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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-17
For Sale

One $4,000 piana for $4,000
cash.
Mrs. A. D. Jamison.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
ACTION OF .LUs|7AN|A
CUSTOMARY WAR RUsE
Washington Holds Hosting of Amer
lean Flag Was Not Violation of
international Law.
TWO NOTES ARE PREPARED
Both England and Germany Will BE
Cautioned to Use Utmost Care,
Lest Neutral Commerce BE Made
to Suffer.

WASHINGTON, February e-Drafts
oI notes 10 Great Britain and Germany
ono relative to the use OF the Ameri-
can nag by the British liner Iusi-
tania, ana the other concerning the
attitude OF the German navy toward
neutral vessels in the newly prescribed
sea zones OF war-were given personal
consideration by President Wilson to-
day after conferences with Secretary
bryan and Cabinet members
1t is understood that no protest
against any violation OF international
law Is to be directed to either country.
The administrations view of the Lusi- :
tania's hosting OF the American flag
is mat 1t is n customary war ruse.
'ut at the same time. representations
pointing out that neutral commerce
might suffer through continued prac-
tice OF the stratagem were deemed ad-
visable.
AS for the German proclamation that
it may be difficult to determine the
character of a vessel In the war zones
because OF misuse of neutral flags, the
unittG states intends to ask for more
Information as to methods by which
the order Will be carried out It will
point out that IT expects every effort
10 be made to verify the nature OF
ships flying neutral flags. assuming
that due respect for the safety Of
Americans will be given.
Neither communication will go for
ward. IT is understood. until complete
information IS available AS yet the
long memorandum OF the German For
eign Office. sent by wireless to the
American press, has not reached the
state Department from Ambassador
Gerard. Nor has Ambassador Page at
London transmitted any official rcport
on the hosting of the american dag
on the Lusitania. He cabled the State
department to-day, however, the text
OF the British Foreign Offices state
ment. published two days ago. Justify
ing In general terms the use by Brit
ish vessels of neutral flags TO escape
capture.
In the absence OF an official state
ment from Great Britain on the I.usi-
tania Incident any inquiry this gov
ernment may make on the subject OF
the use OF neutral flags by British yes
sells probably will be based on the For
clgn ONCE statement and confined TO
the general question.
y bill to make it unlawful for a shin
OF foreign registry to fly the American
nag Tor deception was introduced I'm
the House by Representative Martin.
OF South Dakota. 1t would prescribe
fine OF $4,000 to 100000 and con-
hscation of the ship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
YELLED IN MYSTERY
Police Fail to Fnthom Murder of Priest
and Housckeeper.

NEW BRITAIN. CONN. February 9.
A double murder. yelled In mystery.
was discovered to-day. when the
bodies of Rev. Joseph Hebris and his
housckeeper. Miss Iva Gilman were
found In the rectory OF St Andrews
Lithuanian Church here. There were
bullet wounds In both bodies and a
rope was tightly tied about the neck
of each.
Miss Gillmans body was found in an
attic room, the door OF which was
locked and the key broken in the lock.
Mr.. 1iebriss body was on the floor OF
his study on the first floor. The rec
tory had been ransackcd. Tools used
by burglars were found In the house.
The police say they have no clue to
the Identity OF the murderer. 1t Is
known the priest had received threat
cning letters demanding money.
The circumstances indicated. the po-
lice say. that the priest was killed
first and that Miss Gilman. coming to
his rescue was pursued upstairs and
shot and stranglcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
VIOLATORS MUST PLEAD
"Noio Contendere" No Longer Accent
able to Acknowledgement

WASHINGTON. February 9.-viola
tors or the criminal law who get into
the Federal courts will not be ab,c
In the futtire to evade the issue and
decline to plead guilty or not guilty
TO an indictment. II Attorney-General
GreEory's directions to United States
district attorneys are carried out.
In q circular letter just sent out, Mr..
Gregory declared that the plea OF "nolo
eohtendere. which has been resorted to
In several important cases lately, is
being misused in some districts" and
directs the district attorneys to re-
fuse to consent to this plea in any
case where the statute under which
Indictment is brought requires either
imprisonment alone, or both fine and
imprisonment"
The plea" says the letter. lis prop
erly acceptable only In cases punish
able either by fines alone. or the alter
native. hne or imprisonment"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
Limited to Quart n Month.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. February O.
Delivery of more than one quart OF
whisky or other Intoxicating liquor in
month 10 any one person in Alabama
will be prohibited after June 80. under
the benson antishipping bin. which be-
came encctive to-day. The measure be :
came n law automatically, having re-
mained unsigned by Governor Hcnder-
son for seven days after It's passage by
the Legislature.
bill which would prohibit news
papers In Alabama from publishing
nquor advertisements was returned to
the Legislature with the Governors
veto. 1t has been made the special
order OF business on Wednesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
CENTRE THEIR EFFORTS
IN MASSACHUSETTS
National Prohibition Leaders VIII
Strive to Put Bay State on
"Dry" Side.
PREPARE FOR 1916 BATTLE
In Alabama Bill Limiting Person to
One Quart of Liquor Month Be
comes Law-No More Drinks With
Sunday Meals in New York.

BOSTON. MASS. February 9-Pre-
limnary to general campaign In 1916
for national prohibition. the National
Committee OF the Prohibition party Will
concentrate its activities on Massachu-
setts this year. according to an an
rouncement to-day by the State COM
nittee OF that party. Prohibition Lead
ers already have started preparations
for the election in this State next fall, it
was said. a fund Of $4,000 is to be
used in the State campaign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
No Change In PInns.

LONDON. February 9.-The policy OF
the British government concerning the
Wilhcimna, Il was stated At the For
eign OHlcr. has undergone no change
Her cargo OF foodstuns, destined for
Hamburg. will he thrown into a prize
court. and the ship Will be released as
soon as possible.
The American Commission for Reliei
in Belgium has received no further al
vices concerning It's offer 10 buy the
grain and the ship. but Il still believes
a price may be agreed upon for the
transfer of the boat and its cargo tc
the commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
WlLHELMINA IN PORT
American Vessel Goes to Falmouth to
Awnit Action by British.

FALMOUTH. February . (via Lon
don).-Thc American steamer Wilhel-
NINA. with food cargo aboard for
Germany. arrived here late to-day.
The captain OF the Wilhe1mina said ne
came 10 Falmouth OF his own free will.
and had no prize crew aboard.
Customs officers boarded the vessel
on her arrival. but 1t has not been
announced what action was taken.
The Wilhelmina lies in the stream with
the American flag flying. She had a
rough passage. officers describing IT as
the worst In their experience.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
CONFUSION IN WIRELESS
Agreement Reached with British Crui..
ers for Better Service

WASHINGTON. February Am ar
ranRement to eliminate confusion I'm
wireless operations In and about the
Panama Canal Zone by tho America n
shore stations and British cruisers,
was maGe to-day at conference be-
tween Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the Brit
ish ambassador. and officials OF the
State and Navy Departments. Certain
hours VIII be set aside for the war
ships
AS result OF indiscriminate send
Ing. neither the ships nor the shore
stations recently have been able to
handle messages satisfactorily.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
SMALLPOX IN LEGISLATURE
Outbreak OF Disease Causes Assembly
to Adjourn for Two Days.

PHoENIX, ARIZ.. February Am
outbreak OF smallpox In the Arizona
Legislature forced both houses to ad-
journ for two days to-day while the
Assembly chambers are being fumi-
gated. Samuel Briscoe. Il Representa-
tive and w Il. Ianicr. reading clerk.
are i'll of the disease. Many Legislators
had visited Briscoe before his ailment
was diagnosed as smallpox.
Governor Hunt was among those who
were exposed to the contagion. He
shook hands with Briscoc The Gov
ernor, most OF the legislators and a
number OF other State officer were vac
cinatcd to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
VIOLENCE is USED
IN CARRYING OUT
GERMAN ORDERS
Protests Are Made Against
Action, but Commander
Is Adamant.
C0NSULS ARE COMPELLED
TO SURRENDER ALL ARMS
Foreign Officials at Bruges Also
Forced to Remove Coats
of Arms.
EVEN TURKEY COMPLAINS
Use of Flags and Submarine Block
adc Overshadow News Of
Fighting.
CONSULS ARE COMPELLED
TO SURRENDER ALL ARMS
VEN TURKEY COMPLAINS
Use of Flags and Submarine Block
adc Overshadow News OF
Fighting.

AMSTERDAM, February Q tvia Lon
don).-The Telegraat to-day publishes
n dispatch saying that the German COM
mander at Bruges. Belgium, ordered all
the consulates there to haul down their
hags and remove their coats of arms.
The consuls. the dispatch adds. in
Guiding the representative OF Turkey.
protested. but the order was enforced
In some cases with violence, and, in ad-
dition, the consuls were compelled to
surrender all their arms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
INQUIRY AT STANDSTILL
Witnesses Throw Little Light on Al
legged Wholesale Murders

YONKERS. n. Y, February e.-In-
Quiry into the deaths of eight aged in
mates OF the German Odd Fellows
Home here was virtualiy-at at stand
still tonight. Coroner Dunn was
awaiting a report from an alienist who
has under observation in n New York
city hospital Fred Mors. the former
nurse at the home. who In recent
confession said he was responsible for
the deaths by administering poison and
anaesthetics. The coroner continued
his Investigation. but witnesses threw
little new light on the case
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
COURTS INVESTIGATION
Judge Dayton Want Committee to Come
to His District.

WASHINGTON February "a reso-
luton for congressional investiga ton
of charges against Federal District
Judge Aston G.. Dayton, OF West Vir-
ginia. was adopted to-day by the House.
y judiciary subcommittee will take
testimony Representative Suther-
land. OF West Virginia, said Judge Day
tons friends hoped the subcommittee
would come to his district and investi-
gate thoroughly. as they were conf
dent the Judge was blameless.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
HIGH SEAS AT COLON
Heavy Damage Is Done 10 Breakwater
Now Under Construction.

COLON, February s.-High seas to-
day washed away about 1000 feet Of
the eastern brcakwater under construc-
ton here. trainload of rock laden
cars and two pile drivers were sunk
Fifty men on the trestle were rescued
by tugs. The schooner Blanche PEN
dlcton is ashore inside the harbor
\ wireless dispatch from the steamer
A!lianca says the vessel will dock to-
morrow morning. Colonel George W.
Goethais. Governor OF the Canal Zone.
is aboard the vessel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
WOULD BUY MONTICELLO
Henry Proposes to Authorize Commits
sion TO Pny 100000.

WASHINGTON. February "a re.o-
luton authorizing commission to
purchase Monticello, the historic Vir-
ginia home Of Thomas Jefferson, and
TO preserve IT rs n memorial. was in
troduced to-day by Representative
Henry, Of Texas. The President, Sec
rotary of state, two Senators and two
Representatives would compose the
commission. which would be author
lied to pay 100000 for the property.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10

protest from neutral states concern
Ing the ndmiraity'a action. Copcn-
hhEen reports. however. TINT the
Scandinavian countries md Holland
arc arranging for common action
with regard to the German procia-
mntiOn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10

In the Russian Dunn, Premier
Gorcmykin made the announcement
thnt tho Russinn nrmy, nOtwith-
stumbling al Its losnes, vns stronger
Than ever. The Foreign Minister.
VI. Sn1onoT. called attention to the
new financial and economic entente
between the allies. which. he snid
"Wiil materially nSsiHt I'm bringing
the struggle TO a successful end,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
INTERESTING STRATEGIC
PRODLEM In S,CIcIl

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch.
PETROGRAD. February 9-One of
the most interesting strategic positions
the war has yet produced is developing
rapidly in Southwest Galicia and Buko
wilma The latter province forms a
wedge driven In between the southeast
ern extremity OF the Carpathian ride.
ana the Roumanian frontier. UntiT~a
day or two ago II was almost entireIv
In the hands OF the Russians, who. for
some distance. occupied the actual
boundary line separating 1t from Tran
sylvania and Hungary.
BY their advance toward Nadyorna
and kalomea, which is being made I'm
great force. the Austro German armie,
threaten the Russians operating in this
quarter with the alternative of isola-
ton or the complete evacuation OF
Bukowina.
On the other hand. the Russians. who
arc progressing victoriously through
the Dukla. MezS-Laborch and uzsok
Passes, In their turn menace the
enemy's forces for distance OF near
ly 100 miles.
This Austro- German advance is Je.
pendent upon tho railway which jotnv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
senate Passes "Dry" BIlI.

DENVER. COL, February 9.-The
administration state wide prohibition
bill was passed on third reading in the
Senate to-day. 81 to 4. 1t now goes
to the House.
The measure prohibits interstate md
ntrastate shipment of liquor for sale
or gift. except for medicinal and sacra-
mental purposes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10

Referring to the entrance Of
Turkey into the Nnr, the Foreign
Minister siEnificnntly remarked that
the events on the RuHso-Turkish
frontier "would bring Russia to a
nearer soiution of the political and
economic problem bound up with the
question of RusSin's nccesS to the
0pen sea-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
No Liquor with SUNDAY Meo,,

ALBANY. N. Y. February a.-Sales
Of liquor in hotels with Sunday meals
would be prohibited by bill intro
duced in the Legislature to-day. For
twenty years the state has permitted
serving OF liquor with meals on sun
day,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
WOMEN WIN AGAIN
Suffrage Amendment Mny Bc Placed
before Pennsylvania Voters.

HARRISBURG, PA. February 9.-The
Pennsylvania House OF Representatives.
to-day passed n resolution to submit
Il woman's suffrage amendment to the
voters next November. 1t now goes
30 tbA SAnaka
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
SOLVING LABOR PROBLEM
Wilson Hopes to Find Work for Thou
sRnds Enrmn.

WASHINGTON February s.-Plans
to meet the demand for labor In the
agricultural States during the harvest
season were set on foot to-day by Sec
rotary Wilson. Agents OF the Depart
ment of Labor Will cooperate with To-
cal authorities in connection with the
operation of the new Employment Bu-
reau, and Mr.. Wilson hopes to find
employment for several hundred thou
sand men on the farms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
MAYOR ORDERS
LAW ENFORCED
Policy of Segregation Is Aban-
doned by City Authorities AT
ter Ten Years Trial.
iDISORDERLY HOUSES NOTIFIED
General Orders Given Patrolmen
for Suppression of Vice With
in and Without District.

CONNER rcialized vice as II has for
inond with the tacit consent OF the
Police Department. acting in pursuance
or n generally approved policy OF Sc
gregation. was officially put under the
ban yesterday by an order issued by
Mayor Ainslie. directing the Chief OF
Police to enforce r!gidly and at once
the laws against all houses or com
mon resort. whether within or without
the former segregated district.
The order carries promptly into ef-
feet the full Recommendation OF the
Vice Commission on this point The
commissions own language is made
part OF the Mayors order, and the
Chief OF Police is directed to follow
it In putting the decree into effect
TEXT OF MAYORS ORDER
TO CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief of Police Louis Werner was
, summoned to the Mayors office at,ll
O'Clock yesterday morning. Mr.. Ainslie
handed him the following communica
tion:
February .. 1915.
Major Louis Werner. Chief of Police
City:
| "sir,-Repor, NO OF the Vice Com
mission. filed February 5th instant
contains the following recommended
tion. and YOU are hereby directed to
put the same into effect:
That the law forbidding assig-
nation houses. places OF CONNER
clal vice. including the so-called
segregated district. and all other
places used for immoral purposes,
| be at once rigidly enforced, look
Ing to the closing at once Of all
such places as provided by the
| laws of the Commonwealth OF Vir-
| ginia and the city OF Richmond.
The report disclaims desire or In.
tention TO persccute any class. and ir
! this regard II surely reflects the SOUND
! and just public opinion OF the commu.
nifty. so our action should be tempered
| with that mercy for which the condi
ton confronting us plainly calls: bu,
let 1t be understood that the practice
OF commercialized vice Will no Longer
be tolerated: that offenders against tn.
laws in such cases made and provided
Will be vigorously prosecuted, and tina,
those persons likely to be affected
thereby shall govern themselves ac-
! cordIngly.
! "Respectfully.
! tSiGned) GEORGE AINSLIE,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
FLAGS HAULED DOWN
FROM CONSUL MASTS
BATTLES ARE DESPERATE,
BUT WITH NO DECISIVE RESULT

HE Cnrpnthiuns nnd the crown
innd of nul<OwinR claim most
attention I'm the campaign In the
cast. snttIcs In the Cnrputhinn hills
nrc of n desperate character. hut
without decisive result. while latest
reports Indicate the withdrawal Of
the tussinn forces In BukOwInn.
The Austrinns claim tO have driven
tho Russians back In the southern
district of nukowipn md to have
occupied Wnnu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10

by wa! OF Amntcrdnm, 1t Is re-
portcd thnt the Gcrmnn commander
nj hruges, belEium, Inns ordered all
the consulntes to haul down their
hnEs and remove the conts of arms.
This, adds the report, they have
done.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-10
ACTUAL FIGHTING
Is OVERSIADOWED

LONDON, February 9.-Germany's
threatened submarine blockade OF the
waters around the British Isles and
France. and the question of the use Of
neutral flags by merchant ships be-
longing to belligcrents. to-day con-
tinued to overshadow in the public
mind in England and In the neutral
countries of Europe the news from the
theatres of war.
Greece has replied to tho German
memorandum to the effect that she
expects Greek ships to be protected by
the regulations governing navigation
on the high seas and coasts not ef-
fectivcly blocknded. while Holland and
the Scandinavian countries are taking
steps for Joint action.
Tho American steamer Wilhelmina.
with grain aboard for Hamburg. has
arrived Mt Falmouth. 1t was thought
possible she had been ordered there by
one OF the British patrol ships, as the
British government had announced 1t
Intended to prevent her from proceed
Ing to Germany, and would submit the
question OF her cargo to prize court
a Falmouth dispatch. however, SAYS
the captain of the Wilhelmina declared
he had proceeded to that port of his
own free will
Outside Of these questions of inter
national law. the chief interest lies in
fighting In the east, operations In tho
west having lapsed into n period OF
calm, with only n few small engage
ments on narrow fronts. which can
have little effect on the campaign as
n whole.
TROOPS ARE TRANSFERRED
TO MEET RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
In the east the Germans. checked in
their efforts to break the Russian Uces
before Warsaw. have transferred usny
troops to East Prussia to meet the
Russian offensive there This offensive
threatens to drive wedge between
Tilsit and Insterburg, and, so, to turn
tho fortified position in the extremely
dlfficult country Of the Mnzurian Lakes
III this movement succeeds the Rus
slams would overrun considerable
part or East Prussia, and again would
oe on their way to KoniEsberg and
Danzig.
The campaign in the Carpathians
and In Galicia Is not so easy to follow.
as Official reports are sparine in in
formation. 1t is evident, however.
that. while the Russian offensive in
the western passes Is being pushed
with strength and has proved partial
iy successful. it has been met bv
stronger opposition in the eastern
passes. with the result that the Rus
SLAMS have been compelled TO fall back
In Bukowina They have repeatedly
done this. only to give the Austrians
battle when they debouched from tho
Russian end OF the passes. and II is
presumed that this Is their intention
now.
Operations are on so large and COM
pllcated scale that 1t may be weeks
before any definite decision is reached.
INTERESTING STRATEGIC
PROBLEM IN la AS,cEnx AnE.