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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

House of Delegates late yesterday afternoon passed the
Mapp prohibition bill practically the form in which it
from the Senate by the decisive vote of 88 to 5.
Although terrific assaults made upon the and
those of it, during heated discussion extending through
two days material amendment made to the BILL
One by those which proposed voted down
Colonel Leedy Rockingham who made the only speech
any length directly against the BILL and whose speech
many of the remarkable heard in the
halls of the Virginia Legislature did not vote. He
paired with Mr. Brown Had the latter been he would
have voted for the BILL and Colonel Leedy would have voted
against it Members not present not voting the final
roll call Messr Bowles, Brewer, Brown Cousins Pitts
and Turner
Four out of the of the House from Richmond
voted the bill These Messrs Jones Hobson Myers
and Price Mr.. Fuller alone, voted against the measure
Mr. Gordon of Louisa who offered great number Of
amendments all of which defeated and who had been
expected for the bill of the five to vote against
it. After the result had been announced and the House had
refused reconsider the vote by which the bill passed.
Mr. Gordon failing in effort to secure further hearing
on the measure sought vain to have his vote changed
nay aye He asked unanimous consent but the point
was raised the record closed and the chair very
reluctantly ruled that the gentleman from Louisa could not
then Change his position far the record is concerned
Just before the the bill taken Mr. Gordon
the clerks desk batch of amendments, which he desired
to get into the records These not read and their
character made known The House went by faith
and voted all of the amendments down at bite Later
Mr. Gordon asked the House to extend its session for short
while and let him propose few amendments which he
thought would largely perfect the bill and that in that shape
he would be glad to vote for it.
But the House satisfied with the bill it stood and
refused to either adjourn consider fure change
being determined dispose of the bill and not allow
AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN
Early in the day the House decided to vote the proh
hilton bill at $50 r. NJ. Piles of amendments had been
offered and by these allowed to
mulate the clerks desk and all of them held until
the argument was complete The amendment with refer
the Of prohibition for which the bill
provides particularly the that the Attorney General have
added his duties the enforcement of the prohibition law
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
Brings a Home

The Want Ads. save
trudeing around Head
VirginIan Want Ads; they
will find n home for you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

Other resolutions to the same effect
probably will be introduced Senator
AcCum Der said atonight:
81 am going 30 press my resolution
10 Cote at the earliest moment pos
dhie. IN In shorn OF all collateral
Questions II liz clear-cut and 10 tina
point and expresses the opinion OF
Congress on the one question of Amer
leans travelling on armed merchant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
REPUBLICANS ENDORSE
MARTIN, sltMP AND HOLT
Elect Delegates and Alternates to the
state and District Con-
vensfons.
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
Melvin Ftegenhcirner, City Chairman,
Presides-- District Meeting in South
side NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Dele
gates Announced.

characterized by absolute harmony
throughout the proceedings. local
Republicans held a mass meeting last
night in Odd Fellows Hall. on Har-
rison Street, and elected delegates and
alternates to the State and district
conventions The State convention
will be held in Roanoke March 20.
while the district meeting will be held
in Hastings Court. Part II. South
Richmond, March s.
Besides selecting delegates and AL
ternates for the conventions, a reso-
luton was unanimously passed, en-
dorsing the State organization head
ed by c. B. Slemp. Alvah II. Martin
and George L. Hart.
Last nights meeting was called to
order by Melvin Flegenheimer. city
chairman. On motion of +. S. Da
Wis, Joseph W. Stewart was elected
Temporary chairman and X. E. Free
man was selected to serve as tenn
porary secretary. On motion OF John
Thompson, a nomination committee,
composed of Mr. Thompson, r. l..
Mahaley and Thomas b. Snead. was
appointed. On another motion by
him, committee on resolutions. COM
posed of Mr.. FIegenheimer. Oscar
Hooker and. j. P. Brady. was appoint
ed
Committees Elected.
During the deliberations the mass
Lewis and o. ii. Russell. full com
mi,tee from each precinct In the city
was unanimously elected, with Mr..
F1egenheimer as chairman. and II. K.
Freeman as secretary.
The following delegates and alter
mates We're elected:
Delegates---Joseph P. Brady, Melvin
Flegenheimer. r. l.. Mahaley r. b.
Snead, Oscar Hooker. f. L. Levy. Fl.
r. Waldrop, John Thompson, j, w.
Stewart. r. e. Freeman, G. A. Han
son. DR.. B. A. Hord, j. L. woodbridge.
e. S. Davis. y. r. Cottrell, c. NJ.
mons. Chas. Fl. kastieberg. John H.
Lyons. c. 8. Wells. F. ]. Mitchell, II,
w. Walden and L. A, Mahaiey.
Alternates-W n. Watkins. J. G.
Davis T. ID. Frey. Ernest Eubank. F.
l.. Sparks. 3. J. Bear, H. NJ. Stewart.
r. e. Powers. A. r. Holt, Irving /.
Held. b. w. Mannell, n. L. Sewers,
q. NJ Lylerly. Thos. O'Gorman. G. A.
Overton. B. r. Eldridge, j. NJ. Ryall.
NJ. T. Page. ]. e. Parrish. w Cogbill.
o. H. Russell. w. w. Gosden, Jr., G. S.
Guy. L. e. Davis and Fletcher Davis.
Resolutions Passed.
Following Is the resolution passed ::
We. the undersigned committee on
resolutions. duly appointed by the
chairman of the Republican mass
meeting, held in the city of Rich
mond, Virginia. on this 4th day of
March. 1915, beg to submit the fol-
lowing resolution. with the recon-
mendation that it. he adopted by said
mass-meeting:
Resolved. That we the Republicans
of the city OF Richmond I'm mass
CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
ALLEGED RECRUITING PLOT
LEADS TO THREE ARRESTS
Gen, Wiser of Hawaiian Depart
ment Investigating Unusual Num-
Der of Discharges Recently.

HONOLULU, February ga report
that Brig. Gen. John B. Wiser. COM
handing the Hawaiian Department,
L. S. A., has held a conference with
the staff over the unusual number OF
soldiers who within the last three
months have purchased their dis
charges, was the latest development
today in the alleged recruiting plot in
connection with which three men are
under arrest here. No further arrests
have been made. but United States
Marshal Joseph J. Schmiddy holds
three warrants for service. None Of
the men wanted. however. is locally
prominent, according to United States
District Attorney Caughn.
The three men now in custody are
W. E Seligsen, alias W. r. Stein; c. D..
Randall. alias Henderson, alias Eng
land, and a recently discharged ser
geant Of the 4th United States Cav
airy, named Jefferson.
Documents seized By the federal au-
thorities when the men were arrested
disclosed the fact that 1856 recruits for
the British army had been obtained, OF
whom 1874 had gone to the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Pleads Against Split.

Dr. Hudson, in a brief talk urging the
association not to withdraw, made the
suggestion that steps might be taken
whereby representation in the fedora
tion might be in proportion to member
ship of an association. He further
urged that it would be a more manly
thing to stay in the federation and
fight out any difficulties rather than
to withdraw.
Mr.. Singleton urged that the associa-
ton adopt resolutions censuring the
methods Of the federation in conducting
it's affairs, but that the association
should not withdraw.
II feel that I must apologize for
speaking before this association just
after having been elected to member
ship" said Mr. Singleton, but the only
apology which / can offer is that I am
deeply interested in this matter. / feel
that it Is one Of the greatest impor-
lance Not ~only is the federation of
value to us. but we are also Of value
to the federation. I hope that all here
of value to the federation and there
fore should not withdraw"
Hugh F. Harvey. an advocate of
withdrawing. declared: ANY member
Of this association with red blood in
his veins would have felt like with
drawing at the last meeting. There
was enough GOODNESS here, however, to
have the matter held over for one
month. 1 am for organization, but I
think the time has arrived when we
should withdraw out of respect for our
selves"
Resolutions urging the building Of an
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PALMISTRY.
OPPOSES SECRET DIPLOMACY.
Representative Cooper Says II
Caused War in Europe.

a protest against secret diplomacy
was made by Representative Cooper of
Wisconsin, ranking republican member
of the House committee on foreign af-
1+irs, IN a statement issued yesterday:
L am opposed to war; said Mr.
Cooper. except it be war of defense.
and then II should be war in defense
OF something worth the sacrifice
i am opposed to secret diplomacy
More than any other one thing secret
diplomacy caused the European war.
we want no secret diplomacy in this
country to plunge the United States
into war, or into "A position which might
make war practically inevitable.
The Congress of the United States
under the Federal Constitution has sole
power to declare war, and, in my judg-
ment, Congress is entitled, at this par
ticular tuncture. to all the diplomatic
correspondence between this country
and the belliSerent countries which
affects the rights of belligerents and
the rights Of neutrals."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

regarded by the federation. We are
the keystone of the federation.
Il had a talk with the president Of
the federation recently and he told me
he was very grieved to think he had
been considered discourteous to any
one. l have come to the conclusion
that the federation did not mean to be
discourteous to the West End assocla-
ton. I do not believe for one moment
that the federation intended to hurt
anybody,;s feelings. Let us be above
that attitude of cutting off our nose
to spite our face"
Mark F. Finley. president of the or
ganization. urged that his association
should not withdraw from the fedora
ton on his account. The newspapers,
he said. had misquoted him in what he
had said about receiving discourteous
treatment. He did object, however. he
said, to-having members of the fedora
ton in. the room call out that a speak
er's time was up. "The matter of time
is in the hands of the president he
said. There was no personal discour-
tesy to me. 1t was the discourtesy to
the side which I represented to which
I Objected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

armory for the National Guard at 18th
and B streets northwest were adopted.
following presentation by Mr.. Evans.
Resolutions also were adopted urging
that the night schools be kept open
until May Is or later: the placing of q
letter box at ed street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest: the installa-
ton of glass windows in all summer
cars so as to protect the motormen;
the fake advertising" bill and the bill
providing for an increase in interest
charges of pawnbrokers.
Resolutions regarding suffrage in the
District. with a delegate in Congress,
were laid on the table, while commit
tees were advised to take up number
or resolutions brought up. including a
campaign against rats and mice and
the increase Of pay for janitors in the
public schools.
DR.. Elmer Sothoron. chairman of the
committee on entertainment. announced
that plans for the associations ban
quet, to be held at the Powhatan Hotel
March 6, were complete, and that invi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

tations to attend had been accepted by
Senator Pomerene. Chief Justice Cow
ington, E. c. Brandenburg and P. T.
Moran.
These new members were elected: F.
vail Brecht, L. Folstein. Stephen J.
Demas. Henry NJ. Smith, DR.. H. G.
Duffy, Henry D. Schmidt. c. jacobson.
John T. Carroll. Harry cayton, Ogle r.
Doyle. Joseph A. OHare. P. F. suter.
w. NJ. Mckay. A. Ritxenberg. 8. Rit1en-
berg. R. Juliana, c. E. Side. B. g. Tay-
lor. c. A. Maidens, N. @. Smith, r. NJ
Richards and Odell 8. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Relating to Increase of Debt.

Another provision is that Haiti shall
not increase it's public debt except by
previous. agreement with the United
States and unless ordinary resources
of the government are adequate to pay
interest and provide sinking fund for
final discharge of such q. debt. Haiti
obligates itself for the preservation of
domestic peace, to create constabu-
lary which shall be organized and Of
ficered by Americans, and agrees not to
surrender any territory, by sale. lease
or otherwise, to any foreign govern
ment or to enter into any compact with
any foreign powers that would tend to
impair independence of the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
CRT|C|S|NG FEDERATION,
WEST END CITIZENS BOLT
Association Withdraws From Cen.
trail Organizations After
Spirited Debate.

Severely criticSing the methods of
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions, the West End Citizens Associa-
ton last night withdrew from the
federation following a spirited debate
at the Powhatan Hotel Strong pro
tests against withdrawing were made
by George w. Evans. OSle r. Singleton
and DR.. William B. Hudson, but the
vote on the question stood Sc for with
drawal, as against l3 to remain.
The resolution adopted for the with
drawal of the West End association
stated: That the present method of
conducting the business OF the Fedora
ton of Citizens Associations coming
to the knowledge of the members of
approval
Following the reading of the reso-
luton Secretary William r. Nagel sec
rotary of the association, read a state
ment prepared by H. Randall webb,
alternate for the association at the
federation. Later Mr.. Webb explained
that the statements made were merely
suggestions. They set forth, in part,
that whereas the federation was or
ganized for the Identification of Wash
ington, nothing of Importance is done
by it."
"The federation is now controlled by
clique, and this in turns is controlled
by the Anti-Saloon League" the state
ments continued. Members of the fed
Grafton who are not in this clique re-
ceive little courtesy" Mr.. Webb ex-
planned that the statements were "only
Impressions which he had received of
the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
P. o. APPROPRIATION BILL
is PASSED BY THE HOUSE
Provides Space Basis Pay for Carry
ing Mails; Forbils Increased
Weight Parcel Post Packages.

The post office appropriation DILL
with its provision for substituting a
space basis for the present weight sys-
tenn of paying railroads for carrying
mail and prohibiting any increase IN
the existing limit of fifty pounds on
parcel post packages. passed the House
late Yesterday after an exciting debate.
The fight against the space payment
plan, long advocated by the Post Office
Department and vigorously opposed by
the railroads, was led by Representa-
tive Cannon of Illinois. His proposal
that the matter of rate adjustment be
left to the interstate commerce com
mission was defeated, 70 to 54.
Contends for 1OO-Pound Limit.
Representative Lewis of Maryland
contended to the last for 10o-pound
limit for the parcel post. He declared
the limit of fifty pounds would hog
tie" the postal service and send up the
stocks of the express companies.
The bill finally was passed without a
record vote. A motion to send 1t back
TO the committee was voted down, ia
to 1879.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Flesh an blood actors in
Hearts Asunder," at Melodeon
Hall might
Who remembers tn ole
straight-laced days when it wuzn'
respectable t go t tn the-ater
t see anything but Swiss Bell
Ringers?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Future Procedure.

When formal Publications have been
exchanged the President of Haiti will
appoint. upon nomination by the Presi-
dent of the United States, general re-
ceiver and such employees as may be
necessary, who shall collect. receive
and apply all customs duties on imports
and exports accruing at Haitian ports.
There also will be appointed. on
recommendation of President Wilson.
a financial adviser who will be an Of
ficer attached to the ministry of
finance, to lend aid to that department
of the government. He will advise as to
an adequate system of public account
ing. aid in increasing the revenues and
adjusting them to public expense, in
quire into validity of the debts of the
republic, keep both governments in
formed with reference to eventual
debt, recommend improved methods of
collection and disbursement of revenues
and recommend such other improve
ments as may be for the welfare and
prosperity of Haiti.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Baron Valentino Joins Embassy Staff

Baron Pietro Arone Valentino, lately
first secretary Of the italian embassy
in London. has arrived in Washington
and Joined the STAG of the Italian en-
bassy here in similar capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Andrew Wisner, twenty five. a Bal
timore motorman. accidentally shot
and killed himself with n bullet from a
revolver in the kitchen OF his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Alleged Chief Drawback.

Morris Hahn, another speaker, urged
that as he understood it 1.-THE main
drawback is the president. In that case
wouldn't it be to our own best interests
to try to have him deposed and put in
a man who would be fair to all organi-
zations?" asked Mr.. Hahn.
This is matter of principle" said
Edward M. Dulin. AND it is a principle
which we should stand on. think we
should withdraw unit 1.-The federation
has a competent man at its head
1t was at this point that George W.
Evans, former president Of the West
End Association. urged the organiza-
ton not to "cut off its nose to spite its
face"
For three years of my service as the
representative of this organization at
the federation I received all courtesies
and consideration" said Mr.. Evans.
During that time the things proposed
by this association were always highly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Contends for 1OO-Pound Limit.
U. S. Files Brief in Stamp Book Suit

Setting forth that the stamp book
used by the United States government
is not the same as invented by F. G.
Farnum and that the government had
no contract with him, the Department
of Justice has filed it's brief in the Su-
preme Court of the United States in
the case of Farnum, who claims 81 ,O00.-
1880 royalties on such stamp books
Farnum brought suit in the Court of
Claims for this amount. When the
Court of Claims dismissed his suit it
went to the Supreme Court on appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Give the |:
aCha1lCe' =
For years have heard about domestic Science"
It time sad what it had accomplished if
anything.
Nothing" said the housewife used to her own ways
and good ways too. New tangled ideas-nothng
PRACTICAL.
"Oh, don't know said the younger woman "Givetnese
girls chance"
That's what THE LADIES HOME JOURNAL believes in:
giving new idea "a chance"
But had domestic Science really done anythng-had
it made good" in any way?
Lets find out" said the editor of THE HOME JOURNAL
So every class in Domestic Science the country
reached: a generous 1noneyofer made and to all
said-"Let's what you have done: What new ideas
you thought that make housekeeping easier
Every domestic Science girl" got busy starpened her
pencil got her teacher busy, and the ideas began
inpour in And in this number the first ideas given
what these girls in the Domestic Science have
found that their mothers didn't know. And, believe
us, the ideas are interesting nightly
Y See for yourself if they aren't. The first are
in the March issue Of
The Ladies'
JOURNAL
rs o11H15 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

F'rostburg. Nd, is in the grip Of a
blizzard, snowdrifts in some places
covering first story windows of houses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Principal Articles of Treaty.

The principal articles of the conven-
ton provide for:
American supervision of finances and
the collection of customs.
American supervision of the payment
of the public debt, inquiry into the
validity of existing debts and regula-
ton of the contracting of future debts.
Policing of the republic by native
constabulary, Differed for the present
eby Americans.
Intervention by the United States if
necessary to preserve order and for
guaranteeing territorial integrity and
independence.
development of Haitian resources I'M
der American auspices.
1t is set forth particularly that the
United States shall by its good offices
aid the Haitian government in proper
and efficient development of it's agri
cultural, mineral and commercial re-
sources, and in establishment of the
finances of the republic on solid basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Plans for Putting the Conven.
ton Into Effect Soon to Be
Formulated.
TERMS ARE ACCEPTABLE
TO THE HAITIAN CONGRESS
United States to Control Finances
and Policing of 1sland-Guarantee
of Integrity Given.

Plans for putting into effect the Hal
tain treaty providing for a financial
protectorate over the republic by the
United States. which was ratified by
the unanimous vote of the Senate late
yesterday, and which already had been
approved by the Haitian congress, are
expected to be formulated soon. For
NAL exchange of notifications between
the two countries will take place
first, however.
Under the terms of the treaty the
United States is to take over control
of Haitfs finances and police, guaran-
tee it's territorial integrity and under
take to develop it's resources.
The treaty was negotiated last year
with the D'Artiguenave government.
set up after marines and bluejackets
under Rear Admiral Caperton had put
down the revolution which overthrow
President Vilbrun Guillaume.
During the preceding few years Haiti
had seen eight presidents deposed and
most of them murdered or eXiled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sPIcIAI. MEETING OF BRIoKLkHERs'
Uniea, Thursday, March 2, 1915 At Type
graphical Han. 7:s0 pm, to adopt new cor
4. A. WOLFE. Recording Secretary.
MASS MEf11Nd, .UNbER, AUSPICES p ru OF
barton Avsnus II. d. Church on March l at
7:8o Pm. Mr.. Emma 8. Shelton, dlstnet
president Of W. O. T. o., and Congressman
smith Of idaho Will address the MEETING.
WILL NOT BE REsPONsIBLE FOR ANY
debts except those contracted BY myself
Will THE PARTY WHO SAW OLD LADY
thrown from rear platform OF street car AZ :
Union station Monday, February Il, about .
u.m., communicate the fact to Box IL, star
Office? ~
! WILL NOT BE REsPONsIRLE FOR ANY
sIcbts except those contracted BY mysen
THOMAS f. JACKSON. ~.
WILL LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WHO SAW
gentleman slip on orange peel and fall in
Georgia ave- car at eth and Florida ave. Sun
day afternoon, February 20, at about lbs
O'Clock please send their names to the In
jured mans attorney. COS Union Trust build
mgr
THE BETTER WAY.
Increase the encfency Of
your heating plant.
Have it overhauled BY
JOHN L. sHEDD. 527 10th. Phi. NJ 3l4.