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REPLY TO AMERICAN NOTE
WILL BE- SENT THIS WEEK
Outline Sent to France, Which Is
Also Greatly Interested In Con-
traband Question.
ITALY HAS UNDERSTANDING
Looscning Of Regulations Applying
to American Cargoes Will Depend
on Assurances of Neutral COun-
tries About War Munitions.

LONDON. January 4 7:45 =. M.).-
The British governments reply TO the
American note concerning contrnband
probably Will be sent before the end OF
this week. An outline of the reply has
been submitted to France, which Is
greatly Interested because OF the ac-
tivity OF French ships In searching
Mediterranean carHOcs
statement probably will be Issued
shortly showing that Italy has arrived
at an understanding with England and
the other allies concerning Contraband,
satisfactory to NIL the countries affect
ed
1t can be stated authoritatively that
only five cargoe3 destined for Italy
have been stopped at Gibraltar since
November -. TWO OF these were re-
leased within three days. and the others
as soon az the alleged conlraband
could be removed. Since December l
no carRoes destined for Italy have been
intercepted by the allies.
Rubber cargocs destined for Amer
lean firms and held In English ports,
probably VIII be released soon or pur-
chased by Great Britain. which needs
much rubber for the manufacture OF
tires. bed blankets and boots
Constant negotiations are in prog
ress between the allies and the neutral
European countries situated near Ger
many looking TO u tightening of tho
export regulations. which Will prevent
American shipments from reaching
Germany and Austria through neigh
boring countries other than Italy.
a ioosening OF tho regulations APP
plying to American cargoes. II is said
by British officials. Will depend large
ly on the assurances received from neu-
trail countries That they will not assist
In supplying Germany. Austria and
turkey with munitions of war.
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WASHINGTON, ID. c., January A.
Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British am
bassador. transmitted to the State De-
partmcnt to-day q copy of n mail re-
por; from Charge IIohler. of the Brit
ish legation in Mexico City, sayin,, CON
dttions there Il week ago were deplora-
BILE. High commentator was given
Eduardo Iturbide. former Governor of
the Federal district, for his efforts in
saving the lives of Britons and Amer
leans when the Zapata forces entered
the city. Since then Iturbide has sue
ceeded In getting out of the hands of
the Mexican officials who threatened
TO execute him, and. according to Off
cial reports received to-day, he Is now
in the United States.
Since Charge Hohlers report was
sent conditions have improved, accord :
Ing to state Department advices. The
Mexican convention rcassembled to-
day and discussed credentials of dele
gates.
Neither the War nor State Depart
, ments had any further advices as to
the situation at Naco, but the belief
prevailed that an adjustment of the
difficulties there would be reached on
| the arrival OF General Juan Cabral
with 5000 Gutierrez troops.
Elisco Arredondo. head of the Car
rama agency here, issued a statement
tonight, summarizing dispatches from
''ih NJ H. reports Oh the
capture of General Jesus Carranza.
brother of the first chief. by General
Alfonso Santi'-S nez, in San Geronimo.
state OF OaNaca, OH December 30. The
general and his son and nephew are
being held as hostages. but his entire
STAFF has been executed by SantibaneZ
who has been CarranZa commander OF
the lsthnus Of Tchuantepec. The
statement says:
The first chief has received word
from SantibaneZ that If he will pardon
his treachery and allow him to retain
his military office. he will release Cen
eral CarranZa and his two relatives
He makes the threat that unless his
conditions are met. he will execute Gen
eral Jesus CarranZn and his son ana
nephew.
"CarranZa's reply was:
Such traitorous conduct can con-
ceive no pardon. If my brothers. death
! is necessary step towards the tri-
umph OF our principles and the estab-
| liShment of peace, | am willing that
he die. know that my brother will be
willing to sacrifice his life for his
country
| The first chief. as soon rs he was
aware Of the plight OF General Car
rama ordered troops TO the Isthmus
| This morning they routed SantibaneZ S
| column, near San Geronimo, and the
traitor with $50 men fed TO the town
of Chihutan. in the mountains OF
OaXaca."
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tended to ameliorato the shipping sit
uation. 80 far as was possible. was
learned also to-day from high Of
ilcials.
Another development regarded AZ af-
fording solution OF one point und or
dispute Is Washington's decision to
certify American cargoes rs to their
exact contents before leaving Amcri-
can ports Secretaries Bryan and Red
field and Acting Secretary Peters, Of
the Treasury Department, conferred
to-day on the formulation of Il circular
to be Issued tomorrow. urging CO.
operation between American exporters,
shippers and the government In re-
gard to the manlfcsts OF neutral ships
used TO carry American cargOcs.
Exporters will he urged to accom-
pany the products with aiiidayits. tell
ing exactly the contents Of their ship
ments. Treasury officials will be In
structcd to certify that the manifcsts
contain the articles mentioned
FORECASTS FURTHER ACTION
by STATE DEPARTMENT.
The following statement was issued
by the state Department to-day fore
casting further action by the Treas
ury Department in steps TO ameloratc
the hardships Of dctcntions and ex-
tended search:
THE Department OF State Is advised
that the Treasury Department has
authorized the collector of customs at
Savannah. Ga, to have vessels bound
to foreign ports loaded under the super
vision or inspection of customs Of
ncials, upon application in writing by
the owners or agents of the vessels,
or the exporters, and to give APP
propriate certificate of cargo as shown
on the manifesIs The customs officials.
however, Will not attempt to determine
or certify whether any part of the
cargo Is or is not contraband Of war.
Doubtless. the same authority will
be extended by the Treasury Depart
ment to the customs officials at all our
ports. wherever desired. Complaints
have been made that in some instances
the ships manifest does not contain
All the cargo aboard, and this action
OF the Treasury Department Is, no
doubt, In response to these complaints"
CoNTRABAND CONCEALED
IN SOME CARGOES
Justification for detention OF neutral
vessels clearing from American ports
Is claimed by the British because con-
traband has been concealed in some
cotton cargOes. 1t also Is alleged that
manitests when produced have not dis
closed the whole of the cargoes. Tho
British claim that the sizc of modern
ocean vessels prevents thorough
search on the high seas nccessitating
the taking of the ships to a British
port. TO be partially or wholly un-
loaded. Long delays sometimes re-
sultinG was one OF the points of which
the State Department complained to the
British government
British authorities early in the war
declared frequent and thorough searches
We're made necessary by the action OF
the American Treasury Department In
suspend!ng the practice of making pub
nc manifcsts Of departing ships
treasury Department officials were
quoted as placing the responsibility
Tor this suspension upon exporters
who were loath to have their export
secrets made known TO rivals through
the publication OF their man!:ests
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.COST|VE BOWELS,
HEADACHE, COLDS,
TAKE CASCARETS
No Headache, Sour Stomach,
Bad Cold or Constipation
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Get a 1o-cent box now.


Furred Tongue, Bad Colds. Indiges-
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closGed bowels. which cause your
stomach to become filed with undi-
gested food, which sours and fermcnts
like garbage in q swill barrel. That's
tho first step to untold misery--indI-
gestion, foul gases. bad breath, yellow
skin, mental fears, everything that Is
horrible and nauseating. a Cascaret
tonight will give your constipate
bowels thorough cleansing and
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 1O-cent box
from your druggist Will keep you feel
Ing good for months. Millions Of men
and women take a Cascaret now and
then to keep their stomach, liver and
bowels regulated, and never know a
miserable moment. Don't forget the
children-their little insides need a
good. gentle cleansing. too-Advertise-
ment.
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BRPrISH REPLY WILL. BE
OF FRIENDLY CHARACTER

WASHINGTON, January 4-Sir
cecil Spring Rice. the British am
bassador. called at the State Depart
inent to-day for the first time since
the United States sent It's protest on
shipping 10 Great Britain. He con-
fcrrcd with Counselor Robert Lansing.
Though he has received no instruc-
lions concerning the answer TO be made
TO the American note, the British am
Dassador indicated II would be of a
most friendly character. II is UNI
dcrstood that Sir Cecil regards the
American note moderate in tone
That Sir Edward Grey in his talks
with ambassador Page similarly showed
that England received the American
note in Il most amicable spirit and in
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CONDITIONS DEPLORABLE
IN MEXICO C|TYVI.EEK AGO
Mail Report From British Consul Is
Transmitted to State
Department.
LATER THERE IS IMPROVEMENT
Neither War Nor State Department
Receives Further Advices as to
Situation at Naco-Statement OF
CarranZa's Brothers Capture.
LATER THERE is IMPROVEMENT
Scott and Villa TO Confer
on International Bridge

WASHINGTON, january 4.-Brig-
ndier-GcnernI Scott, chief of stan of
the United suites Army, and Cen
erui villa have arranged TO confer
on the international Bridge at Eel
Pnho, with view TO arriving mt nm
understanding TINT will permn-
nehtly prevent further firing Into
American territory by Mexican fac
TONS lighting along the Interim
tt0nni line. General Scott left Nnco,
Ariz., for III PasO Tonight, and
General VIlln In on his why north,
due to arrive ut the border We'd
ncsdny. The conference will be
held Immediately on the arrival OF
the Mexican chief.
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Fire Found on BnttIcship.

NORFOLK, VA. January 4.-Ohicials
Of the Norfolk NavyYard to-day made
public the fact that a fire of unknown
origin was discovered in the coming
tower of the battleship Louisiana
either Saturday or Sunday. 1t was
stated mechanics had been working in
the tower, and it is believed that they
set fire to a quantity of waste. The
men were called to quarters. but the
fire, 1t was stated, was extinguished
without damage to the ship.
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FLAMES IN CHARLOTTE
DO DAMAGE OF 100000

CHARLOTTE, y. c., January Fire,
which originated In a dry-cleaning
establishment of the Benvonde Build
ing. tonight. Mt go o'clock, destroyed
the Benvonde Building and another
adjoining, occupied by Overcast &
Prospt, contractors. the Tomlinson
Decorating Company and Messner G.
Drane. chemists. The loss IS estimated
at $4,000
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Fine plctures Mt Colonial.

The World Film Company offers at
the Colonial Theatre for the first three
days OF this week a five-part adoption
Of The Pit taken from William 4.
Brady's play OF the same name. 1t is n
magnificent production. deliberately
staged and finely played. In the cast
Is abundant talent. including Wilton
l.ackaye. Gail Kane, Milton Sills and
Alec b. Francis.
There are two interiors of pictorial
and spectacular value. uncommon even
In these days of big productions
Ihese are the scenes OF tho opera
house and of the operators in the pit
or the Chicago Board of Trade.
The Pit" should prove great
favorite with lovers OF the best In
the way of photoplays, as 1t has all the
essentials required for a truly great
photoplay-cast, production, photogra-
ply and great scenario
The Strand war pictures are rs usual,
very interesting and Instructive. \
Keystone comedy completes the pro-
gram.
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Thrilling scene. ut strand.

Cameo Kirby" that charming be-
fore the-war romance OF the South, In
which Dustin Farnum is dellghting
large audiences at the Strand this
week, contains 4 number OF scenes
that are real thrillers. At least two
or these are OF the never-to be- for
gotten variety: namely. the steamboat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, January (.
The body OF Thomas Sumner Brax-
ton. son OF Mr.. and Mrs Edward VI.
BraXton, OF Newport News. was brought
here and buried in the family lot in
the city Cemetery to-day. lie was only
sixteen years OF age. His father Is a
native OF fredericksburg. having pon.
10 Newport News several years ago.
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Mrr. Annic wi.mnn wrlrht.

Especial TO The Times Dis patch
WlNCHESTER. VA, January e.
Mrs. Annie Wisman Wright. sixty three
years old. wife OF George Wright, a
prominent farmer, suffered an attack
OF heart disease when entering the
Southern Methodist Church at Noun
tain Fails on Sunday night, and ex-
pred few moments later in the
church. She was native of Shenan-
doah County, Va. and leaves large
family connections.
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the reformed crooks sweetheart. i'm
portant for the first time in Richmond.
playing II with all her winsomc appeal
and charm.
Mr.. Riddell. doubling as the warden
and Roses father, again demon
strated the fact. the incontrovcrtiblo
fact. that he Is one OF the finest actors
that the town has ever held for any
length OF time. Mr.. Adams, in an
extremely clever makeup. gave q
good acting performance OF Red. and
Mr.. NcwinG was moro than effective
as Bin Avery: no did not need the real
prison clothes and shoes In which he
dressed the part, though they did add
realism. Mr.. Curtis. Mr.. Berthelct and
Mr. Lynch were competent in bit parts.
Giving Il good performance OF one Of
the most gripping plays of the decade.
the Grayce Scott Company should have
another big week. ID. q.
MOnoloRirt Steals show.
Ono Jack George. a blockface mon
oloSist. slouched out on the stage OF
the Lyric Theatre yesterday afternoon.
stole the performance and walked
away with II. After which, he prob
ably went out and bought a Couple OF
his enemies" as had said he was going
to do. because the reception he got was
enough to warrant some kind of cele-
bration. He sung Il little bit, bravely
assisted by the orchestra. and then he
launched Into q John Healy monologue
that out-Healycd Healy, and sent tho
audience into spasms. Some OF his stuff
is pretty strong meat, but most of his
fun is derived from Il burlesQue con-
sideratfOn of Colonel Roostervclt."
Unfortunately. considerable part OF
tho big act of the bill, n Juggling pan
tonime, in which the August Family
displays remarkable combination OF
speed and dcXterity, was spoiled by tlIo
mad haste Of the early leavcrs, who on
Mondays and Thursdays never permit
any closing act to end in peace. They
save about three minutes. at the out
side, and they interfere with the view
of four-iifths Of the audience. but
they've got to be on their way, regard
less OF the feelings OF the actors or
OF the comfort OF tho audience.
The Skaters Bijouvc-whatever that
mea ns--open the bill with an exhibition
OF skating, strictly fancy. which seems
TO please the house. The costumes arc
pretty and the man has handsome legs.
Armstrong and Marley follow in very
garrulous sketch, called 1T Happened
This Way" which shows. with much
conversational detail. the trimming of
wise guy by confidence shark.
Wright and Albright, man and n
woman, appear In "Jollity and song"
which gets over by reason of tho wom-
ans singing OF "Boo-Loo Eyes" The
audience yesterday afternoon also liked
this act Immensely.
Yesterdays comedy films were really
comical d. q.
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NIntlisOn l.. Grn,,l,s.

Especial 10 The Times Die patch
WlNCHESTF.R. VA, January A.
Aroused from a sound slumber last
night by a fire alarm. Madison l..
Grubbs, sevcnty-siX. was seized with
heart attack, and died within five min
ntes. He was native OF Clarke
County. He served under "Stoncwall"
Jackson In the Confederate army, and
after the Civil War, with United States
troops in Indian campaigns. carrying
several severe wounds and many scars
10 the grave
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COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
AT PIEDRAS NEGRAS ARRESTED

EAGLE PASS, TEN, January 4.-En-
rique Breseda. collector of customs at
Picdras Negras. the Mexican town
across the border from here was ara
rested there late to-day. At the same
time, Carranza officials began an in
vcstigation of alleged smuggling Of
corn, wheat and live stock from Mexico
through Piedras Negras to Texas
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ADJUSTMENTS
Long Distance battles.

Irwin Cobb has said in one of his
articles on the European war that so
far as he has been able to ascertain
the talk about bayonet charges is all
talk. His statement to that effect is
corroborated by the Belgian Battlefield
Pictures, now being shown at the
Academy of Music. For If 1t be true
rs ii doubtless is-that the Chicago
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John Jones'.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
BEDFORD CITY, January 9TH. re-
mains OF John Jones were brought here
from his home at Peaksville and buried
with Odd Fellows rites. conducted by
the Peaksvillc Lodge to-day at oak
wood Cemetery. Mr.. Jones, who was n
prominent citizen OF the county, has
been in bad health for some time He
was ffty-hvc years OF age
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
OBITUARY
IStchar,i L.. Grnx

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Richard l.. Cray. eighty three years
old, clerk OF the Corporation Court of
Winchester for more than thirty-six
years. and one of the oldest court OIL
Gals in Virginia, died tonight, after
a brief illness. He was prominent in
and odd Fellows circles He leaves
three sons-Robert Lee, OF Winchester;
Walter and Charles. of Memphis. Tenn.
and one daughtcr-Miss Mary Gray,
who lives at home.
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race on the Mississippi and an old
fashioned duel scene
That the Richmond theatregolng pub
lie heartily appreciates tho combi,.a-
ton of Paramount picture plays and
the beautiful Strand Theatre Is shown
by the large attendance at the per-
formances of "Cameo Kirby"
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DEATHS

DREWRY.-Died. at the home of his
sister. Mrs. +. II. Frost. 1924 West
r. III. DREW'sY. He is survived by
four brothers and three sisters-Jessc
T., Samuel r.. Arthur W.. Mrs. +. II.
Wallace.
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HEADACHES

Thousands OF men and women suffer from
headaches every day, other thousands have
headaches every week or every month and still
Others have headaches occasionally, but not at
regular intervals. The best Doctor is often unable
to find the cause OF many of these headaches,
and In most other cases, knowing the cause, he
does not know what will remove 1t, SO ns to give
the usual pain BELIEVERS. which give temporary
relief, but the headache returns as usual, and
treatment Is again necessary. If you suffer from
HEADACHES, no matter what their nature, take
Anti-knmnIa Tablets, and the results win be salts
factory In the highest degree. You can obtain
them at all druggists in any quantity 10c worth,
25c worth or more. Ask for AK Tablets
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Miss Rebeccn Janney Tnvenner

iSpeclai 70 The Tincs-Dispatch.1
WlNCHESTER, VA, January i.--Afiss
Rebccca Janncy Tavcnncr, eighty years
old. member of one OF the oldest fami-
lies OF Shenandoah Valley, died unex-
pectedly to-day. Only yesterday she
wrote letters to relatives and friends.
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Another Hit at the BIjou,
In that finest OF all the glorifed
melodramas. Alias Jimmy valentine"
Manager DE Witt Newing OF the
Grayce Scott Company, has selected
an admirable successor to Mr.. Berthe
let's triumphant Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs," chiefly because tho two
plays stand as types OF two extremes.
The fairy play was all imagery: the
melodrama is all realism
But II is of n realism that does not
pail. Many OF us have seen Paul Arm
strong's thrilling play moro than once.
yet certainly one of us enioyed il ali
over again las, night, as it was played
by the Grayce Scott Company. There
are go many punches" In the piece
That one can't remember them all, and
numbers OF them land again. or in n
fresh place. as it were.
And what an ingenious plot it has.
a man is released from prison, and.
because he will not play the pigeon
for II plainclothes man, the sleuth
hounds him for years. SO carefully
however. has he covered his tracks
that, when the detective finally traces
him to the place OF his employment,
lie IL able to braZcn II out SUCCESSFULLY
Then. when the way seems smooth he
is confronted with the alternative OF
revealing his identity In an unmis-
taxable manner. or-leaving a child to
die. For, It will he remembered, he is
able to work out combinations by
| listening" with the tips of his fingers
to the tumblers and dogs Of locks as
they fall or rise under his skilled
hands.
And. after he has chosen as man
should choose. the policeman proves
that he is human being, as most
policemen are. in spite OF popular
opinion, and the reformed crook wins
his hearts desire
For an opening, the company gave n
remarkably smooth performance. Now
and then one stepped out of his char
acter for an instant. and once the in
nate perversity OF inanimate objects
interfered with proper lighting, but
the whole was excellent. And, consid
erlng the fact that stock company
cannot cast types, the individual mem
bers covered themselves with credit
Mr.. Warner. In the role created by
IL B. Warner, played very earnestly
and sincerely, and. in the first act in
particular, gave satisfactory per-
Torrance.
Miss Scott made the part OF Rose,
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SICK-HEADACHES

Sck-headache. the most miserable OF all sick-
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