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Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
HEAD 0F GREAT
 BANKING FIRM
 DEAD IN LONDON
Baron Nathaniel NJ aver Rothschild Passes Away After an Operation from Which He Seemed to Be Recovering
I ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcHl

LONDON, March 31.-Baron Ma thaniel Mayor Rothschild. head of the London Banking firm, branch of the well known International Ban kers, died here today He underwent a surgical operation on March T. and it was supposed had improved.
 It is unknown what portion of the fmily wealth of two billion Wds his personal share. He was born ir lS4o He became noted for his philanthropy and for his art col lection. He was the first member of the Jewish faith to he elected to the British Parliament, at the age of sixty five years. He served until he was eighty years old and was made peer. His affairs had been well arranged and his death will cause no disturbance in the money markets
 A grandfather. of Rothschild founl
 cd the English house of that name and made great deal of his finance
 as a result, of the battle of Water
 loo He rode his horse to the battle field, and as soon as he saw the route of the French, spurred on to | Brussels, then by carriage to Ostend and crossed the chonnel in row boat, and the news of the victory became generally known, he had or timisUcallyJ bought everything :n sight. N-<
 On Sunday a bulletin conveyed the information that he had reeov- cred from the first effects of the operation, and the impression was that, despite his age, there was ID danger This morning however. it
 was announced that he patient had spent a rather restless night and that his condition was not so favorable Funeral services will take place Friday at Willesden, Northwest. 9
 suburb of London.
 ! The news of the death of Lord Rothschild, which circulated through out the city just as business men
 were leaving for the day created a shock for. besides the great power
 he yielded, Lord Rothschild was enc ol the most popular men Tn the city of London. This popularity spread beyond financial. social ard l sporting circles, as all classes shared his benevolence. Once a year ev- | cry omnibus in London was decor ! ated with bis racing colors; for m this day he sent to each driver ard conductor a brace of pheasants ! In Jewish circles the death of
 Rothschild has created a vacancy
 for which there is none to fill With
 his other manifold duties he le- voted a great amount of his lime | and money to his poorer co-religicn- l ists. Since the var broke out he added to all these voluntary duties the presidency of the British Ped
 Cross Society. which raised by sub
 scription $7,500,000 within a few
 months for the care of the wound l ed, and it is believed that the con
 sequent work and worry had much
 to do with his death.
 Among the first to send condol-
 ences 10 the family were the King l Continued on Page Five1
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
Delegations Pour Through Fitch's Office to Put Claims Before Secretary of the Interior, Who Ar rived Yesterday
PARTY LEAVES
 FOR ROOSEVELT
Much Impressed at Big Waterbank - Will Thor oughly Inspect It, Return ing to Phoenix Late This Afternoon
Special to The Republican,

Especial to The Republican)
 ROOSEVELT, March 31.-For the first time in months, the lights on the great Roosevelt dam were aglow to- night, welcoming Secretary of the In- terior Franklin K. Lane. Mrs. Lane and party on their arrival from Phoenix, after a splendid trip over the scenic highway, and shining out over the greatest expanse of water ever stored in the reservoir. The party arrived at 7:30 o'clock in four automobiles, after an inspection of the lower reaches of the project east of Phoenix
 T am more than surprised and de- lighted at the magnificent scenery along the road" said Secretary Lane tonight, and it far surpasses any thing l have seen anywhere in the west. The ride from Phoenix is de- lightful, and the views we have had this afternoon unexcelled in beauty and grandeur. We have had @ most pleasant trip"
 Although it was dark when the party arrived, Secretary Lane had q good view of the reservoir by moon light, and was shown around the dam before retiring. Today he will visit the government power plant here and take a final look over the struct- ure which now impounds almost q million and a quarter acre feet of water, before leaving at B o'clock for Phoenix. Returning, the party will go via Granite Reef darn, and will ar rive at Phoenix about 1 o'clock.
 Those in the party with Secretary and Mrs. Lane are: Governor Hunt. Congressman and Mrs. Hayden, Pres ident John P Orrne of the Water Users association, Judge and Mrs. L. T. Carpenter. Mir and Mrs. George D. Christy. Adjutant General Charles W. Harris, and Superintendent Thackery of the Indian school. In the reclama- tion car were Project Manager Fitch, Private Secretary Meyer. District Counsel Roddis. Secretary Van der Veer and R. J. Evans.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
TO LINK CHICAGO
 WITH MISSISSIPPI!

CHICAGO. Mar. 31. X navi- gable waterway. visiOned since the Explorer Joliet visited llli- nois in 16I3, which would con meet Chicago with the Mississippi liver at an estimated cost of less than three and half millions, was explained to the Realty Board by Governor Edward r. Dunne who is fathering the pro- ject and Senator Laurence '. Sherman The scheme Is -p. deepen the rivers and canals, to eight feet. and connect them in two years. ''The waterway. cost would he infinite small to the taxpayer, said the governor" and would benefit freighting. IL costs in many cases as much and sometimes more, to ship direct from Chicago to san Francisco. over tha railroads as to shin from Chicago to New York and thence by steamer to San Frau cisco. ocean traffic is more e. onomical than trans-continental."
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
Mir. Lanes Busy Mornino

The quickest little parade ever or ganiZed in Phoenix flowed through the doors of the office of Project Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane stood at the desk receiving delegations. When he arrived at the building, after a short hour at hia hotel, the secretary found so many people waiting to see him that ne confined his greetings to the mem- bers of the board and council of the association to a handshake all around. It was Q reception rather than a con- ference.
 H. A. Meyer private secretary to Mir. Lane, discovered the almost se- cluded office of Alr. Fitch and or- ganiZed a stream of delegations through the doors. The first to get to him were the homesteaders, who wanted to impress him with the necessity of enlarging the homestead unit at least to eighty acres. AL though formal notice has not yet been given of the proposed limit ot forty acres for reclamation home steads, that proposal has been out lined in one of MT. Lanes letters.
 Secretary Lane talked then to a number of dry farmers from Para disc valley, who urged q government project to supply all that domain with water it needs so much. To l
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
DEATH 0F LEON MADE CAUSE 0F QUIZ
Loss of American Citizen Through Sinking by Ger
 mans of British Liner Pre-
 scnts Situation Fraught With Grave Possibilities
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

WASHINGTON, March 31.--While no official notification of the death of Leon Tresher. an American, on the British liner Falaba, sunk by Ger man submarine. has reached the American government, officials viewed the situation as fraught with grave possibilities. Secretary Bryan said he expected Ambassador Page in London to submit q full report of the case if advices there confirmed the re- ports of Thresher's death, but added that no inquiries had been received by the department nor any made of Page.
 It is known. however, that in view of the language of the American note of inquiry in reply to the German notification of the submarine blockade
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
Nilla-Zapata Conv ention Government Officials Say Bonds and Other Seculi- ties Valued at l6,000. 1000 Pesos Are Missing
REPORT MADE,
 TO RECOVER
General Funston Makes Re- port of Alleged Firing from American Side and Shows Was Work of the Villa Followers
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WASHINGTON. March 3l.-An ofti- cial statement by the Nilla-Zapata con . Vention government in Mexico City re- ceiVed bv the state department charged that Carranza officials. during their oc- cupancy of the capital removed from the national treasury government bonds ard other securities valued at 16, 6,000, GOO pesos. Many of these secur- ltes. which had been deposited as guar antees by concessionaries and contrac- tors were owned by foreigners.
 The public were warned in state ment that they cannot be made an op- feet of any legal transaction. since they are the property of the nation or the depGsitoTs. as the case may be. Au- thorities at Mexico City asked deposi- tors to furnish duplicates of their re- ceipts so the securities may be recover ed from any third party in whose hanus they may be found. Major Genera! Funston. COW in personal command of the American forces in Brownsville. re ported all was quiet across the border at Matamoras. where the Villa forces are preparing to renew its attack upon the CarranZa garrison.
 General Funston made report on the rumors of firing from the American side during the fighting on Saturday which was summarized by the war de- partment as follows:
 General Funston telegraphed that of- ficers on duty at the border during the recent fighting at Matamoras are con vinced that there was no firing across the border from Brownsville. Colone Blocksom reports that during the fighting he had a number of officers watching the ground from which it is supposed the firing takes place; thai there was no shooting from the Ameri- can side and that the firing came from a party of Villa followers stationed ir a loop of the river and who fired over the grounds from which the shooting
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Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
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of England. the facts in this case will be awaited with greatest interest The note contained d plain warning that the loss of American lives through the German program of sinking merchant vessels was to be viewed as an un- friendly act.
 It was suggested in some circles that the German position would be to place the responsibility for the de- struction of the F'alaba upon her cap tain, contending that his effort to escape rendered his vessel liable to attack under the rules of international law. On the other hand, however, it is said, while the rules of interna tional law as heretofore applied per mitted the destruction of merchant craft which resisted search by belig- erent War vessels. it appeared the Falaba only attempted to escape and not 10 resist
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
MRS. M 'MANUS IN RECEIPT 0F
 b|C INDEMNITY
Payment of 16O.000 Pesos, or S20,0O0 in Gold. is Made to Widow of American Citizen Slain by Zapata Forces
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH l

WASHINGTON, March 31-The pay ment of 1e0.000 pesos, or $20000 in gold at the prevailing rate of exchange in Mexico City. to Mrs. Ruth McManus, widow of John McManus, an American dairy proprietor killed by Zapata troopers on their re-occupation of the city, was officially reported to the state department ny the Brazilian minister in charge of American affairs at the Mexican capital.
 Mrs. McManus. who received the money in person from representatives of the Villa -Zapata government. sent the following message to the depart ment.
 T wish to extend you for myself and family our sincere thanks for your ef- forts in securing indemnity from the government and also to express my ap- preclatioE of the great courtesy and personal interest shown by MT Car doso, Brizilian minister"
 In transmitting this the Brazilian minister added:
 T am gratified with the letter of thanks from Mrs. McManus in which she says: You accomplished what seemed to all Americans impossible and l have no words in which to ex- press my gratitude "
 -O-
 WEATHER TODAY WASHINGTON. D. C.. March 31.- E>o,.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01

by the company in the Indian School case.
 The Pacific Gas and Electric com pany now has contract to supply the Indian School at the low rate until June 90, but under the commissions ruling the rate at that time will have to be raised to the base rate paid by consumers of similar size, who are now paying approximately 10 cents Tor lighting and from five to eight cents for power. Commissioner Geary disSented in the order.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
The U-2S and Another Sub marine Attack and Send the Flaminian and the Crown of Castilc to the Bottom
CREW HAS TIME
 TO ENTER BOATS
The Two Make Total of Five Boats Sunk Since Satur- day - French Destroyer Rams and Sinks German Submarine
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIspATcHl

LONDON. March 31.-Two German submarines, the UPS and anoth"i', the number of which was not aS'ei'- rained. which have been operating off the west coast of England tte last few days added two more Br'- tish steamers, the Flaminia and IL" Crown of Castile, to the list of vic tims totalling five since Saturday evening. There was no loss Uf life on Flaminian, or the Crown of Cos. ,iic the crews of each being S;ven barely time to get into their boats.
 In the case of the latter vessel, however, the submarine fired Deforo the crew left the steamer and ;ne shells passed along the bridge on which the captain and an apprentice an Flaminan, or the Grown Of Gas tile vas sunk by shell fire. but this did not prove sufficient to send the Flaminian to the bottom. and a torpedo had to be used.
 As an offset to this, a French 1es- iroyer rammcd and it is believer sank a German submarine off Dieppe As the destroyers have bebn unable to round up the submarines operat ing on the British coast. ship owners have petitioned the government 1o be allowed to arm their ships.
 So far as the actual fighting is concerned official reports contain little news.
 The government has not allowed owners to arm their ships hereto fore, as the steamers could than be considered ships of war, and be sunl. without notice The heavy loss of life in sinking the Falba and Agujla has aroused q storm of indignation throughout the country and the de mand made that the crews of the submarines be treated as pirates f captured.
 This question, and that relating to drink which is alleged to be causing delay in the delivery of munitions of war. continue to ab- sorb public interest. The King. through his secretary, sent a letter to the Chancellor of the ExcheaueT emphasizing the necessity of taking some action to stop excessive drink ing and has offered, if it is advis- able. to personally give up the use os alcoholic liquor and prohibit the nse of it in the royal househould. The government has not yet reached any decision on the question.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
IAssocrArrD PRESS DrspArcHl

WASHINGTON, March 3i--Ar- .angements for the publication of the American reply to Great Eii- tain's blockade ortler-in council in the morning papers of the United states and England next Friday was announced tonight by Secretary BIy- an. The note was cabled to Am bassador Page at London last night, comprised about 2.500 words.
 Secretary Bryan said he had been carefal to say nothing about the
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
American Reply WU Be
 Made Public I0m0yyOaV

communication and consequently it might be safe to remark that any discussion of its contents in advance of the authorized publication, would be mere guesswOrk
 No reply yet has been sent to the French note regarding the vir- tual blockade of German commerce declared by the allies. Officials sry there are certain features of the French note which require treatment different from that given the British negotiations.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
Forgotten Law
 Is InUOked To
 Oust Teachers
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPATcHl

SACRAMENTO, March 31.-A tcle- gram received by Gov Johnson from Secretary Bryan containing representa- tions from the British ambassador con corning the claims that British subject school teachers in California have been denied thelr salaries because of non- citizenship. It is understood that Bry- ans telegram contained a protest against the reported discharges of the California school teachers The gover- nor immediately telegraphed reply. The governor declined to comment, but it is reported he replied that investi- gations failed to support such claims.
 It Was said at the goVeraor's office that Secretary Bryan's communication
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIspArcH1

ted States army officers with field glasses watched for signs of the eA- pected Villa attack on Matamoras, especially for indications of whether it's direction might be such as to cndanger Brownsville There were no slimpses all day of Villas troops. known to be posted in the woods. Apparently reliable reports indicated the cannon that Villa officers claim are coming up for the siege opera
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
ASSOCIATED PRESS nrspArcH1

NEW YORK, March 31.-That the financial markets of the United States no longer fear European liquidation of American securities was made evil dent when the governing committee of the New York Stock Exchange rec commended the abolition of minimum prices, established as safeguard on December 15. The decision of the ex- change to remove the ban on mini mum prices was reached after the most active trading day since the
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
United States No Longer
 Fears European Liquidation

final week of last July.
 The reasons of the committee for ar irving at this conclusion were:
 First, that in most cases the ruling are far above the minimum levels. therefore making further arbitrary prices useless.
 Second, that financial affairs throughout the country, and the for eign trade situation have so improved as to remove the danger existing at the time of the re-opening of the ex- change.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
TWO MORE BRITISHERS
 ARE SUNK OFF COAST BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
BUMBlEBEE CAUSE
 OF AUTO WRECK

OAKLAND, Mar. 31.-A bum blebee stung Alexander Jacob, san Francisco manufactrar, on the hand as he was -pilhing an automobile at sharp place along the Oakland boulevard. The car overturned and Grace Jacobi a thirteen year old daughter. was fatally injured Jacooi was thrown clear of the car and slightly hurt.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
Jeer When Crew Leaves

BARRY Wales, March 31-The mem bers of the submarine crew. it is as- serted by the men from the Grown of Cnstile boasted that during the four days previous to sending the Crown of Castile to the bottom they had sunk seven British vessels. including the steamer Falaba.
 We thought at first" one of the German officers is quoted as having said. that We would sink you with all hands: but it was decided ultima tel!- that we would give you a chance"
 As the boats were leaving the Crown of Castle the members of the crew say some of the Germans ieered at the men from the steamer and sneeringly shouted: Britannia rules the waves, does she?''
 The goats from the Crown of Castle drifted about in the channel for seven hours before they were picked up.
 Bombard Asia Minor Ports
 PETROGRAD. March 31.-An off cial communication states the Rus sian Black Sea fleet has bombsrded Zungoldak. Koslu, Kilimi. Erag!i. ports in Asia Minor. about 1a0 miles from Constantinople). The bombardment. it states. caused a series of heavy explosions and a number of fires.
 Airmen Are Busy
 PARIS. March 3t.-"Our airmen in the course of flights on Tuesday
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01

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Arizona republican., 1915-04-01
Bombard Asia Minor Ports

Airmen Are Busy PARIS. March 3f.-"Our airmen in the course of flights on Tuesday
Arizona republican., 1915-04-01

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Arizona republican., 1915-04-01

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The Washington times., 1915-03-26

Keystone paily-virsinia. sos 9th st
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Police Looking For
Snatcher of Purse

Every effort is being put forth by the
police of the Eighth precinct today to
run down the thief who snatched a
handbag from Mrs. Albert c. Horton.
of 1909 Clifton street northwest, early
last night. Mrs. Horton told the police
that she was walking in Clifton street
about block from her home when
colored man ran past her, snatch pg
Baltimore & Ohio To Baltimore,
$3.50 Round Trip Every Saturday and
Sunday. Good returning until 3 q. IN.
Monday-Adyt
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
Books in Esperanto.

The Washington Esperanto Unuigo
has presented TO the Public Library
about sixty different volumes of Esper-
anto translations of various works, in
rcludtng "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
The Washington times., 1915-03-26

S1.50 To Baltimore and Return Sat-
urdays and Sundays, Pennsylvania r.
r. Good to return until 0 80 a. m. Mon
day --Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26

her handbag and making his escape
before size could make an cutlery. The
bag contained small amount OF
change
The Washington times., 1915-03-26

Easter Vacation Educational Tour.
Baltimore & Ohio to New York City.
Consult Ticket Agents for particulars.
a--Adyt,
The Washington times., 1915-03-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Chickens, Turkeys, Capons, Ducks,
Geese. Guineas, Squads All fresh killed
and selected by an expert. Schamel,
1894 Arcade Market.
The Washington times., 1915-03-26

Phone Main $500
And put your Want Ad in Tic Evening
TYmea
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-17
Beth; The Girl
"Who Went Right
NJ 20 s1D..n -
By Ethel
Lloyd
Patterson
No. S." Pull"

Il have 10 go to rehearsal" ex.
claimed. Come. Marion, If you are
coming with me- If you are to be.
gin. you might as well begin at
once"
My voice was quivering, though |
knew not why Mr.. Barlowe glanced
at me swiftly. Then he turned to
my sister
Best go along" he said, Miss
Barmore is some chaperon
we always called her stubborn
at home remarked Marion. I'm
not like her"
And so It happened that little
more than an hour afterward
thanks to what Mr.. Barlowe called
his pull" Marion was rehearsing
With us.
For short time she was put in
one OF the back lines with the rest
OF the chorus 10 learn some steps
for dance. But my sister was not
naturally graceful or light on her
feet. She was very pretty 10 look
at but not plastic I saw the stage
manager watching her. She was
finally taken from the line and
placed In poses in several OF our
soeues where she did little more
than TO make part OF tableau. In.
doubleday with the proper gownine
she would be beautiful with the
background against which thew
were TO place her.
At the end OF the afternoon 7 went
10 the back OF the stage 10 get my
coat and hat. I was too depressed
by the circumstances OF the day 10
be paying very close heed To what
was going on about me. Thus II
was ! did not realize the full i'm.
port OF the sentence or two I over.
heard till II was too late not 10 un.
derstand their meaning. On the
other side OF a property tree the
stage manager WAS talking to Mr..
Barlowe.
She's a peach" he said, "but
clumsy as an OK
"Oh. WE'LL" answered Mr.. Bar.
lowe. "She will look we'll in the
tableau. What do you want for ten
dollars a week."
The point is," said the stage
manager. IL didn't want her at all
but you principals, suppose. have
TO be kept good-tempered." lie
laughed in An unpleasant way
Your latest?" he asked.
heard Mr.. Barlowe's answering
laugh.
Your Jurisdiction doesn't extend
to my private life!" he said.
turned away lest I should hear
any more. My cheeks were burning
and stumbled. because could
not see for the tears In my eyes.
knew OF whom they spoke: and !
was ashamed.