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The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
HOPED TO END STRIFE
Count Won Bernstorf Said to
Have Made All Arrange
ments for Berlin Calls.
LANSING AS THE GO-BETWEEN
London Holds View that Mission Likely
Will Result in Failure as Allies
Will Fight to Last.
BY FRANK TEwSoN.

Spccial Cable to The Washington Herald
London, Feb. 3-Col L. NJ. House, spe-
cial diplomatic agent of President Will
son, whose mission abroad, it is now
generally understood is one of peace.
came to Europe at the express invita-
tion Of Germany.
This information was secured here to-
day by the International News Service
from very high source.
The suggestion that President Wilson
send personal envoy to the belligerent
capitals to sound sentiment and secure,
II possible, views upon which peace pro-
posals might be based. was made in
formally to Secretary of State Lansing
by Count Won Bernstorfr. the German Am
bassador to the United States, accord
ing to the informant of the International
News Service.
Peace Emissaries Active.
There is no good reason to doubt that
the German peace propaganda has been
extended to the United States, for 1t is
an open secret that peace emissaries Of
Germany have been active In several of
the neutral countries Of Europe during
the past six months
Count Won Bernstorfr's suggestion that
an envoy be sent abroad to look into the
possibilities for peace was conveyed to
President Wilson by Secretary Lansing.
The PFesidHt, seeing q possible chance
for a service to humanity, decided to act.
be the outcome what 1t might. Accord
lngly, Col House. the confidant of the
President, was summoned to the White
House and long conference was held.
Col House accepted the mission ana
Immediately the United States emba ssies
in London. Berlin and Paris were en-
trusted with the task of arranging con-
ferences with the various foreign min
Isters and other influential members of
the government.
Did Not See Am ba ssador.
1t Is believed that Col House did not
see Ambassador Won Bernstorfr before
his departure for Europe on December
8 last. but that all arrangements were
made through Secretary Lansing.
Count Won Bernstorff was given per-
mission to use the private channels of
the United States State Department, ana
the information was thus transmitted to
DR.. Won Jagow, the German foreign
minister, and reply was received in
the same manner.
Immediately afterward the news was
given out in Washington that Col House
was going abroad on an "unoficial' mis-
sion connected with problems affecting
American embassies.
1t is believed in London that Col
Houses mission will end in failure. The
allies are bound to stand together, and
have pledged themselves not to consider
peace until an absolute victory is in
sight
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Six Persons Known to be Dead
In Blaze Believed to I lave Been
OF Incendiary Origin.
EXPLOSION SKATERS WING
House of Commons in Session When Flames
Are Discovered---Lawmakers Rush
Through Smoke to Safety.
Special to The Washington HersIs.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb 3The Canadian Parliament Building
tonight destroyed by fire supposed be of noenday origin
Six known have pershed Falling walls shortly
after midnight killed policemen and messengers who
endeavorng valuable parliamentary records that
thrown of windows earlier the evening Two pershen
side the building.
The complete list of those dead compiled tonight The
Nine Bray, Montreal NORM of Beauce
They with Nine Dusu of Quebec guests the gallery of
Mime Sevgny, wife of the speaker of the commons
Nine Segny saved her children standing ooectedy
window ledge and dropping them life Then she brsvy
jumped into the herself. Nine Dussaut followed her
Only the library remains of the magnificent pile The
chamber consumed like cotton.
Although fought ubbonly the FIRE licked up wing
that suggested well oonsummaed plot explosion
tered wing of the building
The Hon. Martin Burre badly but fatally burned
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.
Belle of France Submarine Victim.
Nineteen of Crew Missing

London. Feb. 3.-The British steamer
Belle Of France. s.s7S tons, has been sunk
in the Mediterranean by a submarine.
Nineteen members of the crew are miss
ing and are believed to have perished.
twenty-five sailors were rescued.
The Belle of France was built in 1906,
and was $50 feet long. Its home port was
Liverpool.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Former Mayor to Stay in Pen.

Chicago, Feb. 3.-The United States
Court of Appeals today confirmed the
action Of the lower court In the case of
Don NJ. Roberts, former mayor of Terre
Haute and the politicians convicted with
him ON charges of completely In election
frauds. Roberts and the other men are
now In prison.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Oleo Sales Restricted.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 3.-Any person
holding a license to sell oleo at retail
can only transact business in the COM
munity for which the license is issued,
according to an opinion made today by
Attorney General Brown.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
INQUESTS IN ENGLAND.

Five women Killed I'm One Town
by Germannss.
London, Feb. S.-Inquests were held
today at town in Midlands (nsme de-
leted by censor) over the bodies of Eve
women, four men and girl. who were
killed in the last Zeppelin raid.
Among the victims were the wife,
daughter and son of soldier, who ar
rived on a furlough to find his family
all dead,
At another town in Midlands inauests
were held over ten bodies. The Zeppelin
was not seen at either place.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Liner Lapland Sails.

New York, Feb. 3.-The White Star
Liner Lapland sailed for Liverpool today
with ninety-seven passengers and a mis-
cellaneous cargo. On the saloon deck.
adjoining the elevator, is an alcove which
previously was used for hanging coats
and hats. In this space are now stored
life belts
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Hotel Bill Causes Indictment.

New York, Feb. 3.-Charles A. Holta-
ling, sergeant-at-arms OF the Thompson
legislative committee, which has been in
vestigating the public service commission,
was indicted this afternoon by the New
York County grand jury. The indict-
ment arises from the auditing and pay
ment Of the Hotel Biltmore bill incurred
BY the committee.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Britain to Protest.

London, Feb. 3.-Ofcial announcement
was made at the foreign office today that
the British government will lodge a pro-
test IL the United States government
gives an adverse decision as to the sta
tus of the Appam.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04

ed the galleries There were bot few
visitors in the public galleries. But
half dozen soldiers occupied the front
boxes. The smoke overrheimed them
and hid them from view. Three Of them
fell as though shot Their fellows con-
verted their handkerchief, into respirs-
tors and dragged them down the mar
row stairs into the open air.
The visitors IN the galleries back Of
the soldiers have not been seen.
The soldiers and few volunteers crept
back 90 the galleries. The rescuers
CROPPED over the gallery floors. But they
came rolling out into the air strsnglins
and alone.
So heavy was the smoke that the flames
were hidden for minutes. When. finally.
a section Of the great Gothic roof fell.
and the smoke found escape, the FIRE tore
along the walls and up the huge columns
and stsircsses
Sir Robert Borden took charge OF the
fire fighters.
Explosion Occurs.
Al s:S5-a half hour after Mr.. GIas, dis
covered the fismes-the west side OF the
huge building was shaken apart by
terrific explosion. The long. tented root
arose like paper. And it crumpled like
paper.
Suspicion is general that the FIRE is IN.
work OF incendisries. Naturally, Ger
mans are suspected. A triple guard has
been maintained. Only the main door,
have been open.
Mr.. Seviguy did not leave at th. nr-t
alarm. He rushed back through Tn.
banks Of dark smoke calling for Madam.
Sevigny-his wife She was IN one OF
the galleries. With his wife he appeared
at a gallery window. IRE net was
spread below.
Bllndiy, Mr.. sevigny Iesped His wife
fell out OF his arms. Blu, both landed
in the net The hsIf-choked men, holding
the net collapsed under the shock Others
appeared at the gallery windows. Fresh
fremen took the net SIX or seven men
leAped All were saved.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
French Ban Boards;
Declared Unhygienic

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Paris, Feb. 3.-Orders have
been issued to the French army
directing the roldiers to shave
of their Loards
Not only the whiskers, but
even the mustaches will have to
80.
The order Is based on hy-
gienic grounds, experience hay-
ing shown that the trench mi
crobes thrive on hairy faces.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04

Loss of sIo,ooo,oo0.
The two women who perished were
Nine Bray and Nine. Dussault. The
lose so far is estimated at s1e.o0o.ooo. 4
II was not until 1880 o'clock that all
the members of Parliament were sc-
counted for Messrs- Elliot and Lossie
were the last to leave the doomed
buildings as far as is known
Nine Bray and Nine. Dussault be-
came lost in the smoke-fiIled corridors.
Firemen found them on a narrow stair
way oIasped In each others arms.
The exact number OF persons missing
is unknown.
No sooner had the alarm sounded
than Gen. Sam Hughes took charge Of
the situation. The Seventy-seventh
ReEiments, engineers and other detach-
ments were called out He and his
star rushed TO the scene and a Gordon
Of troops was stretched around the
building.
House in Session.
The house was in session. The
progress of the fire was terrifying. II
burst upon the great halls like de-
luge.
NJ. sevigny was in the speakers
chair.
W. s. Loggie. OF New Brunswick.
wa. discussing the improvement OF
the Dominion fish trade. The house
was silent save for his voice.
Frank Glass, member for MiddleseX.
came into the chamber on a dead run.
The buildings are on hre!" he
Sasped Then he staggered out
Almost Immediately a wall Of smoke
rolled into the big hall
1t swept forward slowly. But the
members who sought TO pierce IL
were staggered. Some ran TO the
lockers for their coats. Others fec
coatIess and hatless. For the moment
there was a terrible panic.
Mr.. Sevigny and the sergesnt-at-arms
rushed to the exits, where the members
Of the parliamentary press galleries were
escaping.
The smoke arose to the ceiling and fill
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Two Villa Men Captured

El Paso, Tex, Feb. s.-Two Mexicans
who formerly held high commands In the
army of Francisco Villa are prisoners
here today on the charge of having been
connected with the recent massacre Of
Americans at Santa Ysabel, Mexico.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Leaves $15O.OO0 to Charity.

q Chicago. Feb. 3-By the will of Thomas
Templeton q capitalist Of Evanston, who
died January 10, approximately $4,000 Is
divided among seven Presbyterian insti-
tutions IN New York and Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
conscription on February 10.

London, Feb. IA privy council was
held today at Buckingham Palace, at
which King George signed proclama-
tion fixing February 10, as the date on
which the military service bill goes into
effect. This Is the conscription bill
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
The King Albert Recaptured.

Berlin Cvia- sayville) Feb. S.-The for
mer North German Lloyd Steamer King
Albert which was captured by the Brit
ish at the beginning Of the war. has
been recaptured by the central powers.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Gen. Villa Located.

Juarez. Mexico, Feb. 3.-That Francisco
Villa was near capture was indicated
today when Gen. Gavira, commandsnt
here, declared that the former rebel chief
tain had been located fifty miles east
of Gallego.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
For Martial Law in Greece.

Rome, Feb. 3.-An Athens dispatch
states that the Greek chamber of depu-
ties reconvened today to pass measure
proclaiming martial law throughout
Greece
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
British Steamer Founders.

London, Feb. IA dispatch from Glib
raltar announces that the British steam
er ChasehilI foundered in the Atlantic
while bound from New York to Havre.
The crew was rescued
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Former French Minister Sees
Great Allied Drive Near
to Hand.
TRENCH WARFARE MUST
BE STOPPED, HE AYERS
Declares Allies Must Not Be Deluded
by German Suffering Into Belief
Resources Are Exhausted.
BY GABRIEL HANOTAUX.
Former French Minister Of Foreign Afairs

Special Cable to Tbs Washington Herald.
Paris. Feb. 3.-The time has come
again for the allies to took around and
in the present problem are:
What about the trench war?
What about the war of attrition?
What is the diplomatic situation?
The trench war seems stationary, but
the people must not be deceived. On
both sides tremendous preparations are
being made for a gigantic battle. which
cannot be long delayed.
The central empires. surrounded with
an almost complete decentralization,
have only two ways of breaking
through the iron ring-either by pierre
ing it at a decisive point or by obtain
ing decision on a far-ofr battlefield.
such as Egypt or Mesopotamia.
Might End War.
The latter solution does not offer i'm
mediate danger. The Teutons are daily
trying to pierce the western front.
1t is very doubtful whether they pos
~ess the strength TO carry through a
huge attack successfully. Nevertheless.
there is one great factor in their favor
they have a tremendously powerful
heavy artillery.
This artillery can not only prepare a
great attack, but it is daily killing allied
troops. That is how the Germans are
now nibbling at our front.
For this reason I think the day is not
far distant when a fearful hsnd-to-hand
battle will be engaged in which will end
trench warfare
Our leaders are aware of this possibility.
We can be certain they always have it in
mind. At the last Champagne battle our
people living at Ardennes and on the
Aisne witnessed preparations for a great
retreat by Germans, over whom had
swept the breath of rout
Teutons Trying Hard.
\ bigger and longer sustained battle
probably will end trench warfare and the
war itself. for Germany lies at the mercy
OF one terrific. well-delivered blow.
Regarding the war of sttrition. We must
not be deluded. Despite their undoubted
sufferings. the German people are not in
a tottering condition. The militairist
agrarian. and intellectual parties still
hold their heads high.
But the allies can aggravate the evils
OF food and money shortage by Tightening
the blockade.
The training of our armies is magnlf-
cent, and their equipment was consider
bine trench warfare. the war of attrition
and vigorous, united diplomatic action to
win a dehnitive victory.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Cruiser Shells Sedd-el-Bahr.

Constantinople, Feb. Am allied cruis-
er of Sedd-el-Bahr has shelIed the Turk
ish positions at the southwestern tip of
the Gallipoli Peninsula, afterward draw
ing Of
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Eighteen Dead in Floods.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. IA telegram
from Recdville, Arkansas, late today re-
ports the drowning there of three women.
This brings the total dead in the foods
up to eighteen.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
LAND AT NEWPORT NEWS
Lieut.. .Berg= Responds Prompt
ly to Older Handed Him
by Customs Official.
ABOUT 400 ARE SET ASHORE
Former Captain of Appam Threatens
to Remain Aboard, but Leaves
Upon Advice of Envoy.
sr,1aI 70 N, w,shfnzton H.,ld.

Newport News, Va, Feb. g.
The passengers and crew of the
British steamer Appam, captured
by the German commerce raider
Moewe, were landed here today.
With them came ashore the cap
tains and crews of seven other
British vessels which had been
sunk by the Moewe.
The prisoners on the Appam
were released by Lieut. Berge, in
command of the German prize
crew, on demand Of the United
States government. The following
order was handed Lieut. Berge by
Collector of Customs Norman r.
Hamilton:
You will release from the
steamship Appam all those persons
who desire to be released, and who
came in on the ship, except the
prize officer and prize crew or any
who acted as a part of said prize
crew in the navigation of the ship"
About 100 persons quit the ship and
were brought ashore here. Some twenty
Germans. prisoners on the Appam. who
had been released by the prize crew.
elected to remain aboard. Among them
were three women.
Rejoice Over Release.
The disembsrcation was carried out
with jubilstion and rejoicing by the pas
sengers and British crews. No happier
party ever came down a gangway. The
Britons fraternized in the local hotels and
bars until they took ship for Norfolk.
where many later boarded coastwise
steamers and took trains for New York
and Washington.
At the last moment sharp controversy
took place. and it appeared for a time
that Capt. Harrison. former commander
OF the Appam. and his crew of 15o might
remain aboard. He received orders from
the Elder-Dempster line, British owners
OF the Appam. not to leave the ship. The
British Embassy, in the meantime. ordered
all the English aboard to get off as soon
as Lieut.. Berg would let them.
The action of the Elder-Dempster
Line apparently was taken in support
Of their claim that the ship is their
property. They hold that the Ger
mans forfeited claim to the Appam
by bringing her into a neutral port
and remaining in neutral waters.
Five members Of the crew of the
sunken Clan McTavish, who were
picked up by the Appam, were taken
to a hospital They are suffering
from wounds received in the engage
ment between the Clan McTavish and
the Moewe.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
FRAUD CHARGED TO WOMAN.
Said to Have Gotten $4,000 from
Insurance Company.

New York. Feb. 3.-Sarah Weiner, aged
IS, OF los East Ninety-seventh street. was
today remanded to the Tombs without
bail. to await the arrival Of extradition
papers from Pennsylvania.
An indictment was returned against her
in Philadelphia Wednesday, charging an
attempt to defraud an Insurance company
out Of 5000 on policy. on the life of
Bertha Epstein, of Pittsburg.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
$4,000 Loss BY Fire.

Phillipsburg, Pa. Feb. 3.-The Barnes
block was completely destroyed by fire to-
were the post ofice and the NJ oshan-
nan National Bank.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Earthquake Shocks Felt.

Albany. N. Y, Feb. 3.-The earthquake
shocks felt here and this vicinity last
In Albany today. No serious damage
was reported.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Would Raise Ban On
Apartment Children !"
Special to rhs Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Albany, N. Y. Feb. 3.-Land-
lords in New York who refuse to
rent apartments TO families be-
cause they have children will be
guilty Of a mLsdemeanor and sub
ject to a fine of from $50 to $500.
IL bill introduced by Senator
James ]. Walker today becomes
a law.
1t proposes to amend that sec
zion of the code which protects
the civil rights of citizens.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Zeppelin in Sea, Is Report.

London, Feb. Am announcement is
sued by the admiralty this evening says:
"A trawler reports that she saw a zep-
pelin sinking in the North Sea-"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Turk Heir Plot Victim.

Rome. Feb. a-The Messarero ssserts
that Prince Yussuf. heir 20 the Turkish
throne. was sssassinAted as the result of
a plot on the part OF Enver Pssha and
German leaders
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Zeppelins Driven Of.

Saloniki, Feb. Alderman airships made
another attempt to attack Saloniki We'd
nesday. but the Zeppelins were driven
OF by British anti-aircraft guns
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04
Would Tax All Shipping.

Christiania, Feb a.-Ths Norwegian
government 10 formulating q measure i'm
posing . tax on al shipping.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04

&zg.75 New Orleans, Szs-S Mobile,
Pensacola snd Return
Mardi Gras, March 2-f. Three through
trains daily. Southern Ranway.--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04

superb Service to Augusta. Aiken,
Columbia Augusta Special Leaves Z .. m daily.
Southern Railway. Tos 18th. OIL @ ss-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-04

About 100 persons quit the ship and
were brought ashore here. Some twenty
Germans. prisoners on the Appam. who
had been released by the prize crew
elected to remain aboard. Among then
were three women.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-12
JAIL TERM FOR TAKING
DRINK IN AUTOMOBILE
NiiIinm Uh"'ids t.i>rn Thirt, Days tor
Giving DRINK Ia Friend on
Public street.

William lth"n'l~ WIS convicted YES.
i"rdhy 10y - jury in tn" iiustiugs court
az having whisky in HIS pos session and
giving . dr,nk To tri"rh whit" Occur
pliu@ an :tutumuril" ON - public street.
Ills punishment WAS iNch at tin" mint
mum. under tn" n"w lrw. witch Is u
tin" az so aud term OF thirty days
- Jail. Motion bN counsel. Edgar Il;
English. Ia set asid" the verdict. Wa
continued by JudG" Richardson until
December - for argument. MIR. Eng
lisb announced his intention Of carry
ing the cas-" Ia tn" Supreme Court OF
Appeals ia ease the verdict is not set
aside.
I'll" ease against Frank StranE. an
rested with lthoadS, both uf whom w"r"
about to start ON Il hunting trip Jt
the time. WAS continued.
Tn" alleged uff"ns" Of the tw" mon
occurred on November =. tn" second daN
the prohibition law was IN effect. It's
provisions at that time were not 81
generally we'll known "a they H"w are.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-12
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond
ing D",. hcnrn, children. II"n

Ing Dn.. benefit ihiidrcn's Home
society 81 NirEinin.
John u. Cary SchOni. address D.,
Mrs. '. '. Randolph. on some
phnsrs ct IIigh Cost OF Living" 3
O'r1Ork.
NORTH Rirhm"nd ti,i,rn~' ASSOC
rinttOn. nddrrss u, Henry ". tn-
drrsOn. Iinrton Heights school. S::n
o'clock.
Rotnry club. address D., stewart
anderson ON -i'or Snlc--\ Splendid
tu?." business Nrn'> club, B:i5
O'Clock.
Richmond Academy of Nr,IIcinc
mud surgery. ci"riiun al officers. S:I5
O'rIOrk.
Bonrd OF Aldermen. ct, Hall, =
O'rIOck.
BijOu -''>trp Li,rI,": matinee
2::,D: might. N::,O.
L!ric-PnpmIar ,nudc,iIIc: matt
nee. .; night. $50 aud -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-12
GILES FINED $50
Convinced OF Conducting n t.nmhIiu.
H"us--.Iamrs l.. Botto *
Dismissed.

Robert Giles. colored VAS tined $50
by Police Justice Crutchfcld ves,erIay
upon charg" OF conducting a disor.
uerlS house Tor the purpose Of gamh-
ing at 9oi North Eighth street lie
was forced t. give security i'm In. su-,
OF 800 fur ninety days for his future
good behavior. Eight other negroes.
all OF whom broke through the ceiling
"hen they attempted TO hide while tho
place WAS being raided. were fined s.
each for gambling. rutrolmcn Louis
h"riuce and ". y. Moore raided tn.
place saturday night
Floyd Green. colored. Was held FOR
The grand jury. He Was charged with
soliciting customers for whisky upon
tho street
The case agains, James l. not,o
charged with operating 4 Eamblinc
nous" q, @2:3 East Main Street. WAS
dismissed. Nine mon caught in In.
raid were found not guilty OF gambling