds. 1t provides for the
governor to appoint on or before jan
uary 1, 1918, three commissioners,
one from each district, and no more
than two of the same political party
to serve for one year. At the general
election in 1913 it is provided for the
election of a commissioner from the
first and third districts to serve two
years, and from the second district fol
four years, and their successors t.
he elected for four year terms
Provision g also made for the new
Levy Court to employ experts il
instituting a modern system of book
keeping. The salary of the commits
sioners is fixed at So. 500 each.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
MARRIED AT THE MANsE

Miss Neva Jones and George c. r 9TH
we'll, DR., Married Saturday Afternoon
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the Presbyterian Manse in this town
Saturday afternoon at 2.45, when
Miss Neva Jones, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Jones, near town,
was united in marriage to George G.
Rothwell, Jr. The groom is son of
Mrs. George C. Rothwell and assists
his mother in carrying on the farm.
The ceremony as performed by the
Rev. ]. Macintosh EckaTd, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church in the presence
of the two attendants of the bridal
couple: Miss Edith Downs of near
Kenton, who attended the bride, and
MIR. Clifford Jones, of Leipsic, brother
of the bride, who attended the groom.
The bride was becomingly attired in q
travelling suit of African brown gab-
ardine and wore bunch of msgnolias.
After the ceremony they left amid
a shower of rice and hearty congratu'
lations for a wedding trip to New
York and other places On their re-
turn they will reside at the Rothwel
| farm.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
DEADLOCK IN DELAWARE
SENATE IS FINALLY BROKEN
DEMOCRATS AND INDEPENDENTS
ELECT j. A. BARNARD PRESIDENT
Rest of Organization Expects to be
Completed 7 o-daY-N Number of Inn
portant Bills introduced in House

Rest of Organization Expects to be
Completed To-day Number of Inn
portant Bills Introduced in House
Tie Senate deadlock was broken
Monday by the Democrats who threw
their support to the Independents and
elected Senator John A. Barnard presi
dent pro tempore. 1t looked as thought
permanent organization would be
effected without further delay, but
when the Senate reconvened later in
the afternoon deadlock occurred over
the election of chief clerk. The Demo-
Gratis nominated Alfred Raughley. of
Harrington, while the regular Repub-
licans nominated Horace Sudler, of
Bridgeville, and the three Independents
supported Colonel Theodore Townsend,
of Milford. After nineteen fruitless
ballots the Senate took a recess until
noon to-day. Senator Gormley floor
leader for the Democrats denied any
deal, contending that the Democrats
had waited on the Republicans a
reasonable length of time and were
anxious and felt it their duty to or
ganize the Senate and get down to
business. In the House a number of
bills have been introduced. A bill to
repeal the "bottle law which, if
passed, would prohibit saloonkeepers
from selling intoxicating liquors in
any quantity to be drank off the
premises. A bill to prohibit the ship
ment of Intoxicating liquor into dry"
territory in Delaware. A bill provid-
ing for the assessment throughout the
State the same for school purposes as
for county purposes. A bill to amend
the State Constitution by granting the
right of franchise to women. This
is the bill advocated by the Suffrage
Association. The House adopted two
resolutions that will not be entirely
agreeable to lobbyists. One of them
requires all lobbyists to wear the let
ter 'L" in red upon the left breast
while operating upon the floor of the
House or the lobby during the session
of the Legislature and the other re-
quires all lobbyists TO 6le their name:
with the Speaker of the House, to-
gether with the number and title Of
the bill for or against which they are
working.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
ENTERTAINS KENT W. c. T. U,
Interesting and Profitable Institute Held
With Good Attendance From County

Cheswold, Jan. 23.-The Woman's s
Christian Temperance Union Institute
held in Cheswold. Wednesday, January
II, was one of the most interesting
and profitable institutes ever held in
Delaware. The day was ideal, and
people from all parts os the state were
in attendance. A committee COM
posed of members of Cheswold w. C.
T. U..met the speakers and delegates
at each train. Also at the M. E.
Church, where the institute was held.
The morning session began at $50,
Mrs. Ella Cordray, County President,
presiding. The devotional exercises
were led by Mrs. M. Kenney, of Ches-
void, taken from Philippians, 4th
chapter and to 10 verse. followed
by roll call; responding with quota
tions on Love; reading of minutes of
last institute; singing; Address of
Welcome, Miss Mary Williams, Ches-
void; response, Mrs. George Herring,
FELTON,; Greetings by Pastors; Echoes
from National Convention by State
President, Mrs. Lena Messick, Bridge
Vile; Noontide Prayer, Mrs. E. E.
Caulk, Dover. Luncheon was served
by Cheswold Union. Afternoon ses
sion l o'clock, Executive Meeting
1.30, Address, "Prison Reform, 3"
MIS- E. E. Cualk; 2 o'clock, Praise
Service; solo, Mrs. Hattie Money,
Kenton. 2.30. address, ''Shut That
Door," DIR. L. E. Barrett. Harring,
ton; o'clock. address, Mrs. Lulr
Loveland Shepard, President of Utal
w. c. T. u; a 80, closing song
benediction, Mrs. E. f. Caulk.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
DECIDES TO BUY D. AND c. CANAL

House Decides to Make Provision for
Purchase in Harbor Bill Pending
The Lower House of Congress, after
a sharp debate, on Tuesday approved
the provision in the Rivers and Har-
bors bill, calling for the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal at a price of
81, 800. 600. While the improve
ment of the canal calls for depth of
II feet, it was declared that the
waterway will be made 25 or 35 feet
deep, so that large naval vessels and
commercial steamers can use it. If
this plan is carried out it will give
Baltimore a short cut to the sea.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
PLAN TO ENLARGE STATE HOUSE
Kent County Building at Dover May be
Purchased For This Purpose


Agitation has been started for the
purchase by the State of the Kent
county office building, across from
the State House. for the additional
room the State House needs for State
offices The county Offices are very
much crowded, only last week addi-
tional shelves being built in the pro-
thonotary's office for the accommoda-
tion of records. The suggestion of
some of those interested is that the
State should purchase the county build
ing and build an archway over the
road between the State House and
county building, joining the two.
With the money derived from the sale
of the county building, it is proposed
that the Kent County Levy Court en-
large the Kent County Court House.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nounces Services for Sunday and Week
Friday evening 7.30 evensong fol-
lowed by choir rehearsal. Sunday
29th, 4th Sunday after Epiphany
Holy Communion, 7.30; morning
PRAYER and sermon at 10. 80 a. m.
12 noon, Sunday School; evensong
and sermon, 7.30 pm.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
KENTON COUPLE 25 YEARS WE'D
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer n. Walker, CeIe-
brate Their 25th, Wedding Ami
VersarY With a Big Reception

Kenton, Jan. %. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer H. Walker celebrated their
twenty-ifth anniversary of their we'd
ding Saturday evening last, January
20, 1917. The house was beautifully
decorated with holly, pine, potted
plants and cnt flowers. The "bride"
was becomingly attired in a gown of
gray colonial satin and georgette trim
med with silver lace and carried a
bouquet of cream roses. They were
assisted in receiving the guests by Miss
Mary Walker, Mrs. R. L. Lloyd, and
Mrs. George Parvis. Some beautiful
seIecti ms of vocal and instrumental
music were rendered by Mrs. DIR.
Money, Rev. and Mrs. Prettyman,
Mrs. Katherine Arthurs. Miss Mary
Walker and Mr.. Earl Keith. After
spending an hour socially, refresh
ments, consisting of chicken salad,
biscuits, olives, salted nuts, ice cream,
cake, coffee, and mints were bountifully
served by Caterer Keith. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker were the recipients of
many beautiful and useful gifts. The
guests departed at late hour after
wishing their host and hostess many
more happy years of welded bliss.
Among the invited guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. John P. Dexheimer, Orange,
N j.; Miss Sarah Dexheimer. Orange,
N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Hazel,
Mrs. Frank Hazel, Miss Hazel Wal
ker, Miss Maud CulveyhousA, Of
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
NOVEL;. Mrs. Alice c. FoUraker, Mr..
and Mrs, F. F. Moore. Miss Madge
Moore, Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs.
George v. Peverly, Middletown; Or.
and Mrs. T. J. SmitheTs, Easton,
Md. Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Clark,
Easton; Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Attix,
Narberth, Pa. MIR. and Mrs. ]. M.
Satterfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Rodney
Bice, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Hopkins,
MIR. and Mrs. George D. Parvis, Dover
DIR. and Mrs. E. F. Smith, Dr. and
Mrs. P. M. Money, Mrs. Kate C.
Johns, MIR. Jonh P. Walker, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Albert Lambertson, Mrs. Susar
! | Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Arthurs,
Mr.. and Mrs. w S. Arthurs, Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs.
8 W. G. Knots, Mr.. and Mrs. William
e Singer, Mr.. and Mrs. John Jacobs
? Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Clark, Mr.. anC
: Mrs. D. S. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. GeorgC
4 Shorts, Mr.. and Mrs. William Green
we'll, Miss Belle Goodwin, Mr.. anC
e Mrs. Leroy Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. J
: F. Clark. Kenton; Mr.. and Mrs. J M
Swing, Ridgley, Md. Mr.. and Mrs
5 ]. Frank Wilds, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
. Garrison, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Clark
Kenton; MIR. H. T. Greenwell, Mrs
, M. W. Campbell, Mr.. Ea,l Keith
Smyrna; Mr.. and Mrs Frank Burris
s Mr.. and Mrs. James Burris, Mr.. an
= Mrs. Millard F. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs
h j. D. Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. Edga
d Remley, Mr. John Dunlap, Miss Luc
: Hazel, Mrs. Mary Webster, Mrs. G
# Anna Gregg, Mr.. and Mrs. K. L
f Lloyd, Kenton; Mr.. B. V. Wharton
= Houston; MIR. and Mrs. H. W. Hil
:, yard, Kenton.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
''"AHK CLUB WOMENS HOME

49,.
s.s meeting in the Attractive New
Jung Held on Saturday Afternoon
|sS n nrSt meeting held in the new
!, rSuse :, OF the Newark New Cen
). ''.u took place Saturday after
lAsui Tue new building, which is
'mh' s most attractive in the state,
S.s. available for the various social
/ Gs,,S' ' IN the life of the community.
~ Is .,s 70 action of the club in the
H.. "a the free use of the building
Za~i,. 70 the general community
- NJ tor meetings planned by
zeSl.a ue u building was designed by
d ~. nongle and is of hollow u e
SLsd y An impressive portico
!, viss great colonial pillars leads
&nsS doorway, which has been
asS' :. 'Of the convenience of the
Ssi,s people the clubwomen are
aDe entertain. Inside this
ssds sven more beautiful thar
@b NV S'Otalng has been left un-
sslsDs 's 1t light and airy, anc
hn.. VINO has visited the new
II s p''nOunces it a beautiful
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
SHOOTING AFFAIR NEAR SMYRNA
William Downs. a Colored Farmer At
tackled by His Wife and Injured

State Detective Frederick 5. Muir
ply, Saturday afterno oon, took to the
Kent county Jail. at Dover, Harriet
Downs. colored, who was committed
without bail. She is charged with
shooting her husband. William Downs,
a we'll known and prosperous negro
farmer, at their home about eight
miles from Smyrna. One bullet en-
tered her husbands forehead and ano-
ther imbedded itself in his hand.
Downs had charged his wife with un-
faithfulness, and while he was repair
ing carriage in the yard of their
home she is said to have approached
him and opened fire. The bullet in
his hand was caused by his trying to
get the revolver from her.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
FINE TALK AT CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. E. 3, WeitzeI Tells of the Women
of the Bible as Adapted to Club Women

of the Bible as Adapted to Club Women
The members of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club were delightfully."- enter
tanned last Friday afternoon. The
program was in charge of Mrs. F. F.
Evans, chairman of Literature. Lee
ture by Mrs. E. Boyd Weitzel, Phil
adelphia, Pa, subject: "Women of
the Bible as Adapted to the Women
of the Twentieth Century; solo, Miss
Mary Roberts, "When the Birds fly
North Again.; instrumental duet,
Mrs. Coverdale and Miss Helen Hud-
son, Overture. Norma" (Bellini.) }
Next Friday will be Junior Day at the
Club. Stories told by Miss Julia w.
Williamson, Supervisor of Story Hours
of the Free Library of Philadelphia. -
Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
Move for Statewide prohibition

The Anti-Saloon League is having
prepared bill prohibiting the manu-
facture or sale of Intoxicating liquors
in Delaware after a stipulated date
next year. 1t will be introduced in
the Legislature for passage.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24

Effects of Harvey Jones Sold To-day
Sheriff Vansant, of Dover. sold this
morning the wall paper, paint store
and effects of Harvey Jones. 1t was
knocked off to George Hurd, MIR. Jones
stepfather, for the lump sum STAT. 90.
Smyrna times., 1917-01-24
Postmaster cummins Named Custodian

Postmaster A. Lee Cummins has re-
ceived authority from the Postoffice
Department and become custodian of
Smyrna's $35, 600 Federal Building.
Everything is practically in readiness
and the removal of the postoffice to
its new home is expected any day.