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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
PrOhibs Predict Big
Gain if Old Parties
Pass Up Dry Plank

CHICAGO. Dec. S0.-Predictions that II
the national democratic and republican
platforms in 1916 do not contain prohibit
ton planks there will be made defections
from these parties to the prohibition
party. were made today by prohibition
leaders gathered here to consider the
coming campaign.
The conference. called by the execu-
tive committee of the national committee
was presided over by Virgil O. Hlnshaw,
national chairman.
Possible prohibition presidential nom
inees were discussed Informally. There
seemed to be tendency TO connect men
outside the party with the nomination.
Among others mentioned as candidates
were ]. Frank Hanly. former governor
Of Indiana; William Sulzer, former gov
ernor of New York; Richmond p. Hob
son, former Alabama congressman; and
Eugene Foss. former governor of Massa-
chusetts.
The question OF n merger Of the pro
hibition party with another party was
not discussed
The date OF the national convention
which last night was tentatively set for
July 10 and 20, at the state fair grounds
at Minneapolis. may be changed, but
leaders said this was doubtful.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
OWNERS OF FIRE
TRAP ARE INDICTED
Proprietor and Tenants of Factory
Building in Which Twelve Died
Accused of Manslaughter.
ALL PLEAD NOT GUILTY

NEW YORK, Dec. SO.-Edward l..
Diamond. his wife. Celia Diamond;
Samuel Parkin and Samuel Simon, to-
day were indicted on charges Of first
and second degree granddaughter.
growing out OF the deaths of twelve
persons in a fire which destroyed the
five-story Diamond Candy factory on
November 8.
Mrs. Diamond, as owner. ana her hus-
band. as agent OF the buildings we're
charged with failure 70 provide adequate
fire protection, They pleaded not guilty
and were held in $1,000 bail each.
ParItin and Simon, proprietors OF the
Essex shirt company. which occupied the
third and fourth floors. were charged
with having maintained locked trap
door on the stairway. in this way csus-
ing a majority of the deaths They also
pleaded not guilty and were held in 5000
bail each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

IDEA WILL GROW
Delegates Discuss Capitalization Of
Sentiment Into Concrete Form
Of Alliance.
CHANGES IN EDUCATION NEEDED


WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Pless
for a great Pan-Americanism were
numerous today in the program OF the
Pan-American Scientific congress In
spite of the great volume Of papers
read on technical subjects. Scores Of
questions OF an international char
scter were discussed and members Of
the congress informally talked OF the
capitalization OF the Pan-American
idea into concrete form that might
become known as the Pan-American
alliance.
Pan-American conference that has
Tor its one object the coordination Of
a principle OF general education for the
whole continent with the fundamental
idea OF giving special Importance 70 the
RECIPROCAL knowledge OF the American
nations" was suggested by Mrs. Ernes-
tina A. Lopez De Nelson Of Argentina.
Addressing the congress on education she
said that more Americanism and less
nationalism should be taught the children
OF both North and South America The
education now given to the children OF
America" she declared. does not pre-
pare them for the Pan-AmeTican feeling
of brotherhood which IL 30 desirable, but
fills them with false conceptions and pre-
disposes them to look on the American
neighbors with suspicion. Certain pre-
JUDGES exist between the American ma
tions which makes them see each other
In a false light. One reason Is that we
always compare our neighbors with the
traditional European models instead OF
giving to each nation It's own individual
worth"
knowledge OF governmental administra-
ton is important for women, asserted
Mrs. Sophonisba Breckenridge OF the
University OF Chicago. because they must
rely on this as condition for efficient
household management. Women ana
girls have availed themselves of the edu-
cational opportunities hitherto offered
them. she said, adding there was no rea-
son to believe they would not respond
to opportunities more closely related to
current demands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Ida County Goes
Dry Tuesday Night

IDA GROVE, Ia. Dec. Soda county
at o'clock Tuesday night became dry
three days ahead of the rest of the state
OF Iowa, by reason OF the expiration OF
the consent petition under the mulct law,
Just one year ago a petition was circu-
lated, but the saloonists failed to have
the necessary 65 per cent OF names when
the work Of Withdrawals was completed.
Each town in Ida county, Ida Grove.
Holsteln. Galva. Arthur and Battle Creek.
had one saloon and these were closed
without the least disorder. not an arrest
being made in the whole county on the
final day. Most OF the saloon keepers had
entirely disposed of their stocks by the
time OF closing. many residents filling
up their cellars with cases and kegs In
anticipation OF the Iowa drouth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
WOMAN MAKES REQUESTS
TO METHODIST CHURCH

FORT DODGE. Ia. Dec So-(special)-
Mrs. Margaret Garmoe. pioneer settler
OF this city. left nearly one-half OF her
estate 70 three organizations OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church. Requests I'm the
viii filed Wednesday for probate total
SOS. 400 The greater part OF the estate is
bequeathed to relatives.
In addition 20 requests IN this will Mrs,
0armoe carried out the request OF her
husband In donating $4,000 toward the
building Of the new Methodist Episcopal
church here about two years ago.
Mrs Garmoe was 81 years old when she
died Christmas day. No children were
living and her heirs are brothers and sis
tera a,d fhatr children
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
ATLANTIC MILK SUPPLY
IS BEST IN THE STATE

ATLANTIC, Ia. Dec. oO.-(speclal.)-
The state food and dairy commissioner
has Just submitted a report on the milk
furnished in this city, his report being
being based on test OF samples coli
ieeted from the various dairies. and Il h
a matter OF qualification 70 the people
here TO know that his letter in regard TO
the proposition states that the milk I'm
Atlantic tests better than any milk in
the state which the department has
tested Mr. Barney saws In his letter that
the milk is exceptionally rich and con-
talns no evidence OF bacteria Whatsoever.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Higher Wages for
100000 Persons

NEW York. Dec. So.-wages OF $4,000
employees in various trades in this city
win be increased beginning January 1. II
was estimated today. The increases are
expected 10 aggregate millions Of dollars.
Thousands Of workers on street. subway
aud elevated railroads are included among
those who win profit BY the advances.
The united board OF business agents
for the building trade unions announces
that the wages OF more than 5000 machin-
lists. tile layers and fathers already have
been increased By from % cents 10 8. 40
a day, Increases beginning January 1 are
demanded by many other unions and
range from 3 cents 20 % cents a day.
Increases IN pay have been granted "a
l2oo0 girls IN the millinery trade. AGO
walters and i.1o0 mechanics In the New
York navy yard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Disabled Greek Ship
is in No Danger

NEW YORK. Dec. SO.-Another radio
message was received today from the
Greek steamer Thessaloniki. which Il
making for this port with its boiler room
partly flooded.
ION account OF small damage" read
the message. "wo come with lessoned
speed, Engineers assure no cause for
alarm. Account OF strong winds speed
four miles an hour. when weather Inn
proves speed will be ak or seven miles. 4"
Officials Of the Greek line said that al
the rate Of speed II Il now making the
Thessalonih should reach New York sat
urday morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Michigan Blue Sky
Act Held Invalid

DETROIT, Mich. Dec. so.-The pre-
llminary Injunction granted BY Judge
Arthur > Tuttle OF the local United
States court restraining the Michigan
securities commission from enforcing the
provisions OF the so-celled Michigan blue
sky act OF 1915. was affirmed today IN
= Joint opinion handed down BY United
States Judges A. c. Denison. c. W. ses-
sions and Tuttie-
A blue aky act passed previously 70 the
1916 Hesitation IN Michigan. was held un-
constitutional DISCUSSING the 1915 act.
che Joint opinion states:
f,Home miner details have been cor
rested. but the new law. like the old. TIM
process upon interstate commerce a bur
Sen whieh b direct ana ahich 4 beyond
lhs lluiir q pslley powers"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
MANY DIE IN SIBERIAN
PRISON CAMPS OF TIPHUS

BERLIN. Dec SO.--CBy Wireless to say
vilie.)-Poor sanitation In siberian prison
camps has caused numerous deaths. IN
-Nikolaiev 1000 prisoners dying from
typhus. according 10 an item given out
today by the Overseas News Agency.
The agency bases the item on the state
ment OF an Austrian officer who returned
from Russian imprisonment after beins
adiudsod unfit for further military serv-
ice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Steamship Nyack is
Burned at Muskegon

MUSHROOM. siieh.. Dec. Sl--The
steamer Nyaek. owned by the Crosby
Transportation company, and one OF the
Oldest VESSELS In the passenger business
on the great lakes. burned at It's dock
here today and sank to the bottom.
The Nysck, built in Buffalo In 1873. was
valued at ti5o-ooO. and Is said to have been
fully insured.
The burned vessel was 25l feet long. 30
feet beam and had a gross tonnage Of
i.lSS tons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
FORT DODGE CITY HALL
WILL BE OPENED SATURDAY

FORT DODGE, Ia, Dec. So.-(special)-
The new 100000 municipal building re-
Gently occupied by all the city depart
ments will be open for general public In
speetion on New Years afternoon. The
Commercial club aided BY the woman's
club Of the city has arranged an open
house. The new building IL one OF the
best of it's kind In the state and has long
been needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
SUED BY SWlTcHMAN

FORT DODGE. Ia. Dec. aO.-(speeial.)-
Alfred r johnson, a switchman for the
Minneapolis & ST. Louis. has brought suit
a gainst the Illinois Central for $500 He
claims the Central has allowed people to
cut through the local depot yards for
years. and that while he was doing so on
December Is he was hit by an engine. He
suffered injuries. he says. that resulted
In amputation OF a leg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Revolt Pending
in Western China

SHANGHAI. China. Dec, 9o.--A tele-
gram from Cheng-Tu. capital Of the
province OF sse-Chuen, says there are In
dlcations that a rising In western China
IL being planned. secret preparations be-
ing made for the revolt. The opinion Is
expressed in the dispatch. however. that
the chances for the success OF the move
mont are small.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Fairbanks Boom is
Formally Launched

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec. So.-"Fair-
banks for President" signs were posted
In all the hotels and throughout the bust
ness district today. II was understood
the name Of former Vice President
Charles w. Fairbanks would be placed
formally before the nation as a candidate
Tor the republican nomination for presi-
dent at the party love feast here this
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Cat Upsets Lamp,
Mistress is Dead

CLINTON. Ia. Dec. so.-Mrs. Jane Eb-
ner. widow. is dead as the result of in
haIing smoke during a fire which par
TALLY destroyed her home last night.
Coroner Kellogg declared today he be-
lieved the fire was caused by the over
turning of lamp by Mrs Ebner's sole
companion, a pet cat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
BODY OF EARL BESoRE IS
BROUGHT TO IDA GROVE

IDA GROVE. la. Dec So.-Sspecial)--
The body OF Earl Besore, aged 4s. who
died last week In California, we're brought
here for burial yesterday, a large Masonic
funeral being held Mr.. Besore's wife Is
the daughter OF ]. c. Forney. one OF the
county's wealthiest men. and the family
had lived here for thirty years. removing
west two years ago
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
GERMANY WON'T
WISE PASSPORTS
Americans Detained in Vienna by
Refusal Of Teuton ConsulS
to Act.
PEEE1ELD MAKES A PROTEST

WASHINGTON, Dec. S0.-Ameri-
cans in Vienna not possessing GER
tificates Of birth or naturalization
are being detained through the re-
fusal of German consuls to wise their
passports for travel in the German
empire. Ambassador Penfield re-
ported the situation to the State de-
partment today by cable.
The tezt of the dispatch. dated Vienna
December y, and forwarded thronBi
Minister stovan at Bernie. followsss,ss
German consulate at vienne fettfseI
10 wise American passports for travel IN
German empire unless bearers present
certificates OF birth or naturalization.
Americans here not possessing these doc
uments correctly are being detained.
Asks for Modification.
Have presented matter 20 German
embassy with request for modification Of
present regulation TO enable American
citizens to return to their homes and
have Informed embassy At Berlin re-
duesting their good offices in presenting
matter to German authorities.
Above regulations practically exclude
from Germany bona fide born and natu.
rallied cltizens, bearers Of passports. but
not having the required additional doeu-
ments, and viii tend TO work hardship
and delay. making Il practically impossi-
bic for such persons to embark from Hol.
/ land"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
NOW Nember OF Commis.lon.

PIERRE, s. D.. Dec. oo-(special Tele-
gram.)-dovernor Byrne today appointed
A. Z. Beaumont of Madison a member OF
the state Live stock commission to sue
coed Frank r. Cock, resigned. Mr.. Beau
mont is appointed as secretary OF the
commission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

WASHINGTON, Dec. 0-(special Tele-
gram - ostmasters appointed; Iowa
vice Mrs. Stella 6hiffer. resigned, Wall
ingford Emnet county. Lloyd ~ Grin.
vice John o. kesa. resigned; Morrison
1rnnoy county Mrs, Orpha Book. vice
nett county, Joseph ROas. vice Ramsay
Watkins. reSlenop
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OF MINNESOTA DIES
Governor W. s. Hammand Of North
Star State Expires Suddenly at
Clinton, Louisiana,
SEVERAL TERMS In CONGRESS

CLINTON, La, Dec. So.-oover
nor Winfield Scott Hammond OF Min
nesota died suddenly in hotel here
early today from a stroke OF apoplexy
which physicians stated apparently
had been superinduced by recent at
tack of ptomaine poisoning. He died
before physicians could arrive.
Governor Hammond, accompanied
by his private secretary. J. A. Novel;.
arrived here three days ago 10 inspect
his extensive land and lumber inter
ests in East Feliciana parish. He had
not been we'll for several days, but
was able to 60 about the town and
parish. and did not consider his con-
dition sufficiently serious to consult
physician.
Death Comes Suddenly.
Shortly after Breakfast, about $50
o'clock this morning. Governor Hammond
went into the wash room Of his hotel.
and moment later Mr.. NOVEL; and 9TH
ers heard him groaning. Rushing IN they
found Mr.. Hammond on the floor. He
was carried TO his room and physicians
summoned. but he expired within few
minutes
Accompanied by Mr.. Novel; and an
escort from the Masonic lodge Of Clinton,
the body will be started northward 20
e. Paul late today, The Masons will
go a. far as Vicksburg, MSS Governor
Hall Of Louisiana sent word from Baton
Rouge that he and several members OF
his staff will accompany the body 20
Vicksburg.
Successor IL Republican.
ST. PAUL. MINI. Dec. Ex-Governor
w. q. Hammond. who died suddenly at
Clinton. La, departed from ~. Paul f9r
the south Just week ago today TO in
spect some farm lands which he owns
Ia the vicinity OF Clinton.
AZ his offices at the state house it
was said he had been expected to ro-
turn tomorrow and that no intinnation
that the governor was III had been re-
ceived here or at ST. James MIMI, where
Milton Hammond. the governors brother.
resides.
Lieutenant Governor ]. A. A. Burn
quist. who becomes governor Of Mime
sofa as a result Of the death OF Governor
Hammond. at Clinton. La, was in bed
with bad cold today when he received
the news OF the governors death.
Mr.. Burnquist IL a republican, having
been reelected lieutenant governor
after serving in that position during the
administration OF former Governor A. o.
Eberhard.
several Terms en- Congress.
Winfield Scott Hammond, eighteenth
governor Of Minnesota. was inaugurated
Just about a year ago. following his
election on tho democratic ticket. Pre-
vlopsly. he had served several terms In
the national house OF Representatives.
being sent TO Washington from the
Second Minnesota district He was un-
married and was born November IL. 1858.
az Southboro. Worcester county. Mass.
lie was educated at Dartmouth college,
where he graduated with the class OF
1884 He came 10 Minnesota az a young
man, was admitted 20 the bar and began
the practice Of law al II. James lie
served a. county attorney OF wstonwan
county nearly six years and as n member
Of the state beard OF normal school
directors tor eight years. lie was elected
to the sixtieth. sixty-first and sixty
second congresses and reelected to the
sixty-third congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Italian Troops
Occupy Durazzo

GENEVA. Dec. so-tvia Paris)-It IL
reported here on good authority that
Italian troops have occupied the Albanian
seaport OF puraExo.
This report apparently il eorroborated
by the fact that the German consul at
Durazzo. the members OF hls staff and
fifty other Germans passed through Bel
linsona. Switzerland yesterday on theiI
way 20 Berlin.
Durazzo and Avlona are in the principal
Albanian ports. Aviona was occupied by
The Italians several months ago. before
Italy entered the war. DuraEzo Is on a
peninsula IN the Adriatio sea. forty miles
south Of the Montenegrin border. There
have been previous reports OF Italian
activities there. principally IN connection
with the landing Of supplies for the Serb.
ian army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

Laxative Bromo oulnine removes the
cause Remember 70 cali for full name.
Look for signature Of =. w. Grove. no.
Advertisement.
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TEACHING THOSE !.
BLINDED in war
TO BE cheerful
fBy Associated Press)


PARIS, France.-To accommodate
the increasing number of blind sol.
diers, the QuinZe-Vingts Institution for
the Sightless. founded by Saint Louis,
has been enlarged by an annex. q
former convent, which is called the
Convalescent Home. There are at
present AS inmates OF the annex.
They are sent here from all parts Of
France, even before they are allowed
to 60 home. Experience has proven
that at the home the surroundings
and influences are less depressing
than elsewhere.
A certain mental training Is neces-
sary and this can best be effected at
this institution When this Il &C
complished they are allowed TO choose
a trade to their liking or any work to
which they may be particularly adapt
ed. Basket-making, manufacture of
brushes, shoe making, printing, stem
ography and typewriting are being
taught. among other things. Each Of
these victims of the war Is q willing
student and an earnest worker. Not.
withdrawing their affliction they are
most cheerful lot. as the bantering
which may be heard IN visit to the
various workrooms indicates.
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PASSENGERS EFFECTED

Per Matson str. Wilheimina due here
from San Francisco Tuesday morning,
November 23.-W. e. Devereux, j.
A. Templeton, M. Kawahara, A. G..
Cunha, J. L. X. 4Cushingham, P. M.
Smoot. Frank Boyer. Miss Houtchens,
Mrs. NJ. Southland, ]. r. Cooke, M.
H. Zoring. Miss ]. Emkorb, Mrs. VIM.
Weinrich. Mrs. Florence B. Smith,
Miss e. M. Lowden, B. c. Riyenburg.
e. B. Schrader. Miss A. Z. Hopper,
Mrs. M. Davis, Mrs. c. o. Bailey, Mrs.
C. L. Sexton, Mrs. A. A. Wilder, Mr..
Thompson. G. Schaefer, H. d. Corbett.
G.. Hughes, Mrs. John C. Whitaker,
Miss F. Costello, Miss Lee Murphy,
Mrs. John Wyeth, Miss Eda Schlot.
Miss Anniken Krogh, Mrs. David
Thrum, Mrs. Albert s. Howard, Mrs.
NJ. Peters, Mrs. C. 3. High, Mrs. W.
@. Scott, Mrs. C. ChiIlingworth, Miss
Scott, Mrs. C. B. Cooper, Mrs. James
Low. Mrs, Alden Anderson. Mrs. G.
F. Renton, Mrs. j. L. Caldwell, Mrs.
Leavett, Mrs. F. e. Thompson, Mrs.
Herbert Fleishhacker, Miss Jennie Sla-
ter, Miss Marion Marsden. Miss NJ L.
Blake, Miss Lima Armstrong, q. G.
Peck, Mrs. w. E. Devereux, William
Rathman, w. c. Dinwiddie, A. e. Troi-
ell, L. F. Merrill, j. H. Moragne, H. D.
Wishard, Miss Eloise E. Macanlay, W.
T. Spalding, C. s.. Raymond, Mrs. NJ
H. Zoring, Mrs. NJ. H. Thurber, Miss
Jessie Smith, Mrs. ]. w. Mcclure, Mrs
J. s. Cochrane, F. Koelling, Mrs H
l.. Camper, Miss l.. E. Perkins, Mrs.
Cordes, DR.. C. L. Sexton, Mrs. E. F.
Ray, A. 8. Guild, J. c. Evans, A. Rud.
die, H. Lemke, Edgar E. Brooks, Miss
Elizabeth Whitaker, Mrs. M. White,
Mrs. w. P. Phister, Miss N. McAnely,
Miss E. Lake, Mrs. G. ]. Decker, Al
bert s. Howard, R. T. Platt, H. G.
Plat. Mrs. H. G. Plat, Miss H. Rid.
ley, E. A. Berndt, Mrs. E. A. Berndt.
NJ. Peters, DR.. c. B. High, w. c. Scott,
Charles Chillingworth, Miss E. Buck.
land, Mrs. c. r. auckland, Master
Richard Low, Alden Anderson, G. F.
Renton, Miss Virginia. Caldwell, Capt.
Leavett, F. E.. Thompson, Herbert
FIeishhacker, Mrs. Day, Miss Salome
McKelvey, G. P. Wilcox. Mrs. G. P.
Wilcox, E. X. tombstone, c. z. Phil
lips, w. H. Shipman. 49,.
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KEWALO owners
Seem SATISFIED
With PAYMENTS

Bills are now coming back signed
from the various owners Of property
who were allowed damages by the su-
perintendent of public works in the
Kewalo reclamation project. In the
majority Of cases the bills allowed by
the superintendent seem satisfactory,
1t is stated In the department.
So far about 20 bills have been re-
ceived. The highest damage allowed
was to william VOTERS for $447.50,
and the lowest to v. C.. Maceta for
$S.25. Maceta has already accepted
the allowance.
These bills are for damages incurred
by the Lord Young Engineering Com
pany. Some other complaints which
have come in are from the general
reclamation project which was planned
and authorized by the territory, and
hence can not be ascribed to the con.
tractor proper. Persons having com
plants Of this kind will be allowed to
present their claims to the next legis-
lature
So far $4,000 has been sent to the
Lord-Young company out of the ap-
preparation Of $32,112.63 made to re.
imburse the company by the legisla-
ture. Allowances have amounted to
practically $4,000, this amount to be
taken from the appropriation. The
remaining amount Is still In the hands
of the superintendent of public works
to be held until final settlement has
been made.
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WIRELESS TELEPHONE
MANIPuLAIoR FREED
BY PRESIDENT WILSON

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - President
Wilson, while travelling to Princeton,
announced that he had granted par
don to Cameron Spear, sentenced to
five years In the Atlanta penitentiary
for unlawfully using the mails in con-
nection with the Collins Wireless Tele-
phone company. It was alleged at the
trial that $1,0O0,000 of fraudulent
stock was sold. He was convicted in
the United States district court at
New York.
Spear already has served one year
beyond his parole period and was rep
resented to the president as wasting
away In the penitentiary from dis.
ease. Recently Solicitor General Da.
Wis recommended TO, the president
that Spears application for pardon be
denied.