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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
TAFT WITNESS IN TRIAL
OF RIGGS BANK OFFICERS
Testiftes to Good Character and
Reputation of President
G. G. Glover.
COUNSEL IN LIVELY CLASHES
Heated Discussion Engaged In Over
Extent OF Array OF Evidence In
Injunction Suit-Affidavit Is Basis
OF Perjury Charge.

WASHINGTON. May i5.-Prei!mi-
naries OF the trial Of officers OF the
Riggs National Bank on charges of
perjury were completed here to-day,
and several witnesses were examined.
among them former President Taft He
appeared a character witness for
President G. c. Glover counsel for the
government and the defense agreeing
to hear him at this time, although the
prosecution had not put in It's case
Mr. Taft said that ne had known
Mr. Glover for twenty-six years, and
considered his reputation for honesty,
standing and character excellent.
Have you carried an account in tho
Riggs Bank" asked Mr.. stanchAeld
Such as I had" was the answer ut
grew as 1t got into the presidential
portion" said Mr.. Taft. ut diminish ed
after losing tho presidential portion"
Are you acquainted with tho repu-
tation, standing and character for hon
esty of Mr.. Glover in Washington 2"
asked John B. Stanchfeld. counsel for
the bankers.
Yes. sir. am" replied the former
President.
United States Attorney Laskey said
he believed tho question too broad, but
Justice Siddons ruled Mr. Tai, might
answer.
What is it," said Mr.. stanchncld,
good or bad?"
Excellent" anew cred Mr.. TAFT.
The prosecution did not cross-examine
him.
Justice Mccoy, the next witness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
GIVEN FOUR MONTHS
Sentence Pronounced on Engineer Tan
kersiey Who Was Found Guilty
of Manelaurhtcr

SALISBURY. n. c.. May ia. Tan
HERSHEY, engineer in charge of the
southern Railways New York New Or
leans Limited. which. on November "a.
1915. In the yard here, crashed into the
rear OF special train. killing two and
lnJurinE twenty-five passengers. was
sentenced to-day in Superior Court to
serve four months in the county Jail.
Iankersley last week was found guilty
OF mansiauEhter. the jury recommend
ing leniency.
Inc court. after pronouncing sem
tence' granted the county solicitor per-
mission 70 hire out the defendant.
Tankersley is at liberty on 81 ooo
bail, his counsel having given notice
or an appeal TO the State Supreme
Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
GETS ONE YEAR FOR THEFT
Henry Washington Is Convicted In
Hastings Court of Stenling
S13..S From Woman.

Henry Washington. charged with
stealing S13.T6 from Mary Mostly. was
convicted yesterday in tho Hastings
Court, and sentenced to one year in
the penitentiary.
T e. Burnett, appealing from Police
Court. wac acquitted OF the charge of
being 6isorderly at the Byrd Street
station. In Police Court he was fined
SIS.
Roschen Bennett was convicted of
petit larceny. and vas sentenced to
thirty days In jail. In Police Court he
was sentenced to four months in iail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
a saloon display case and helping him.

saloon display case and helping him
self TO some whisky.
Upon the application OF DR.. William
). Gordon. tall physician. who stated
that tho prisoner was afflicted with
an organic ailment, the Governor par
ionsd William Wilson. who was SEN
fenced in the Richmond Police Court
on March %. 1916, to serve four months
IN the city Jail for petit larceny.
\ pardon was granted to Glenn wray.
convicted in February. 1914. In Mont
EomerS County. on the charge of Grim
maj assault and sentenced to serve
hve years in the penitentiary. Cir
cumstances have come to light since
inc conviction. which, in the opinion
or Judge Moffett and Commemorative
attorney Roop. mitigate tho onense,
ana they Joined in recommending a
pardon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
NEW PETITION TO MOVE
HANOVER COUNTY SEAT
Paper Requesting Election ON Question
of Change to Ashland Has
7S7 Signatures.

HANOVER COURTHOUSE. VA. May.
ia petition signed by 7s7 persons
asking that special election be held
on the question of moving the Hanover
County Courthouse to Ashland, was
presented to Judge Chichester TODAY.
a previous order for an election was
revoked by Judge Chichester. The
Judge appointed r. T. Winston. T. O.
Moss and Andrew A. Elicit commits
stoners to take tho list and to ascertain
IT one-third OF the qualified voters has
signed the said petition. and to make
report to the court not later than Mon
day next.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
CLoUD-BURsT CAusEa
DAMAGE IN PITTsYI,yASTa
special to The Times-Dispatch. 7

LIZ NCHBCRG. VA, May 15.-A cloud
ourst late Saturday night caused high
water In Pittsylvania County, which
washed away mile and a half Of the
track OF the Franklin and Pittsylvanta
hali"ay' seven miles west Of Gratna.
"A n's Touring mill was badly damaged
and much small stock was drownod
while hundreds of acres of farm land
were seriously washed. The railway.
which belongs to Franklin County, has
suspended train service, but is sending
the mails over the road by handcars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16

constant theatergoers and stock per-
lormance experts. but also to Introduce
reading woman who combines per-
sonal attractivencss and acting ability
10 an unusual drgrec--Ca Uterine Proc
tor.
Taking play and player in the order
named. 1T is To he said that Under
lover Is modern and up-to date
blend of "Ramea." Sherlock Holmes"
within the Law and half a dozen
other plays OF tho underworld. without
any Of the sordidncss of the mimic un-
dcrworld to which we have all grown
accustomed. Its story rcvolvcs about
the smuggling OF Il 5000, 900 pearl neck
lace into the port OF New York. and
tho tirclcss efforts of the score: service
! ofncers to capture tho snuggler. That
! is TO say. that Is tho story up to tho
ihst rev moments Of the play. Then
| II darts Oft at q tangent. and provides
as clever surprise az the heart OF
mclodrama fans could desire. Indeed
tho whole of the last two acts is In
teresting: and portions of thcm are
thrilling and tense.
| BY way Of relief. no little comedy ia
protfded ny tho author. some of which
scored last night. But 1t is 20 be un-
dcrstood that last nights was It's first
performance. that It is an extremely
tricky play. and that It was impossib,e
TO select type actors for the various
lTarts. Several of the scenes were verv
roughly played. duo in considerable
measure to tho unfamiliarity of Olivia
Lowe. newcomer, with the lines and
business OF her part. But this was
! TO be expected. and should be forgiven
| BY Tonight. doubtless the performance
will move smoothly throughout
| Miss Proctor. the new leading wo-
man. is magnetic, of attractive appear
ancc and. what is more to the point
gives every evidence of the careful
schooling with which her talent has
been forwarded. In urcommonly
trying part. sho achieves great merit
by winning sympathy. without indulE
| ing the temptation to everyday. SO
far as may be Judged from one per
Torrance, che appears to be the most
! generally capable and satisfactory lead
I ing woman seen hero In stock In many
years.
/ Richard Dix, the leading man, gives
"a wholesome performance in the role
opposite that OF Miss Proctor. Fe Is
but he IS quiet and earnest, and he Is
neither a ciothes-horse nor awk
ward clod. who reads in dead mono
| tone and doesn't know what to do
with his hands. We have had both
kinds within the last few years, and
| Mr.. Dix's difference is welcome.
! Another new member of the COM
pany, Viola Leach. is n handsome. big
| girl OF the bouncing" type. She is
vniscast In an ingenue role. Mr.. White
! car plays well bullying customs Of
arc altogether satisfac Glory as his as
sistants.
| On the whole. the Price Players per-
Torrance of Under Cover provides
/ plenty of interest and diversion.
Douglas Gordon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

l715 North Twenty-frst Street. and
stole watch and chain.
The police yesterday received re-
ports of additional burglars operations,
j. r. Hasktns. 2Jls West Main Street,
complaining that SIS had been stoler
from his pockets during the night. and
J. n. Crcnshaw. ZIG North Twelfth
Street. reporting the loss Of 1ewelry
valued at S44.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
Many Laughs on Lyric Dill.


There is many laugh in the Lyrics
week-opcner and there are a few arid
spots. Which is rs it should be. per-
haps, for the dog days are again upon
the nation and even good acts have
their off days. The most ambitious Of
fering is ION the Neranda"--a comedy
skit with n college atmosphere, IN
which six or seven young. cookbook
Ing people take part.
ouigley and Fitzgerald are character
comedians of the old school. hut their
comedy is az good as the best of their
SUCCESSORS. They were literally ap-
plauded. Bayonne Whipple and Walter
Huston have n comical mystery cren-
ton called "Spooks." IN which the mys-
terry is mysterious only to the players
and In which the comedy is mostly
absent. There Is mechanical con-
trivance. however. which deserves rec
ognition very interesting toy
Jack Symonds, in n hobo turn. takes
five minutes to warm up. The mono
logue is tho tried and true kind with
hilarious references to HopewelI and
Fulton. but the audience applnuded
him. and that Is all that Is necessary
Among the most enjoyable acts OF
the bill is the tumbling and ring turn
OF Hubert Dyer and Peter Alvin, which
opens the show. The tumbler Is the
most foolishly eccentric seen here in
months and nm endless Joy to the kids.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
SIX yIRGINIANs PASS
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

WASHINGTON. May 15.-Secretary
Daniels to-day made public the names
OF all the candidates for the Naval
Academy at Annapolis who succeeded
In passing the mental examination for
entrance to that institution.
The Virginians who passed were.
II. P. Glass. L. S. Mcconnell, W. T.
Strothers, Jr., f. B. Rosenbaum, T. T.
Barrett and H. W. Binacker.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
ADJUSTMENTS
NEW LEADING; WOMAN SCORES
SUCCESS IN "UNDER COVER,

Roi Cooper Megrue's drawing-room
melodrama of custom house methods.
crime and crime detection. 'Undcr
Cover" with which the Price PLAYERS
opened the third week OF their en-
gagennent at the Academy Of Music
last night served not only 10 enter
tain 4 more or less critical audience OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
LocnI Temperature
Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twenty-tour hours Non,
Dehciency in rainfall since March
........ .................. as
Deficiency IN rainfall since IAN
uary ................ So
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
The Weather
Furnished by U. s. wenthcr Bureau

Forccnsti Virginia
-LOcnl rains Tues
day; w g Il II c . u n y
partly cloudy ind
cooler.
North Carolina
Locnl rains Tuesday;
Wednesday partly
cloudy and cooler.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16
Local Barometer Readings.

Locnl Observation Mt g Z. VI. Yesterday.
Temperature, ~: humidity. 10. wind
direction. southeast; wind, velocity, IL
miles; weather, cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-16

Oh, boys, 1t makes me sad to think
How hard our mothers wrought
Don't count your bank books up. my
boys.
And wonder would It pay
Could money bring her smile OF Joy
When once she's gone away?
Don't think your priced possessions
come
Because you pinched and saved:
It may be through her blessings,
brought
The dollars you have saved.
And when you go, dom. worry her
About the cash il cost.
Nor OF the sacrifice you've made.
Nor OF the time you've lost.
II you would future years enjoy,
Just take your cherished store,
And send a flower to mother. boys,
And trust to God for more.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-16

Cell me wbat is tbs able tbronS Singing in tbe bcaVens loud angelic song1
 Obese tbcy wbo witb swift and sbinng feet tbe God tbc ord of tgbt greet Ob wbo thcse tbat basten beneath tbe starry sky Ills if witb joyful dings bat tbrougb tbe world sba ivy Cbc fahful sbepbcrds tbese wbo greatly aeared 1ubcn, they watched thetr HocRs by nigb be heavenly
 bost appeared
 Mbo arc tbcsc tbat follow across tbe bills of ntgbt tbat westward burrtes along tbe fields of sb9 Cbree from tbe cast wbo myrb and treasure bring Co lay bem at tbe feet of bm betr Lord and Cbrts and
 King
 Wbat babe new born s tbs tbat in manager cries Near on Der bed of pain bte bappy motber ltcs.
 Ob seel Cbe air ebaRen wtb wb and heavenly wings Cbis be Lord of all tbe artb bts is be King of hinge Cell me, bow may join in tbts boly feast Mitb all tbe Rnectng world, and of all tbc east7 fear not fattbfu bear but bring wbat most is meet: Bring alonc, true love alone and lay bic
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-16

\ Merry Christmas and a
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
NATIONS UNPARALLELED DEVELOPMENT

5,617 reporting banks with net de
posits of $9,079,471,441. loans and dis
counts of 1928, ,92s,9S3.
"The reserves held by the national
banks November 10, 1916" says the
report, exceeded by S5S7,000,0O0 the
greatest reserves ever held prior to
passage of the federal reserve act.
Loans and discounts amounted to
more than the total loans and dis
counts of all banks, including nation
AL state, savings and private banks
and loan and trust companies-as late
as the year 1902"
Mr.. Williams says the banking
power of the United States-capital
surplus, circulation deposits, etc.-oi
all reporting banks, with an estimate
of the figures for non-reporting banks
amounted in June. 1910 to $25.997 100,
900, an increase in year of about ST.
057 100000. Savings bank depositors
increased by 1926 during the yeaI
ending last June with total deposits
of $4,997 .706,013 an increase of SCI,
ia, 1853. The average deposit decreas
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11

-, associated Pressb
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11-"Develop-
ment and growth never paralleled in
the financial history OF any country"
is the way John SHELTON Williams
Comptroller Of Currency, describes in
his annual report to congress the
operation of the National banks under
his charge, from October 1914 to No
vember, 1915, the first year under the
Federal Reserve System. The report
today was presented to congress.
Mr.. Williams gives comparative
statement of the condition of the ma
tional banks He shows net resources
increased in the year s1,743,S7S,64S,
deposits increased $2,0S1, ,530164 and
loans and discounts increased S917,-
$50 500 Available cash increased
sS62, 200, 900 and on November 10. 1915
the reporting national banks had ex'
cess reserves of 1891 100000. Tables
show the comparative condition OF
banks in 1895 and 1915. In September
1895, there were 3,712 reporting banks
with net deposits of $780, 10000, and
loans and discounts of $2,059, ,40S, ,402
while in November, 1915, there were
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
ANNUAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS HELLO
ARTHUR G. RAYCRAFT CHOSEN
CASHIER OF THE NEVADA
NATIONAL BANK

At meeting Of the shareholders in
the Nevada First National bank, held
this afternoon, nearly all the stock
was represented. The annual report
of Cashier Edward A. James was ac-
cepted. 1t showed the bank to be in
excellent condition.
The shareholders then elected the
following board of directors: H. R.
Cooke, E. M. Kirchen, Arthur G. Ray
craft, w. A. Clark and John G. Kir-
chen. The board organized by elect
ing John G. Kirchen president, H. R
Cooke, vice-president; Arthur Ray
craft, cashier and Scott Mullens, as
sistant cashier.
Mr.. Raycraft has lived in Nevada
practically all his life and has held
positions of trust and confidence. He
knows the banking business thorough
ly and has host of friends, not only
locally, but throughout the state.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
OFFICERS INSTALLED
BY PYTH|AN KNIGHTS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE CERE-
MoNY A GOOD TIME is EN-
JoYED AT BANQUET

Officers were installed last evening
in Pythian castle by Mizpah Lodge,
No. 25. Knights of Pythias. the cere-
mony being conducted by John Curry,
deputy grand chancellor, assisted by
a NJ. Bateman, grand master at arms.
Following were those who were in
dueted into office.
r. A. MacDuff, chancellor comman-
der. George J. Lewis, vice chancellor )
S. p. Knight prelate; w G. Walker
master of work; Warton Anderson
keeper of records and seal; Fred
Steen, master of finance; c. d. Zieg
Ter. master of exchequer Jesse w
Reymann, master at arms; George
Sehmid, inner guard; Sam Swart
outer guard; B. NJ Bateman, trustee
three years.
At the conclusion Of the ceremonial
session, the knights and their guests
assembled around banquet prepared
by the social committee and after
sumptuous repast the assemblage de
veloped into smoker and many in
teresting talks were given.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
BRITISH COMMERCE TO
Be CONFERENCE THEME
OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE ALI.
ANCE WITH ENTENTE TO
BE FORMED
my Associated Press.b

tHy Associated Press.b
LONDON, Jan. II. - An important
conference will be held in London in
January to discuss proposals dealing
with British trade after the war to
prepare program to be laid before
the government in the name of British
commerce. The object of the con-
ference will be to form an offensive
and defensive commercial alliance OF
the Entente Powers against Germany
and her allies. The conference will
be attended by representatives of all
the chamber of commerce throughout
the United Kingdom and II is thought
that as a result of the deliberations
then held, the future commercial pol
icy Of the country will be formulated.
Although the questions OF post-bel-
lum rehabilitation have occupied trade
circles for some time and been fire.
quently discussed informally, the first
expression OF government opinion was
made by Mr. Asqulth in recent meet
ing of parliament when he stated
that present preoccupation in the en-
deavor to secure victory ought not to
prevent the iaking OF measures to In.
sure the proper consideration u
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
PREPAREDNESS SOUL
AND SPIRIT NEEDED
COLONEL ROOSEVELT SENDS A
LETTER TO NATIONAL PRO-
GRESsivE COMMITTEE

my Associated Pressb
CHICAGO. Jan. 11.--When the pro
gressive national committee was call
ed to order today telegram from
Roosevelt was read. The colonel EN-
phasized the need for preparedness,
not alone in material ways, but OF the
soul and spirit OF the citizens. Mes
sages from others included one from
Governor Johnson OF California.
All the states excepting Arizona and
Mississippi were represented. Many
favor the week of June 7th for the
convention in Chicago. ROOSEVELT
secretary, j. w. McGrath, conferred
with the leaders. William Finn, oi
Pennsylvania, asserted that the, con
yention should meet concurrently
with the Republicans,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
POPULATION
IN CITY OF SHANGHAI
OFFICIAL CENSUS OF CHINESE
CITY HAS JUST BEEN
COMPLETED

tBy Associated Preas.b
SHANGHAI, Jan. IL. Shanghai
now has foreign population Of 49,
519, a gain Of 4,983 over the last
census, which was taken In 1910. The
official census which the city has just
completed shows that the increase in
the foreign population since 1890 has
been 14,79S.
Japanese outnumber any other ma
tionality in Shanghai. There are now
1859 of that race in this city. The
British come second with 1922. The
Portuguese population numbers 1928.
Americans rank fourth with 1907.
Germans have LIS. Indians rank
sixth with total of 1909. There are
361 Russians and 244 Frenchmen, 181
Spaniards, las Danes, 1923 Austro-
Hungarians, ia Italians and 10S
Turks The remainder of the foreign
population is divided among Norwe-
gians, Swiss, Swedes, Dutchmen.
Greeks, Persians, Koreans, Belgians,
Rumanians, Egyptians. Armenians.
Brazilians, Montenegrins and Bulgar-
ians. None of these nations has as
many as 100 citizens in Shanghai.
! These figures do not include the
French concession. and a very con
siderable foreign population living in
the outside roads under the control OF
the French council.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
BANDITS ARE ACTIVE
IN INNER MONGOLIA
CHINESE ARMY SUCCESSFULLY
RESISTED BY ROWING BANDS
OF HlGHWAYMEN
thy Associated rre-~.I

thy Associated Press.i
PEKING, Jan. Bandits have be
come so active in Inner Mongolia ana
have been so successful in resisting
the Chinese army that the govern
ment now refuses to issue passports
for Inner Mongolia and have for much
si China proper lying near the Mon
golian border. Many robberies have
been committed near Kalgen and
Dolon-nor Kalgan Is less than one
hundred miles northwest of Picking,
while Dolon.nor is about one hundred
and fifty miles north of the Chinese
capital.
China organized Mongolian guard
of about eight thousand soldiers some
time ago Practically all this guard
has deserted and taken its arms over
to the bandits. Loyal troops have beer
sent from other parts of China with
in the last month, and rumors nave
reached Peking that their conflicts
with the bandits have been very dis
astrous to the regular organization
Reports are constantly reaching Pc
king concerning the robbery OF mis-
sionaries and other foreigners In tn
Mongolian section
Captain Isaac Newell. Al. S. A
military attache of the American Il
cation. and representatives OF othe
legations, have recently been to Ka
gan making inquiries concerning tn
situation in Inner Mongolia. The
investigations indicate that travel
likely to be unsafe in Mongolia Il
some time.
Travellers returning from tn,
section all say that the bandits al
unusually well provided with moder
arms and ammunition. Many OF u
rifles used by the outlaws are OF ia
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
MORE VESSELS SUNK
IN MEDITERRANEAN
NATIONALIST WILL NOT APPOSE
MILITARY SERVICE
BILL

LONDON, Jan. 11.-John Redmond,
parliamentary leader of the Irish
party, announced in the house today
that the nationalists would not fur
ther oppose the military service bill.
The Britsher Clan MacFarlane has
been sunk in the Mediterranean. The
Italianer was sunk in the Mediterran-
can in December with loss Of six
passengers and sailor. 1t was tor
pedoed by an Austrian submarine, ac-
cording to a Berlin dispatch, which
says that the liner endeayored TO ram
the submarine.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
PLAN TO STRENGTHEN
THE NATIONAL GUARD
WOULD PROVIDE 400, 900 MEN FOR
REGULAR ARMY IN TIME
OF WAR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Plans to
strengthen the National guard instead
4 establishing a continental army are
roposed to the president by chairman
Hay of the house military committee.
rhe guard would get regular pay and
be taken with the regular army in
lime of war. Mr.. Hay said at first
the plan would bring 100000 men into
the regular army, but he believed that
within two years it would be four
hundred thousand.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
LITTLE CHILD DIES
AFTER AN OPERATION

Laverne, the ten months old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hodges
of Goldield, died at 1880 this morn
ing at the Mine Operators hospital.
The child was operated upon yester-
day for the recovery of tack which
she had swallowed several days ago,
and which had lodged in the intestinal
tract.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock from 319 Flor
ence avenue.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-11
.BELUGERENTS WILLING
FOR WAR TO CLOSE
JANE ADDAMs URGES AN INTER
NATIONAL TRIBUNAL OF
PEACE


WASHINGTON Jan. 11.--Jane Ad-
dams, of the womens peace party,
told the house committee on foreign
affairs, that all the warning nations
would welcome any means to end the
war without the sacrifice OF prestige.
She said she had been so assured by
high officials OF most of the belliger-
ents. She urged the committee to
recommend the passage OF bills pro.
posing an international peace tribunal.