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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24
Office of
City En- gin eer.
City Hall.

Office of
City Engineer.
City Hall.
Richmond. Va, June 20. 1915.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until IL O'Clock noon. June
so. 1916, for excavation in Shields
Lake and for necessary riprapping.
Forms OF proposals can be OF tanned
on application.
Parties bidding may submit sep
arate bid for work on force account.
A certified check for $4,000 must
accompany each bid as guaranty
of execution of contract.
The Administrative Board reserves
the right TO reject any and all bids.
CHAS. f. BOILING.
City Engineer.
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Oliver--Run,

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.1
Keysville. Va. June "a pretty
marriage was solemnized at Befllle~
hem Presbyterian Church at 2 O'clock
Wednesday afternoon, when MIS-
Mamie Oliver. daughter OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. George Oliver. was married TO-
Rev. Thomas B. Rum, OF Rocky
Mount. Va. The bride Is noted FOR
beauty Of person and charming per.s
sonality The groom 10 pastor OF tho-
Presbyterian Church at Rocky Mount
5~Ass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

In execution of a deed of trust dated
March 20. 1915, of record in the clerk $
office of the Richmond Chancery Court
in Deed Book 231-B, page sol, TO II.
Laurie Smith, trustee. default having
been made in the payment of the notes
therein secured, and being required SO
to do by the note-holder. l will, on
TUESDAY, JUNE 81. 1919,
At S O'clock II. W.,
on the premises, sell at public auc-
ton: all that certain lot or parcel
OF land in the oity of Richmond. Vir-
ginia, on the west side of Nineteenth
street, between Broad and Marshall
Streets, commencing on the said west
ern line of Nineteenth Street at the in
tersection with the southern line of
the property belonging to Charles r.
Ford which point is one hundred and
two (1o2) feet and eight go inches,
more or less, south of the southern
line of Marshall street. thence runnin :,
along the said western line of Nina
teenth Street twenty eight t2S) feat
and four 90 inches. more or less. to the
northern line of the property of Mary
f. Smith. which formerly belonged to
Cornelius Crew and extending back
from said front between parallel lines
at right angles to Nineteenth Street
one hundred and forty-dve G45) feet.
more or less, and moro particularly de-
scribed In plat duly recorded in clerk IS
office of Richmond Chancery Court.
TERMS---Cash sufficient to defray
expenses of executing this trust, to pay
ratable proportion OF taxes for calen-
dar year and to pay two past due
notes: s2113 due April 20. 1915. and one
for ss50,00, cue May l, 1916.
The purchaser Of property to as
sumo payment of first deed OF trust for
$1,000 and interest.
II. LAURIE SMITH.
Trustee.
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SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMAI4E.

Capable Lady, Position ms
|. companion to elderly, or invalid lady.
! or would assist family In duties OF
. refined home. Address J-7s, care OF
: The vfrginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

The regular annual meeting OF the
stock holders Of the Robert Harding
Company Inc. will be held at the of
Gee of Il. f. Johnson Publishing Com
pany, No, 10 s. Eleventh Street, in
the city of Richmond. Virginia, We'd
nesday. July 8, 1916. at 4 o'clock p. NJ.
e. c. BROCK. Secretary
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Office of
City Engineer,
City Hall.

NINHHIUHu, va, JuHS III I'Ib,
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until l2 O'CLOCK, NOON,
JUNE 81. 1916, for grading certain
alleys.
Forms of proposals can be obtained
on application.
A certified check for $50 must &C.
company each bid as guaranty of
execution of contract.
The Administrative Board reserves
the right to reject any and ell bids
CHAS. E. BOILING,
City Engineer.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

Hay OH stock. Big Company. Author
lied capital siXty-one million dol
lars, big advance in stock soon. OK
lahorna oil doubled in price. ground
floor proposition. 100 per cent divi-
dends in 30 days possible ten wells at
once. Quick action on your money;
$40 buys $1,000 par value stock.
Company paid two dividends. Remit
now. Write free information. ANAL
GAMATED OIL Co. 1901 Colcord
Bldg. Oklahoma. Okla.
Wanted--partnep Who Can Inyest 500
TO $1,000 in business paying Is per
cent to 20 per cent monthly. Ad
dress r. O. Box S3s. Richmond, Va.
The Story OF Fred Tayior's Success.
who LAID the foundation of a fortune
in one year through our unique CO.
operative realty plan, will be sent
on request; If you desire to make
big money and be your own boss
write today; previous experience I'M
necessary. MCDONNELL S-1451.
1928 You St, Washington, D. C.
Buy OIL stock Ia Producing Company.
Special low price for new drifting
campaign. pat down i6 wells Com.
pany has % producing wells. raid
two dividends. Write free informa-
ton AMALGAMATED OIL CO.
iIo4 Colcord Bldg. Oklahoma Okla.
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CHESAPEAKE b OHIO RY

Gin. Lou'vie West. - p. - p. al p.
Main Line. Local. s7:25 a.. 1918 o.
James River Line, $1,000 O.. t5:l5 a
N. News, MIX. Old PIT.
$3.50 a.. '1am.. - b.
Newport News. Local. 100 a.. 800 u
Trains arrive from NJ. s11:o0 s..
s1:45 D., $3.50 p. N. News. 1855 a.
1905 p. From West $50 a.,.s3:50 D.
1856 a.. s1:15 D.. 7:i0 ,, daily from
Ghsrfottesviiie except Sunday from
Thurmond. Jas. River. ts.25 a.. $50 b
week days, 1850 p. m. Sundays.
Daily. Excspt sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

Office Of
Administrative Board
Room Sos. City Hall.
Richmond, Va. June 2s-Jufy 1, 1915.
To Chas. J. Billups, Jno. r. HARDWOOD.
Chas. B. Trant. Ciarabel Heckler,
Janey and Eugenia Sinton. ]. l.. ami
Fl. L. Mears. and Nolde Bros. Inc.
You Will take notice that the Ad-
ministrative Board have had referred
to them for consideration the paw
ing with granite spalls the twenty
foot alley running east from Twenty
sixth Street, between Broad and
Marshall Streets, at the cost Of the
owners of property abutting said al
ley.
The said board will. at It's meeting.
to be held in it's board room. in the
City Hall OF said city, on the 14th
day of July, 1915, at the hour OF II A.
NJ. take into consideration and deter
mine the propriety of making the pro-
posed improvements, and IL SO. what
proportion should be assessed against
the abuttfng landowners And you are
hereby notified to appear at the place
and time aforesaid, IL you wish to be
heard, either In favor of or In opposi-
ton to. the proposed improvement.
And IL for any cause the said hearing
Is not commenced, or IL comme nced.
not completed. the same shall then and
there stand adjourned without a mo-
ton or order to that effect to the next
regular meeting of said board at the
same place. unless said board shall
then and there expressly adjourn said
hearing to some other time and place,
and at such regular meeting or at such
time as such hearing may be adjourned
to, as the case may be, you are notified
to attend. when and where you may be
heard IL you so desire
JOHN HTRSCHBERG,
Chairman Administrative Board.
| BY w. w DuNF0RD.
Clerk Administrative Board
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SEALED PROPOSALS.
ONCE OF
City Engineer,
fNytxr Hall

Richmond. Va. June 22. 1915
Sealed proposals WIN be received at
this Office until O'Clock noon, June
80 1915. for grading. gravclling. gran
ite curb and CUTTERS, granolfthic cop-
ing and sidewalk at certain locations.
Forms OF proposals can be obtained
on application.
A certified check for amount stated
on proposal must accompany each bid
as a guaranty OF execution OF con-
tract
The Administrative Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
CHAS. e. BOILING,
City Engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24
AGENTS.


Agents Manted--Evcrywhere Either
sex. The only lubricant carbon re-
mover that will remove carbon de-
posits. dirt. from all types gas en-
gines. cylinders, valves, spark plugs
and from steam engines. pumps,
bearings, etc, with perfect after re-
suits. guaranteed Positively elimi-
nate difficulties. You don't have to
lay UP car. works while you sleep
Not sold in stores. Retail, 81 can
demonstrations; many sales
ECLIPSE AGENCY, 302 Tenth Street,
New kensington, Pa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24
office of
City Engineer,
City Hall.
Richmond, Va, June 20, 1918.

Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until y O'CLOCK. NOON,
JUNE 81, 1916, for furnishing and de-
livering feed. provender, etc, for teams
used on parks and South Richmond
stables, for a period of three months
from July l, 1919.
Forms of proposals can be obtained
on application.
The Administrative Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids,
CHAS. f. BOILING,
City Engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24
SEALED PROPc SAILS.
Office of
City En- gineer,
rSk nan

Office OF
City Engineer,
City Hall.
Richmond, Va, June %, 1915.
Sealed proposals will be received ct
this office until IL O'CLOCK, NOON,
JUNE 81, 1915. for furnishing and de-
livering coal for James River tHar-
bor) improvements, for a period OF
nine months from July l. 1915.
Forms of proposals can be obtained
on application.
certified check for $3.50 must ac-
company each bid as a guaranty of
execution of contract.
The Administrative BOARD reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
CHAS. E. BOILING.
City Engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

inKton. open for settlement Draw
ing July a. About 400, coo acres.
Fruit, farm. dairy and grazing lands.
Complete sectional map description
and informal ton postpaid. 81 Sol
diers. sailors COR their widows) of
the Civil or Spanish Wars may reg
lister By agent. We will forward
blank forms to them If desired, stat
ing service SMITH & McCREA.
Eagle Building. Spokane, Wash.
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FIR E.e.ps. for c.n,.or.

FHfS t1scApcB hOF CBpIt0Is
Labor Commissioner Doherty ysster-
day called on Colonel Richardson cus.s
todian of the capitol to put Are e..
capes on the capitol and library build
ings in conformity with the new fafo
escape law. ~ hi
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MISCELLANEOUS.


Interested In Eansroidery workt Ask
for our catalog OF latest embroidery
designs. Its free, HANS GOLDAM-
MER. 605S Delancey. Philadelphia.
Pa
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SCHEDULES.


FOR NORFOLK. '6.ls A. NJ. 1900 A
NJ, $500 2: NJ 400 NJ
FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST:
s6:l5 A. NJ, 1850 A. NJ, 1900 P. NJ.
ss:76 p n. Local to Crewe, se:16 p. n
Arrive Riohmond fsom Norfolk: I'll 20
A. NJ, s6:35 p. NJ. 1900 p. n. s11;30 p.
NJ. From the West: ss:1s A. T.. ss:S1
A. NJ. x3:10 P. NJ. tl:Ao p. NJ, sS:l7
sDaily. xDsily except Sunday. &sunday.
W. B. BEvILL. W. G. SAUNDERS,
p. r. NJ. Roanoke. q. p. A.. Roakoka-
RICHMOND AND CHEsAPEAKE BAY
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Schedule effective January ;. 1916.
supersediny rchedule Of April ~, 1914
Schedule aubjsct to change without
notice.
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sEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.
The Pr0KresaIve Railway of the south

South-bound trains scheduled to leave
RichmoAi daily, 9:35 A. NJ. local 10
Norlina; 1880 p. NJ, sleepers and
coaches. Atlanta. Birmingham. jack
sonville; e:s5 p NJ. coaches and Sleep
ers to Jacksonville; 12;45 A., NJ. Sleep
ers. Atlanta. Birmingham. jacksonville.
Tampa, and coaches Jacksonville.
North-bound trains scheduled to ar
rive in Richmond daily $40 A. NJ. $50
A. NJ, Local. $40 A. NJ. 5:37 p. NJ
Effective at once
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

kenney kisana ka pats klean. WORK
called for and delivered. Phone Ran
yTts,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

Distributing Agcnt-Steady Work,
$l2.50 distributing 100 free packages
perfumed laundry starch; no money
or experience required; honesty only.
1858 Blumer Bldg. Lincoln Ave- and
Roscoe, Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24
Hurry. sell Gaso-Tonic. the mystery

of motordom. Equals gasoline at
3s per gallon. Eliminates carbon.
Dollar an hour profit. Sales guar
anteed. Beware of imitatorst Case
Tonic stands alone. Has no equal.
Chemists baffled at its composition.
Details free. THE WHITE MFG. co,
Dept. 40, Cincinnati, o.
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AGENTS.

Asrrys. Sell Gaso-Tonte, the Mystery
: OF motordom. Equals gasoline at Sc
4 per gallon, Eliminates carbon. Dol
Z lar m hour profit. Sales guaranteed.
= Beware Of imitators! Case Tonic
: utxndn aiones Has no equal. Chem
= 1sta bAlk1ed q u composition. Details
! Sroe. xHU WHITE MFG G.. Dept. 20.
. clhA u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24
MUSICAL.

How Many Thousand Talking Machtne
records are there you have never
heard-never will hear--uniess you
adopt our club exchange plan and
exchange those YOU are tlred of for
a fresh supply? Drop post card and
get the details SOUTHERN REC
ORD EXCHANGE BUREAU. p. O
Box 1885. Richmond Va.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

One of Best Farms I'm Underwater. Va.
Owner ola man: wants TO retire
Write :. c. ADAMS. Dare. Va. for
pArtIcGlars.
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WOOD AND COAL.

Absolutely Best Qasrsfy In All Kinds
coal and wood. Prompt service.
LYME g. HARRIS, INC. Fifteenth
and Dock Streets. Randolph as7s.
We give s. d H Green Trading
stAxnpM
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wanted to Hear From Parties Wanting
camping grounds with good fishing,
boating. board. fresh Ltflk, eggs. but
ter and ice. Two miles from rail-
road. R-4. Box 55, Louisa. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

To Contract With Reliable Farmers
for cream in quantities of to so
gallons per day. M-145. care VIZ
ginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

Statesmen Sideline-Make Big Money
selling our new SC art knife punch
board. Big commission. Write for
exclusive territory. Address DAN
QUALI.S SPECIALITY CO, Box AIS.
Knoxville. Tenn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

kink-O-Line Agents Wanted, Male or
female, white or colored, to sell
Kink-O-Line; grows colored peoples
hair. Large profit. Write 212 North
Fourth Street. Richmond, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

Carbonvosd Eliminates Carbon, Gives
uniform combustion, saves 20 per
cent of your fuel cost. Carbonvoid
is not an oil. but a combination OF
chemicals which liberate oxygen gas,
which reaches cylinder walls and
prevents formation of carbon. Put
up in two Sizes so cents and 81.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manu-
featured by Lloyds of America. Dis
tributed by N. J. b. ETHERIDGE,
Princess Anne, Va.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY w. =. Purcell, Jr.. Co. Inc.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
1914 r. Main st.
Trustees Auction Sale

DESIRABLE LOT, NINETEENTH
STREET, BETWEEN BROAD AND
MARSHALL STREETS.
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statesmen.


Wantcd--Saiesman for Petersburg and
Hopewell for kaiomite. the washing
wonder; it stands the test DAVIS
g. CO, Box s.. Manchester Station,
Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

CLOCK REPAIRING.
Have Hour Clock Galley For. Repaired,
delivered and guaranteed Phone
Madison 4Ta5.
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b Carries baggage ssEunday only.
sDnily excel Sunday.
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a. ooix--Listen--Read..

"LOok-Lfsten--Rend
Il You Want to Get in Lot OF Cash
quick, collect your back accounts
get your competitors' business. Sell
everything for cash. Sell all odds and
ends II retail price and get cash for
them Address p. @. Box 262. Rich
mond Va
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AcHncd Lady willing to Chaperone or
= act as companion during summer
! months, either in city or summer re-
: sort. Small compensation. MRS. x.
: Y T., care virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-24

wanteA--Position ~ Traction or sta
tionary engineer. Have had eight
. years experience Can also run saw
mills. p. c. STINNETr, Evington.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
LETTERHEADs I'D ENVELOPE

Per Thousand.
Order Your Printing BY MaiI--Ths
modern wAy--Prices same as before
increase In cost of paper. Samples
on request FREDERICK 1. MOBILES
CO, Washington, ID. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
IF ANYTHING SERIOUS DEVEL- OPS PRESIDENT WILL NOT MAKE ANOTHER PREPARED NESS TOUR-WELL PLEASED WITH RECEPTION

Washington, February 4.-President Wilson returned from his speaking trip for preparedness today so well pleased with it's results that he probably will make another soon, unless the Lusitania s negotiations or some other feature of the foreign situation develops critical stage, preventing his absence from the capital.
 Although no arrangements have been made, officials indicated tonight that the possibilities of the Lusitania situation presented the only obstacle likely to in- fuence the President against a second trip If he goes he will visit the south and possibly some far western cities. The President has been invited to visit Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina; South Carolina, Georgia, Ten nessee Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas, as well as states in the northwest and far west. His advisers have told him there was no need in the south particu- larly for a special effort in favor of his preparedness plan.
 MT Wilson is convinced that his middle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
SEVEN ARE DEAD

Ottawa, Ont, February 4-The list of these who lost their lives in the fire which destroyed the Canadian Par liament, was fixed tonight at T. Five of the bodies still lie beneath the ruins. They are those of B. B. Law, a member of Parliament; Deputy Clerk La Plante, Dominion Constable Des Jardiens, Alphonse Des Jardiens, plumber, and Randolph Tanning, a waiter.
 While firemen spent the day pouring tons of water upon the smouldering de- bris, dominion government officials were making plans to erect new and more imposing structure upon the site of the building wrecked by last nights fire Meantime Parliament will sit in the auditorium of the Royal Victoria museum until the new customs house can be made ready for occupancy.
 Although the police frown upon the theory that a plot was responsible for the destruction of the building or that the fire was started by a bomb. Fire Chief Graham is quoted as having said: ''The Fire was set" and that he heard several explosions.
 Government officials assert they do not believe the flames were of incen- diary origin but they nevertheless are conducting a rigid investigation in an effort to determine whether there is any basis for such a suspicion. Coroner Craig of Ottawa will hold an inquest
 (Continued on Page Ninc)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05


 Ottawa. Ontario February 1.-The Can adan Parliament met today in the audi torium of the Royal Victoria museum. Speaker Sevigny was without the robes of office, which were destroyed in last nights fire.
 Premier Borden read a message of con- dolence from King George of Great Britain from the Duke of Connaught the governor general and from the pro- vinces of the country. He announced that there would be a searching investigation into the cause of the fire and that the business of the session would be con- tinued without Interruption
 Sir Wilfred Laurer, opposition leader, joined in the expression of determination to continue the work of Parliament, and added: When we gaze upon the ruins upon the hil1, While we still trust that it may be the result of accident, we are re- minded of the ruins of Louvain and the ruins of Rheims not caused by accident, but by cruel foe. If there is anything which the present calamity should i'm press upon us, it is the duty of reso- lutely going on with our work and do- ing everything possible to bring the mur- derers to justice.
 The business which the fire interrupted last night was completed and the House adjourned to meet at the usual hour Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Confidential Records of
 Ndvy Given Committee

shooters, or 5o0yard range men. The department has asked for $15;0O0 for rifle trophies.
 Rear Admiral Blue, chief of the bu reau of navigation. testified regard ing the status of the navy personnel. Committeeman questioned him about reports that more than 200 midship- men at Annapolis had failed at the half yearly examinations He said no official report had been received As the departments bill asking for a big increase in the force at the academy will be up in the House for debate Monday he promised to furnish tho committee with all possible informa- tion.
 The Senate military committee dId not close its hearings on the army in crease bills today. It probably will examine Governor Goethals of the ca nal zone tomorrow on the question of proposed additions to the canals fixed defense works and on. the mobile army aspect of the canal defense problems. The House military committee agreed to close its hearings February Il. To- morrow it will hear Brigadier General Edwards. commanding the Panama ca- nal garrison, who was before the Son. ate committee yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
SECOND TRIP DEPENDS
 ON LUSITANIA CASE

western trip was a success. He found at the White House many telegrams and letters from sections he traversed tell ing him so and was told senators and representatives had received many simi- lar messages.
 The President will not lose the advan- tage in the preparedness discussion he believes he has gained by his middle western trip, it was indicated today, but will press for action by Congress on the army and navy bill as soon as pos sible. He expects to hold a series of tatives during the next week.
 It seemed improbable tonight that the President would leave on another trip before February 1O He has mass of routine business which accumulated dur, ing his absence from Washington and it is understood the Lusitania and the Appam cases will be given his close at tention for the next few days.
 It was generally understood that the entire question of another trip hinged on the outcome of the Lusitania ne gotiations. Should it be favorable, he i: almost certain to go, but should there be any really serious developments he will give up the plan.
 The President got into communicate with Secretary Lansing as soon as h, reached the White House today and whil, no announcement was made it was un. derstood the Lusitania case was foremos among the subjects considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Formal Request Is Made
 For Return of Steamer

prevent the departure of the Appam from Newport News.
 On the Alabama case as a precedent the British contention is that any changes either in equipment or person mel of the Appam which would even in a limited degree give her offensive power and enable her to prey on Brit ish commerce would be a violation of law for which the United States could be held responsible.
 Although the British government did not finally ratify The Hague treaty gov erning the conduct of neutrals in mari time warfare, it is held that most of that convention, and especially the ar ticle under which the release of the Appam is demanded, is only crystal lization of principles of international law in existence before the conventions were drawn and generally accepted since.
 In evidence of its observance of the principle of denial to belligerents of the right of sequestering prizes in neu- tral ports, the British government points to the Queens proclamation of June i, 1861, issued at the outbreak of the civil war when Confederate priva- teers were preying freeiy upon the com (Continued on Page Two)