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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23

LONDON. February 22 90 p MI
The wasp OF modern warfare, the sub
marine. daily becomes factor of more
and more Importance In the great war
OF Europe. with respect to It's influence
on the policies OF the nations engaged
in connection with the contraband
question. so vital to neutral states.
Almost concident with unofficial ro-
ports that Austria Will follow the ex-
ample OF her ally by making war on
merchant ships in the Adriatic. camc
the announcement by Premier Asquith
In the House OF Commons that Great
Britains retaliatory plan. though still
tentative. was much broader in scope
than previously had been suggested:
in that IT was a matter for the con-
S'tderation OF all the allies. and that n
JOINT note concerning IL might be ex-
pccted from the allies
the statement was likewise made in
the House OF Commons that the British
government might deem II necessary
10 alter It's decision whereby cotton,
has not been classed as contraband
The day passed without news of any
additional merchant ship having fallen
victim TO German submarine. but
three small British craft are missing
GERMAN SUBMARINES
OVERDUE AT CUIUAyEN
Amsterdam reports that two Ger
man submarines are overdue at Cux-
haven. Traffic In the North Sea re-
mains dlsorgani2ed. and Dutch and
scandinavian sailors are reluctant to
go TO sea. owing TO the menace OF sub
marines and mines Reports from
Copenhagen that traffic between
sweden and England has been dis
continued temporarily are not officially
confirmed.
briiish newspapers print to-day two
conflicting versions of the recent bat
Ties in which the Germans drove tho
russians back over the East Prusslan
frontier but, naturally. they are in
clned 10 accept the Russian version
that the Russians fell back In orderly
fashion. lighting an effective rear
guard action.
AS against this is the German claim
or 100000 prisoners and n staggering
array of captured munitions Berlin
says:
The pursuit has come TO an end"
and british observers say this means
another costly German rush has fallen
short. 1t will take the battles now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
MAY PASS SEAMEM'S BILL
disputed Provisions Composed in Con.
ference OF House and senate Managers

WASHINGTON February 22-Dis-
puted provisions In the seamen's bill
were composed to-day In n conference
OF House and Senate managers. An
effort will be made finally to pass the
measure at this session
Conditions for lake, coastal and ocean
steamers. for life saving equipment.
which had been 90 of the main points
OF contention. lswere compromised
Lake steamers would be required to
carry lifeboats for 20 per cent of pas
scnEcrs and life RATS for 80 per cent
more.
Vessels plying within twenty-five
miles of the coast would be required
10 carry lifchoats and RATS for 80 per
cent each-7o per cent in all. Ocean
going vessels would carry lifchoats for
40 per cent and RATS for % per cent
more.
Conditions governing scamen remain
practically unchanged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
IN TOW FOR NEW YORK
United Fruit Steamer Lont Rutidcr on
Cape IIatteras.

NEW YORK. February 22-The
United Fruit steamer Santa Marta,
which lost her ruddcr on Friday off
Cape Hatteras. has been taken in tow
by wrecking tug. and is proceeding to
New York, according to wireless re-
ccived by Captain Henshaw, OF the
steamer Pnstores. which arrived to-
night from Colon.
The Santa Marta, from Port Limin
for New York, carries sixty-five pas
scngcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
AIR RAID ON CALAIS
Zeppelin Drops ProiectIIc.. Which XIII
Five Persons.

PARIS. February % (via London,
February %. 1908 a. MIA Zeppelin
hombardcd Calais this morning, ac-
cording 10 an official statement to-
night. II dropped projectiles which
killed Ave persons. all civilians. and
caused some unimportant material
damage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
RAILROAD DAMAGED
~ GERMAN nOMnS

PARIS. February "a Havas dis
patch from Calais says a German
diris!hlc dropped bombs near Fonti-
nctt"s to-day, damaging the St. Omer,
iiazcbrouck and Dunkirs, Railroad
line Train service over the line was
re-esta ablished Immediately
Two incendiary bombs damaged sew
cral dwellings in the village
Fontincttcs is about a mile south Of
81 omer, which is twenty miles south
east OF Calais
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
FIRE LOSS OF s15O,OOO
Enst ~. Louis Business Section Threat
cncd by Flames
EAST ST. Louis. IEL.. Eehzrnnrv

EAST ST LOUIS. IE.I.. Febzruary 90.
Fire enrly to-day did SI50,0Oo dam
age in the East ST. Louis business sec
non. TWO stores were destroyed and
two oh,ce building partly burned. An
apartment house was burned, but ali
its occupants escaped Two theatres
were threatened. but escaped damage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
PRESIDENT NAMES
NEW TRADE BODY
Nominations of Davies, Hurley
Harris, Parry and Rublee Sent
to Congress.
SOME OPPOSITION EXPECTED
Three Democrats, One Progress
sive Republican and One Pro-
gressive on Commission.

WAsHINGTON. February 22.-Prcsi-
dent Wilson to-day. Ave months after
tho enactment OF INC Federal Trade
Commission law. sent to the Senate for
confirmation the names OF the Ave
members to constitute that commits
sion. whether nominations can be
confirmed by March was regarded as
problematical among Senators to-day.
In view OF opposition by individual
Senator'S 10 some Of the men named.
The three Democrats appointed by
the President are: Joseph Il. Davies.
Madison. Wis. to serve seven years
Edward y. Hurley. Chicago. for six
years. and William J. Harris. Cedar
town. Ga. for 1--WE years The other
nominees are VIII H. Parry. Seattle.
Wash. progressive Republican.
named for four years and George
Rublee. Cornish. y. H., regarded rs a
Progressive. for three years
Consideration Of the nominations
VIII first be given by the Senate Com
mi,tec on Interstate Commerce. Chair
man Newlands said to-day he would
call his committee tomorrow for this
purpose. He thought the committee
would be able TO recommend con!lrna-
ton OF all of IN. nominees within Il
few days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
WASHINGTON INSISTED
ON NEUTRALITY POLICY

This one hundred and cighty-third
anniversary of Washinrton's birth, In
view OF the present critical conditions
in our international relations. should
orinE to our minds the third great
achievement OF his presidential term.
the maintenance OF n policy of neu-
;rality through n general European
war. tie insisted upon 1t as necessary
before ne became President; he main
tanned il throughout his omcini life
rs president against mighty odds and
under conditions that tried his soul.
and in his farewell address he rcstatcd
and reinforced II as Il legacy to the
American people.
"On the 2d of April, 1898, he issued n
proclamation of neutrality. IT must be
realized. too. that this proclamation of
neutrality was very difficult to reconcile
with the engagements OF the United
states In the treaty OF France. made
during the Revolutionary War, and Il
was possible only to cScape them on
The plea that :hey were not binding
on the United States In tho case of an
offensive war such as France was war
ing against England. Finally. after
his course of of.ncutrality had been vindi-
Gated. and he came TO lay his o,ncc
down, ho appealed to the American peo
pie not to depart from 1t. He said:
THE great rule OF conduct for us in
regard to foreign nations is. In extend
Continued on Tenth Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
CONFEsSES ASSAULT
ON TWO YOUNG GIRLS
c. L. LozOn, Under Arrest, Tells Po-
lice Of Commission OF Cap
ital OfYcnse.
PUPILS AT MARSHALL SCHOOL
Enticed Children Into His Basket
Shop With Candy, Cakes and
Small Amounts of Money-Con-
duct Watched by Neighbors.

His weazened face distorted in n
hidcous grin and his small eyes pleam-
ing behind the dark rims OF horn
spectacles, c. l.. Lozon iifty-four wears
old. last night confessed TO Policeman
Napier through the bars OF a First
Station cell how he took advantage
or clcvcn-year- Ethel AIvis I'm his
home yesterday afternoon, and how he
had attempted to take advantage Of
twelve-ycar- Vera Hawley on sew
eral other occasions. He told Of giving
the children candy. cakes and small
bits or money, thus enticing them into
his room back Of his basket shop. Mt
235 North Twentieth Street
! In cell just above him Law J. TT
Carver. n red faced burly figure of n
man. forty-three years old, who Lozon
had implicated. Carver denied all
knowledge Of the charges against him,
and denied knowing the little girls.
except by sight. Lozon. after his
arrest at his home yesterday afternoon
by. Policemen Duffy. Kidd and Matt.
asserted that Carver had induced the
little Avis child to enter his place
several weeks ago, and offered this
statement as an excuse for his own
conduct.
ONE GIRLS MOTHER
LIES At POINT Of DEATH
Mrs. Hawley was seen last night,
and admitted, with tear-dimmed eyes
that the assertions of the police were
true. She said she based the state
ment on information given her by DR..
w. II. Parker. The Alvis child's
mother lies In her home at the point
] of death, and could not be seen last
night She knows nothing of the little
daughters misfortune, and all intima-
tion of 1t was carefully guarded from
fhcr y brother. of the girl. however,
said that physicians at Virginia Hos
pital had made an examination, and
had found the assertions OF tho police
to be correct.
Neither of the children had breathed
a word Of the alleged recent meetings
with Lozon at their homes. and the
/ first news of the crime was broken
there by the police yesterday after
noon. y citizen, whose name the po-
/ lice refused to divulGc last night. saw
I the Alvis girl enter I.ozon's place yes
tcrday afternoon and watched tho
house. according to Policeman DUFFY.
. This citizen had heard rumors of chill
dren being enticed into the shop. Il is
said Minutes passed. and when the
/ child did not come out, he notified the
police. Policeman Duffy waited until
I the little girl came from the house.
! eating Il pickle.
/ GIRL FRANKLY TELLS
POLICE WHAT TOOK PLACE,
I lie followed her to her homo on
! Twentieth Street. After the child had
| entered tho officer went to the door
and called for her. She came out. and
! when she was asked what had taken
place at Lozons house. at once told
@ Continued on Second Pagel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23

Much anxiety Ii snid to exist nj
CuHhaven over the absence OF two
large submarines which are two
days overdue at their base.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23

The British Prime Minister has
informed the House of Commons
TINT the allied governments still nrc
considering methods OF rcprisnls
nEninst Germany for Its naval
policy, md TINT he hoped 10 nn-
nOunce the scope of the measures mt
nm enrly dnte.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
40 COURSE OF ACTION
llr DECIDI.n M

WASHINGTON. February 2o.-Presi-
dent Wilson conferred with Secretary
HrSan tonight concerning the de-
struction OF the American steamer
Evelyn off the German coast. but. in
the absence Of definite information as
TO what caused the wreck. no course
OF action beyond diplomatic INQUIRIES
was decided on
Having learned unohicially that 4
part OF the E.v-lyn's crew headed for
the coast OF Holland. Secretary Brvau
cabicd TO American Minister van Dyke
al The Hague, asking that every care
be extended 10 the crew. and an in
Ncstisation of the occurrence. be mad.
through all available agencies
Earlier In the day Secretary Daniels
instructed The American naval attachc
NJ heriin to investigate the disaster.
Easing their opinion upon the theory
that IL was mine and not Il subna-
rihc which destroyed the Evelyn. Of
hcials conceded that If the natioualitv
OF The mine were not determined and
IL no proof We're obtained to show
whether the Evelyn was following Of
hciai notincationS to neutral vessels
concerning courses they should steer
thcre would be virtually no ground for
diplomatic protest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
LIMIT OF INTEREST
IN PRESENT CONFLICT

"Our interest in the present war. un-
der the conditions that exist. should
be limited set forth in this rescrva-
tion, to-wit.
To preserving and increasing the
commerce OF the United States with the
bclliGcrcnts. TO the protection as to
life, liberty ana prosperity Of our citi-
@ens residing or travelling in their coun-
tries. and TO the aiding by our friend
ly Offices and efforts in bringing those
countries 10 peace
our efforts for peace" he continued.
have been made as complete as POS
siblc. for the President has already
rendered his good Offices by way OF
mediation between the powers. and
they have not been accepted
I'm preserving the commerce Of the
United States with the belIIgerents.
however we are face to face with n
crisis. We arc threatened with Sc
rious invasion of our rights as y neu-
: trail in tradiuE with the belligerent
countries. What certainly is an irno-
rat:on upon previous rules in respect
TO neutral commerce and contraband
Of war has been initiated by the bcllig-
erents OF both sides The planting of
submarines to send neutral vessels to
the bottom without inquiry as to their
neutrality when found in so-called
war zone OF the open sea. are all of
them variation from the rules OF in
'ernationai law governing the action OF
ocl!iGerentS towards neutral trade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
GRAVE ISSUES
THREATEN TO ARRIVE

When their violation results in the
destruction of the lives of American
clti2cnS or of American property n
grave issue Will arise as TO what the
duty OF this government is The re-
Sponsihility OF the President and Con-
Sress IN meeting the critical issue thus
presented III maintaining our national
rights and our national honor on the
cne hand. with due regard to the awful
consequences TO our 10000. 900 Of people
of engaging in this horrible world
war on the other. will be very great. II
involves on their part n judgment so
rnonentous in It's consequences that
we should earnestly pray that the ne
ceSsity for It may be averted
IT. however, the occasion arises. wo
can be confident that those in author
ity VIII be actuated by the highest IN :
triouc motives and by the deepest con-
Germ for our national welfare We must
not allow our pride or momcntarv pas
sion TO influence our Judgment we
must exercise the delihcraiion that the
hateful consequences in tho loss of our
best blood and enormous waste Of
. treasure would necessarily impose upon
us. We must allow no lingo spirit 10
prevail. We must abide tie Judgment
of those in whom we have intrustcd
The authority, and when the President
shall act, we must stand by him to the
end
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
Nothing Heard of Men Who
Were Reported to Have Pro-
ceeded for Holland.
OTHERS ARE IN BREMERHAVEM
Captain Says Ship Came to Grief
Through Advice Of British
Boarding Officer.
Nothing Is Heard
Of Missing Men

THE HAGUE. February 30 ,via
L"ndon., Fchrmnr, :a, 3:O5 \. MI
tp to midnight the thIrtcr" miss
Ing men frum the .mcrfcun steamer
Errlyn's crew hnd not been reported
from nny point in Uoiinnd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
NINI I'd SVTT NOW
SEEMS ALMOST CERTAIN

~, civil suit. however, seems certain
some officials thought a claim for dam
ages might be laid against GERMANY
ana Great Britain if mines were sowp
FAR beyond belligerent zones of opero- :
ions without giving due notice to nou-
trail shipping
oliiclais were somewhat anxious oynr
'he late OF that portion OF the Eyelvn,s
crew supposed to have rowcd tn ,be
coast OF Holland. American f,onsuI
rec al Bremen. reported last might
that the crew was saved" and mad.
no mention Of any missing men or
hcials learned to-day through nrcss
reports that the mate and sailors vho
originally were thought to bay, boor
landed in Holland, had not been re-
ported through any of the coast.ruora
stations or the Dutch admiralty.
Although there has been no protcst
ny the United States concerninp tho
laying Of mines. ana none is believed
likely. II was considered possIhl. I'm
many quarters that the United Stotcs
might attempt TO learn more dcfpit,Iv
from the belligcrcnts precautions ,bcv
nave taken to safeguard neutral com
merce III mine zones
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23

The official stnte>nent Issued by
the French War Office records the
h"mbnrdment of Rheims by the
Eerhnns, and the loss of con-
siderable number OF lives. At the
same time. 1t reports advances for
the allies In the nciEh hborh Ood of
SouHin, between the ArGonne md
the Meuse and I'm tlsnce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
JOINT NOTE SOON
EXPECTED; SCOPE
STILL TENTATIVE
Submarine Daily Becomes
Factor of More and
More Importance.
WITH RESPECT TO EFFECT
ON POLICIES OF NATIONS
British Government May Alter
Decision Whereby Cotton Is
Not Classed as Contraband.
NORTH SEA TRAFFIC IAIPEDED
English Newspapers Print Conflict
ing Versions of Battles in
East Prussia.
NORTH SEA TRAFFIC I,1PEDED
Russians Defeated
10 East Prussia

EOFH Germany md Russia agree
there hRs been n severe dcfcnt
of the Russinns I'm East Prussia, but
they differ with reference to it's
nctunl Importance. Whatever hn.
happened to the Russian Tenth
Army, IL at icnst hns been driven
hnrk mnny miles, md one army
corps. numbering 10000. has been
bndly cut up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23
iIRL FRANKLY TELLS
POLICE WHAT TOOK PLACE,

lie followed her TO her homo on
Twentieth Street. After the child had
entered tho officer went to the door
and called for her. She came out, and
when she was asked what had taken
place At Lozon's house. at once told
Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23

Since the end OF january, tho Teu-
tonic hiiics. according to official re-
ports from Berlin and Vicnnn, have
captured f4O.S00 men, Including
se'enty-one officers. Among these
are seven generals. Thesc prisoners
include thosc made In Enst Prussia
nnd In the fighting in the Cnrpn-
fhinns. In addition, 1O3 guns nre
snid to have been taken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-23

In the west ZcppcIins have come
INTO ITO acllan. One has bomhnrdcd
Cniais' dropping ten bombs, which
Killed live people. A German dfrIgi-
bie' whether the Zeppelin which
nombnrded Calais or nnOthe1 hns
dropped bombs ON the railroad run
ming from DunkirlS to st. Omcr, ne
cording to n news agency.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-08

UNFURNISHED, five-room bunga low; all built in features. $50 N. 4th Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1915-02-08
For Sale-Miscellaneous


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 Fruit Trees
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Arizona republican., 1915-02-08
For Sale-Real Estate

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Arizona republican., 1915-02-08
For Sale-HOuSes
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 Make your payments on principal and become the own ' CT of this substantial south side residence property. House of five rooms. Priced at s150O.oO Make a small cash payment if yo1i' wish, bur to responsible parties this may be sold upon terms of s20,00 per month.
 When you pay rent, your money is being lost With the above proposition. you would be saving neat. little sum each year. Office of
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 City Properties X Rentals
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Arizona republican., 1915-02-08

FOR RENT-Modern room brick close in, will be vacant Feb. 1st, at 51S N. Srd St. E. E. Pascoe, BOP N. Center. If
Arizona republican., 1915-02-08

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Arizona republican., 1915-02-08

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Arizona republican., 1915-02-08

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Arizona republican., 1915-02-08

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Arizona republican., 1915-03-19
BARBECUE TICKETS
 FOR FEAST AT DAM

Coupon tickets which will entitle the passengers of one ear to sit down to the big barbecue at the dam April 15 were decidN upon yesterday by the finance committee of the chamber of comne. ce This is the way it will be worked:
 The committee will issue coupon tickets to be sold for $lG0 each. Each ticket will have four coupons attached which will entitlc to four servings at the barbecue at the dam. lt is expected that in this way one ticket with four coupons will suffice for each car that makes the trip Prom the sale of these coupon tickets the finance committee will be able tO get a close estimate of the number of people who win attend the celebration. II is expected that the number of automobiles will reach scv- eral hundred. The coupons will be really next Monday and on sale at the different commercial organization of fees throughout the valley
 The transportation committee of which John P. Orme is chairman. is in specting the road to the dam and will have a complete report ready for the meeting of the general committee which will he held on Wednesday at the chamber of commerce.
Arizona republican., 1915-03-19
FUNDS FOR LAND
(COntinued From Page One)

places in doubt the appropriations for the maintenance of the state land commission, which is charged with the performance of the multifarious, vital and extremely technical duties connected with the selection, the se curing of patent for and the admin istration of the state lands. It is this ambiguity and uncertainty. coupled with the failure of specific legisla- .tion. which threatens the life of one of the most important departments of the state government
 Information compiled for me by the state land commission diScloses that today all leases and permits, on school lands throughout the state, eX- pire: that the states interest in sev- eral hundred thousand acres of land.
 the determination of title to which
 is pending, will be jeopardzed in the
 absence of constant attention: that the preliminary work done in the matter of examination of the millions of acres withdrawn for survey at the states request may be lost-that, in short, the suspension of the work of the department having the states | lands under it's charge would be | fraught with fatal consequence to the to render such a happening not to | be thought of. if there is a possibility | of it's avoidance"