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The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-02
.BIG VAUDEVILLE ACT
 ROYAL THEATRE TO-DAY
THE COMEDY TRIO IN CLASSY SONGS AND COMEOY-A BIG
 TIME ACT.

In looking for a big two hours en- tertainment you will miss the best in the city today if you don't see the Royal theater program for today. The Comedy Trio, in enc of the best acts on the road will entertain you with the latest songs and comedy
 The picture for today is another one .of those beautiful B.uebird features, ."The Reward of the Faithless"
 Crafiness and intrigue triumph just long enough to create a gripping inter est to finally .all before virtue and jus tice in "The Reward of the Faithless. With Wedgewood Novel;, Betty Schada and Claire Du Bray impersOnating the proncipal characters There is a fas- cinating love story woven into the eN- c.tine episodes that provide just the .ort of thrill most fans like to get from an hour before the screen. There is nothing dull or monotcnons in the advancement of the plot to sur p-ise" clmaX-scene follows scene in which the unexpected happens in which the interest is sustained to an absorbing degree Rex Ingram pro duced "The Reward of the Faithless for Bluebird and deyotees of the screen who recall Black orchids and The Chalice of Sorrow two recent Ingram presentations will know what to expect from the forthcoming attrae 1 tiOn
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ts enc Of the most dramatically dan. reroua film in which Clara Kimbau Young plays a part She is ably sec onded in her daring work by Cheste~ Barnett and RobeTt Cummings. The
 ettings are eXeeedingly beautiful. the scenes being laid in the romantic val Icy of the Bl0e Grass in Kentucky Regular Big Saturday Show Tomorrow
 With All the Favorites.
 Tomorrow vii be the big variety program which has made the New Central famous. Ham and Bud will appear in their latest fun spasm "The Model JanItor." big Vim Comedy, q Kalem story with Ollie Kirby and John Larkin, and a Seig drama will make the greatest program 70 he found anywhere for your Saturdays entertainment.
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When the Princess booked the re markable cinema spectacle. War. Women" it eudeayored to secure this great attraction for two days, but on account of the heavy demand and the close booking of the picture it could be had for only one day.
 This magnificent humanitarian drama Is without doubt the greatest of all productions built around and dealing with the European war. II brings out a new theme of the ter TOTS and horrors of war, a condition where captured city is given the choice of Surrenderius certain amount of money or it's women.
 Enid Markey and Frank keenan gre the leading characters in this
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LITTLE GIRL NEXT DOOR
 AT THE LYRIC MONDAY
IS ONE OF THE FOREMOST PIG TURES SHOWN IN THIS
 COUNTRY.

Another sensational photoplay, which has ct~ed more discussion in Chicago, Boston, los Angeles and oth- CT large cities than any other since Damaged Goods" comes to the Lyric theatcr on March B. lt is entitled The Little Girl Next Door" and s founded on the report of the famous Illinois Welfare Commission. Avoiding the merely sordid but still taking the most startling materal embodied in that report, which amazed the coun- try. the producers have dramatized that remarkable document and trans posed it into a compact story. bound together with a fascinating romance, and produced a film feature that is a sensation of surprises and revelations startling in the extreme. This is ac- complished without doing any violent injury to ones sense of the properties.
 The Little Girl Next Door Is de scrihed as a powerful civic lesson with an individual moral no less powerful. If it opens the eyes of the public to things that shake ones complaeeney, it is only because established truths are bare of which the average citizen
 is in almost total ignorance That it
 does SO fin a viri'e and intensely inter e.ting manner is jroven hy run of 2l crowded weeks in the La Sale theater in fthftaVn
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l abbey Her father does not know she
 has left home. The Emir has pledg 1 ed the abbey to his soldiers for the
 night if the council does moi turn over he money In the meantime the sol dlers are drinking and carousinq. Syl
 via is advised of the fate that awaits | the women.
 The Emir enters the abbey and in the name of the Emperor of Bal
 kania orders, Have wine and good cheer for my men. for they are 1 hungry and thirst for the si-ht of a Woman's face Sylvia recognizes
 the Emir as her fathers officer. She
 tells him that she is the daughter
 of Colonel Damien and begs him to
 withdrawn the troops from the will
 lage. He pretends not to recognize her and advises her that she will have to tell a prettier story than that to save the women and gives her on opportunity 10 save them by sac rificing herself Dazed. excited and
 driven to despair. Sylvia accepts. she
 is dragged to an upper chamber for
 the night where she is forced to aA cede to the Emir's wishes.
 After he has committed the out
 rage the Emir sinks into a drunken
 slumber, his uniform and reyoRers
 thoue lief, on table. Shamed and huniliated. Sylvia sees the weqD. Cns. With calm deliberation she
 takes the reyolyers and with careful aim sends a bullet through the heart of the brute. The sisters in the sanctuary hear the report. They go 10 the chamber and with grateful prayers bring the girl to the altar where veil is passed over her head and shoulders.
 In the meantime her father is seek ing the Emir and is informed by the soldiers that they were ordered 10 await him, while he alone spent the right in the abbey. He rushed fin and demands to know where the off cer is. The women lead him upstairs to the room and point to the dead hody. Crazed with anger the captain demands to know who killed the '~i"ii' tih opeH the uOOfS ana commands the soldiers 10 enter After full night spent in anticipa. ton of what was awaiting them. the soldiers believe the realization ot what was awaiting them. the soldiers believe the realization is now at hand and each starts for woman. The captain informs the women that he will not call off the craZed brutes unless the murderer of the Emir is produced. Sylvia. still wearing the veil, cries out, "I killed him. let none suffer but me /" She is grabbed to one side and the captain commands. "Ihere soldiers. take your revenge for the murder of your officer" A yolley is fired and Sylvia sinks-dead "a martyr One of the sisters rushes forward pulls back the veil from the sweet young face and tells the cap. tain. Look upon the face of the girl you have murdered and see Gods punishm mt for the dissertation of this holy house She suffered worse than death to save these womeu-.o be unrewarded your daughter"
 Grieved, humiliated and heart broken the captain orders the troops from the village
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CLARA kIMB ILL YOUNG
 IN MOUNTAIN SCENE
UNIQUE AND THRILLING STORY TOLD IN THE SAVAGE IN- STlCT" AT NEW CENTRAL
 TODAY

The many admirers of Clara Kmhal loHne will have an opportunity of see ing their tavorite in a somewhat dil- ferent role in the forthcominc releas e.. based upon a story by Wa'dson Bailey. The Savage Instinct which will ba The feature at New Central today
 Cara KinAau Yome has the part of P.utina. an attractive girl in the
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Much Extra Work in March.

It's between seasons now, when few persons perspire as much as health demands The result is double work for the kidneys. for the kidneys must throw out waste matter from the sys- tenn that is eliminated through the pores when persons perspire, Over
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Uss Liggets Goloen I'D tea Tor making iced tea. This tea Is pro cured only from the early nowery pickings, which in this country IS found in but few 1f the most exclusive stores, and then at prices varying from s200 to $500 pound. Price ;1.OO po1nd. For sale by R. c. MOT ris Drug 6. Phone PAP. s-lO-tt
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StupendouS War Drama Wars
 Women" dt the Princess Today

New Theme Of Wars Horrors Is Touched Upon in This Great Story
 Featuring Enid Markey and Frank keenan-Here But One Day, Today,
The sun., 1917-02-04
Withdrawal of the Pledge.

"On the 31st Of January. the Wednesday
Of the present week. the German Ambassador
handed to the Secretary Of State, along with
a formal note. memorandum which contains
the following statement.
1.-The Imperial Government, therefore,
does not doubt that the Government of the
United States will understand the situation
thus forced upon Germany by the Entente
Allies brutal methods of war and by their
determination tS destroy the Central Powers,
and that the Government of the United States
will further realize that the now openly dis
closed Intentions Of the Entente Allies give
back to Germany the freedom OF action which
she reserved In her note addressed to the
Government Of the United States on May 4,
1916.
"'Under these circumstances Germany
will meet the illegal measures of her enemies
by forcibly preventing after February /, 1917,
In zone around Great Britain. France, Italy
and in the eastern Mediterranean all naviga-
tion, that Of neutrals included, from and to
France, &c. All ships met within the zone
will DC sunk
II think that you will agree with me that
In view Of this declaration. which suddenly
and without prior intimation Of any kind
deliberately wifhdraws the solemn assurance
given IN the Imperial Governments note Of
the 4th Of May, 1915. this Government has
The sun., 1917-02-04

Of warfare violating the rules Of international
law. Such n demand would he incompatible
with the character Of neutrality, and the Ger
man Government Is convinced that the Gov
ernment Of the United States does not think
OF making such demand, knowing that the
Government Of the United States has re-
peatedly declared that ii Is determined to
restore the principle OF the freedom Of the
seas from whatever quarter ii has been viO-
lated
"To this the Government OF the United
States replied the Sth Of May. accepting.
of course, the assurances given. but adding:
The Government of the United States
feels II necessary To state that IL takes II for
granted that the Imperial German Govern
meDt does not intend To imply that the main
tenance OF Its newly announced policy is In
any way contingent upon the course or result
Of diplomatic negotiations between the Gov
ernment of the United States and any other
belligerent Government, Notwithstanding the
fact that certain passages in the Imperial
Governments note of the 4th instant might
appear To he susceptible to that construction.
understanding. the Government OF the United
States notifies the Imperial Government that
1t cannot for moment entertain, much less
discuss, a suggestion that respect by German
naval authorities for the rights Of citizens
of the United States upon the high seas should
in any way or III the slightest degree he made
contingent upon the conduct OF any other
Government affecting the rights Of neutrals
and non-cOmbatants. Responsibility In such
matters is single. not joint; absolute. not
relative
ITO this note of the Sth Of May the I'M
perial German Government made no reply
The sun., 1917-02-04
Break of Relatiops Announced.

Il have therefore directed the Secretary
Of state TO announce to his Excellency the
German Ambassador that all diplomatic rela-
tions between the United States and the Ger
man Empire are severed. and that the Amer
ican Ambassador at Berlin will Immediately
be withdrawn, and In accordance with this
decision. to hand to his Excellency his pass
ports.
notwithstanding this unexpected action
Of the German Government, this sudden and
deeply deplorable remuneration of its assur-
anceS, given this Government at one of the
most critical moments Of tension in the rela-
tions Of the two Governments l refuse u
believe that il is the intention Of the Ger
man authorities to do in fact what they have
warned us they will feel at liberty to do. l
cannot bring myself TO believe that they will
indeed pay no regard to the ancient friendship
between their people and our own or to the
solemn obligations which have been exchanged
between them and destroy American ships and
take the lives of American ciuzeus in the
wilful prosecution Of the ruthless naval pro-
sramme they have announced their intention
to adopt.
"Only actual overt acts on their part can
make me believe II even now.
III this inveterate confidence on my part
in the sobriety and prudent foresight of their
purpose should unhappily prove unfounde'l.
II American ships and American lives should
In fact be- sacrificed by their naval comma nders
In needless cOntraventiOn Of the just and rea-
sonabe understandings of International law
and the obvious dictates Of humanity, l shall
take the liberty OF coming again before the
Congress to ask that authority be given me
To use any means that may be necessary for
the protection of our seamen and our people
In the prosecution Of their peaceful and leciti
mate errands on the high seas l can do moth
ing less. take 1t for granted that all neutral
Governments will take the same course.
81 do not desire any hostile conflict with
the Imperial German Government. We are
the sincere friends Of the German people and
earnestly desire TO remain at peace with the
Government which speaks or.them. We shall
not believe that they are hostile to lis until
We are obliged to believe 1t; and We purpose
nothing more than the reasonable defence of
the undoubted rights Of our people. We wish
to serve no selfish ends. We seek merely t.
stand true alike in thought and in action tn
the immemoriai principles Of our people which
] sought 10 express In my address Ia the Sell
ate only two weeks ago-seek merely to vindi-
cate our right TO liberty and justice and an
.unmOested life. These are bases of peace
not war. God grant we may NOT be challenged
to defend them by acts of wiful injustice on
the part of the Government of Germany"
The sun., 1917-02-04
Cermany's Provisional Pledge.

'' The German Government. guided by this
idea, notifies the Government Of the United
States that the German naval forces have
received the following orders:
I'm accordance with the general prin-
ciples of visit and search aud destruction OF
merchant vessels recognized 10y International
law. such vessels, both within and without
the area declared as naval war zone. shall not
be sunk without warming and without saving
human lives unless these ships attempt to
escape or offer resistance.
But neutrals cannot expect that Ger
many, forced to fight for her existence, shall,
for the sake Of neutral interest restrict the
use Of an effective weapon If her enemy Is
permitted to continue TO apply at will methods
The sun., 1917-02-04
War With Teutons Believed in
Washington to Be Matter Only
of Hours as Military and Naval
Preparations Are Begun
INTERESTS OF UNITED STATES
PLACED IN HANDS OF SPAIN
Other Neutral Nations Expected to Follow the
Lead Of America in Demanding
Rights on the Seas

WASHINGTON Feb. S.-War between the United States
and Germany to be but matter of hours. With
the Of diplomatic relations to-day followed almost
Immediately by overt act of Germany sinking the Housa
tonic American ship without warning the last vestge
hope for averng actual clash between the
seems practically to have been dissipated
Feeling here tonight almost unanimous inevitable
has arrived The President has directed the first steps toward
putting the country footing He has his chief
military advisers into conference and directed
tonary measures be made effective at Tonight every
fort arsenal yard and strategic military depot douby
guarded against surprise attempt to damage hem
navy already modified Mobilization plans for the army
await only the call of the President put effect
Action Means War; Bernstorf Thinks
This that President Wilson permitting any faint hone
that he feel avertng stand the
for actual hostlites.
President Wilson this Congress
and explained the various leading
atons with Germany He said that
to sink vessels
out war will follow As he expressed it, he will
hory to "or people
in the prosecution of their peaceful and the high
seas"
was reported tonight in diplomatic
any American official that President
OF his action in severng diplomatic relations Germany
other neutras to follow his
count Won bernstor who received
severance OF diplomatic relations meaning war.
Austria Follows Cermanys Lead
The sun., 1917-02-04
INTERNEDSHIPS
SEIZED BY U. S.
Crews Of krOnprinz Wiz
helm and PrinZ Eitel
Friedrich Imprisoned.
PLOT TO SINK DESTROYER
Navy Yard ut Philadelphia
Closed Tight and Placed on
War Footing.
PLOT TO SINK DESTROYER

PHiLADELrHlA, feb. 3.-The German
and Prinz Eitel Friedrich. intcrned Al,
the Philadelphia navy yard. were seized
By order of the Navy Department early
tonight and their crews, about 750 men.
imprisoned in an isolation barracks
An attempt was made to-day to scut-
tie the United States torpedo boat de-
stroyer Jacob Jones by opening several
Of her sea cocks at the Philadelphia
navy yard, according to unofficial but
reliable reports. Oficials at the yard
refused either to confirm or deny the
reports.
An officer of the Jacob Jones. it was
SAID. found that the ship was listing
heavily to port as she was being towed
from her anchorage In the Delaware
River to dock. and all persons aboard
were detained and questioned. The chief
machin.st's mate, whose identity was
not disclosed. was arrested and placed
In irons in the brig Of one of the battle
ships. Whether the prisoner is a Ger
man sympathixer or a fanatic is not
known.
More than two feet of water was in
the hold of the Jones when il was
discovered that her sea cocks had been
opened. They were quickly closed and
two Government tugs assisted In warp
ing the destroyer in her dock.
The yard at League Island was put
on war footing to-day as soon as
word was received from Washington
about the break between the United
states and Germany. II was closed
and sealed tight against the outside
world and prompt action was taken
against any psssible danger within
Reports about reckless talk In which
German officers are supposed to have
'ndulyed against the American reserve
feet al the Philadelphia navy yard -
believed to have pro Iyntcd the vigorous
action to render them helpless. AS a
matter OF fact the submarine warfare
proclaimed by the Kaiser win make the
obsolete and long discounted reserve
heet at League Island highly valua BILE.
Even obsolete cruisers a. the Chester
and Salem have both speed and gun
power sufficient and ample for sweep
ing submarines from the Atlantic ocean
lanes. And such fine reserve ships a.
the Kansas. Alabama, Connecticut and
Maine. though no match for dread
noughts, are able to account for any
commerce destroyer or submarine that
Germany may have afioat
That the navy yard shops harbor sew
eral German sympa athizers is no secret
to the authorities. and they started i'm
mediately to weed them out to-day by
means Of a rigid system Of inspection.
Guards were posted at and inside all
shops. cranes. storehouses and the two
drydocks.
The sun., 1917-02-04
PLAN TO PROTECT
AMERICAN SHIPS
President Wilson and Sscve-
tary Daniels Discus Sub.
jsct Of ConUoys.

WAsHrSGToS, Feb. 3.-Pyesident Will
son and Secretary Daniels have under
consideration tentative measures for pro-
tecting American ships scheduled to
leave for the war zone Secretary Ian
sing has referred to the Navy DEPART
ment the question of whether the ST..
Louis and other ships Of the American
Line should sail. as he regards this now
more In the nature Of military problem.
Means for the protection Of these ves-
sells is at present to convoy thep part
way at least and then rely on British
convoy when they approach the war
zone. Until the President has asked per-
mission OF Congress to use the armed
forces Of the country to protect Ameri-
can rights II Is not probable that any
extensive military measures looking ia
The sun., 1917-02-04
u. S. TAXES THE APPAM.
~ Court Order the Crew Are Sent
Ashore, Disc rmed.

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 3.-Twenty-four
men, comprising the prize crew of Ger
mans who brought the captured British
steamship Appam into Hampton Roads
February l. 1916, were taken off the
vessel tonight by order of Judge Wad-
dill OF the Second District Federal Court.
Fifteen American sailors from the
coast guard cutter Yamacraw and three
deputy United States marshals were put
In their places on board the Appam.
Lieut.. Hans Berg. who commanded the
ship when she arrived In Newport News.
was the last to leave the prize. He did
not come ashore until late tonight. His
crew were landed at Newport News at
6 80 o'clock. Lieut.. Berg offered no re-
sistance when his ship was boarded by
deputy marshals and a guard from the
Yamacraw. He endeavored to obtain
permission to remain on the snip under
an American guard Of larger force than
his own crew, but being unsuccessful. he
submitted to, the court order. asking per-
, mission that he be allowed to remove all
his belongings and those OF his men. His
request was granted.
Each man brought ashore his luggage.
made up In canvas bag similar to those
of sailors on American ships Lieut.
Berg did not finish packing his belong
inEs until 3 o'clock tonight. and IL was
some time later before ne came ashore.
He said he was sorry IL was found
necessary TO put the vessel IN charge OF
an American crew. He asserted he and
his men would not have harmed the ship
had they been permitted to remain on
board The ship. he added. was the home
Of himself and his men. and they hated
to give It UP.
Lieut.. Berg and his men will be quar-
tered temporarily at tho Pocahontas
Hotel. Newport News. The Government.
since II ordered the removal Of the Ger
man crew. will be obligated to feed and
house them. Lieut.. Berg, II Is under
stood. would like 70 mske his home tenn
porarily with German Consul Won Schil-
I ling at Hampton. -,
The taking OF the Appam was accom-
| pHshed with warlike preparations. The
Ysmacraw remained AT anchor ABOUT
! 100 yards from the Appam all OF last
night. Deputy marshals remained at
Newport News over night without at
| tempting to board the Appam At II
O'Clock to-day they boarded the Appam
| under the perfection Of the Yamacraw's
guns. which were trained on the former
British liner.
The Yamacraw later moved up along
side the Appsm and sent formidable
guard of arIrsd men Oh board the cap
| tured vessel. German sailors who
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