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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
HIGlDLY ENFORCING:
NEUTRALITY REGULATIONS
INV Associated pross


PHILADELPHIA. February ..-rrep-
arations for the enforcement OF neu-
trality regulations were made here to-
day. The torrcdo- boat destroyer Jouctt
was stationed inside the Delaware
hr"akwatcr tonight with orders to
examine all ships and TO let none PASS
without clearance papers
-Four steamers. TWO British and two
swedish. bearing ca 3acity cargoes.
sailed from here to-day for ports in
the forbidden zone outlined by Ger
many Six others obtained clearance
papers.
The guard OF marines in and about
The naNy-yard was greatly augmented
and the marine dcta chinent on dutv
at the village of in,crncd officers and
sailors Of the German auxiliary cruisers
kronprinz Wilhelm and prinZ Eitel
Friedrich was doubled. twenty four
men. their rifles loaded with ball cart
ridges. standing guard about the
ShipG
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
REPORTED THAT GERMANS
ARE TO III. PUT ASHORE
fBy Associated press.l

By Associated Press
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February
collector OF Customs Norman L.
Hamilton and United states District
Attorney Hiram Smith arrived here to-
nigh; and boarded the coast guard cut
ter famacraw following which Il was
reported that Lieutenant Hans Bcrc
and the crew of the German prize
ship .>ppam anchored here were TO be
put ashore.
The collector and attorney had taken
no action at midnight, and II was as
sumed that they had received order,
from Washington 10 delay. The coll
lector was in communication with III.
officials at Washington while in this
city II was so rough that tho col .
lectcr and attorney decided 10 spend
tho night on the Yamacraw. and no
statement could be gotten from either
OF them.
The Yamacraw is hero doing ncu-
,rality duty.
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BRlTTEN MAKES ATTACK
ON NAVY DEPARTMENT
Illinois Lnwmnker CriticizcS Alleged
i.nck OF Speed TN Building
Submarines.

WASHINGTON. February "a So
Yer" criticism of the administration
OF ,h' Navy Department was made on
tn" floor of the House to-day by Rep
rcs"mtativc Briticn. OF Illinois. who
made a pointed reference To the pres
cnt International tanSlc. and the press
ing need for submarines in the United
states Navy. Representative Rrittcn's
speech opened the ball for the Re-
publican side on the naval rppropria-
ton bill.
He declared that while submarines
ought to he constructed in six months
not ono Of the undersca boats author
iH"d under President Wilson's two
tongrcsscs' will he placed in COM
mission under the present administers
ton. lie said:
III is almost year since the Prcsi-
dent said the government Of the United
states could have no choice but to
sever diplomatic relations with Ger
many unless that country immediately
abandon it's then method OF subma-
rine warfare against passenger and
freight carrying vessels. This means
war and with it must come the knowl-
edge OF tho preparedness of our navy
to defend tho nations honor. unless We
or they back down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

provides that thereafter, before any
BIDS for city work shall be considered,
the chairman OF the committee having
charge OF the same may. if they deem,
u advisable. require the person go bid
dihE TO accompany his offer with 1.
certified check for } per cent OF tn.
contract"
IS. That the said School Board has
employed as teacher. and has permit
ted him To teach academic subjects "a
man totally untitled for a teacher. and
noidinS no certificat. from the stat.
i'oard OF Education permitting him to
teach SAID subjects and other teachers
are retained whose influence in the
schools Is Injurious
.. That the said School Board retain.
certain teachers and principals OF
schools who conduct an employment,
agency. contrary to the act Of the Cen
era! Assembly. approved March 1915
regulating the manner In which such
agencies mag be conducted. That the
Sai" agency is for the purpose OF de-
reiNihS teachers In making them be-
IeNe that /. has tho sanction Of tho
state Department OF Education. and in
securing positions for teachers in diff
icrent parts OF the State. charging
'hein commission on their salary roi
50 doing. That this is a hardship on
teachers. commentaries their employ
'hent. ana exploits their employment b,
the state. and ia done with the knowI-
edge of the said School Board and the
superintendent of City Schools
s. That teachers arc required by said
school Board to disclose where they
vote. disclose their property holdings.
ana sign papers making certain Dolitj-
cal disclosures. not st all connected
with their employment as teachers. and
not at all connected with thei, duties
as such
Your petitioner now finds I, noces-
Safy. IN order t" sustain his position
10 request that the Council Of tho city
OF richmond make an Investigation OF
thesc charges and hear YOUR petitioner
IA support OF them. That these activi-
ueS OF IN" city School Board should re-
c"iv" tn" conformation OF the people
"t the city OF Richmond. and that a
nearing Of these charges before the
council viii disclose the evidence both
by testimony and by exhibit. sufficient
=" enable tho Council to clear the city.
school system OF certain unwholcsome
conditions. Respectfully submitted.
ROBERT y. THOMAS
By counsel.
Presley Smith, Jr.. counsel for r.. y.
Thomas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
PROVIDES BUILDING
OF 100 SUBMARINES

WASHINGTON. February 2-Immed
ate construction OF 100 submarines
eighty for coast defense and twenty for
fleet operations. was proposed in a spe-
cial hill introduced to-day by Senator
FoindeXtcr. OF Washington. These
wonld be in addition To the eighteen
submarines proposed in the regular
naval bill now pending in tho House
The bill would direct that not less
than six OF the ncct submarines and not
less than twcnty-hvc Of the coast sub
marines would be built on the Pacific
Coast
Regardless OF any recent intcrna-
tional incident" said Senator PoindeX-
ter in presenting his bili II want to
cali attention to the fact that tho
Pacific Coast is in Il wholly unprotected
condition. The submarine construction
directed in this bill would he entirely
supplementary 10 the construction pro-
gram outlined in the regular navy bill.
III this should he passed the United
able submarines. and that would he "a
great navies.
The most complete guaranty Of
strength Of nation is it's defense at
sea. Mastery Of tho sea is complete de-
Tense at home. and so We can afford to
spend this money for such an addition
20 our navy. We cannot afford to neg
lcct longer this element of defense"
one provision of the measure. which
WAS referred TO the committee on naval
affairs. would give the secretary Of the
Navy authority To construct the new
ships either by private contract or in
government yards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
TIME NOT VET RIFE
For SUCH DRASTIC STEP

WASHINGTON February o--Dan-
gcrs TO neutrality in the present in
ternational stress and excitement and
vigorous proposals TO prevent destruc-
ton Of property. We're laid before the
President and the Ca bhet at tho rcgu-
lar Cabinet meeting to-day. \ recon-
mendation from Treasury Department
officials that the German crews hc re-
moved from the war-bound German
ships now in American ports was con
sidered. but was turned down by the
Cabinet on the ground that the Time
had not Yet come for such a step
Treasury officials. aroused by the
mysterious sinking Of tho German
steamer Liebcnfels in Charleston, :. c..
harbor. recommended that the crews
OF all the war-bound vessels be taken
off. and that either American sailors
or agents OF the Department of Justice
he put aboard the vessels The dis
cussion in the Cabinet developed that
such an act would b" considered as a
distinct violation OF international law
III the present international situation
and that it could not be justified At
torncy-Gencral Gregory and Secretary
OF state Lansing. il was reported. both
vigorously opposed the proposal. stat
ing that such action would he tanta-
mount TO an act OF war The seizure
OF the property of subjects of a foreign
power at peace with the United States.
ii was claimed could not he justified
in any way. The Cabinet decided TO
make no move in this direction.
Treasury Department officials. how
ever. charged with the safeguarding Of
Z.
steps TO protect ports and American
ships. Further orders were issued TO
collectors Of customs. warning them
TO exercise every possible prccaution
against efforts to sink war bound ships
in American ports in such manner
10 block channels. Specific and de-
tailed instructions as to the conduct
OF the neutrality guard We're likewise
forwarded by the department to every
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
PREPARE TO TAKE OVER
GERMAN PRIZE VESSEL
Collector Hamilton and Hiram Smith.
With Deputy Marshals, Go
to Newport News.
MAY GUST SHIPS CREW TO-DAY
State Department Applies to Judge
Waddill for Order Authorizing Re
moval-COast-Guar Gutter Keeps
Its Guns Trained on .Appam.
Especial to The Tin,cs-Dispa,ch.


NORFOLK. VA. February .
Armed with an official order. United
states deputy marshals tonight are
preparing 10 take command OF the
former British liner Appam. now held
by German prize crew near Newport
News
TINS action was taken by tho state
department. ii is reported. TO prevent
possible injury 10 the vessel The
question Of whether the British or Ger
mans arc entitled to tho Appam still
oeinE before In" courts. the State de-
partm"nt. IL is understood. made APP
plicati"n L" Judge Edmund Waddill. OF
tho Second Virginia District. for an
order authorizing lii" removal Of the
German crew from the vessel and the
substitution OF tn" United States deputy
marshals and American sailors from
either the coast-guard cutter. Yama-
craw or tho ba-tleship Louisiana
Judge Waddill tonight declared tina
the matter w3s one which he could not
discuss. Several deputy marshals. rep
resentativcs of the Department Of Jus
,ice and customs officials are spending
the night at Newport News and prob
y
tomorrow.
The coast-suard cu;t"r Yamacraw i.
anchored about 100 feet from the APP
pam and has her forward guns
trained on tn" former British ship.
The Appam is reported 10 have con-
siderable explosives on board When
the shin arrived here she had several
mines on board which had been used
TO prevent crews of captured ships
landed here by the Appam from at
tempting to retake the vessel. Lieu
tenant Hans Berg. who commands the
ship. threatened to blow IL up If his
prisoners made any attempt to take
tic vessel. He also said on arrival
here. that he would take his ship out
side Cape Henry and sink il rather
than sec il again fall into tho hands
OF the British.
Tho Yamacraw is keeping the Appam
Illuminated with rays from its search
light
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DEPARTMENT is PROBING
SINKING OF LIEBENEI:I.S
fRv Associated Prcee

nv Associated Press.
CHARLESTON. 8. G.. February .
Federal officers. representing tho navy
Customs Service and tho Department.
Of Justic" began joint inquiry into
tn" sinking in tho harhor here ycstor-
day az tho German steamer Licb"nfcls
which had been tied up here since the
war began. Meanwhile. Fred g. Peters
collector OF tho port. took formal
charge Of tho steamer. and her officers
including Captain Klattcnhof. wore
taken in custody by w. V. Howard,
inspector of immigration.
II was understood that Captain I<lat-
tenhoff and several other OF tho yes
sells officers were closely questioned
to-day. but none Of the Federal Of
fcials would discuss tho matter Of
hccrs Of tho Licbenfcls stcadfastly have
refused Ia say publicly what caused
her TO sink.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
CRIME AGAINST NATION
TO ENTER EUROPEAN WAR
Bryan D"es Not Want This Country
To wnilow In Blood To Conform
tn False Standard.
NY Nssociatcd Press. /

| by Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 2.-Wiilian
Jennings Bryan declared ~ n peace
mass meeting in Madison Square Car!
den here tonight that t, would b. a
crime against the nation and tn. WORLD
if the United States enters the Eu-
r"pean war. lie praised highly prcsi-
dent Wilson'S efforts II, behalf Of peace.
and asserted that tn. Presidents re-
cent address to the Senate had placed
him among the nations innortals.
The massmcetng was called by the
American Neutral Conference Commit
tee to voice approval ANA support OF
the Presidents peace policies. \ reSo-
luton was adopted pledGing uutaltcr-
ing support OF the President i'll any
effort to keep tho nation out OF war
Mr.. Bryan asserted the Constitution
should u. amended by providing for a
referendum OH IL declaration of war
We have the welfare of 100. OOO. 600
people To guard" he said. "a priceless
ideal to serve. and We will not wallow
with other nations in a mire OF blood
TO conform Ia false STANDARD"
Another declaration Of the speaker
that caused prolonged applause was:
God forbid that we should 20 to
war with Il nation that * not an
enemy and docs not want war with us.
Il have confidence in our President"
Mr. Bryan said Never has the P,csi-
dent been more anxious to do what
is best for our country or what tho
people believe is best FOR them"
Mr.. Bryan said he diSSertcd from the
part Of tho Presidents address TO III.
Senate relating 10 tho enforcement
OF peace. but he preferred. ne asserted,
TO wait until the President presents his
views more thorouahly on that point
before rentmrinE TO comment upon it,
Mr. Bryan was applaudci when he
said: The President is student Of his
tory. and he knows that the paths Of
history are lined with tho wrecks or
empires built on physical force
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
TROOPS WITHDRAWAL
FROM MEXICO DRAMATIC
Accompanied by Many Picturesque Incidents Entry
of Army Ten Months Ago-Queer Collection
of Fugitives Follows Soldiers.

Cort or squalled IN chorus when the
right wind bit through their garments
a. they huddled about the camp fires.
When transportation was Inadequate
mothers with children at their breasts
trudged through the dust.
The trip from San joaquin was an
especially hard one for the refugees
The wells at Charcos were dry when
they reached Chocolate Pass. and the
animals were unwatercd for two DAYS
and nights. Investigation OF the rea-
son for the delay Of one cart disclose.
that child had been born. The march.
however. was delayed only Il few mo
mentS.
Those who have had dealings with
the troops fear to stay in Mexico in
view OF threats by Villa against tho
lives .of any who profted through the
expedition. Others. openly announcing
their fear |" stay after the Americans
leave. state that no serious attempt
Northern chihuahua. Almost all the
Mormon coionis,s in Colonia Dublan
and .Iuarez have left. Legs than nifty
are left in colonia Juarcz
Bishop Cali. Of Colonia Dublan. and
g. j. Bentley. both of Colonia Juarez.
have left for the States
NOTHING: Hut CUARRE:D
REMAINS OF TOWNS
With tho departure Of the troops
the DopulOuS adobe cities that sprane
up at Ojo Federico Dubian, san Joaquin
and FL Vale have vanished Evcrythinc
in'iammah le WAS burned and practically
rothing remains except charred timbc-s
The sole monument probably will be
the truck road built at a cost OF hun
dreds OF thousands OF dollars
simple but impressive ceremonies
marked the hauling down Of the Stars
and stripes when Dublan was abun-
doned on Wednesday, morning.
Encampcd at Palomas lust south Of
the border. when the rear guard re-
ports at that point February T. will
he tho entire strength Of the punitive
expedition in Mexico. That part OF
the expedition which has served on
foreign soil numbers 2SS officers lo463
men. ?.+il animals and 100 wagons.
The grand total is 400 officers. 1878
mon. a.332 animals and 404 wagons.
The expeditions death toll both from
battle and disease has been: Two Off
GERS have been killed and ono has died:
forty enlisted men have succumbcd.
battle and disease claiming equal
shares. Not single death was caused
by maiadics usually epidemic among
troops unused TO this country such as
typhoid. sma llpoN and typhus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

Special to The Times Dtspatch.l
Pulaski VA. February c.-The
funeral of Mrs Anna Tate Casscil,
who died yesterday at the Christians
burg Hospital. was held at Christians.
burg this afternoon. She was tho
wife OF Charles Cassell. and leaves six
children She was the daughter OF the
late John NJ. Tate. OF Wythc County.
Her mother, one brother. T.. NJ. Tate, ot
Roanol<c. and sister. Mrs. Elizabeth
Graham Tate, of Christiansburg, sur
Nive. She was forty-sevcn years OF
ace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
MALONE Has INCREASED
FORCE OF DOCK ARDS

NEW YORK. February o-Upin the
receipt OF special Instructions from
ashington. Dudley Field Malone. col
hector or the port, conferred late to-
DAY with representatives of the Dc
partment OF Justice. The subject Of
the discussion was not made public
Mr. Malone has increased his force
OF dock guards and special inspectors
until no now has more than 200 mon
under his command Harbor nolice
boats and four tugs of the coas; guard
cutter service. under command Of the
collector. are at the docks with steam
up and their crews sleeping on board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
WILL HEAR C0NvICTs

BANNER. ALA, February 2.-After
remaining in the Banner mines for
nearly twenty four hours and holding
four white men as prisoners. twenty
two negro cOnvicts marched out to-
day, after the State Convict Board had
agreed TO hear complaints against
Warden Hall. The convicts originally
demanded Halls dismissal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

Special u The Times Dlspa tch.1
TIARRISONHCRG VA. February p
Miss Julia Harrison scventy- three
years old. died this morning at
o'clock at her homo on Broad Street.
She was Il member OF a prominent Vir-
ginia family. Surviving her arc five
sisters and four brothers. as follows:
Mrs. Joseph G. Byrd. Mrs. J. *. Mauzy.
Mrs. Michael j. Martz, William c..
George H., David w. and John w. Har-
rison. one OF her sisters Miss Jennie
Harrison, is also critically i'll.
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SpNClHI 70 I 1T I IIl'S- pISIlICN. ]
T.YNCHBUEC;. VA, February Mrs.
Mary T.. Euttcrworth. seventy
Years OF age. died this morning at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. c. III
Rocker. here. She was native OF
Amherst County. hut had lived most OF
her life here. Surviving her arc tho
following children: Charles w. Butter
worth. IynchburS: w. NJ and r. T..
Ruttcrworth, Southwestern Virginia.
w. q. Buttcrworth, Los Angeles, Cal;
Mrs. c. ~. Booker and Mrs. j. Lew
Brown. Lynchburg, aud Mrs. Ida V.
DONOVAN. kuSScllNillc. Ky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
DANVILLE is SHIVERING
Mercury Drops Down 10 ~, md the
Streets Practically Are
Descrted.

ISpccial to The Times Dispatch
DANF1LLE. VA, February with
q Keen northeast wind blowing. the
mercury standing at IL degrees and
stiil sinking. the people OF Danville
prepared this evening to weather the
coolest night since the winter Of 1911.
The mercury has been below 20 all
day. but is soon as the sun set it went
lower. The streets are deserted to-
night and places Of amusement almost
empty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

Of Rev. James T.. Cook. OF kcswtci<,
and Mrs. Charles Il. Ham. ot this city.
eight grandchildren; four sisters. Airs.
Clarence G.. Burton. OF Belonu: Mrs
Amanda Talbot, OF Amelia. and Mrs.
William X. Farrell and Mrs. j. K. GIN.
of Richmond. and by two brothers
Captain Thomas G. Cunningham and
Juhson tunninghaui. OF this city.
+ The funeral announcement will be
mad. later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
DOWN TO 3 At BRISTOL.
WITH HIGH WIND AND SNOW

Especial to The Times Dispatch
BRISTOL. VA. February 2.-From
a temperature of 60 the mercury has
dropped to d here within twelve hours.
The change is accompanied by high
winds and snow. Indications point 10
zero weather by Saturday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

Especial To The Times pispotch.l
IIARRISONBEEG. -, February ..
Mrs. Mary j. Sanger, widow OF
Samuel Sanger. Jr. died yesterday
near Dale Enterprise. Rockingham
County. Her age was cighty-hve
years She leaves eight children, in
ending Mrs. :. q. Cline and Henry j.
Sanger. OF ITarrisonburC. She had
been a member OF the Church of the
Brethren for Scvcnty-dvc years. Sho
was IL daughter OF George Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
I,ouin InyIOr.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
ALBERTA. VA. February 2.--Pomp
Taylor. who lived near Ennes Cross
Roads. died yesterday and was buried
to-day. Mr.. Taylor was n Confederate
veteran. lle lost arm in battle.
He was about seventy years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

are voluntarily intcrned here had
wrecked the machinery were denied nv
agents OF the North German Llovd II
becam" known that two Of the crew
OF the intcrncd steamer Rhcin cscancd
from that steamer last night.
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Special 10 The Times Dispatch
NcliRCRG. VA. February -
Miss Abbic Eudora Lavindcr. ninety
three years of age, died suddenly to-
day At her home here of apoplcHy.
She spent most of hcr life in Rocky
Mount. but had lived here seven years.
Her body was taken To Rocky Mount
70 hurial
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", 4. Rollins.

Especial 10 The Times Dispa; chi
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. February
2.-W. y. Rollins. "a prominent citi-
zen of King George County. died ycs-
icrday at his home. after a brief i'll
ness. aged forty-three years. lie
formerly was supervisor OF the coun-
" and * survived by his wife and
five children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

Will" Poe and George Reid. eighteen
years old each. wcr" arrested Yesterday
afternoon as Migrants II Is said that
they may be wanted in Scottsvillc for
r-brea king.
James l.. .\llcn. colorcd was arrested
on charge Of stealing Il violin from
Rosa Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
Mrs. Catherine Beam.

Especial 20 The Times Dispatch
lIABRISONBCRG. VA. February .
Mrs Catherine Beam. ninety one
years old. died last night at u o'clock
at Darlington. Rockingham County.
She was Miss Baxter, and leaves two
sons. She was the widow OF jacob
Beam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
Aliens FOot.Ease for the TrooDS

Many hospitals have ordered
Aliens Foot Ease. the antiScptic powder,
for use among the troops. Shaken into tho
shoes and sprinklch in tho foot bath, Al
lens Foot Ease gives and comfort,
takes the friction from tho shoe, and pre-
vents the feet getting tired or foot-sore.
Drug ana Department stores cvorywt,crs
scl IT. :ar. Don't accept amy substitute
TRY II to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03

1t was learned that the commanders
or several of the German ships self
interned here have refused permission
to the collectors officers to 20 below
their main decks on trips Of inspection
Mr. Malone declined to discuss the sub
Ject. except to say that tho ships
oihcers were within their rights unless
he obtained evidence that neutrality
regulations were being violated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-03
NOr,lrcni PnEe.

Mordecai Page. OF 6i3 North seven
t"rnth street. died early yesterday
morning. He was siSty-ciGht years old.
Mr.. Page was born and reared In Rich
mond, ana was actively engaged in
business until short time ago. He is
survived by his wife