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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-06

$50 worse than this" exclaimed
Peter 81 should think that This rs
had enough How under the sun are
YOU going 10 cct out2 Why, you'll
have to stay there the rest OF your
life You never ear climb those
straight walls never"
Old Mr. Toad looked up at the
straight walls and sighed Then I'll
have to live down here. that's all,
said hr
but YOU cant do that" cried
Peter
There isn't any such word as
cant, Peter, rctoued old Nh Toad
IN a severe tone Of voice You
never know what you can do until
You try / might Dee worse of.
great deal worse on
Il don't see how, protested Peter
"Wcu. this hole might have been
twice as deep for one thing" said
Mr. Toad, with a ely twinkle in his
eyes.
That's So" replied Peter.
And II might have been All stones
on the bottom. which would have
hurt me when struck" continued
old Mr. Toad
True enough" said Peter. But
It's bad enough as # Is I'm going
to see II can get some one 20 help
YOU get out tho I haven't The least
idea who can unless II Is Farmer
Browns Boy, and l don't know how
can get him over here"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-06

Co-operntion from all civic orranisn-
tions IN Detroit ana suburbs - he
ing solicited ig. the Detroit Boa I'd
~ Cuwmorcs IN - campaign
against the smoke nul auCa In De
truif An effort Is being made o.
procure enough complaints again ~
r..fer.as tp place tho matter ln Tho
hand. 90 tn, olfE admin istraflun
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-06

" Gods Michigan Hallway guide for
October. just out. viii prove Of spe-
rlal value 10 the travelling public
inaemuch as chang, IN time OF
train departures ana arrivals for
the fali and winter months became
effective oct. l.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-06

limitations and ineffective Substitutes
bp ure'you get ur CALDWELL syrup
I,psia Sec that facsimile OF Dr.
CALDWELL signature and his portrait
.p.'dT on the yellow carton IN which
he bottle is packed. \ trial bottle,
rec of charge, can be- obtained by
writing 20 Ir W b. Caldwell ass
Washington ST., Monticello. Illinois.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-06
This Duofold Suit Is a Bargain at
Terms, 500 Cash, 100 Week
A Massive Design
In Golden Oak

TT HE construction and finish Of
Il this suite make it worth much
more than the price we ask. The
imitation leather covering is tougher
than many real feathers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
DETERMINED FIGHT BEGINS
Ncpublicnn Scnntors, Aided Inv Clnrlsc
Democrat. Oppose Rntifration OF
Nicaragua Treaty.

WASHINGTON February s-Ecnub-
iican Senator's, aided by Senator Cla-lie.
Democrat. OF Arkansas, began 81 deter
mined fight in an executive session OF
tho Senate late to-day against ratifita-
tion OF tho pending treaty with
Nicaragua. For ;hrec hours Sena, org
Eovah. Smith. OF Michigan. and Clarke
argued against tho measure and urged
passage of motion by Senator Borah
that discussion OF the treaty. and also
of the proposed Colombian treaty.
which is TO follow, be held in open
Senate. No vote was reached OF tho
motion, but tho Senate agreed 10 re-
sumo the debate at { O'Clock to-murruw
afternoon. The treaty PROPOSES pav-
ment OF $4,000 ooo to Nicaragua for
- ranalroutc option and naval bases
in l'onseca Bay.
While the senate was d.hatins tho
bill ri" Saivad"rian :;ovccnmcn, sent a
dispatch 10 It's minister here, instruct
ing Him 10 lodge Il further protest with
tho state Department ngaiuS; rati:ica
'ion Of tho convention on III. ground
that II would violate tho neutrality OF
Honduras. Minister Saldivar said 10
night he would plac" tho protest before
til" state Department to-morrow. Tho
first protest against Salvador araiu.t
tic treaty was made in lnl3 Honduras
also has protested
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
SANCTUARY FOR APPAM
Gernnns Claims Prize ship Mny TIC
nnin In American WATERS
Indefnftely.

WASHINGTON, February Seer
nianT contends that the Eritish liner
Arpam. brought 10 Hampton Roads hv
German prize crew. is entitled. under
tho terms OF the Prussian-Amcrican n
treaty. to remain in American waters
Indefinitely. and in support o. her posi-
tion. Count Won Bcrns:orff. the German
ambassador. to-day presented 10 Sec
rotary Lansing n formal communication
on behalf of the Berlin Foreign Office.
The United States practically has de-
cided that the treaty guarantees the
ship TO the Germans as a prize. as
against her return to her British
owners. but II has not decided how
long she will he permitted 10 remain
in American waters.
To accept tho German contention
wonla mean that tho Appam would be
permitted TO remain until the end OF
the war. Until then her departure
would mean sure capture by the allied
warships outside the Virginia canes
There was 40 Indication 10 day OF how
soon decision might be announced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
Irish Still Hope
for Independence
Contention Called to PreparcLc-
gitinaatc Claims to Separation
from England after War.

NEW YORK, February s.--A call for
4 national convention of ''men and
women OF the Irish race in America"
10 make known to the world that ire
land has not been, and cannot be. abb
sorbcd into England" was issued here
to-day over the signatures OF over
5000 men OF Irish lineage of prominence
in different parts OF the country. The
convention Is TO be held In this city or
March and 8.
Among tho si&ners are Victor Herbert.
president OF the Friendly Sons OF 81.
Patrick; Joseph McI.aughlir. national
president of the Ancient Order of HI
bernians: T.. s. st. John Gaffuey, for
mer United States consul at Munich.
and Rev. John Cavanaugh, president
Of Notre Dame University.
The announcement declares that irc-
land looks forward with hope and con
fdence to the complete brcakdown of
British misrulc as the certain outcome
Of the present war
England. with her allies" 1t he-
clares. "in spite of her boasted cu-
p-cn!acy in numbers. OF wealth ana IN
territory. has been defeated In every
contest where skill and courage and
strength have been the weapons. and
has kept her cause afloa; with tho
neutral world only because OF the zen
sorship and cable control through
which her weapons OF calumny and
deXtcrity and success which ripe cx-
pericncc and inherited tendency have
given to her"
%,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
EIGHTY ZEPPELlNS IN USE
Model, I.-Z-95, IL Longer Than
Previous Types, nud Is FishIike
In Shape.

EERNE. SWITZERLAND, February s
fvia Paris).- Eighty Zeppclins arc row
in the German service, it appears from
information developed at Friedrichs-
hagen. where the. Zeppelin works are
located. Ono of the latest type that is
having a trial trip this week is the
L-H-95, which is taken here 10 mean
that 1t is tho ninety fifth in the series
dating from the beginning OF the war,
fifteen having been lost, 1t is said
The newest model seems considerably
longer than previous types. II IS of
fshlike shape and gray tinted by the
means OF aluminium powder, It is al
legged. The gondolas are of plated steel.
Each has six machine guns in IT'S quick
fire battery and apparatus for throw
ing bombs and air torpedoes. 1t is
reported that a new air torpedo moro
powerful than any previously used is
about to be given n trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
PROSECUTIONS ARE UNDER
SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT

The German officials are being pro-
ceGded against under the Sherman anti
trust act In connection with their al
legged activities agaius, American plants
and under section OF the penal code
aimed at tbs setting on foot OF military
expeditions against a friendly nation
in connection with plans TO blow up Ca
madam railway tunnels.
The indictment Of the Turkish consul
general was voted in connection with
tho use Of the steamer Sacramento 10
supply German ships OF war in the
South Pacific. which ended in the in
'crnment of that vessel by the Chilean
government many months ago. Ac-
cord.nE to officials here. the Sacramento
case is one OF the clearcst that has
com" to their notice of the use OF an
American port as the base for supplies
Of a bclligercnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
EIGHT HOUR DAY CHECK
ON NATIONAL INDUSTRY
Howard Elliott Laments Demands or
Employees for Shorter Time
and Higher Wages.
FoRERuSNER OF DISASTER
Addresses Chamber OF Commerce Of
United States at Fourth Annual
Cnnvcntion-Lively Discussion Is
Started Over Ship-Purchuse Bill.

NEW ORLEANS. February S.-De-
mands OF railway employees for higher
wages and the general tendency to-
ward the ciSht-hour work day were
deprecated as checks upon the develop
mcnt Of industry by Howard Elliott,
chairman OF the hoard OF the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad. in
speech tonight before the Chamber
Of Commerce of the United States. He
said such demands as those recently
made by the four great organizations
of railroad men were but steps In
process which, If continued. would raise
tho cost OF living TO new heights and
finally result in conditions much more
TO the disadvantage of labor than Of
capital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09

LONDON February S.--With her
cargo of cotton on fire. the Swedish
steamship ToSas is making for the port
OF Kirkwall, Scotland. The vessel left
New Orleans. January 22, and Newport
News. January 81, bound for Gothen-
burg and Kristiania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09

Austrian wnrshfps In the .tdrintic
have Intellectually attempted to tor
pcdo n british cruiser aud IL French
tOrpcdO-bOnt which were hiding the
Serbian army I'm Its evacuation of
the Adrfntic 0onSt. 4 Tcutontc sub
marine also attempted to sink en-
fcntc allied vessels OF Durazzo, but
the tOrpcdOcs missed their mark.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
MAYOR CANDIDATES
OPEN CAMP AIGN
Ainslic, Hawkins and Lecky
Speak at Barton Heights
Schoolhouse.
AVOID PERSONAL ALLUSIONS
Hawkins Denies Being Candidate
of Vice, Cornmission-Lecky
Reads His Platform.
AVOID PERSONAL ALLUSIONS

Except for several yelled ailGs:ons
By 0. y. Hawkins, the opening OF the
:nayoralty and councilmanic campaign
before the North Richmond Citizens
Association Of the Seventh Precinct of
Lee Ward. held last night in III" Bar
ton Heights School. was characterized
by Il fine dcIicacy of feeling among the
three candidates for the Inayorait? for
each o,hcr, and though il was MIR.
Hawkins's own homo precinct. the audi :
cnce OF several hundred applaudcd each
alike.
Mayor .tinslie, in his first appeal for
recollection, was calm and dispassionate.
lie referred often 20 his desire TO serve
the people through cooperation with
them as individuals and az organl2a-
tions. and said that. If he had made mis-
takes it was due. not to lack OF care
and foresight or his part. but because
OF hu,nan failure to be able to Judge in
the present what would be the result
OF tho best motives and Intentions. lie
stated that he had always sought the
best advice within his reach and that
upon that advice and upon His own
judgment he had given 10 the people
Of Richmond the best service OF which
he was capable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09

ONESIDENT WILSON aud the
i members of bis Cabinet have
gone over tho latest proposal of
Germany for settlement OF the
American Eoycrnmcnt'S dcmunds
concerning the sinking OF tue Lust
tnnia. While some alterations in the
form of the agreement. which will
require itS reference To Berlin nrnIn.
must be made, they arc regarded ns
minor ones, and the Impression pre-
wills that TN short time the con-
trorcrsy Will be settled au,icably.
CHARGED with hcing connected
with plots involving questions of
American neutrality. the German
consul-Eencru1 and rtcc-consul and
the Turkish, cOnsui-Gcnerni I'm san
Francisco have bcrn Indicted by
Federal grand jury.
Artillery actions between the
French md the British and the Ger
mans continue Mt vnrious points on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
| IUSITANIA CASE
NEARLY SETTLED
Only Minor Alterations Yet to Be Made
Before Full Agreement With Germany

I'll" Franco-BeISinn front. hut there
have been no important changes In
positions anywhere. Nor have tho
Germans yet begun tho Erent oTen-
siNc for which they arc reported
unofncinlly to bc prcpnrinE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
MANY ARE INCLUDED
IN GRAND JUHl'S ACTION

SAN FRANCISCO. February S-Ncws
from Washington OF the voted indict-
ncnts Of consular officials here Of the
German government anticipated by n,
least two days thc prospect OF a re-
port from the Federal grand jury. Of
hcials admitted that among those
against whom indictments have been
voted are included the following:
Franz Bopp, consul general for Ger
many: Baron Won Schack. vice consul
for Germany: Henry w. T.. Kaufman,
chancellor OF the German consulate:
Maurice II. Hall, consul general for
Turkey; Fred jebsen. former owner OF
the steamer Mazatlan; johannes II. Won
koolhergen. alleged agent of tho Ger
man consulate; pr. Simon Rcmcr. said
to be 4 German navy officer. and
Frederick Williams" thought TO be a
fictitious name
Three OF the bomb plot Indictments
contained charges agans. Won George
Wilhelm Won Brinckcn, an attache OF
the German consulate; G. Z. Crowley, 4
detective and Mrs. Margaret Cornell,
an investigator. who. with Crowley.
was employed by Ropp. according to
the charges These persons, already
under Indictment accused of conspirinic
to destroy commerce and TO use the
mails TO incitc to murder. arson and
assassination, are. according TO District
Attorney Preston. charged with viola-
tion OF the Sherman antitrust law in
conspirin;s to send military cxpedi-
ton from the United States.
ACTS COME UNDER HEAD
OF MILITARY EXPEDITION
u is charged that German agents
operated in Canada in the destruction
of tunnels and bridges TO such an en-
tent that their alleged acts would come
under the head OF those OF a military
expedition. Won koolhcrgen is said
TO have been one OF these agents
Alleged violation OF the Sherman law
has to do with restrictions of inter-
state commerce. which tho government
charges Bopp, Won Setback, Crowley
Mrs. Cornell and Won Erincken con
spired to effect.
1t is in connection with the alleged
purchase of shipments and their dis
charge To German cruisers in Chilean
waters by the steamer Sacramento that
Turkish Consul Hall is said TO have
been indicted. Preston said Hall
signed the contracts for the purchase
of the cargo Of tho Sacramento.
DR.. Reimer. whose whereabouts is
unknown and "Frederick Williams" are
also thought 10 be connected with the
Sacramento. The alleged indictments
of Chancellor Kaun and Baron Won
Setback were said to be in connection
with the carrying of coal by the
steamer Mazatlan from San Francisco
to Guay:nas for German warships in
the fall of 1914. Frederick Jebsen
owned the vessel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09

Heavy lighting hns broken out
aEnin In F:nst GniicIn. All along
the front the artillery has bccn uc-
tive. The ItussInnx succeeded north
OF TnrnOpot after repeated attacks
In penetrating tho cAustro-IIunEnrinn
advanced Infantry posts, bur were
elected from them later on. accord
ing to Vienna.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
ADOPTS
MORE; DRASTIC ATTITUDE:

Consular officers do not enjoy the
diplomatic immunitics which ministers
ambassadors and attaches are given b.
international law. but are subject TO
Jurisdiction OF the country In which
they are resident and may be treated
u? the law as are any other persons
The Indictments voted to-day. however,
are the first which the Federal gov
ernment had attempted 10 sccarc
against any foreign representatives.
THIS fact was taken TO mean that here
after the administration intends 10
prosecute. wherever prosecution will
lie. any offender against American neu-
t-ality.
Bopp and Won Setback are charged
With completely in the plot which was
first uncovered several weeks ago with
the arrest OF {. {. Crowley. alleged to
be a vo-Geruan agent, who had under
taken 10 cripple the American output OF
munitions of war and in other ways
20 help the cause OF tho Tcutonic allies.
BorD Is accused of being the head Of Il
conspiracy which hoped to accomplish
this end by interfering with trade IN
munitions and preventing railway ship
mcnts by blowing up two tunnels on
Canadian roads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
HAWKINS DENIES BEING
VICE COMMISSION CANDIDATE

In announcing his candidacy, Mr..
Hawkins desired 10 Impress on his
hearers that he did not enter the race
prem"ditatedly. and that he was not,
as he has been accused OF being. the
candidate OF the Vice Commission. q.
the Civic Association, OF the Y. ". g
n. or OF the Anti-Saloon League fIe
had been sought out. lie said. and. be-
cause OF the APPEAL that had been made
10 him. he had consented 70 run.
Robert Lccky. .Ir., rested his appeal
on the Platform which has been pub
iished III the papers and upon his ser
vice 10 the city during tho fourteen
years he has been a member Of the
Board of Fire Commissioners
SLori addresses were made by l. l.
Eodin. John Z. Rose. Jr. j. J. STALL
ings Or. VI. II. Street and A L. Won
dcriehr. candidates for the City Coun-
ell.
The meeting was presided over by
President w. :. Petit \ large CROW It,
the majority OF which was said 10 bc
voters, was present. While the audi
cnce was waiting for the appearance
Of the c;tndiiates il was rcgaicd with
selections on i-raphophonc. the music
soothing them into patience for the
speeches 10 follow. \ short business 9
session was held. ana the candidates
were invited To seats on the rostrun,.
Rccaus" of cold breeze blowinr
through tho anterooms several OF then,
donn"d their uvcrcoats. and later. a,
The suggestion Of one OF tho audiences.
they took their seats hciow with their
fellows and asccudcd the stage AZ they
were announced. They were intro
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
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CONTINUED on Tenth Page.)
@. a O. TO NORFOLK.

Passengers using c. & o. fast trains To
Norfolk can view captured steamer Arpam
anchored Newport News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
MAYOR Is GIVEN
GENEROUS APPLAUSE

1T is the misfortune of human frailtv.
from which no one may escape. from
which none is secure. If another he
elected to hll this high Office, il might
be found afterwards that he. too made
mistakes. Is there any OF us who does
not? One must act according TO his
present light, and it must be rcmcm-
hcred that the correct thing Of to-day
may be the error OF Tomorrow" Tho
Mayor was gracious in his thanks for
the privilege accorded to him. and The
audience was generous in it's applausc.
In his opening, Mr. Hawkins dis
avowed that he had entered the race
with premeditation, and said that he
had announced himself upon pctitior
of friends ana supporters. Remarkinc
upon the present system OF government
he said that he did not believe in the
oft-repeatcd axiom OF letting VOL
enough alone, either in morals or I'm
government. There had hcen he said
but two changes In the city govern
mcnt In many years-thc establishment
of the Administrative Board and or the
Juvenile Court--which he considered to
be steps in the right direction. H, re-
cited that former Ambassa dor Bryce, In
his book, "rhc American Common
Continued on Ninth paGe)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
FOURTH ANNUAL. MEETING;
OF NATIONAL CHAMBER

Mr.. Elliotts statement was made at
tional chambers fourth annual conven-
ton. which is being attended by more
than 900 delegates from every State in
the Union. John II. Fahrcr. of Boston
the president. addressed the opening
session this morning. appealing to bus
mess men 10 do some constructive
think ing, and to become less partisan
III dealing with great economic uucs-
tons.
The days sessions werc devoted
largely TO committee reports. Tonight
there were speeches by men prominent
in the business, official and professional |
life of the nation. IN addition to Mr.
Elliott. the speakers included Secretary
Eedneld OF the Department OF Com
mercc. who discussed Vocational r:du-
cation" and nr. Ernest Fox Nichols
president of Dartmouth College, whose
subject was Employment Managers"
y report from the merchant marine
committee, condcmning certain features
of the ship purchase bill pending in
Congress. started Il lively discussion
during the afternoon. William H.
Douglas. chairman. asserted the COM
mittce's belief that it would be incon-
sistent to place two Cabinet Officers
as contemplated, on the proposed ship
ping board, and declared the proposal
TO have tho government spend $4,000
900 was inadequate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
GERMAN CONSULS
INDICTED BY JURY
They Are Charged With Being
Leaders in Plots Against
American Neutrality.
TURKISH OFFICIAL INVOLVED
Action Taken to Mean That
Hereafter Government Will
Prosecute All Offenders.

WASHINGTON, February S.-investi-
Justice resulted to-day IN the voting
of indictments In San Francisco against
prominent figures in what are con-
sidcred here to be two of the boldcst
plots involving questions of American
neutrality that have been uncovered
since the European war began.
Among those against whom rdct-
;nents We're voted. according TO . mes
sage received here. are Franz Bopp.
German consul general: Baron T. II.
von Setback, vice-consul OF Germany,
and Maurice Hall. the Turkish consul
general
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
tISSLIt: tuIi DEVELOPMENT
or COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Mayor A;nslic said that he did not
know Of. ANA could not recall. any
duty or obligation which his office i'm
posed that had not been performed
"a the best Of his ability. and declared
that no obligation that should have
rested upon his shoulders had been
shifted TO those OF any other.
'';l!ndsight," he said, might have
changed some of my actions. but with
tho best advice could obtain have
always done tho best I could. | have
always sought tho cooperation OF the
people, my employers. and since ] have
been Mayor the door Of my Office has
always been open TO any who called.
for I wanted the citizens 10 understand
that they were my employers, their
servant" He referred to rc,narl
made by bishop O'Conncu who said
that in recent years a fine community
spirit had developed in itchmond md
this spirit tho Mayor wished to, see
grow.
II was elected two years ago" ne
continued. without having any par
ticular Platform. Every candidate sa:s
that he will do the hest lie can. 7
said the same thing then. and have
devoted all ] have OF intellect, Of in
dustry and OF integrity TO the Office.
have heen charged with making mis-
takes Eut one has to look to the flu
ture, and in the light of present cir
climstance what he does may seem the
proper thing to do, yet later develop
mcnts may show that he was wrong
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-09
GERMANY YIELDS
ALL VITAL POINTS
IN CONTROVERSY
Only Minor Changes in Form
of Agreement Remain
, to Be Decided.
SUBMITTED TO BERLIN
FOR FINAL APPROVAL
High Principles Contendcd For
by Washington Are Fully
Recognized.
LATEST NOTE ACCEPTABLE,
Not the Slightest Difficulty Is E.N-
pccted in Further Nego-
tiationS.
NOTE ACCEPTABLE
Not the Slightest Difficulty Is FIX
pccted in Further Nego-
tiations.

WASHINGTON, February SIN sub
stance tho tentative communication
from Germany designed to settle the
Lusitania case is acceptable to the
United states. High admin istration
officials Tonight consider that this
government in prevailing upon Ger
many to make the concessions ana
agreements. as set forth in the docu-
ment, has achieved recognition OF al!
the high principles for which II has
contendcd in connection with subma-
rine warfare.